Â鶹ֱ²¥ grew out of the dedication and vision of Sister Theresa Hackelmeier and the Sisters of Saint Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, who established a school in Oldenburg, Indiana, in 1851. In 1936, the school became Â鶹ֱ²¥ College and moved to Indianapolis in 1937. In 2009, Â鶹ֱ²¥ College became Â鶹ֱ²¥.
Â鶹ֱ²¥ is the only Catholic University in Indianapolis and central Indiana, serving more than 5,100 students, including 4,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students, earning degrees in the arts, business, education, engineering, math, medicine, nursing, ministry, and the natural and physical sciences.
Â鶹ֱ²¥ strives to be a Catholic liberal arts university distinguished in its ability to educate and form transformative leaders for service to the world. We welcome students of all faiths who seek an educational experience framed within the context of our Franciscan sponsorship values—dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship.
The institution grew out of the dedication and vision of Sister Theresa Hackelmeier and the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, who established a school in Oldenburg, Indiana, in 1851. The college was founded in Oldenburg in 1936 and moved to Indianapolis in 1937. On July 1, 2009, Â鶹ֱ²¥ College became Â鶹ֱ²¥.
Daniel J. Elsener became the eighth president of Â鶹ֱ²¥ College, now Â鶹ֱ²¥, on August 1, 2001. President Elsener has dedicated his professional life to the mission of Catholic education. As a result of his energetic and visionary leadership the university has experienced great success recruiting students and raising money to advance the mission of the university.
Â鶹ֱ²¥ is proud to be a higher education institution just ten minutes away from downtown Indianapolis. Here, you’ll not only get to benefit from the exceptional employment and internship opportunities the city has to offer but also its diverse culture and lively personality.
Whether it’s walking around Monument Circle, floating down the canal in a paddleboat, visiting the various historical sites and museums, or dining on Mass Ave, you’ll quickly find your favorite local hangouts and love this city just as much as we do.
Â鶹ֱ²¥ is authorized by name in statute as an approved institution of higher education in the state of Indiana. In full compliance with federal rules, please contact the Indiana Commission for Higher Education at for Indiana’s higher education complaint resolution process.
Â鶹ֱ²¥'s comprehensive financial aid packages make a Â鶹ֱ²¥ education affordable. Grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans are available.
Talk about a place where everybody knows your name! Â鶹ֱ²¥ is a close-knit community focused on the needs of students and committed to their education, safety, social well-being, and success. Our four residence halls and student apartments provide a safe, wholesome, and fun community life. You'll always find plenty to do on and around campus.
A close-knit community means more opportunities to get involved and develop your leadership skills. You’ll have more chances to lead in the areas that really interest you...and more chances to explore new interests, too!
Other schools may prepare you for a career. Â鶹ֱ²¥ prepares you for life.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, age or disabilities in the selection of administrative personnel, faculty and staff, and students.
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