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Marian College

Marian College


Established 1851
School type Private, Coed
Religious Affiliation Catholic
President Daniel J. Elsener
Location Indianapolis, IN, USA
Enrollment 1,500
Faculty 77
Campus Urban
Sports 18 NAIA teams
Mascot Knights
Website www.marian.edu

Marian College is a co-educational, liberal arts college, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, on the northwest side of the city. It is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis .

The school was founded in 1851 by the Sisters of St. Francis Oldenburg , as a teacher training school. Enrollment is around 1,500 full and part-time students.

The college is locally known for its cycling team, most likely due to the school's proximity to the Major Taylor Velodrome.

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Last updated: 05-16-2005 14:38:56