Worried about going to a university and forgetting your Catholic roots? Choosing a school can be a nightmare, especially when you have no idea about the college lifestyle. Many Universities claim to be Catholic, yet the types of programs, speakers, and groups they have available on campus defy Catholic teaching. We would love to help point you in the right direction with our list of a few Catholic Colleges that remain true to their Catholic identity and encourage students to grow in faith.
21 Truly Catholic Colleges (Updated!)
1. Christendom College | Front Royal, Virginia
2. Ave Maria University | Ave Maria, Florida
3. Walsh University | North Canton, Ohio
4. Divine Mercy University | Sterling, Virginia
5. Franciscan University of Steubenville | Steubenville, Ohio
6. International Theological Institute | Trumau, Austria
7. Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, California
8. The University of Dallas | Irving, Texas
9. Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts | Warner, New Hampshire
10. Benedictine College | Atchison, Kansas
11. The Catholic University of America
12. Belmont Abbey College | Belmont, North Carolina
13. Wyoming Catholic College | Lander, Wyoming
14. Xavier University | Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines
15. The Thomas More College | Merrimack, New Hampshire
16. Universidad de Navarra | Pamplona, Spain
17. John Paul the Great Catholic University | San Diego, CA
18. Our Lady Seat of Wisdom | Ontario, Canada
19. University of St. Thomas | Houston
20. Holy Apostles College and Seminary |Cromwell, Connecticut
21. Catholic Institute of Technology |Castel Gandolfo, (RM) ITALY
Bonus: The Ohio State University
Just a reminder that some public schools have a stronger Catholic presence than many schools with ‘Catholic’ in their title! Don’t rule out a university until you take a look at its Campus Ministry program. You can find a Catholic Newman Center at most schools across the United States.
The Cardinal Newman Society
The Cardinal Newman Society is an organization that offers a comprehensive guide to Catholic colleges. Using their college guide, you can find extensive details about the universities that you are interested in. Information such as the percentage of Catholic students, the number of days of Confession, and the types of Masses offered can be found in the guide. If the college you are interested in was not listed above, be sure to check out The Cardinal Newman Guide.
