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Marian University
Most applicants get into Marian University — 75% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Marian University sits in Fond Du Lac 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 $79,278 four years out. Faculty pay averages $97,848 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,010 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 67.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Marian University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 75% who got into Marian University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Marian University received 1,596 applications and admitted 1,067 (66.9%), with 227 enrolling.
How Marian University compares
| Marian University | Wisconsin median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75% | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,178 | $33,396 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,501 | $55,452 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Marian University's median earnings are $53,501 — below the Wisconsin benchmark of $55,452. Weigh that against the $35,178 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Marian University lists tuition at $35,178 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Marian University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $35,178 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,010 undergraduates, Marian University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
44.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 56% don't — ask a Marian University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Marian University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,278 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $70,934 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $70,786 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,625 |
| Psychology, General | $56,434 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,277 |
| Social Work | $51,997 |
Median earnings for these 7 Marian University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,501 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 37 additional Marian University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Marian University?
Marian University doesn't look at test scores; its 75% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Marian University's acceptance rate?
66.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,067 admitted from 1,596 applicants.
How much does Marian University cost?
At Marian University, published tuition is $35,178 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Marian University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Marian University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,501 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
- Maranatha Baptist University — 71.9% admitted
- Marquette University — 81.3% admitted
- Lawrence University — 63.9% admitted
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design — 60.5% 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.