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Madonna University

Madonna University

Livonia, MI · City · 1,632 students
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$17,755
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
59%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$59,058
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
63%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Madonna University, a private Franciscan Catholic institution in Livonia, Michigan, is best known for its career-focused academics and strong commitment to community service. Its premier academic offerings include a highly respected College of Nursing and Health, alongside strong programs in criminal justice, forensic science, and business. The campus atmosphere is tight-knit and supportive, offering personalized faculty attention and a close-knit student experience just outside of metropolitan Detroit. Notably, Madonna distinguishes itself as a pioneer in accessibility education, having been one of the first universities in the nation to offer a comprehensive bachelor's degree in American Sign Language Studies.

Wikipedia:Madonna University is a private Catholic university in Livonia, Michigan, United States. It was founded as the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Junior College by the Felician Sisters in 1937. It became Madonna College in 1947 and Madonna University in 1991.

Location
Livonia, MI, 48150-1176 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
12 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$28,440
Housing & food (on campus)$12,840
Books & supplies$672
Cost of attendance$47,200
Average net price$17,755
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$28,440
Housing & food (on campus)$12,840
Books & supplies$672
Cost of attendance$47,200
Average net price$17,755
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.madonna.edu
How it’s made up · 2025-26
Madonna University’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$29,580
Housing$13,640
Books & supplies$688
Personal expenses$1,760
Transportation$1,388
Total published by the school$47,200
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$14,759
$30–48k
$15,277
$48–75k
$16,912
$75–110k
$16,593
$110k+
$22,005
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
59%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
41%
Back for yr 2
72%
Transferred
26%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
57% graduated · 31% transferred · 12% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$49,871
10 yrs after entry$59,058
Debt
Median at graduation$23,000
Monthly payment$244
Middle 50% owe$10.5k–$33.3k
90th percentile$45,540
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
63%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
980
R 460–540 · M 420–540
ACT midpoint
23
SAT middle 50%: 880–1080
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Student Body
Gender
Men 36%Women 64%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
30%
First-gen
42%
Family income
$30,676
Independent
42%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
19%
Race & ethnicity
White
61%
Hispanic
5%
Black
16%
Asian
4%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
10%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$49,871
After 10 yrs
$59,058
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing233
Business Administration, Management and Operations44
Criminal Justice and Corrections38
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness21
Biology, General19
International Business19
Psychology, General16
Security Science and Technology15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities10
Film/Video and Photographic Arts10
Legal Support Services9
Design and Applied Arts9
Social Work8
Accounting and Related Services8
American Sign Language7
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$38M
Full-time faculty
37%
Faculty salary
$7,541/mo
Teaching spend
$11,643
per student
Federal loans
55%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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