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Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan 48150-1176

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

Known for health sciences — excellent value

Madonna University is a private institution in Livonia with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1000, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,058 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,815.

Established

1937

Motto

Sapientia Desursum

Mascot

Cruzer the Crusader

Type

Private university

Conference

National Association of

Plan Your Visit

93%Acceptance

1000SAT Avg

1,637Students

10:1Student:Faculty

58%Grad Rate

$59,058Earnings 10yr

$17,815Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1000

Reading & WritingMid: 510

460560

MathMid: 505

430560

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$27,360

Room & Board$12,840

Books & Supplies$648

Total Cost of Attendance$38,809

Average Net Price$17,815

Median Debt at Graduation$23,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,809

$30–48K$12,979

$48–75K$18,806

$75–110K$20,017

$110K+$21,909

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (192)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

72%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,637

Gender Split

64% / 36%

Women / Men

First Generation

42%

Pell Grant Recipients

30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%

Black 14%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 3%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.1%

Freshman Retention71.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,871

10 Years$59,058

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K

19 mi(33 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

107 mi(185 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

169 mi(293 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit12 mi

CLE Cleveland105 mi

CMH Columbus167 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA630 mi · ~18h 12m drive

New York, NY499 mi · ~14h 25m drive

Hartford, CT552 mi · ~15h 57m drive

Providence, RI615 mi · ~17h 46m drive

Albany, NY491 mi · ~14h 11m drive

Syracuse, NY371 mi · ~10h 43m drive

Rochester, NY299 mi · ~8h 38m drive

Buffalo, NY233 mi · ~6h 44m drive

Philadelphia, PA460 mi · ~13h 17m drive

Pittsburgh, PA222 mi · ~6h 25m drive

Harrisburg, PA368 mi · ~10h 38m drive

Newark, NJ490 mi · ~14h 9m drive

Washington, DC411 mi · ~11h 52m drive

Baltimore, MD414 mi · ~11h 58m drive

Atlanta, GA599 mi · ~17h 18m drive

Charlotte, NC513 mi · ~14h 49m drive

Raleigh, NC523 mi · ~15h 7m drive

Miami, FL1163 mi · ~33h 36m drive

Orlando, FL963 mi · ~27h 49m drive

Tampa, FL999 mi · ~28h 52m drive

Nashville, TN466 mi · ~13h 28m drive

New Orleans, LA935 mi · ~27h 1m drive

Richmond, VA460 mi · ~13h 17m drive

Chicago, IL219 mi · ~6h 20m drive

Detroit, MI19 mi · ~33 min drive

Minneapolis, MN524 mi · ~15h 8m drive

St. Louis, MO441 mi · ~12h 44m drive

Kansas City, MO627 mi · ~18h 7m drive

Indianapolis, IN231 mi · ~6h 40m drive

Columbus, OH169 mi · ~4h 53m drive

Cleveland, OH107 mi · ~3h 5m drive

Milwaukee, WI233 mi · ~6h 44m drive

Dallas, TX987 mi · ~28h 31m drive

Houston, TX1096 mi · ~31h 40m drive

Austin, TX1154 mi · ~33h 20m drive

San Antonio, TX1227 mi · ~35h 27m drive

Los Angeles, CA1961 mi · ~56h 39m drive

San Francisco, CA2069 mi · ~59h 46m drive

San Diego, CA1951 mi · ~56h 22m drive

Seattle, WA1915 mi · ~55h 19m drive

Portland, OR1946 mi · ~56h 13m drive

Denver, CO1136 mi · ~32h 49m drive

Phoenix, AZ1670 mi · ~48h 15m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1470 mi · ~42h 28m drive

Honolulu, HI4462 mi · ~128h 54m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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