# Marian University

Private nonprofit college in Indianapolis, IN. IPEDS ID 151786.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/marian-university-in · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/marian-university-in.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 96% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $24,018 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 67%; beats 73% of IN colleges and 74% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $58,759; beats 74% of IN colleges and 67% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,195 |
| 30-48k | $19,896 |
| 48-75k | $21,690 |
| 75-110k | $26,092 |
| 110k+ | $26,671 |

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 4.33 years on average (43% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $58,759 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,195 | $100,434 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $19,896 | $86,150 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $21,690 | $93,918 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $26,092 | $112,978 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $26,671 | $115,485 | 5.0 years |

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

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $56,258
- Tuition and fees: $40,664
- Housing and meals: $13,200; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,883 applicants, 3,702 admitted, 620 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 96%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 95%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (45 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,111 | $81,706 | $37,444 |
| Finance | $55,120 | $77,771 | $31,000 |
| Accounting | $59,783 | $76,780 | $27,500 |
| Business Administration | $50,740 | $66,959 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,564 | $66,491 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $44,540 | $61,951 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $35,938 | $54,648 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $34,639 | $53,635 | $26,750 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $38,978 | $50,399 | $27,000 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | 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 |
| Physiology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $84,230 (Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN), $83,500 (IN), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $97,020 (Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN), $95,560 (IN), $101,860 (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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