Students attend Madonna in Livonia, Michigan, a medium-sized 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 4,305 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Madonna are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at Madonna attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. Madonna values student athletics, and belongs to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Madonna University
36600 Schoolcraft Rd
Livonia, MI 48150-1173
General Phone: (734) 432-5300
Admissions Phone: (734) 432-5339
Financial Aid Phone: (734) 432-5663
http://www.madonna.edu
Madonna awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 281 | teacher education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, education of learning disabled, math teaching, teacher education and development, educational administration, social studies teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 146 | business management, business administration, accounting, marketing, MIS, international business, management science, non-profit management, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 95 | English, history, American Sign Language, general studies, sociology, Spanish language, speech and rhetoric, technical and business writing, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 93 | criminal justice and safety, security and protective services, fire-fighting, forensic science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 82 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing, nursing administration, adult health nursing, pre-nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 57 | psychology, clinical psychology, psychology courses, mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling, organizational psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 45 | social work, family and consumer science, child development, adult development and aging, merchandising and retailing, food and nutrition, human development and family studies, community organization |
| Media | 25 | communication and journalism, media and digital communications, journalism, communication studies |
| Fine Arts | 17 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | theology, pastoral counseling and ministries, philosophy, religion |
| Science | 14 | biology, chemistry, natural sciences, biochemistry |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant, pre-law, legal professions |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | dietetics and clinical nutrition, recreation and leisure studies |
| Medicine | 8 | gerontology, pre-dentistry, medical preparatory, pre-veterinary, pre-med |
| Hospitality | 7 | hospitality management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science, computer and info science courses |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Design | 5 | graphic design |
| Music | 5 | music, music pedagogy |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | quality and safety tech, occupational safety tech |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | science tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 2 | clinical lab tech, pharmacy tech, pre-pharmacy, medical lab tech, dental services, radiographyer |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | waiter/waittress |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health care facilities management, health care administration |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Madonna in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 509 | 81 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 218 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 160 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 37 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 32 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 3 | 14 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 7 |
In 2005, Madonna had a total enrollment of 4,305 students (2,791 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 25% |
| Women | 75% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 96% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
Madonna offers campus housing for 250 of its 2,791 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Livonia, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 736 | 608 | 83% | 199 | 33% |
| Men | 171 | 131 | 77% | 50 | 38% |
| Women | 565 | 477 | 84% | 149 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 |
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 | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (734) 432-5339
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,300 |
| Room and board | $ 5,768 |
| Room charge | $ 2,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,168 |
| Books and supplies | $ 856 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,684 |
Financial Aid:
Madonna participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 228200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (734) 432-5663
Madonna has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $64,548 | 19 | $62,000 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $54,354 | 13 | $49,205 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $45,060 | 21 | $46,829 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $43,716 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $55,835 | 58 | $52,063 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 63 | 52 | 115 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 39 | 55 |
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 and Information Sciences, General
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
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
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 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
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 placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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