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Madonna University

#67 in Best Catholic Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Livonia, MI
  • 468 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    B
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    C+
  6. Party Scene
    C-
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    C+
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    B+
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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 Homeland Security and Disaster Management. Graduating 69% of students, Madonna alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,100.
About Madonna University...
Athletic Division
NAIA Division II
Athletic Conference
Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Address
36600 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, MI 48150
Website
madonna.edu

Madonna University Rankings

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
74%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
840-1050
ACT Range
19-24
Application Fee
$25
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.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $10,967/ year
  • $30-48k
    $13,282/ year
  • $49-75k
    $15,088/ year
  • $76-110k
    $19,553/ year
  • $110k+
    $22,140/ year
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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
74%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.38 responses
71%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.38 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    124 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    108 Graduates
  • Homeland Security and Disaster Management
    80 Graduates
  • International Business
    64 Graduates
  • Biology
    39 Graduates
  • Business
    37 Graduates
  • Education
    35 Graduates
  • Child Development
    28 Graduates
  • Adult Development, Gerontology, and Aging
    26 Graduates
  • Community Organization and Advocacy
    20 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,358Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
43%
Varsity Athletes
12%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 25 responses
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  • Varies from young to old
    52%
  • Young
    36%
  • Old
    8%
  • Diverse
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
50%
Poll
46%
of students say they don't have Greek life.41 responses
Poll
60%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.50 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 30 responses
Report
  • Friendly
    50%
  • Christian and Friendly
    37%
  • Accommodating
    3%
  • Arrogant
    3%
  • Fluid
    3%
  • Home away from home
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,600/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
69%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
87%
National
83%
92%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.26 responses
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I love the friendliness of the faculty. The student life is great. The students and professors are working to help everyone strive to be better. The classes are long but they pay off at the end. Tuition is cheaper than most universities. The campus is beautiful in the winter and summer. It feels like home if your coming from out of state. Madonna is a catholic University but they do not influence your religion. Their goal is to help you become the better you! They provide easy services for any need you may have. They honestly prepare you for your career and when you graduate, you will see all your had work has finally paid off.
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My experience with Madonna has varied. There are several staff members who go above and beyond to be pleasant, courteous, considerate and helpful to their students, which is not something you find at all universities. However, I have also had several interactions where the staff members were extremely unorganized, making my pursuit of my education significantly more difficult and confusing than it needs to be. The price of attendance in comparison with financial aid is difficult for many as well.
Madonna is an amazing school for all kinds of students. I am in nursing program and have been blown away by the wonderful teachers, clinical instructors, and advisors who are there to help every step of the way. The campus is beautiful and the teachers are great!