Madonna University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Livonia, MI

$24,000

Avg tuition

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About Madonna University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Madonna University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Livonia, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,291, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The university offers 84 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $24,000.

Rankings

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

68% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

58% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Not required or recommended

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 920-1110

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students enrolled

82%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

64%

Black

12%

Non-U.S. Citizen

10%

Unknown

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

67%

Socio-economic diversity

38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,384
On-campus room and board	$11,450
On-campus other expenses	$2,626
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$11,450
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,486
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,486

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$39,460	$39,460
Off-campus without family	$40,320	$40,320
Off-campus with family	$28,870	$28,870

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biomedical Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Hospitality Administration/Management, General
	Management Information Systems, General
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Accounting
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
	Journalism
	Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
5	Education
	Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
	Education, Other
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
	Chemistry Teacher Education
	Social Studies Teacher Education
	Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Biology Teacher Education
6	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
	Child Development
	Adult Development and Aging
	Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
	Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
	Spanish Language and Literature
	American Sign Language (ASL)
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
	Nursing Practice
	Palliative Care Nursing
	Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
11	History
	History, General
12	Legal Professions And Studies
	Legal Assistant/Paralegal
13	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	General Studies
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
14	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
15	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Natural Sciences
16	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
17	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
18	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Religion/Religious Studies
19	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
20	Psychology
	Psychology, General
21	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Community Organization and Advocacy
22	Science Technologies/Technicians
	Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
23	Security And Protective Services
	Security and Protective Services, Other
	Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
	Forensic Science and Technology
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
24	Social Sciences
	Social Sciences, Other
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
25	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
26	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music Management and Merchandising
	Voice and Opera
	Design and Visual Communications, General
	Music Theory and Composition
	Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
	Graphic Design
	Dance, General

Madonna University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Madonna University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Science Technologies/Technicians

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.