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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Marian admits about 10 in 10 applicants (95%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 11% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 56%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled15 of 100 · 559 students
Admitted, went elsewhere80 of 100 · 3,016
Not admitted5 of 100 · 170

The funnel

Applied
3,745
Admitted
3,575
Enrolled
559

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (95% and 96%).

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

16%

Yield

16% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college16%
16%
← 5%higher than 33% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college95%
95%
← More selectivemore selective than 11% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Marian reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered. Scores aren't read.

What they look at

Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. Marian University doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

Test policy

Not considered

Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)