Mount Mary University campus.

Mount Mary University’s dedication to nurturing bold, brilliant women is built upon the traditions of social justice and educational opportunity upheld by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Since 1913, these courageous women have infused Mount Mary with strong values and an unquenchable spirit.

Today, Mount Mary University continues the legacy of its founders through a mission of connecting creativity, social justice, leadership, and a deep sense of purpose. Mount Mary provides students with the knowledge and confidence to transform their careers and communities. Their focus on STREAM (science, technology reflection, engineering, art and math) prepares students to be leaders and game changers, ready to solve future challenges.

The university offers more than fifty undergraduate majors open to women, and twelve graduate programs open to all genders. The university earned a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) designation in 2020 and helped form the Hispanic Serving Institution Network of Wisconsin (HSI-NOW), a coalition focused on expanding opportunities for diverse students.

In 2023, the university was named number one in the Midwest for providing upward social mobility to our graduates by U.S. News and World Report. Additionally, the university is committed to removing barriers to education by providing financial resources, scholarships and supporting our students, particularly those who are first-generation, single parents and/or from traditionally underserved communities.

Resources include the Grace Scholars program, a community-building and leadership development partnership with the Burke Foundation for Milwaukee residents, and the Caroline Scholars Program, a four-year award to full-time undergraduate students with a passion for social justice. Additionally, the Madonna Fund provides financial assistance to student mothers, and on-campus housing opportunities for single mothers and their children.

Mount Mary is committed to fostering personal growth through creativity, social justice, and professional success among all students.