Marian is located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (a small city). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Marian is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
Marian is known for its programs in business and management and education and teaching.
The school does not offer open admission.
Marian has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 2,975 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at Marian are 40 years old or older.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Marian values student athletics, and belongs to the Lake Michigan Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Marian College of Fond du Lac is a Catholic applied liberal arts institution of higher learning sponsored by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. As a community, it welcomes diverse spiritual traditions and is committed to the transformation of the individual and the world through lifelong learning. Marian College is dedicated to the education of the whole person, striving to nurture intellectual, spiritual, aesthetic, psychological, social, and physical dimensions. The CollegeÆs personal concern for students serves as the foundation for academic and student life as well as professional experiences. College programs integrate professional preparation with a liberal arts foundation. The College embraces justice, compassion, and service to the local and global community."
More complete details are provided below.
Marian College Of Fond Du Lac
45 S National Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935-4699
General Phone: (920) 923-7600
Admissions Phone: (920) 923-7650
Financial Aid Phone: (920) 923-7614
http://www.mariancollege.edu
Marian awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 270 | educational administration, teacher education, early childhood education, elementary school teaching, social studies teaching, art education, computer teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 194 | business administration, business management, marketing, human resources, operations management, accounting, managerial economics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 56 | registered nursing, clinical nurse specialist, adult health nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 34 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 17 | communication studies, organizational communications |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology, art therapy |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer support |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 8 | radiation therapist |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | sports and fitness management |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | English, sociology, Spanish language, English composition |
| Science | 4 | biology |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music, music management |
Number of programs and degrees for Marian in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 335 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 305 | 6 |
In 2005, Marian had a total enrollment of 2,975 students (2,016 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 50% |
| Graduate | 50% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 87% |
| Illinois | 10% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Marian offers campus housing for 450 of its 2,016 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 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 | 766 | 661 | 86% | 262 | 40% |
| Men | 240 | 203 | 85% | 72 | 35% |
| Women | 526 | 458 | 87% | 190 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (920) 923-7650
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,705 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,705 |
| Room and board | $ 5,070 |
| Room charge | $ 3,350 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,720 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,530 |
Financial Aid:
Marian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 386100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (920) 923-7614
Marian has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $66,940 | 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 | 5 | $61,502 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $51,655 | 14 | $49,632 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $42,473 | 13 | $41,836 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $49,930 | 30 | $45,538 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Lake Michigan Conference |
| Baseball | Lake Michigan Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marian Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
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
On-campus day care
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)
NCAA athletic conference member
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