Mission Statement:

Ancilla College is a liberal arts institution of higher learning sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. The College's religious tradition is Roman Catholic; its climate ecumenical. In a caring environment, Ancilla serves a diverse population as we transform and empower students to achieve high academic goals, lifelong learning, successful careers and values-centered lives.

Vision Statement:

Ancilla College will be a Catholic institution of higher learning passionate about its outreach and accessibility; its delivery of transformational, progressive, and student-centered programs; and its fostering of intellectual, spiritual and social values in the ecumenical tradition of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ.

About Us:

Founded in 1937 by the Catholic religious congregation of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Ancilla College is a two-year liberal arts college located on an idyllic campus among the lakes and cornfields of northern Indiana.

With a 15:1 student faculty ratio and an average of 550 students, the College combines seventeen rigorous academic programs and a strong core curriculum with a nurturing and friendly atmosphere that prides itself on the success of its graduates at baccalaureate institutions and in the workplace.

Ancilla provides six competitive sports to promote physical health, an active campus ministry to support spiritual development, a commitment to creating sustainable environments, technologically advanced classrooms and labs, and extensive tutorial services.

Please look through the following pages to learn more about the variety of our academic programs, athletic opportunities and student activities.