Madonna University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Livonia, MI
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#10 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,124

Location Livonia, Michigan
Website madonna.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

Madonna University is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Madonna University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 880/1080
GPA 3.35

Acceptance Rate

63.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 25.2%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$28,440

Costs for Madonna University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$28,440
Books and Supplies		$672
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$12,840
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,212
Total One Year Cost		$45,164

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

42% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Madonna University are Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Health Professions, and Business. 32% of students major in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, 19% in Health Professions, and 14% in Business.