At a glance
Average net price
$24,018
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
67.2%
Admission rate
95%
Undergrad size
2,266
In-state tuition
$40,664
Out-of-state tuition
$40,664
Cost of attendance
$56,258
Median earnings (10y)
$58,759
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 75.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (48%), business (16%), humanities & arts (14%).
- STEM7%
- Health48%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences10%
- Trades & services6%
- Health professions47.7%~1,082 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business15.7%~355 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~139 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~113 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts4.3%~99 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.7%~84 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology2.6%~58 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Theology1.5%~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.5%~33 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication1.5%~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.1%~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.1%~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.8%~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science0.3%~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal0.3%~7 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 696 | $57,291 | $37,444 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 294 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 149 | $46,671 | — |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 109 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 77 | $43,127 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 67 | $38,582 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 61 | $42,429 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 58 | $27,788 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 58 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 57 | $31,387 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 46 | $52,541 | $31,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 32 | $34,578 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 31 | $25,579 | $26,750 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Data Analytics. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 21 | $53,265 | $27,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Doctoral | 9 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Engineering Physics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Religious Education. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Marian University
Marian University is a mid-sized institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,266 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Marian University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $24,018 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $40,664 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $56,258 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 67.2%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,759 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Marian University confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (48% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), humanities & arts (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Marian University accepts 95% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Indianapolis, Indiana (city), Marian University draws students from across Indiana and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Marian University
Q.How much does Marian University cost?
The average net price at Marian University is $24,018 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $56,258.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Marian University?
Marian University has a 6-year graduation rate of 67.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Marian University?
Marian University admits 95% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Marian University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Marian University graduate earns $58,759 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Marian University?
Published tuition is $40,664 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Marian University located?
Marian University is located in Indianapolis, Indiana (ZIP 46222).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Marian University at their official website.