Founded in 1851 and located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Marian University is the only Catholic university in central Indiana. With a rich heritage rooted in the vision of the Sisters of St. Francis, Marian offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university emphasizes a student-centered, hands-on educational approach that combines academic rigor with the transformative power of Franciscan values, preparing graduates for impactful leadership and service in their communities and beyond.