Marylhurst University
Founded in 1893, Marylhurst is one of Oregon’s oldest private universities, offering working professionals a time-honored tradition of accredited academic excellence. We provide our students the utmost personal attention with small, intimate classes of 15 to 20 students.
Our campus resides just 10 miles south of Portland, Oregon, named “America’s Greenest City” in 2008 by Popular Science magazine. SustainLane, an online guide to news and products related to sustainable living, also ranked Portland as the “Greenest City in the United States” in 2008.
School Name
Marylhurst University
City
Marylhurst
State
OR
General Information
Institutional control:
Private
Year Founded:
1893
Religious Affiliation:
Catholic
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Accreditation:
Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities (NWCCU)
Awards:
Recognized for Academic Excellence by the Council for Adult & Experiential Learning
Student Services:
Angel Helpdesk, General IT Helpdesk, Math Center, Writing Center, Shoen Library, Advising Tools online, Alumni Mentor program, Prior Learning Assessment Center
Student Body:
1802 students
Campus Life:
The University hosts lectures and performances in St. Anne’s Chapel, Wiegand Lecture & Recital Hall, Flavia Salon and Clark Commons. The Art Gym, awarded the 2005 Governor’s Arts Award, is a showcase for Northwest artists. The Bookstore sells textbooks, trade books, school supplies and gift items.
Statistics
- Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 946
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 856
- Percent of Enrollment by Gender: 68% women, 32% men
- Percent of Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity: 76% Caucasian, 15% Minority, 9% International