Marian University (Wisconsin)

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Marian University

Academic Seal
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; 88 years ago (1936)
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic
President	Aaron Sadoff[1]
Academic staff	270
Administrative staff	160
Students	2,180
Undergraduates	1,680
Postgraduates	500
Location	Fond du Lac, Wisconsin , U.S. 43°46′39″N 88°25′17″W / 43.7775°N 88.4214°W / 43.7775; -88.4214
Campus	78 acres (32 ha)
Colors	blue and white
Nickname	The Sabres
Sporting affiliations	NCAA DIII - NACC CCIW
Mascot	Sammy the Sabre
Website	www.marianuniversity.edu

Marian University is a private Roman Catholic university in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. 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.^[2]