Class of 2026 Sets New Records

Our Class of 2026 achieved a milestone year defined by record-setting achievements, wide-reaching college access and an extraordinary range of destinations.

This year’s senior class, which was made up of 145 students, demonstrated both ambition and impact in the college admission process:

• 914 college applications submitted to more than 243 colleges and universities.
• 916 scholarships awarded.
• $46,265,921 in total scholarship value, the highest recorded in recent years at Marian and likely in school history. This total includes the full four-year value of renewable scholarships, along with one-time awards, providing a more complete picture of the opportunities earned by Marian students.

While the data reflects an impressive year on paper, the story behind it is even more meaningful. Each application, acceptance and scholarship represents not only student effort, but also the dedication of educators and staff who have supported and challenged our students throughout their time at Marian.

Members of the Class of 2026 are continuing their academic journeys at a wide range of colleges and universities across the country, reflecting both strong local roots and impressive national reach.

Most Popular Destinations

A significant number of graduates will remain close to home:

• University of Nebraska–Lincoln – 37 students
• Creighton University – 21 students
• University of Nebraska–Omaha – 16 students
• Iowa State University – 7 students
• Kansas State University – 3 students
• University of Kansas – 3 students
• Marquette University – 3 students

Students will also continue their studies across the Midwest at institutions including the University of Oklahoma, University of South Dakota, South Dakota State University, Drake University and College of Saint Mary, along with additional pathways at Nebraska Kearney and Iowa Western Community College.

The Class of 2026 is also extending far beyond the region, with students enrolling at highly selective and diverse institutions nationwide, including:

• Boston College
• University of Notre Dame
• Dartmouth College
• Colgate University
• Cornell College
• Syracuse University
• Indiana University
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• University of Arizona
• Arizona State University
• Santa Clara University
• Loyola Marymount University
• Bowdoin College
• University of San Francisco
• Parsons School of Design
• California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Additional students are continuing their education at Gonzaga University, Saint Louis University, Loyola University Chicago, Texas Christian University, Wichita State University, Truman State University and others. This is a class that was both academically ambitious and geographically diverse.

Taken together, the Class of 2026’s outcomes reflect more than impressive statistics, they represent years of growth, resilience and preparation. From record-breaking scholarship totals to a wide-ranging list of college destinations, this class leaves Marian prepared to lead, serve and succeed in the next chapter of their academic journeys!