Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $44,450. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $35,178 |
| Housing & meals | $8,953 |
| Books & supplies | $900 |
| Personal & travel | $3,100 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,681 |
| Total cost of attendance | $44,450 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Marian University net price compared with other Wisconsin colleges
Marian University has the 24th-lowest average net price of 39 Wisconsin colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Ripon College | $20,216 | 63% | $54,902 |
| 21 | Herzing University-Brookfield | $20,514 | 42% | $36,909 |
| 22 | Viterbo University | $21,260 | 68% | $55,660 |
| 23 | Beloit College | $21,526 | 71% | $53,260 |
| 24 | Marian University | $21,937 | 44% | $53,501 |
| 25 | Herzing University-Madison | $22,327 | 28% | $36,909 |
| 26 | Milwaukee School of Engineering | $22,453 | 67% | $89,070 |
| 27 | Alverno College | $22,540 | 49% | $53,145 |
| 28 | Herzing University-Kenosha | $23,066 | 72% | $36,909 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Wisconsin colleges →
Why Marian University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian University | 75% | $21,937 | 44% | $53,501 | This school |
| Edgewood College | 76% | $26,113 | 60% | $59,728 | |
| Lakeland University | 86% | $24,212 | 42% | $55,961 | |
| Mount Mary University | 62% | $20,144 | 43% | $48,745 | |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | 78% | $23,245 | 64% | $54,664 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Marian University would cost you $4,176 less per year than Edgewood College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Marian University, mostly from lower housing & meal costs (−$3,637).
- Edgewood College gives aided families $2,277 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Wisconsin resident | Marian University | Edgewood College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $35,178 | $35,860 | −$682 |
| Books & supplies | $900 | $800 | +$100 |
| Housing & meals | $8,953 | $12,590 | −$3,637 |
| Personal & travel | $3,100 | $2,912 | +$188 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,681 | −$1,259 | −$2,422 |
| Sticker price | $44,450 | $50,903 | −$6,453 |
| Average grants | −$22,513 | −$24,790 | +$2,277 |
| You pay | $21,937 | $26,113 | −$4,176 |
“+” means Marian University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Marian University cost questions
How much is tuition at Marian University?
Tuition and fees are $35,178 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Marian University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $44,450 a year.
What do families actually pay at Marian University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,937 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $17,449; $48–75k pay $17,998; $110k+ pay $27,106.
How much debt do Marian University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,340, and 6.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Marian University overview