Marian University Admission Requirements
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Marian University Admission Overview
Marian University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Marian University admitted 75% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 800-1080 / ACT 18-23. Marian University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Marian University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Marian University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Marian University
Acceptance Rate
The Marian University acceptance rate is 75%. Last year, 1,214 of 1,619 applicants were admitted. That is the 10th lowest acceptance rate in Wisconsin.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Marian University and can you get accepted?
Marian University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
18% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Marian University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Estimated High School GPA CollegeSimply estimate of incoming freshman GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3.16*Typical High School Grades Letter grade for the estimated average, not a cutoff.
B+Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.16*
Average GPA
Marian University has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.16 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Marian University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.
*3.16 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.
Marian University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
800-1080Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
-25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 410
- Math 390
- Composite 800
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 520
- Math 560
- Composite 1080
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Marian University typically score around a 940 SAT (middle 50% 800–1080) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 29th percentile nationally. Marian University ranks #16 in the state of Wisconsin for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 800 to 1080
SAT policy
Marian University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 940 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Marian University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
18-23Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English 17
- Math 17
- Composite 18
75th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 24
- Composite 23
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Marian University typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 18–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Marian University places #28 among colleges in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 23
ACT policy
You may apply to Marian University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Marian University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Marian University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Marian University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (800-1080); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239080.
GPA calculator: Marian University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026