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Marian University (Wisconsin)

Marian University is a private nonprofit university in a small city in the Fond du Lac, WI metro with 1,074 students and a 75% acceptance rate.

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin · Private nonprofit · City, small · 1,074 students

NCAA Division III · Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Admission rate

75%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$21,937

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

44%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

62%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$53,501

10 years after entry

Students

1,074

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$17,449
$30,001–48,000$13,638
$48,001–75,000$17,998
$75,001–110,000$21,164
Over $110,000$27,106

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreMarian University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MAT 201 Calculus I5 credits
Calculus BC3MAT 202 Calculus II5 credits
Biology3
BI0 100 & BIO 150 Human Biology/Lab, BIO 101 or…BI0 100 & BIO 150 Human Biology/Lab, BIO 101 or (BIO 102 for Biology Majors) 4
Chemistry3CHE 101 Principles of Chemistry I4 credits
Physics 13PHS 299 Physics Electives5 credits
English Language and Composition3ENG 105 Expository Writing3 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENG 112 Intro to Literary Genres3 credits
United States History3HIS 111 and HIS 1126 credits
Show all 38 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MAT 201 Calculus I5 credits
Calculus BC3MAT 202 Calculus II5 credits
Biology3
BI0 100 & BIO 150 Human Biology/Lab, BIO 101 or…BI0 100 & BIO 150 Human Biology/Lab, BIO 101 or (BIO 102 for Biology Majors) 4
Chemistry3CHE 101 Principles of Chemistry I4 credits
Chemistry4CHE 101 and CHE 1028 credits
Physics 13PHS 299 Physics Electives5 credits
English Language and Composition3ENG 105 Expository Writing3 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENG 112 Intro to Literary Genres3 credits
United States History3HIS 111 and HIS 1126 credits
Psychology3PSY 101 General Psychology3 credits
Statistics3MAT 122 Intro to Probability and Statistics4 credits
Computer Science A3TEC 212 Computer Programming I3 credits
Macroeconomics3ECO 201 Macroeconomics3 credits
Microeconomics3ECO 202 Microeconomics3 credits
World History: Modern3HIS 101 and HIS 1026 credits
Environmental Science3BIO 104 Environmental Science4 credits
Physics 23PHS 211 Elementary Physics5 credits
European History3HIS 101 and HIS 1026 credits
Human Geography3GEO 201 World Regional Geography3 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPA 101 and SPA 1026 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPA 101, SPA 102, and SPA 2019 credits
Spanish Language and Culture5SPA 101, SPA 102, SPA 201, and SPA 20212 credits
United States Government and Politics3POS 205 American Government3 credits
Art History3ART 230 OR ART 2403 credits
Music Theory3MUS 211 AND MUS 2126 credits
Music Theory4MUS 211 & MUS 212 & MUS 3119 credits
Music Theory5MUS 211, 212, 311 AND 31212 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3FLA 299 Foreign Language Electives6 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4FLA 299 Foreign Language Electives9 credits
Chinese Language and Culture5FLA 299 Foreign Language Electives12 credits
Computer Science Principle3DAT 310 Data Visualization3 credits
Drawing3ART 111 Basic Drawing3 credits
French Language and Culture3FRE 101 and FRE 1026 credits
French Language and Culture4FRE 101, FRE 102, and FRE 2019 credits
French Language and Culture5FRE 101, FRE 102, FRE 201, and FRE 20212 credits
German Language and Culture3GER 101 and GER 1026 credits
German Language and Culture4GER 101, GER 102 and GER 2019 credits
German Language and Culture5GER 101, GER 102, GER 201 and GER 20212 credits
Italian Language and Culture3FLA 299 Foreign Language Electives6 credits
Italian Language and Culture4FLA 299 Foreign Language Electives9 credits
Italian Language and Culture5FLA 299 Foreign Language Electives12 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3FLA 299 Foreign Language Electives6 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4FLA 299 Foreign Language Electives9 credits
Japanese Language and Culture5FLA 299 Foreign Language Electives12 credits
Latin3FLA 299 Foreign Language Electives6 credits
Latin4FLA 299 Foreign Language Electives9 credits
Latin5FLA 299 Foreign Language Electives12 credits
Physics B3PHS 211 Elementary Physics5 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHS 205 University Physics II5 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHS 203 University Physics I5 credits
Research3ENG 106 Argumentative and Research Writing3 credits
Seminar3GEN 299 General Electives3 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPA 2996 credits
Studio Art (2-D Design Portfolio)3ART 201 Design3 credits
Studio Art (3-D Design Portfolio)3ART 211 Basic Sculpture3 credits

Source: marianuniversity.edu · checked September 25, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse33
Business Administration and Management26
Social Work18
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies17
Exercise Science and Kinesiology16
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management14
Psychology14
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist14
Show the other 25 majors
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer11
Accounting11
Biology/Biological Sciences10
Health/Health Care Administration/Management9
Forensic Science and Technology9
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician9
Marketing/Marketing Management8
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other7
Elementary Education and Teaching7
Finance7
Special Education and Teaching, Other5
Early Childhood Education and Teaching5
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist4
Graphic Design3
Mathematics3
Art Therapy/Therapist3
Homeland Security2
Chemistry2
Secondary Education and Teaching2
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia1
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication1
English Language and Literature1
Marketing, Other1
Management Information Systems1
History1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Fond du Lac, WI

104,269 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Appleton International (ATW)

Nearest hub airport

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 6.7 of 20

Elevation

769 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

9°F

July high

80°F

Annual snowfall

38.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

5 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$950 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division III, similar size