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Madonna University

Livonia, MI

36600 Schoolcraft Rd.

Livonia, MI 48150

Phone: 734-432-5339

Fax: 734-432-5424

E-mail:

Web site: www.madonna.edu

About:

Celebrating 73 years of academic excellence, Madonna University, an independent, Catholic, liberal arts university is committed to teaching, scholarship and service. Madonna's main campus is situated on 49 wooded acres in Livonia where the school recently opened the Franciscan Center for Science and Media, and LEED-certified "green" building.

Undergraduate Stats

  • Total enrollment: 3,074
  • 55% full-time, 45% part-time
  • 26.4% male, 73.6% female
  • 13% African American, 2% Asian American, 72% Caucasian, 3% Hispanic American, 1% Native American, 9% other
  • 1% out-of-state, 99% in-state; 77% transfer students, 4% international
  • 5% live on campus
  • Freshman (second-year) retention rate: 94%

INCOMING FRESHMEN

  • 700 students applied; 534 were accepted
  • Acceptance rate: 76%

Faculty

  • 13:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 153 full-time faculty (48% are PhDs)

Student Organizations

  • 28 organizations and clubs
  • Greek life: Not offered

Most Popular Campus Activities

  • Athletics - 11 men's and women's sports; Campus Ministry; Student Government; broadcasting; Student Nursing Association; Psychology, music, and paralegal Club; sports management,

Majors

  • 78 undergraduate programs and 27 graduate programs, with a liberal arts foundation
  • Most popular majors: 18% nursing; 17% arts and humanities; 13% education; 10% business, management, marketing and computer information systems; 13% science and mathematic; 7% criminal justice; 5% social work
  • Degrees Available: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Special Academic Programs: Study abroad, service-learning requirement, Fire Science Program, Forensic Science Program, Hospice, Sign Language, Sport Management, Gerontology, Broadcast & Cinema Arts

Academic Calendar

  • Fall, Winter, Spring/ Summer semesters

Housing

  • 1 co-ed residence hall

Libraries

  • 1 library, 169,835 bound volumes, 2,638 periodicals, 452,525 microforms, N/A audiovisuals
  • Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Wireless Access

  • Wireless in designated campus areas

Tuition/Costs (Per Year)

  • In-state and out-of-state, full-time: $13,050; $435 per credit hour
  • Required fees: $100
  • Room and board: $6,808
  • Books and supplies: $1,025

Financial Aid

  • Forms needed: FAFSA
  • Types of aid available: Federal, state and institutional loans, grants, scholarships
  • 76% receive financial aid
  • Average need-based financial aid package: $9,346 per year
  • Call 734-432-5344 or visit www.madonna.edu for more information

Admissions

  • Deferred admission: Yes
  • Early decision: No
  • Average high school GPA: 3.2
  • Average ACT score: 22.4
  • Application fee: $25.00
  • Documents required: All official transcripts, official ACT/SAT results, written essay
  • Materials needed for transfer students: All official transcripts

Note: Last updated Fall 2009

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