Marian University-Ancilla
Plymouth, IN 46563-9475
About Marian University-Ancilla
Marian University-Ancilla is a private two-year college in Plymouth, Indiana, enrolling about 226 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $19,463 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $20,100. Student demographics in federal data include White (56.2%) and Black or African American (21.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Marian University-Ancilla charges 31% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($20,100).
- Versus the Indiana median, sticker tuition is about 2.0×.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $58,759.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Marian University-Ancilla is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 655% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marian University-Ancilla | $20,100 | $19,463 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Indiana (state median) | $10,090 | $9,763 | 92 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 3% below published tuition at Marian University-Ancilla
Key findings
- Marian University-Ancilla's average net price ($19,463) is 3% below published tuition ($20,100).
- Marian University-Ancilla charges 31% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($20,100).
- Versus the Indiana median, sticker tuition is about 2.0×.
Marian University-Ancilla tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $20,100
Finding Marian University-Ancilla charges 31% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $20,100. That is 31% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Indiana median ($10,090), sticker tuition is about 2.0×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 69% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Marian University-Ancilla versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Marian University-Ancilla versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Marian University-Ancilla is $19,463.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $19,463 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $9,700 above the Indiana median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Marian University-Ancilla’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 3% lower after grants and scholarships.
Marian University-Ancilla: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Marian University-Ancilla—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$20,100
Avg. net price
$19,463
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $15,964 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,610 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,755 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,130 |
| $110,001+ | $26,320 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $80,400. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Marian University-Ancilla is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General15
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies9
- 00.00108
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology8
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant7
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 36% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Marian University-Ancilla a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Marian University-Ancilla is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Marian University-Ancilla.
Campus
Location
Plymouth, IN
City / state
- ZIP
- 46563-9475
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
Size
Enrollment
226
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 251
- Full-time share
- 99%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$27,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 60.65%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Marian University-Ancilla.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Marian University-Ancilla was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Marian University-Ancilla in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2022–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $19,850 | $19,850 | $20,104 |
| 2023 | $19,850 | $19,850 | $25,172 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Marian University-Ancilla reported total enrollment of about 226 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (56.2%), Black or African American (21.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.8%). About 60.65% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 29.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Marian University-Ancilla in 2024 is 226 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 251 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
37.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Marian University-Ancilla completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 73% male / 27% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 33% male / 67% female
- 00.0010: 25% male / 75% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Marian University-Ancilla graduates earn a median of $58,759 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Marian University-Ancilla.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $58,759. Median federal loan debt: $27,000. Average net price used in cost models: $19,463.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Marian University-Ancilla graduates report median earnings of $58,759 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Marian University-Ancilla.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 7 programs by IPEDS completions (8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Marian University-Ancilla.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Marian University-Ancilla graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Marian University-Ancilla—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 37.5%
- Indiana median 38.3 pp below median (75.8%)
- Great Lakes median 20.6 pp below median (58.1%)
- U.S. median 20.5 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $8,575
- Indiana median 1.1× the median ($7,744)
- Great Lakes median 1.1× the median ($8,046)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,655
- Indiana median 1.1× the median ($7,011)
- Great Lakes median near the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Marian University-Ancilla at a glance
Marian University-Ancilla
Marian University-Ancilla is a private non-profit institution in Plymouth, IN.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies00.0010
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian56.2%Black or African American21.7%Hispanic or Latino12.8%
Schools near Marian University-Ancilla
Other campuses in Plymouth, IN when available, plus nearby institutions in Indiana.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Indiana, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Marian University-Ancilla located?
Marian University-Ancilla is located in Plymouth, IN.
What is Marian University-Ancilla's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Marian University-Ancilla is 91.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 363 applicants and 325 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Marian University-Ancilla's tuition?
Marian University-Ancilla tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $20,100 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $19,463 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Marian University-Ancilla cost?
Reported tuition is $20,100 and average net price is $19,463 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,800 annually.
Why is Marian University-Ancilla's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Marian University-Ancilla, published tuition is $20,100 while average net price is $19,463—about 3% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What is the student body demographics at Marian University-Ancilla?
Marian University-Ancilla reports undergraduate enrollment of about 251 students, White (56.2%), Black or African American (21.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Marian University-Ancilla?
About 29.2% of students at Marian University-Ancilla are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Marian University-Ancilla earn?
Median earnings are $55,704 six years after entry and $58,759 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Marian University-Ancilla students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Marian University-Ancilla public or private?
Marian University-Ancilla is a private nonprofit institution located in Plymouth, IN.
Is Marian University-Ancilla an HBCU?
No. Marian University-Ancilla is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Marian University-Ancilla a tribal college?
No. Marian University-Ancilla is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.