Marylhurst College was by members of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, a Roman Catholic religious teaching congregation. The Sisters came to Oregon in 1859 from Montreal at the request of the people and clergy of the city to serve their educational needs.

This private, co-educational, liberal arts institution offers accredited academic and professional programs designed for students who must balance school with work and other responsibilities.

The University emphasizes peer learning, personal attention and sense of community. Small, seminar-style classes, prior learning assessments, distance learning options and flexible scheduling make a Marylhurst education accessible to those with active lives.

Accreditation
Marylhurst University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Financial Aid
Approximately 54 percent of students receive financial aid of some kind. The average aid for a full-time undergraduate student is $12,000 and may include grants, scholarships, loans and work awards.