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Martin University

#2174 in US ranking Indianapolis, IN
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$12,830
Avg. aid
$7,034
Receiving aid
86%

What does Martin University offer in terms of athletics?

Martin University is not a conventional varsity-sports destination: its institutional profile does not identify a lineup of intercollegiate teams or an athletic association affiliation. Applicants should not assume that varsity recruiting or athletic scholarships are available.

Varsity teams, student-run sports clubs, intramurals, and informal recreation are different kinds of participation. Anyone hoping to play a particular sport should ask student services which activities are currently organized, where they meet, and whether participation is open to Martin students.

What student groups and Associations are available at Martin University?

Student involvement at Martin University is best assessed through the activities running in the intended term rather than an assumed large-college club roster. With a small enrollment, a group's existence on an older listing may not establish that it currently meets.

Applicants interested in an academic club, student leadership, service, or a cultural group should ask student services for the current organization list and meeting contacts. Institution-sponsored events, including orientation, can also offer ways to meet peers, but attending an event is different from joining a recognized student organization.

Who studies at Martin University?

Martin University is a small institution: its reported enrollment is 198 students. In the 2024-25 reporting, it counted 24 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 11 transfer-in students in the corresponding entrant categories.

The university's history is closely tied to serving Black students and adults seeking greater access to college. A separate student-profile count identifies 128 Black or African American students; figures from different reporting sources should not be combined as though they describe exactly the same group or date. Its reported student-to-faculty ratio is 14 to 1. That ratio describes staffing relative to enrollment, not a promise that every class has 14 students.

How does student life look like at Martin University?

Daily life at Martin University is shaped by its small scale and its Indianapolis setting, rather than by residence-hall life or major varsity sporting events. Students should expect to organize their schedules around classes, travel to campus, and the services they plan to use.

Orientation provides an initial opportunity to learn academic procedures and make connections. The university reports career counseling and placement assistance for undergraduates, which may be especially useful to students balancing study with work. Prospective students who need health care or personal counseling should identify suitable community or other external services rather than assume those services are provided by a campus clinic.

What libraries are available to students at Martin University?

Students should confirm how Martin University provides access to course readings, research materials, and study space before enrolling. The institutional library count in its profile is zero on-campus libraries, a measure that should not be interpreted as a complete inventory of digital academic resources.

Useful questions include which databases and journals students can access remotely, whether a librarian or research-support contact is available, and where students can work between classes. A student whose program requires substantial research should also ask about obtaining books or articles beyond the university's own holdings.

Martin University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

198

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

11

Total staff

7 full time, 2 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Martin University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 150
Graduate: 48

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 123
Part-time: 75

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 10
Men: 1

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 1
Black or African American: 128
White: 6
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 1
Two or more races: 5
Unknown: 4

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.