Bachelor in History (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in History (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $385 per credit hour for full-time undergraduate students..

This programme is designed for students interested in understanding global human experiences through critical analysis of historical events. You will study diverse historical periods and regions using methods such as archival research, oral history, and primary source analysis. The curriculum emphasizes perspective, context, and contingency in interpreting change across societies. Students engage with topics ranging from revolutions to cultural movements and environmental policies.

Focus areas include Civics and Democratic Engagement, Global History to 1500, Global History from 1500 – Present, American History from 1490 – 1864, United States History from 1865 – Present, The History of Rock & Roll.

The programme requires 128 credits, including 36 credits in history courses. These include five core courses and at least seven additional courses at the 300 level or higher.

Graduates pursue roles in museums, historical societies, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and education sectors.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a completed application form.

The programme totals about 128 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 95% of applicants.

Marian University grew from the vision of the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, and continues a Catholic Franciscan mission focused on preparing transformative leaders for service. It is the nation’s first Franciscan research university and Indianapolis’ only Catholic university. Students can choose from more than 40 degree options, ranging from two-year associate programs and bachelor’s degrees to graduate study and medical school.

Academic areas include arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, community and health science, nursing, and osteopathic medicine. Students take the lead in research projects that address real-world challenges, with faculty guidance across science laboratories and community initiatives. Learning also extends through local and global service opportunities, leadership development, and preparation for careers in research, industry, and other professional fields.

The main campus is in Indianapolis, ten minutes from downtown, with classrooms, residence halls, athletic fields, and the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences. Marian also operates a Plymouth location in northern Indiana and offers flexible online programs. International students should know that Franciscan values are presented as open to students of all faiths, creeds, and beliefs. The university combines academic study with service, personal development, and community participation.