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Marylhurst University is a private applied liberal arts institution serving a diverse student body of Oregonians (and beyond) since 1893. Marylhurst is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and our programs are designed for highly focused students who often must balance their studies with work and family responsibilities.
Our teaching and learning experience emphasizes personal attention and peer learning through small, seminar-style classes offered at our scenic campus 10 miles south of Portland, Oregon, or online. We provide a range of options to customize your learning experience, from day to evening or part- to full-time programs. Our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs encourage students to make connections between multiple areas of study, preparing students as critical and interdisciplinary thinkers who develop new insights and ideas.
Marylhurst is a Catholic university founded in 1893 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Rooted in this Catholic intellectual identity, we are open to and welcoming of people from all backgrounds and faiths. What unites us is a shared commitment to rigorous learning and global citizenship.
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Marylhurst University is a private institution of higher learning open to men and women of any race or religion. It is dedicated to making innovative post-secondary education accessible to self-directed students of any age. Marylhurst offers coursework leading to bachelor's and master's degrees, and to other goals such as career transition, professional development and personal enrichment.
Animated by its Catholic and liberal arts heritage, Marylhurst emphasizes the uniqueness and dignity of each person, and is committed to the examination of values, as well as to quality academic and professional training. Marylhurst University seeks to aid students in advancing their goals for responsible participation in a rapidly changing world by pursuing, and encouraging its students to pursue, the ideals of competence, leadership and service.
Bachelor's degree programs in Art, Business, Communication, English, Interior Design, Music Therapy, Psychology and Social Sciences. See complete list of degree programs at marylhurst.edu.
Master's degree programs in Art Therapy Counseling, Divinity, Food Systems and Society, Education, Business, Teaching and Interdisciplinary Studies. See the full list of master's programs offered at marylhurst.edu.
