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Madonna University

#778 in Best Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Livonia, MI
  • 488 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      C-
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      A-
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    Madonna is an above-average private, Catholic university located in Livonia, Michigan in the Detroit Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,358 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Madonna acceptance rate is 74%. Popular majors include Nursing, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and International Business. Graduating 69% of students, Madonna alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,200.
    About Madonna University...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division II
    Athletic Conference
    Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
    Address
    36600 Schoolcraft Rd
    Livonia, MI 48150
    Website
    madonna.edu
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    Madonna University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    74%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    840-1050
    ACT Range
    19-24
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $16,524/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $12,817/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    91%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.35 responses
    76%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.41 responses
    73%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.41 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      117 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      102 Graduates
    • International Business
      78 Graduates
    • Homeland Security and Disaster Management
      64 Graduates
    • Child Development
      46 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      38 Graduates
    • Business
      29 Graduates
    • Forensic Science and Technology
      28 Graduates
    • Accounting
      27 Graduates
    • Education
      25 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,358Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,098
    Undergrads Over 25
    15%
    Pell Grant
    43%
    Varsity Athletes
    29%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 28 responses
    Report
    • Varies from young to old
      46%
    • Young
      32%
    • Diverse
      11%
    • Old
      7%
    • Stressed
      4%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    50%
    Poll
    50%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.44 responses
    Poll
    58%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.53 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 33 responses
    Report
    • Friendly
      45%
    • Christian and Friendly
      33%
    • Accommodating
      6%
    • Home away from home
      6%
    • Arrogant
      3%
    • Fast-paced
      3%
    • Fluid
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $40,900/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    69%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    89%
    National
    83%
    92%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.26 responses
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    Madonna university has a great Forensics course, and as a high school dual enrollment student, I find the courses manageable through studying and hard work. As a high school aged student, I was surprised to find the other students very welcoming to offering help, and I offering help to them. I found the professors to be very professional most of the time, and one has even assisted me greatly with a letter of recommendation! The food is enjoyable, though heading to the fried food grill too many times may leave you with a stomach ache. Luckily, they have a buffet style cafeteria, where they have a healthier selection of food. All in all, I find the entire aspect of Madonna University to be a very good one, with only a few flaws.
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    It is not the type of place you want to go to so you can get a Biology degree, but it has it charms at times. The Campus is small, although certain parts are very beautiful. Classes are small, which is a plus if you like that type of environment. Problem is, there is a limited selection of courses available at any given time. They only offer Calc III once every four years, so that may elude to something. Most profs know their material, however a few have also have communication problems with their students. Music department is great! Overall, feels like a very safe environment!
    Love the atmosphere and classes here at Madonna. The professors really do help you understand the material well and encourage you to succeed by giving you great resources for learning. The SI that comes with certain classes is such a privilege that not most schools offer, especially for free! Madonna University strives to assist its students in being the best student that they can be in order to achieve their goals!