Marian University: Review & Facts

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Marian University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,705 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1851 and is one of the 16 colleges located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Marian University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Marian University.

Majors
Offered
55
Marian University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 55 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Education, Biology, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Marian University is fair at 76% (above Indiana average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Good
The graduation rate at Marian University is average: 60%. About 5% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Marian University is pretty good - 13:1. Read more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - around $37,600 per academic year.

Read the details about Marian University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 1,997 applications were submitted and 1,874 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Marian University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,400
Medium
Marian University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Marian University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Marian University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,100 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - approximately $5,400 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Marian University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Marian University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Marian University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Marian University
3200 Cold Spring Rd
Indianapolis, Indiana
46222-1997, USA
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