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Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan 48150-1176

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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

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93%Acceptance
1000SAT Avg
1,637Students
10:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$59,058Earnings 10yr
$17,815Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Madonna University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1000

Reading & WritingMid: 510
460560
MathMid: 505
430560

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1000

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,815

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (192)

Student Life

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
8 Years$53,389
10 Years$59,058

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,500
Men
$50,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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)

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