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Madonna University admits 63% of those who apply, which makes it moderately selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 980 out of 1600 (midpoints: 510 in reading and writing, 505 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 23 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees for a year | $29,580 |
| Room and meals on campus | $13,640 |
| Books and supplies | $688 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $41,561 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $14,792 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off. It is 22% above the median net price of colleges in Michigan on this site ($12,147). International students normally pay the published tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $11,894 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $9,358 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,146 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,441 |
| Above $110,000 | $21,667 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | MI median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 72% | 72% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 54% | 48% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $60,349 | $52,190 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $23,092 | $19,500 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Michigan and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
32% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 49% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 64% women and 36% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 37 of the 72 colleges in Michigan on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,650.
Other colleges in Michigan of a similar size
- Adrian CollegeAdrian, private nonprofit
- Lawrence Technological UniversitySouthfield, private nonprofit
- Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, private nonprofit
- Lake Superior State UniversitySault Ste Marie, public
- Albion CollegeAlbion, private nonprofit
- Cornerstone UniversityGrand Rapids, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Madonna University?
Madonna University admits 63% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Madonna University?
Published tuition and fees are $29,580 a year. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Madonna University?
54% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.