Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Livonia, Michigan |
| Online | madonna.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 |
Located in Livonia, Michigan, approximately 20 miles west of Detroit, Madonna University is a private Catholic liberal arts institution founded in 1937 by the Felician Sisters. The suburban campus spans 100 acres, featuring a mix of modern and traditional buildings centered around a Franciscan educational mission. Madonna operates as a primarily commuter school while maintaining residence halls for students seeking on-campus housing. The university is known for its nursing, business, and education programs, with a particular emphasis on career-focused academic offerings. Madonna competes in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) as the Crusaders, participating in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Madonna University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Madonna University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#732 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#480 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#12 in Best Private Colleges in Michigan
#44 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 890/1120 |
| GPA | 3.35 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $648 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $12,840 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,102 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,950 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 32% |
| Health Professions | 19% |
| Business | 14% |
| Education | 5% |
| Work and Family Studies | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170806 IPEDS survey data for Madonna University.
Current students may use the Madonna University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025