Marian (Indianapolis, IN) Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Marian University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Marian University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Marian University (Marian)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Marian's acceptance rate is 95.46% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 3,745 students applied and 3,575 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Marian.

To apply to Marian, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

Marian's acceptance rate places 34th out of 46 Indiana colleges with competitive admission.
Marian's yield rate is 15.64%, which is significantly lower by 13.79 percentage points (approximately 46.9% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Marian at Indiana colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize Marian's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Marian's acceptance rate is 95.46% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.64%. 1,562 men and 2,155 women applied to Marian and 1,486 men and 2,062 women students were accepted.

Among them, 256 men and 303 women were enrolled in Marian. You can explore the Marian's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Marian
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,745	1,562	2,155	0	28
Admitted	3,575	1,486	2,062	0	27
Enrolled	559	256	303	0	0
Acceptance Rate	95.46%	95.13%	95.68%	-	96.43%
Yield	15.64%	17.23%	14.69%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Marian University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 559 first-year students enrolled in Marian. The proportion of full-time students is 97.32% and part-time students is 2.68%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.80% and women students is 54.20%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Marian.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Marian
	Total	Men	Women
Total	559	256	303
Full-time	544	255	289
Part-time	15	1	14

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Marian. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Marian University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Marian Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Marian:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.marian.edu/admissions
Online Application: https://www.marian.edu/apply-now
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Marian?

Marian is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 95.46%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Marian?

Marian does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Marian require essays or personal statements?

Marian recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Marian admission?

Marian recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Marian does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Marian requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Marian requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Marian?

The institutional SAT code for Marian is 1442.