Marymount University

Marymount University
Former names
Marymount Junior College (1950–1960) Marymount College of Virginia (1960-1986)
MottoTua Luce Dirige
Motto in English
"Direct Us by Thy Light"
TypePrivate research university
EstablishedApril 26, 1950 (1950-04-26)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary)
Academic affiliations
ACCU
CUWMA
CIC
NAICU
Endowment$43 million
PresidentIrma Becerra
Academic staff
162 full-time/201 part-time
Students4,302 (fall 2025)
Undergraduates1,869
Postgraduates1,464
Location,
U.S.
CampusSuburban, 21 acres (8.5 ha)
Colors   
(Royal blue and white)
NicknameSaints
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIIAtlantic East
MascotBernie The Dog
Websitemarymount.edu

Marymount University is a private Catholic research university with its main campus in Arlington County, Virginia, United States. It was founded as Marymount Junior College in 1950. Marymount offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. It has approximately 4,400 students enrolled, representing 50 states and 70 countries.