Marian University is a private university in the United States with the following characteristics:

Historical development:

Originally known as Marian College (Indianapolis), it was founded in Oldenburg, Indiana in 1851 as a full-time women's college, famous for its two-year teacher training, and the teaching language was German.

It moved to Indianapolis in 1937 and began to officially enroll male students in 1954.

On July 1, 2009, the school announced that it was officially renamed Marian University.

Campus settings:

The school has two campuses, Indianapolis and Plymouth. The Indianapolis campus is the main campus, only 10 minutes away from the city center.

Academic programs:

There are nine colleges, including the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of History and Social Sciences, the College of Languages, Literature and Communication, the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Nursing, the College of Performing and Visual Arts, the College of Physical Education, and the College of Theology and Journalism. It offers associate, undergraduate, graduate degrees and various certificate programs.

It has a wide range of majors, covering multiple disciplines, such as business, education, art, science, medicine, etc. Its medical school ranks 953rd in the 2023 US News US Graduate Medical Research Rankings.

Teaching Features:

Adhere to the humanistic education tradition of the Catholic Franciscans and focus on cultivating students' sense of social responsibility and moral values.

Emphasize small class teaching, with a teacher-student ratio of 13:1, which facilitates communication and interaction between teachers and students, and can provide students with personalized education and guidance.

Campus Life:

There are many campus activities, and students can participate in various societies, clubs, sports competitions and other activities to expand their interests and hobbies and social circles.

The school has an excellent sports team, The Knights, which has achieved excellent results in many sports.

In general, Marian University is a private university with a profound historical heritage and high-quality educational resources, providing students with good learning and development opportunities.