Marian University Acceptance Rate
Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,596
- Admitted
- 1,067
- Yield
- 21.3%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Marian University's acceptance rate has fallen from 76.7% in 2014–15 to 66.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,178 to 1,596 (+35%) over that period.
Its 66.9% rate makes Marian University more selective than about 67% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 79%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (73.3% for women vs 57.6% for men, a 15.7-point gap). Marian University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 21.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,178 | 904 | 76.7% | 250 |
| 2015–16 | 1,174 | 985 | 83.9% | 282 |
| 2016–17 | 1,245 | 961 | 77.2% | 267 |
| 2017–18 | 1,684 | 1,138 | 67.6% | 352 |
| 2018–19 | 1,962 | 1,276 | 65% | 313 |
| 2019–20 | 1,868 | 1,207 | 64.6% | 346 |
| 2020–21 | 1,596 | 1,080 | 67.7% | 254 |
| 2021–22 | 1,062 | 810 | 76.3% | 220 |
| 2022–23 | 1,262 | 903 | 71.6% | 225 |
| 2023–24 | 1,596 | 1,067 | 66.9% | 227 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 931 | 682 | 73.3% |
| Men | 658 | 379 | 57.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Marian 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 Marian University's acceptance rate?
Marian University's acceptance rate is 66.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,067 admitted of 1,596 applicants).
Is Marian University test optional?
Marian University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Marian University?
Marian University received 1,596 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,067.
Is Marian University getting harder to get into?
Marian University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.7% in 2014–15 to 66.9% 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.marianuniversity.edu/.