Marymount University

Marymount University is a private Catholic university located in northern Virginia, near Washington, D.C. Established in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, it has grown from a two-year women's college to a coeducational institution serving around 4,000 students. The university offers a variety of academic programs, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees through its three main colleges: the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Technology; the College of Health and Education; and the College of Sciences and Humanities. The campus features modern facilities, including Caruthers Hall, which focuses on sciences and health sciences, and Rose Benté Lee Ostapenko Hall, providing apartment-style housing for students. Marymount emphasizes a Catholic faith-based education that promotes dialogue, service, and personal development, welcoming a diverse student body from various backgrounds. The university is also committed to ethical education and community engagement, highlighted by the establishment of the Center for Ethical Concerns in 1993.