Mission Statement

Lexington College, an institution of higher education, prepares women for professional careers in the hospitality industry. It offers programs in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management and Event Planning that culminate in Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees. Lexington College aims to be a leading institution in its field.

Lexington College produces highly employable graduates capable of meeting current industry needs. Lexington graduates are technically skilled and able to think and communicate effectively. They are competent professionals with personal integrity and the ability to meet others’ needs with grace and dignity.

Lexington College, recognizing the philosophical, social, practical, and financial implications of a strong work ethic, promotes a positive environment that facilitates the growth and practice of virtues such as service, responsibility, honesty, excellence, and friendliness.

Lexington College strives to promote mutual understanding and collaboration among persons of different ethnic, social, and religious backgrounds.

Lexington’s philosophy of education is inspired by the social teachings of the Catholic Church.

Lexington is open to persons of all religious beliefs. Doctrinal and spiritual formation offered at Lexington College, is entrusted to Opus Dei, a personal Prelature of the Catholic Church.All activities of the College must be conducted with unquestionable integrity.

Lexington College will maintain a culture characterized by teamwork, collaboration, and collegiality.

Lexington lays the foundation for life-long learning so women are prepared to contribute through their professional commitment to both the business world and the home.

Lexington realizes the importance of establishing alliances with the industry, professional organizations, and peer institutions for mutual collaboration.

Lexington affirms the importance of family in society and the opportunity to apply the professional skills learned at the College to the sphere of the home.Lexington believes in maintaining mutually beneficial relationships (of collaboration and trust) with constituencies including supporters, faculty, students, and alumnae.

Lexington strives to maintain a material environment of aesthetics and elegance.