Madonna University Acceptance Rate
Livonia, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,655
- Admitted
- 1,538
- Yield
- 17.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Madonna University's acceptance rate has risen from 58.6% in 2014–15 to 92.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 838 to 1,655 (+97%) over that period.
Its 92.9% rate makes Madonna University more selective than about 14% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 10%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (94.3% for women vs 90.7% for men, a 3.6-point gap). Madonna University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 17.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 838 | 491 | 58.6% | 174 |
| 2015–16 | 972 | 582 | 59.9% | 182 |
| 2016–17 | 843 | 635 | 75.3% | 219 |
| 2017–18 | 1,009 | 750 | 74.3% | 278 |
| 2018–19 | 985 | 771 | 78.3% | 220 |
| 2019–20 | 1,260 | 940 | 74.6% | 266 |
| 2020–21 | 1,132 | 774 | 68.4% | 281 |
| 2021–22 | 1,219 | 637 | 52.3% | 253 |
| 2022–23 | 1,988 | 1,289 | 64.8% | 249 |
| 2023–24 | 1,655 | 1,538 | 92.9% | 265 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,037 | 978 | 94.3% |
| Men | 615 | 558 | 90.7% |
| Unknown | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–560 | 31% |
| SAT Math | 430–560 |
How Madonna University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Madonna University's acceptance rate?
Madonna University's acceptance rate is 92.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,538 admitted of 1,655 applicants).
Is Madonna University test optional?
Madonna University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Madonna University?
Madonna University received 1,655 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,538.
What SAT score do you need for Madonna University?
Admitted students at Madonna University typically scored 460–560 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Madonna University getting harder to get into?
Madonna University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 58.6% in 2014–15 to 92.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.madonna.edu/.