Marian University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,000

4.76% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$20,902

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

4.94%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

58.7%

2,190 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

3,429

80.2% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

52.7%

156 Graduates

About

Marian University is a higher education institution located in Marion County, IN. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Marian University were Registered Nursing (234 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (26 degrees).

In 2017, 817 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Marian University. 63.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.4% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (605 degrees), 7.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (82 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Marian University is $33,000, which is $12,267 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Marian University is $33,000, which is $12,267 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,902.

In 2017, 68% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 69% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$33,000

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Marian University was $33,000. The cost of tuition at Marian University is $12,267 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Marian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,902

2017 Value

0.764%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Marian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,902. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Marian University grew by 0.764%.

This chart compares the average net price of Marian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,971

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Marian University was of $8,971 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 1.61% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Marian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

69%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Marian University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2016, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Marian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.94%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Marian University was 4.94%, which represents 41 out of the 830 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Marian University received 2,190 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 0.137% annual growth. Out of those 2,190 applicants, 1,286 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58.7% acceptance rate.

There were 3,429 students enrolled at Marian University in 2017, and 79% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Marian University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

1,286

Accepted Out of 2,190

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Marian University was 58.7% (1,286 admissions from 2,190 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 59.6%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 0.137%, while admissions declined by -1.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Marian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

79%

Submission Percentage

267

Scores Submitted

79% of enrolled first-time students at Marian University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Marian University has a total enrollment of 3,429 students. The full-time enrollment at Marian University is 2,751 students and the part-time enrollment is 678. This means that 80.2% of students enrolled at Marian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Marian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.1% White, 10% Black or African American, 4.64% Hispanic or Latino, 4.43% Asian, 2.65% Two or More Races, 0.233% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.146% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Marian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (46.6%), followed by White Male (29.3%) and Black or African American Female (5.05%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (32.7%), followed by White Male (32.2%) and Asian Female (5.95%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Marian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,429 students. The full-time enrollment at Marian University is 2,751 and the part-time enrollment is 678. This means that 80.2% of students enrolled at Marian University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Marian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Marian University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Marian University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Marian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
2,437
Black or African American
344
Hispanic or Latino
159

The enrolled student population at Marian University is 71.1% White, 10% Black or African American, 4.64% Hispanic or Latino, 4.43% Asian, 2.65% Two or More Races, 0.233% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.146% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 178 students (5.19%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 223 more women than men received degrees from Marian University. The majority of degree recipients at Marian University are white (605 degrees awarded). There were 7.38 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (82 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Marian University is Registered Nursing (234 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (26 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Marian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees awarded), Education (146 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marian University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,493,033 people), Registered nurses (1,422,494 people), Secondary school teachers (503,126 people), Education administrators (272,273 people), and Special education teachers (213,066 people).

The most specialized majors at Marian University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees awarded), Education (146 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), Health (367 degrees), and Theology (9 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marian University are Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Actuaries

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marian University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,873,791 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,585,799 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (371,249 people), Outpatient care centers (292,332 people), and Offices of physicians (250,919 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Marian University.

Most Common

Registered Nursing
234 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
78 degree-majorss awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
26 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Marian University was Registered Nursing with 234 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Marian University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 297 degrees were awarded to men at Marian University, which is 0.571 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (520).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Marian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Marian University in Osteopathic Medicine, which is 1.05 times more than the 65 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 196 degrees were awarded to women at Marian University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.16 times more than the 38 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 33% of students graduating from Marian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Marian University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.28% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
605 degrees awarded
Black or African American
82 degrees awarded
Unknown
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Marian University is white (605 degrees awarded). There were 7.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (82 degrees).

4.65% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
388 degrees awarded
White Male
217 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Marian University is white female (388 degrees awarded). There were 1.79 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (217 degrees).

Operations

Marian University has an endowment valued at nearly $47.1M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.79M (3.8%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, Marian University had a total salary expenditure of $82M. Marian University employs 88 Assistant professors, 22 Associate professors, and 9 Professors. Most academics at Marian University are Female Assistant professors (57), Male Assistant professors(31), and Male Associate professors (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Marian University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 74 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 42 employees, and Management with 39 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$47.1M

2017 Endowment

17.4%

growth from 2016

Marian University has an endowment valued at about $47.1M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Marian University grew 17.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Marian University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$35.6k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Marian University received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $35.6k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$30M

2017 Salaries

5.76%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Marian University paid a median of $30M in salaries, which represents 36.6% of their overall expenditure ($82M) and a 5.76% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.6% growth from 2015 and a 8.1% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.75M

Instructional Salaries

125

Number of Employees

In 2017, Marian University paid a total of $7.75M to 125 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

88 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

74 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Marian University were Assistant professor with 88 employees; Associate professor with 22 employees; and Associate professor with 9 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Marian University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 74 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 42 employees; and Management with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Marian University was Female Assistant professor with 57 employees, Male Assistant professor with 31 employees, and Male Associate professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Marian University.

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