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Madonna University was established in 1937 by the Felician Sisters of Livonia and is also known as MU. The university campus sits on over 45 acres in Livonia, Michigan and there are also extension campuses in Orchard Lake, Southwest Detroit, and Gaylord, Michigan. It offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and around 22 master's programs. The university also offers several publications including the Madonna Herald, Madonna Muse, and The Transept. MU is organized into the following academic divisions:
MU is a member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Their sports teams are known as the Crusaders. The men’s and women’s sports teams of the university include baseball, cross country, basketball, soccer, golf, volleyball, and softball.
Students attend Madonna in Livonia, MI, a small city. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. Madonna is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Madonna has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Madonna is known for its programs in education and teaching and security and law enforcement.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Madonna has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 4,019 students at the school (as of 2007). A large number of students at Madonna are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Madonna offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Madonna University
36600 Schoolcraft Rd
Livonia, MI 48150-1176
General Phone: (734) 432-5300
http://www.madonna.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 603 | teacher education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, education of learning disabled, educational administration, social studies teaching, math teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 196 | business management, business administration, marketing, international business, accounting, human resources, management science, MIS, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 147 | registered nursing, various nursing, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing, pre-nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 102 | criminal justice and safety, security and protective services, forensic science, fire-fighting |
| Liberal Arts | 95 | English, American Sign Language, general studies, history, sociology, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, technical and business writing, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 66 | social work, child development, merchandising and retailing, family and consumer science, human development and family studies, food and nutrition, community organization, adult development and aging |
| Therapy And Counseling | 55 | psychology, clinical psychology, substance abuse counseling, organizational psychology, mental and social health services, psychology courses |
| Law | 21 | legal assistant, pre-law, legal professions |
| Religion And Philosophy | 20 | theology, pastoral counseling and ministries, philosophy, religion |
| Science | 19 | biology, chemistry, natural sciences, physics, biochemistry |
| Media | 18 | media and digital communications, communication and journalism, communication studies, journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 18 | recreation and leisure studies, dietetics and clinical nutrition |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Hospitality | 8 | hospitality management |
| Medicine | 8 | gerontology, pre-dentistry, medical preparatory, pre-veterinary, pre-med |
| Design | 6 | graphic design |
| Music | 5 | music, music pedagogy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science, computer and info science courses |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | clinical lab tech, pharmacy tech, pre-pharmacy, medical lab tech, dental services, radiographer |
| Medical Administration | 2 | health care administration, health care facilities management |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | science tech |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | quality and safety tech, occupational safety tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | waiter/waittress |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Madonna in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 579 | 83 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 478 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 268 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 41 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 21 | 32 |
| Post-master's certificate | 13 | 10 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 8 | 16 |
In 2007, Madonna had a total enrollment of 4,019 students (2,565 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 72% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 93% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
Madonna offers campus housing for 250 of its 2,565 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Livonia, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 642 | 478 | 74% | 189 | 40% |
| Men | 155 | 121 | 78% | 52 | 43% |
| Women | 487 | 357 | 73% | 137 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,680 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,680 |
| Room and board | $ 6,092 |
| Room charge | $ 2,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,392 |
| Books and supplies | $ 912 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,796 |
Financial Aid:
Madonna participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 228200)
Madonna has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 3 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 45 | 63 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $70,640 | 22 | $66,412 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $59,796 | 18 | $56,471 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $50,943 | 20 | $50,573 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $44,197 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $62,365 | 63 | $57,486 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 61 | 66 | 127 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Track | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 52 | 69 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Finance
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Development
Community Organization and Advocacy
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
Applied Economics
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Japanese Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Polish Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music Pedagogy
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Madonna Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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