# Marian University

Private nonprofit college in Fond Du Lac, WI. IPEDS ID 239080.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/marian-university-wi · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/marian-university-wi.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 75% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $21,937 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 44%; beats 26% of WI colleges and 32% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $53,501; beats 42% of WI colleges and 51% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,340

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,449 |
| 30-48k | $13,638 |
| 48-75k | $17,998 |
| 75-110k | $21,164 |
| 110k+ | $27,106 |

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 4.3 years on average (30% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $53,501 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,449 | $75,031 | 4.7 years |
| 30-48k | $13,638 | $58,643 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $17,998 | $77,391 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $21,164 | $91,005 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $27,106 | $116,556 | 7.3 years |

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

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $44,450
- Tuition and fees: $35,178
- Housing and meals: $8,953; books: $900

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,596 applicants, 1,067 admitted, 227 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 75%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 67%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (44 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,223 | $79,278 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | $70,934 | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $62,018 | $70,786 | $26,500 |
| Business Administration | not reported | $64,625 | not reported |
| Psychology | $45,416 | $56,434 | $28,468 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $52,277 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | not reported | $51,997 | 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 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Teaching Assistants / Aides | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education, Other | 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 |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | 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 |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $93,890 (Fond du Lac, WI), $95,530 (WI), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist: median wage $76,840 (Fond du Lac, WI), $79,140 (WI), $80,110 (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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