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About Madonna University

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Madonna University is a private university in Livonia, MI, known for its catholic liberal arts, nursing and health focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 65%, Madonna is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 249 students each year. Madonna is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Madonna offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $20,579 per year; the sticker price of $40,870 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Madonna University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

65%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Madonna University

Essay Strategy
Madonna University is rooted in Franciscan values like service, compassion, and lifelong learning, so connect your personal statement or short answers to how those values align with your own story or goals. Reviewers notice when students engage genuinely with the university's mission rather than submitting a generic essay.
Demonstrated Interest
Attend an open house or schedule a campus visit in Livonia, since Madonna is a smaller university where admissions staff often recognize engaged applicants, and that personal connection can work in your favor during review.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Madonna University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$41k/yr$14.8k
30k-48k~$41k/yr$15.3k
48k-75k~$41k/yr$16.9k
75k-110k~$41k/yr$16.6k
110k+~$41k/yr$22.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

58%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$50k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,808
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

61%White
16%Black / African American
10%International
5%Hispanic
4%Asian
1%Unknown / Unreported
1%Two or More Races
1%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender36% Men · 64% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status90% Citizens and Immigrants · 10% International
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