- Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $23,552 a year (2022–23)
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Marian University reported an acceptance rate of 75% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Marian University reviews each application.
Marian University GPA requirements
Marian University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Marian University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Marian University acceptance rate
Marian University admitted 1,214 of 1,619 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Marian University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, with 1,021 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Marian University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
Marian University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Marian University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,552 a year at Marian University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Marian University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Marian University admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Marian University?
A lot: Marian University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Marian University test optional?
Yes. Marian University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is Marian University's acceptance rate?
Marian University's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,214 of 1,619 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is Marian University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Marian University admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Marian University?
Marian University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the average net price at Marian University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,552 a year at Marian University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Marian University accept AP credit?
Yes. Marian University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Marian University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Marian University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Marian University if a parent went there?
Yes. Marian University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Marian University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Marian UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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