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Marian University Indianapolis

#61 in Best Catholic Colleges in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 402 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    B-
  10. Campus Food
    C+
  11. Student Life
    B+
  12. Safety
    B-
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Marian is an above-average private, Catholic university located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,764 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Marian acceptance rate is 60%. Popular majors include Nursing, Business Administration and Management, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Graduating 56% of students, Marian alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,300.
About Marian University Indianapolis...
Athletic Division
NAIA Division II
Athletic Conference
Mid-States Football Association
Address
3200 Cold Spring Road
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Website
marian.edu

Marian University Indianapolis Rankings

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
60%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
900-1140
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$21,063/ 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
    $14,519/ year
  • $30-48k
    $16,476/ year
  • $49-75k
    $19,385/ year
  • $76-110k
    $24,361/ year
  • $110k+
    $23,755/ 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.23 responses
67%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.27 responses
59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.27 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    234 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    99 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    26 Graduates
  • Marketing
    25 Graduates
  • Biology
    21 Graduates
  • Psychology
    21 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    19 Graduates
  • Accounting
    17 Graduates
  • Finance
    16 Graduates
  • Communications
    13 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,764Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
34%
Varsity Athletes
30%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 16 responses
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  • Friendly and helpful
    81%
  • Compassionate and driven
    19%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
84%
Poll
70%
of students say they don't have Greek life.20 responses
Poll
59%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.34 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 18 responses
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  • Warm and friendly
    50%
  • Comfortable yet challenging
    28%
  • Great community
    22%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
56%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
94%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.16 responses
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Love the atmosphere! Love my professors! Love the area of where its located! I can't say enough good things about it. I think if you live close you should tour because it is the hidden gem of Indiana schools. Profs are great and super helpful. There are tons of resources on campus. It is a small school so you get all the attention you could ever need. We have access to a fabulous DO medical school if you are interested in research. We just built a new business school and just got a beautiful donation for the education college. Marian is a great place. We are so close to Indy it is great but we are also close to speedway and other surrounding cities so it is easy to commute if you need. Marian is just a great place.
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Marian has everything students need! It’s a small campus, but it makes a big impact. It’s got small class sizes. The professors want to help their students succeed. Marian works with partners around Indy to offer students hands-on work experience, which is a total plus!
I have loved the community at Marian University, and how I have been able to form a fairly close-knit group of colleagues. I love the small size of the campus, and all of the greenspace in the middle of campus. I really like how the President of the University is often seen around campus conversing with students, biking, or running - just living with the student population. I also love the three chapels that are accessible on campus. With this being said, I do wish there was a more Catholic atmosphere on campus. Although Marian is a Catholic university, I had envisioned.