What Marian University - Wisconsin (Main Campus) does

Marian University Wisconsin is a private Catholic university sponsored by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, founded in 1936 and located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. It delivers undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and continuing-education programs through three primary channels: residential 15-week semester instruction at the Fond du Lac campus, asynchronous online instruction via the proprietary MPath platform (7-week courses, six annual start dates), and a hybrid model for healthcare and nursing clinicals. Programs span business, nursing and allied health (sonography, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, dental hygiene), education, criminal justice, thanatology, and liberal arts, with the Thanatology master's cited as the nation's oldest asynchronous online master's in the field.

The institution's technology substrate is centered on MPath, an internally branded online learning platform providing structured degree pathways, progress visualization, and faculty-mediated engagement; the broader digital stack includes Ellucian CRM Recruit for admissions, Transferology for transfer credit evaluation, an Office of the Registrar for academic records, and YouVisit for virtual tours. Marian is not a technology company and does not position any AI-native, model-driven, or platform-monetization capabilities in its public material.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from tuition and fees across residential, online, and graduate tracks, supplemented by auxiliary services such as NCAA Division III athletics (22 intercollegiate and 4 club sports), campus event venue rental (e.g., weddings, conferences), EAA AirVenture lodging, alumni contributions (the Marian Fund), and employer/organization partnership discounts. Customer segments are explicitly segmented by enrollment type (Direct Admit undergraduates, transfer students, online adult learners, graduate working adults, international F-1 students, veterans and active military) and are recruited through dedicated personnel in each funnel. 99% of students receive some form of financial aid, with Direct Admit merit awards of $14,000-$18,000 per year and a 50% Catholic Education & Community Partnership Award effective Fall 2026 for eligible Catholic high school graduates and parish members. The university holds continuous HLC accreditation since 1960, with a 10-year reaffirmation dated 2026, and is a member of the SOC Consortium serving military students.

Name

Marian University - Wisconsin (Main Campus)

Legal name

Marian University Wisconsin

Website

https://marianuniversity.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marian University Wisconsin is a private Catholic university founded in 1936 that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs on its Fond du Lac campus and through the MPath online platform, serving first-year, transfer, adult online, graduate, international, and veteran student segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

Keywords

• Undergraduate education
• Graduate degree programs
• Online higher education
• Nursing healthcare degrees
• Catholic university education

Headquarters

HQ city

Fond Du Lac

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, with programs offered on-campus, online, and hybrid formats. 99% of Marian students receive some level of financial aid. Direct Admit merit awards range from $14,000-$18,000 per year. Partnership discounts available through employer and organization agreements.
2. Catholic Education & Community Partnership Award: 50% tuition discount program for eligible students graduating from Catholic high schools (2.0+ GPA) or registered Catholic church members meeting GPA requirements. Automatically renews annually for students maintaining full-time enrollment and 2.0 cumulative GPA, effective Fall 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Marian University is a private Catholic higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and licensure degree programs in business, nursing and healthcare, education, criminal justice, liberal arts, and math & science. Programs are offered through on-campus instruction at the Fond du Lac, WI campus and asynchronously online through the proprietary MPath platform with 7-week courses and six annual start dates, serving first-time freshmen, transfer students, working adults, international students, and military-affiliated learners.

Product overview

Marian University is a higher education institution offering a portfolio of educational products and services. The core offerings include traditional undergraduate programs and graduate programs delivered via campus-based instruction and the MPath online learning platform. Programs span business, nursing and healthcare, education, criminal justice, liberal arts, math and science, and human services. The university also provides ancillary services including Sabre Athletics, alumni relations, event venue rental, EAA housing accommodations, and student support systems like the Marian Cares program. Certificate programs and professional development offerings complement the degree programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MPath: Marian's online learning platform offering flexible, affordable online degree programs for adult learners.

