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Marian University

Indianapolis, IN · City · 2,266 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Marian University in Indianapolis is a private Franciscan Catholic institution highly regarded for its premier pre-professional and healthcare programs, most notably housing Indiana's only school of osteopathic medicine alongside the esteemed Leighton School of Nursing and Klipsch Educators College. On its wooded campus just minutes from downtown, students experience a tight-knit, values-centered community characterized by active service-learning, vibrant student life, and highly competitive NAIA athletics. What truly sets Marian apart is its unique blend of distinctive features, including the 75-acre Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab nature preserve used for hands-on scientific research and a legendary, multi-national championship-winning collegiate cycling program.

Location
Indianapolis, IN, 46222-1997 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
IND · Indianapolis
8 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$56,258
Avg net price
$24,018
Room & board
$13,850
Tuition
$40,664
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$23,195
$30–48k
$19,896
$48–75k
$21,690
$75–110k
$26,092
$110k+
$26,671
Admissions
Admit rate
95%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
64%
4-yr on-time completion
49%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
13%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
64%
Transferred
28%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
8%
Median earnings (6yr)
$55,704
Median earnings (10yr)
$58,759
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,000$29,625
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,500
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
29%
First-generation
29%
Median family income
$49,554
Independent students
44%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
15%
Black
17%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$55,704
10 years after entry
$58,759
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing362
Business Administration, Management and Operations37
Marketing37
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods32
Biology, General32
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness26
Finance and Financial Management Services24
Psychology, General21
Data Analytics14
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics12
Social Work11
Communication and Media Studies10
Public Health10
History10
English Language and Literature, General9
Chemistry9
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Institutional
Endowment
$123M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
38%
Avg faculty salary
$7,727/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,128
Federal loan rate
66%

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