Madonna University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Madonna University is a private nonprofit institution located in Livonia, Michigan with approximately 1,632 undergraduate students enrolled. Madonna University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,755 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $44,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the affordable net price of $17,815/year and low median debt of $19,000 are genuinely appealing, but a 58% graduation rate and 72% freshman retention rate suggest a meaningful number of students either leave or struggle to finish. Worth considering if you're drawn to its Catholic Felician mission, small campus feel in suburban Detroit, and a specific program it does well — but ask hard questions about academic support before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Madonna University graduates earn most above the national rate in Social Work ($58,037 vs $51,790 nationally), and most below it in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($79,682 vs $88,910).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 233 | $79,682 | $88,910 | −$9,228 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 44 | $64,515 | $68,257 | −$3,742 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 38 | $50,913 | $55,378 | −$4,465 |
| Biology, General | 19 | $63,032 | $57,214 | +$5,818 |
| Legal Support Services | 9 | $56,416 | $53,266 | +$3,150 |
| Social Work | 8 | $58,037 | $51,790 | +$6,247 |
| American Sign Language | 7 | $50,382 | $45,044 | +$5,338 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 1 | $45,795 | $48,568 | −$2,773 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,632 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Madonna University?
Madonna University has an acceptance rate of 63%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Madonna University hard to get into?
Madonna University is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does Madonna University cost?
The average net price at Madonna University is about $17,755 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Madonna University?
Madonna University has a graduation rate of 60%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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