Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin |
| Online | marianuniversity.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Marian University occupies a 78-acre campus in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, situated approximately 70 miles north of Milwaukee and 75 miles south of Green Bay. Founded in 1936 by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, the private Catholic university operates from a traditional collegiate campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings centered around a wooded area. The university maintains a liberal arts foundation while offering career-focused programs, with notable strengths in nursing, business, education, and criminal justice. Marian University provides traditional undergraduate housing in multiple residence halls, with a significant portion of first-year students living on campus. The institution competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Sabres, participating in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Marian University is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Marian University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#770 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#496 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#10 in Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin
#22 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 800/1080 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.16 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $528 |
| Room and Board | $8,953 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,100 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,953 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 34% |
| Business | 30% |
| Education | 9% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 8% |
| Communication | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239080 IPEDS survey data for Marian University.
Current students may use the Marian University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025