Marian University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Marian University is a private research university in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling about 2,266 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 95.46% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $58,759 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $40,664
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,018 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 95.46% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,266 93.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.22%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 29.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 38.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,435
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3,883
- Room & Board: $13,850 annual estimate
Marian University: what the data shows
Common questions about Marian University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Marian University?
Marian University is located in Indianapolis, IN (ZIP 46222-1997).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Marian University public or private?
Marian University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Marian University cost?
Published tuition: $40,664.
Average net price after aid: $24,018.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,195 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,896 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,690 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,092 |
| $110,001+ | $26,671 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $162,656.
How hard is it to get into Marian University?
Admission rate: 95.46%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Marian University?
Total enrollment: 2,266 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,435 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,108 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Marian University?
150%-time completion rate: 67.22%.
First-year retention: 75.9%.
What do graduates of Marian University earn?
Median earnings: $55,704 six years after entry; $58,759 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
28.53% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Marian University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (282 completions)
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (142 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (59 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (48 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (38 completions)
- Biomedical Sciences, General (37 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (31 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (28 completions)
- Nurse Anesthetist (28 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (27 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Marian University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 95.46%; completion rate 67.22%; median earnings $58,759 at 10 years; net price $24,018. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$40,664
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Marian University was $40,664.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,018
2024 Value
In 2024 Marian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,018.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$96,072 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,018 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$162,656 4-Year Tuition
$13,850 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$55,714 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$222,856 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Marian University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
66.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Marian University 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 in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $28,400 | $28,400 | $19,459 |
| 2014 | $29,400 | $29,400 | $19,367 |
| 2015 | $30,500 | $30,500 | $19,193 |
| 2016 | $31,500 | $31,500 | $20,575 |
| 2017 | $33,000 | $33,000 | $20,366 |
| 2018 | $34,000 | $34,000 | $19,937 |
| 2019 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $19,658 |
| 2020 | $36,000 | $36,000 | $19,266 |
| 2021 | $36,600 | $36,600 | $21,765 |
| 2022 | $37,600 | $37,600 | $22,484 |
| 2023 | $39,100 | $39,100 | $23,594 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95.46% Acceptance Rate
3,883 Total Applicants
3,702 Students Admitted
620 First-Time Students Enrolled
16.75% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Marian University reported total enrollment of about 2,266 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (56.2%), Black or African American (16.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.6%). About 28.53% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 29.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Marian University in 2024 is 2,266 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,435 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,108 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.9%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 56.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
48.82% 100% Completion Time
67.22% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 48.82% of students graduating from Marian University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 15% male / 85% female
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy: 54% male / 46% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 64% male / 36% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Marian University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$58,759 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
511.61% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Marian University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 47 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 282 completions
2. Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy: 142 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 59 completions
4. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 48 completions
5. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 38 completions
6. Biomedical Sciences, General: 37 completions
7. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 31 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 28 completions
9. Nurse Anesthetist: 28 completions
Most popular programs at Marian University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Marian University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Marian University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 38.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,727
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,128
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Marian University is a private non-profit institution located in Indianapolis, IN, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,266 students. Student body composition includes White (56.2%), Black or African American (16.6%), Hispanic or Latino (14.6%). The admission rate is 95.46%. The 150%-time completion rate is 67.22%. Approximately 28.53% of students receive Pell Grants. About 29.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Marian University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Marian University located?
Marian University is located in Indianapolis, IN.
What is Marian University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Marian University is 95.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,883 applicants and 3,702 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Marian University cost?
Reported tuition is $40,664 and average net price is $24,018 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,850 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Marian University?
Marian University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,435 students, White (56.2%), Black or African American (16.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Marian University?
About 29.2% of students at Marian University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Marian University earn?
Median earnings are $55,704 six years after entry and $58,759 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Marian University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Marian University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Marian University public or private?
Marian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Indianapolis, IN.
Is Marian University an HBCU?
No. Marian University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Marian University a tribal college?
No. Marian University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Marian University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Marian University does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.6%).
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
- Indiana college costs
- Indiana colleges by ROI
- Indianapolis, Indiana city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Indiana
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.