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Interested in attending Marian University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Marian University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

77
%
Acceptance rate
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Marian University?

77%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Marian accepted 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,245 people applied and 961 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
618 / 803 (77%)
Men
343 / 442 (78%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Marian University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

22%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at Marian University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Marian University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Marian considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Class Rank
  • Interview

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Marian University?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Marian is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

1%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

18%

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