Marian University Acceptance Rate
Indianapolis, Indiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,883
- Admitted
- 3,702
- Yield
- 16.7%
- 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 risen from 56.4% in 2014–15 to 95.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,066 to 3,883 (+88%) over that period.
Its 95.3% rate makes Marian University more selective than about 9% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 5%.
Marian University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 16.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,066 | 1,166 | 56.4% | 326 |
| 2015–16 | 2,046 | 1,148 | 56.1% | 311 |
| 2016–17 | 2,187 | 1,303 | 59.6% | 392 |
| 2017–18 | 2,190 | 1,286 | 58.7% | 338 |
| 2018–19 | 2,325 | 1,427 | 61.4% | 425 |
| 2019–20 | 2,525 | 1,554 | 61.5% | 385 |
| 2020–21 | 2,816 | 1,809 | 64.2% | 425 |
| 2021–22 | 3,151 | 2,303 | 73.1% | 574 |
| 2022–23 | 1,997 | 1,874 | 93.8% | 464 |
| 2023–24 | 3,883 | 3,702 | 95.3% | 620 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,263 | 2,160 | 95.4% |
| Men | 1,607 | 1,529 | 95.1% |
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 95.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,702 admitted of 3,883 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 3,883 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,702.
Is Marian University getting harder to get into?
Marian University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 56.4% in 2014–15 to 95.3% 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: www.marian.edu/.