The main campus of Marian is in Indianapolis, Indiana (a large city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Marian is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
Marian offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to business and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Marian does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 460 to 560. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 450 or more.
Marian offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 1,678 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the student body at Marian.
Many students are part-timers. Marian makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the Mid-Central College Conference for major sports. Marian takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Marian College
3200 Cold Spring Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997
General Phone: (317) 955-6000
Admissions Phone: (317) 955-6300
Financial Aid Phone: (317) 955-6040
http://www.marian.edu
Marian awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 99 | business management, human resources, marketing, MIS, accounting, finance |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 86 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 33 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, early childhood education |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 18 | sports and fitness management |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | English, political science, economics, history, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, international relations, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | pastoral counseling, religious education, theology, philosophy |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 0 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Marian in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 212 | 34 |
| Associate's degree | 80 | 10 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 1 |
In 2005, Marian had a total enrollment of 1,678 students (1,327 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 26% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 90% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Marian offers campus housing for 532 of its 1,327 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Indianapolis, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 920 | 578 | 63% | 208 | 36% |
| Men | 269 | 177 | 66% | 68 | 38% |
| Women | 651 | 401 | 62% | 140 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 81% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 40% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (317) 955-6300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,060 |
| Room and board | $ 6,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
Marian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 182100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (317) 955-6040
Marian has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 4 | $55,087 | 3 | $49,640 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $45,169 | 14 | $45,684 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $41,878 | 16 | $43,287 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $44,357 | 35 | $44,619 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Track | Mid-Central College Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68 | 72 | 140 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Track | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 41 | 50 | 91 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marian Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
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
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
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