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Traditional 15-week semester undergraduate degree programs offered on the Fond du Lac, WI campus across business, nursing, education, criminal justice, liberal arts, math & science, and healthcare majors. Designed for first-time freshmen, transfer students, and returning learners pursuing residential or campus-based bachelor's degrees.
• Graduate Degree Programs Online and hybrid graduate degree programs for working adults with asynchronous learning and 7-week course formats. Programs include education (MAE), healthcare administration, organizational leadership, thanatology, IO psychology, and nursing (MSN, FNP certificates). Features six annual start dates.
• MPath Online Learning Platform Marian's proprietary asynchronous online learning platform delivering 100% online degrees and certificates in nursing, healthcare, education, thanatology, business, public safety, and interdisciplinary studies. Offers 7-week courses, six annual start dates, visual progress tracking, and individualized faculty communication.
• Certificate and Licensure Programs Graduate and undergraduate certificate and licensure programs including Thanatology, Alternative Education License, Reading Teacher License, and professional development certificates in compensation analysis, organizational data analytics, organizational development, and training and development.
• Nursing and Healthcare Programs Programs in nursing (RN to BSN, MSN, FNP certificate), diagnostic medical sonography, radiologic technology, exercise and sport science, dental hygiene, and respiratory therapy. Includes 630 hours of faculty-led clinical and high-fidelity simulation experiences in Nursing.
• Education Degree Programs Teacher preparation programs including early childhood-elementary education, middle-secondary education, special education, and at-risk/alternative education. Provides MAE degrees, licensing programs, and day-one field experience at discipline-specific partner sites.
• Criminal Justice Programs Traditional and online criminal justice degree programs covering criminal justice and forensic science, with field-based learning experiences and crime scene investigation training. Recognized among the top Criminal Justice degree programs in Wisconsin.
• Business Degree Programs On-campus and online business degree programs including Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Finance, Health Care Administration, Marketing, Risk Management and Insurance, Sport and Recreation Management, Supply Chain Management, and Construction Management. Includes CPA/CMA exam preparation.
• Sabre Athletics Program NCAA Division III athletics program offering 22 intercollegiate sports and 4 club sports, featuring the Sabres mascot. Provides athletic recruitment, scholarships, and competitive character development for student-athletes.
• EAA AirVenture Housing Temporary residence facilities offered to EAA AirVenture visitors during the experimental aircraft event, featuring Naber Hall, Townhouses, and Courtyards with shared amenities.
• Campus Event Venue Services Campus event hosting including meetings, conferences, weddings, and celebrations with venues ranging from conference rooms to the Stayer Center Auditorium, with technical support and catering services.
• Registrar Services Academic records management including registration processing, transfer credit evaluation, enrollment verification, transcript requests, and academic calendar management for students and alumni.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 out of 5 students engage in internships, co-ops, field study clinicals, and research before graduation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Congregation of Sisters of St. AgnescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding sponsor of Marian University since 1936. The Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes established what was then Marian College and continues as a sponsoring organization, with sisters actively involved in campus spiritual life, the Tea with the Sisters alumni event, and Catholic Social Teaching Series programs.
• U.S. News & World ReportminorOthersUniversity references that alumni giving helps elevate Marian's national profile in U.S. News & World Report rankings, which consider alumni and friend support when ranking universities.
• Wisconsin School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of school districts and experienced teachers for field experiences, student teaching, and job placement assistance. Education students gain classroom experience at discipline-specific partner sites from Day 1, helping address Wisconsin's teacher shortage.
• Healthcare Organizations (Fox Valley)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partnerships with healthcare organizations across Appleton, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, and Waupun for nursing, radiologic technology, and diagnostic medical sonography programs. Partnerships provide tuition discounts and course schedules for working professionals.
• NACES-Approved Credential Evaluation AgenciesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAACRAO's International Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators Inc. (ECE), and World Education Services (WES) for international student transcript evaluation as required by university policy.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairscoreOthersVA education benefits programs including Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program (fully funded tuition), Montgomery GI Bill, Veteran Readiness & Employment, and Survivors & Dependents Educational Assistance. Marian is a Yellow Ribbon participant.
• Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) ConsortiumminorOthersMarian is a member of the SOC Consortium, established in 1972, which ensures quality academic programs are available to military students including active duty, reservists, National Guard, family members, and veterans.
• College Board (AP), CLEP, DSST, IBminorOthersCredit by examination partnerships allowing students to earn college credit through AP exams, CLEP, DSST, and International Baccalaureate programs, reducing time and cost to degree completion.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Edgewood College: Edgewood College is a private Catholic (Dominican) university in Madison, Wisconsin offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs with strong nursing, education, and business offerings — directly comparable to Marian as a Wisconsin Catholic institution of similar scale and program mix.
• Cardinal Stritch University: Cardinal Stritch is a private Catholic (Franciscan) university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin serving similar undergraduate, graduate, and adult learner populations with comparable program breadth — making it a direct faith-affiliated private competitor in the Wisconsin market.
• Carroll University: Carroll University is a private (Presbyterian-affiliated) university in Waukesha, Wisconsin with strong nursing, health sciences, and education programs — closely comparable to Marian in size, program mix, and Wisconsin regional positioning.
• Concordia University Wisconsin: Concordia University Wisconsin is a private Lutheran university in Mequon, WI offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs with strong healthcare and education tracks — directly comparable as a Wisconsin faith-affiliated private institution.
• St. Norbert College: St. Norbert College is a private Catholic (Norbertine) liberal arts college in De Pere, Wisconsin with similar undergraduate program structure and Wisconsin regional focus — closely comparable as a faith-affiliated private institution.
• Lakeland University: Lakeland University is a private university in Plymouth, Wisconsin offering undergraduate, graduate, and notably robust online and adult-learner programs — directly comparable to Marian's MPath platform and adult-learner focus.
• Alverno College: Alverno College is a private Catholic (Franciscan) college in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with strong nursing, education, and business programs for women — comparable to Marian as a Wisconsin Catholic institution with overlapping program portfolio.
• Mount Mary University: Mount Mary University is a private Catholic (Sisters of Notre Dame) university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with strong fashion, nursing, and graduate programs — comparable to Marian as a Wisconsin Catholic institution of similar scale.

Emerging players

• Bellin College: Bellin College is a small private health sciences-focused college in Green Bay, Wisconsin specializing in nursing and healthcare programs — closely overlapping with Marian's nursing/healthcare flagship programs but narrower in scope.

Broad incumbents

• University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh: UW-Oshkosh is a large public regional university in the Fox Valley region offering comparable nursing, education, and business programs at lower tuition — a broader incumbent competitor for the same regional student pool as Marian.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/marian_wi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MarianUniversityWI
• Facebookfacebook.com/MarianUniversityWI
• Instagraminstagram.com/marianuniversitywi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/school

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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