More selective than 85% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
31% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Madonna University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Madonna University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Madonna University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460 | 540 |
| SAT math | 420 | 540 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 880 | 1080 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Madonna University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 63% | 460–540 | 420–540 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | 460–560 | 430–560 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Madonna University compared with other Michigan colleges?
Madonna University has the 7th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Spring Arbor University | 52% | 64% | $19,353 |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 56% | 58% | $9,492 |
| 5 | Lawrence Technological University | 56% | 61% | $32,918 |
| 6 | Alma College | 57% | 63% | $20,694 |
| 7 | Madonna University | 63% | 60% | $17,755 |
| 8 | Northwood University | 65% | 63% | $27,232 |
| 9 | Cleary University | 68% | 41% | $22,143 |
| 10 | Lake Superior State University | 68% | 51% | $12,822 |
| 11 | Siena Heights University | 69% | 39% | $17,124 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at Madonna University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Madonna University admissions questions
What is the Madonna University acceptance rate?
Madonna University accepts 63% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,538 of 1,655 applicants were admitted.
Does Madonna University require the SAT or ACT?
Madonna University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 31% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Madonna University?
The middle 50% of Madonna University enrolled first-year students scored 880–1080 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Madonna University?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (265 of 1,538).
Is Madonna University getting harder to get into?
Madonna University accepted 63% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Madonna University overview