Marian University (Indiana)
Former names | St. Francis Normal School (1851–1936) Immaculate Conception Junior College (1924–1936) Marian College (1936–2009) Ancilla Domini College (1937–2021) |
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| Motto | Sedes sapientiae (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Seat of Wisdom" |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1851 |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Sisters of St. Francis) |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $107.7 million (2021) |
| Chancellor | Kenith Britt |
| President | Daniel J. Elsener |
| Provost | Binh Q. Tran |
Academic staff | 166 full time |
| Students | 3,595 |
| Undergraduates | 2,431 |
| Postgraduates | 1,164 |
| 650 | |
| Location | , Indiana , United States 39°48′51″N 86°12′11″W / 39.81417°N 86.20306°W |
| Campus | Large city, 120 acres (0.49 km2) |
| Other campuses | |
| Newspaper | The Marian Phoenix |
| Colors | Dark blue, gold, and old gold |
| Nickname | Knights |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Knightro |
| Website | www |
Marian University is a private Catholic university in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1851 by the Sisters of St. Francis in Oldenburg, Indiana, the college moved to Indianapolis in 1937. Marian was known as Marian College from 1936 until 2009. As of 2017, enrollment included 2,431 undergraduate students, 1,164 graduate students, and 650 doctoral students. Marian University athletes have won national championships in several sports.