
Marian's Indianapolis athletic identity is the Knights, whose varsity teams compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The university is associated with the Crossroads League, while conference arrangements can differ by sport; football has competed in the Mid-States Football Association.
Varsity offerings include sports such as basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, cross-country, and track and field. Students may also encounter recreational or club activities, but those are not interchangeable with varsity roster spots or athletic-aid arrangements. Marian-affiliated athletics at another location should not be assumed to be an Indianapolis Knights program. Prospective athletes should confirm the current roster, recruiting process, and campus location for their sport.
Marian University offers student-government, academic, service, and interest-based organizations. Reported examples include the Student Government Association, Student Nurses Association, Knights for Life, Sigma Zeta, and Sophia Club.
These groups offer different kinds of involvement: student government represents student interests, a nursing association centers on a professional field, and academic or interest-based groups create connections beyond class. Marian also reports a student-run newspaper, theater activities, choral groups, and a marching band. Organization rosters and activity levels can change, so students seeking a particular club should check the current student-activities directory rather than relying on an older list.
Marian University reports approximately 3,486 students enrolled across its programs. Its reported entering group included 559 first-time degree-seeking undergraduates and 92 transfer-in degree-seeking undergraduates.
Indiana residents account for a large share of the reported student population: 83% were from the state, while 10% came from other U.S. states. These figures indicate that Marian draws substantially from its home state, but they do not describe any individual student's experience. Enrollment totals can include undergraduate, graduate, and professional students whose schedules and campus routines differ. Prospective students should use the population and campus most relevant to their intended program when comparing institutions.
Marian student life combines a residential campus experience with a substantial commuter population. About 44% of students were reported to live on campus and 56% to commute, so opportunities to connect with peers extend beyond residence halls.
Welcome activities, student organizations, performances, athletics, and service events provide different ways to participate. The university also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. For a commuter, the timing of events and the availability of places to study between classes may be especially practical considerations; for a residential student, evening programming may play a larger role. Neither pattern describes every student's schedule, particularly across undergraduate and professional programs.
The Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Memorial Library is Marian University's named main library. Library services are relevant both to students studying on campus and to those who need research materials for coursework away from it.
Students should consult the library for its current catalog, academic databases, research assistance, and access arrangements for online materials. Marian reports two campus libraries, but resources and access may vary by program and location. The reported library information does not indicate around-the-clock study-area access, so students who need late-night space should check current building hours. Availability of group-study space and borrowing arrangements should likewise be confirmed through the library's current service information.
Total enrollment
3486Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
544Member of Athletic Associations
NAIA, NJCAATotal staff
230 full time, 302 part timeVeterans affair office
NoVarsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).
Sport
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross-country running
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Wrestling
Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.