# Madonna University

Private nonprofit college in Livonia, MI. IPEDS ID 170806.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/madonna-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/madonna-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 63% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $17,755 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 60%; beats 58% of MI colleges and 62% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $59,058; beats 79% of MI colleges and 67% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,759 |
| 30-48k | $15,277 |
| 48-75k | $16,912 |
| 75-110k | $16,593 |
| 110k+ | $22,005 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.37 years on average (39% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $59,058 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,759 | $64,497 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $15,277 | $66,760 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,912 | $73,905 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,593 | $72,511 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,005 | $96,162 | 3.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $41,038
- Tuition and fees: $28,440
- Housing and meals: $12,840; books: $648

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 460–540; SAT math: 420–540; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,655 applicants, 1,538 admitted, 265 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 63%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 93%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (66 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,608 | $79,682 | $31,000 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | $69,333 | $27,227 |
| Business Administration | $35,691 | $64,515 | $27,029 |
| Biology | $46,127 | $63,032 | $30,750 |
| Social Work | not reported | $58,037 | $25,597 |
| Legal Support Services | not reported | $56,416 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $36,296 | $50,913 | $19,771 |
| American Sign Language | $30,013 | $50,382 | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | $45,795 | not reported |
| Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences Business Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Gerontology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Natural Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Science Technologies / Technicians, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Fire Protection | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dietetics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $97,280 (Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI), $94,300 (MI), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $78,450 (Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI), $73,730 (MI), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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