Madonna University

Madonna University is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Livonia, Michigan. Madonna University was founded in 1947 and now enrolls around 2,792 students a year, including 2,291 undergrads. Madonna University offers on-campus housing for up to 406 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 40% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Madonna University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Madonna University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Madonna University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Madonna University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Madonna University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Madonna University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Madonna University on the Student Life page.

2021 Madonna University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	68%
Average GPA	3.2
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	79%
Tuition	$24,900

Is Madonna University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what Madonna University offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

Madonna University Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Madonna University. The acceptance rate at Madonna University is 68%. Last year, 1,132 students applied to Madonna University and 774 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Madonna University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 76% of students who start at Madonna University return for their second year of college. Madonna University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 57%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Madonna University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 70% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Madonna University grads is $50,270 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Madonna University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $42 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Madonna University spends about $9,595 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Madonna University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Madonna University meets 56.25% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $6,981 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Madonna University. Based on this information, how does Madonna University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Madonna University a good school for you?

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Where is Madonna University?

Madonna University is located in the suburban setting of Livonia, Michigan, less than an hour from Detroit.

If you want to see Madonna University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 96, Interstate 275 to Livonia, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Madonna University and Livonia are like without leaving home.

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