Fond du Lac Higher Education, Fond du Lac Colleges, Fond du Lac Universities

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Higher Education in Fond du Lac

Three outstanding higher education facilities have campuses in Fond du Lac: Marian University, the University of Wisconsin—Fond du Lac, and Moraine Park Technical College.

As a community committed to learning, dedicated to service and social justice, and joined together by spiritual traditions, Marian University welcomes students, faculty, and staff from across the world. Marian University is a Catholic, applied liberal arts college dedicated to the advancement of individuals and the world through lifelong learning. Marian enrolls 3000 students and offers more than 50 degree programs in traditional day, adult accelerated, and graduate studies including Master’s and Ph.D. opportunities. Because of the main campus in Fond du Lac and outreach locations throughout the state, Marian University is able to ensure personal attention with a 14:1 student ratio and provide unique field experiences resulting in a 97 percent placement rate.

Resting on 107 acres, the Marian University Fond du Lac campus offers academic and residential facilities and boasts ample space for recreation, including dynamic facilities for NCAA Division III athletic programs.

Marian University is a leader in the community – providing executive education, offering unique special programs and certificates, and partnering with University and community leaders to develop opportunities that embrace diversity and promote understanding of the global community.

The University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac is a freshman/sophomore campus of the University of Wisconsin System. Through the Guaranteed Transfer program, a student can earn an associate of arts and science degree at UW-Fond du Lac and be guaranteed admission to another UW System institution as a junior.

With an enrollment of more than 700 students, UW-Fond du Lac offers courses that are the foundation for more than 250 majors. Academic offerings include day and evening credit courses, study abroad opportunities and seven bachelor’s degree completion programs from five UW four-year schools.

The park-like campus includes six buildings that overlook the ponds and the 60-acre Gottfried Arboretum, which serves as an outdoor classroom and provides recreational opportunities.

A $13 million expansion/renovation project transformed UW-Fond du Lac into a state-of-the-art facility with new science labs and larger and brighter classrooms. A beautiful new two-story University Center was added to the campus as part of the renovation project and includes a new commons area that is popular with students and has also been the site of several community events. The University Center includes a new library, music suite, the 340-seat Prairie Theater, campus bookstore and cafeteria.

Moraine Park Technical College, part of the Wisconsin Technical College System, is a locally-governed, public higher education institution. With a main campus in Fond du Lac, Moraine Park offers more than 80 associate degree programs, technical diplomas and certificate programs. Career programs are also available and Corporate and Community Services offer customized training to meet the needs of business and industry.