While the University has evolved in many ways through the years, it remains firmly committed to its Catholic mission and identity. Marymount provides a values-based education that promotes both intelltual and spiritual development. All undergraduates take religious studies, theology, and philosophy courses as part of their core curriculum.

"Marymount is a comprehensive Catholic university, guided by the traditions of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, that emphasizes intellectual curiosity, service to others, and a global perspective"