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Madonna University
Most applicants get into Madonna University — 63.4% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Madonna University sits in Livonia proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $79,682 four years out. Faculty pay averages $90,492 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 1,632 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 71.5% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 890 and 1120 — below the MI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Madonna University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Madonna University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 890 and 1120; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 460 | 500 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 500 | 560 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Madonna University received 1,655 applications and admitted 1,538 (92.9%), with 265 enrolling.
How Madonna University compares
| Madonna University | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 63.4% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $28,440 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,058 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Madonna University student earns $59,058 — 8% above the Michigan median of $54,739 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Madonna University lists tuition at $28,440 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Madonna University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $28,440 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,632 undergraduates, Madonna University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
60% graduate within six years. Roughly 40% don't — ask a Madonna University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Madonna University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,682 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $69,333 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,515 |
| Biology, General | $63,032 |
| Social Work | $58,037 |
| Legal Support Services | $56,416 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,913 |
| American Sign Language | $50,382 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,795 |
Median earnings for these 9 Madonna University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,058 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 57 additional Madonna University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Madonna University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 890–1120 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 63.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Madonna University's acceptance rate?
92.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,538 admitted from 1,655 applicants.
How much does Madonna University cost?
At Madonna University, published tuition is $28,440 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Madonna University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Madonna University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,058 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Kalamazoo College — 75.3% admitted
- Michigan State University — 84.8% admitted
- University of Michigan-Flint — 70.5% admitted
- Hope College — 79.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.