Marian University (Wisconsin)
Former names | Marian College of Fond du Lac (1936–2008) |
|---|---|
| Motto | sicut lilium inter spinas |
Motto in English | As a lily among thorns |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1936 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| President | Aaron Sadoff |
Academic staff | 270 |
Administrative staff | 160 |
| Students | 2,180 |
| Undergraduates | 1,680 |
| Postgraduates | 500 |
| Location | , U.S. 43°46′39″N 88°25′17″W / 43.7775°N 88.4214°W |
| Campus | 78 acres (32 ha) |
| Colors | blue and white |
| Nickname | The Sabres |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA DIII – |
| Mascot | Sammy the Sabre |
| Website | marianuniversity.edu |
Marian University is a private Catholic university in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States. It was founded in 1936 by the Congregation of Sisters of Saint Agnes, which continues to sponsor the university today.
Marian University has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Seventy-one percent of students are women. Ninety-four percent of students receive financial aid. Approximately 32% of undergraduate students live on campus.