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Marian University Wisconsin

Marian University Wisconsin

Marian College of Fond du Lac was established on Septembe 8, 1936. It was renamed to Marian University on May 1, 2008. The university grants bachelor degrees in diverse areas of study. It also offers master degrees and doctorate degrees. The college sprawls over an area of 100 acres. Marian is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • School of Arts, Humanities and Letters
  • School of Business
  • School of Criminal Justice
  • School of Math and Natural Science
  • School of Education
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Social and Behavioral Science

Marian College of Fond du Lac offers several intramural sports including men’s and women’s basketball and baseball teams. Students participate in sports such as golf, hockey, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and softball. The college's athletic teams are members of the NAA and the NCAA.

Overview of Marian University Wisconsin

Marian is found in Fond Du Lac, WI. Fond Du Lac is a small city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Roman Catholic identity. Marian is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at the school.

Areas of Study

Marian is known for its programs in education and teaching.

Marian Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Faculty

Marian has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 2,957 in 2007-2008 at the school. Older adults are in evidence at Marian, often seeking career changing education.

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.

Contacting Marian

Marian University Wisconsin
45 S National Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935-4699
General Phone: (920) 923-7600
http://www.marianuniversity.edu

Marian Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education and Teaching353computer teaching, educational administration, teacher education, early childhood education, urban education, elementary school teaching, art education, history teaching, ...
Business and Management162business administration, business management, marketing, operations management, human resources, accounting, managerial economics, business
Nursing and Emergency Medicine106registered nursing, adult health nursing
Security and Law Enforcement39criminal justice and administration
Family and Social Work19social work
Media16communication studies, organizational communications
Therapy and Counseling14psychology, art therapy
Science13biology, chemistry
Medical Support and Technology11radiographer
Liberal Arts11history, interdisciplinary studies, political science, English
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy9sports and fitness management
Computer Science and Engineering6information technology
Fine Arts3fine arts
Design2graphic design
Mathematics2mathematics
Music1music management

Number of programs and degrees for Marian in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree39236
Master's degree3728
Doctor's degree32

Marian Student Body

In 2007-2008, Marian had a total enrollment of 2,957 students (2,390 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men27%
Women73%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate52%
Graduate48%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White92%
Black2%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1914%
20-2116%
22-2412%
25-2916%
30-3410%
35-3910%
40-4915%
50-646%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Wisconsin89%
Illinois6%
(International Students)3%
Michigan2%

Marian Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time76 %

Marian Room and Board (2007)

Marian offers campus housing for 436 of its 2,390 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Marian Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total84372786%28940%
Men22717979%7743%
Women61654889%21239%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1622
ACT Math1723
ACT Composite1822

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT95%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Marian Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 19,940
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 19,940
Room and board$ 5,380
Room charge$ 3,730
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,650
Books and supplies$ 700
Other expenses$ 3,420

Financial Aid:
Marian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 386100)

Marian Faculty

Marian has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2112
Non-tenured, but on tenure track911
Non-tenured and not on tenure track723

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year8$79,1295$87,020
Associate professoracademic year14$65,2309$62,138
Assistant professoracademic year12$52,20425$51,721
Instructoracademic year3$41,4897$42,689
All faculty totalacademic year37$62,08646$56,221

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Marian Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
Basketball 
Baseball 
Track 

Marian Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology

DESIGN
Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Urban Education and Leadership

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

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Marian Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Marian Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Marian % of degrees in education and teaching
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Marian % students 40 years or older
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Marian Female % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Marian Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
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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