Maria is a private college founded in 1958 on the principle of service to others. To this day – that principle rings true within our college and beyond. From supporting our students while they pursue their degrees, to our outreach in the local communities, serving others is at our core. This principle is what sets a Maria graduate apart from the rest, and guides them into careers that will improve the lives of others.
Maria is a Catholic college sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and animated by the Mercy charism. It provides career-relevant, opportunity education in the context of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition to all who can benefit from it. Maria is committed to outstanding and holistic student support services, financial sustainability and the purposive use of evidence to drive institutional renewal and student success. Maria seeks to foster graduates who recognize and respect the dignity of every human person and who will transform their knowledge and skill into caring and compassionate service to others.