Catholic Universities & Colleges
Explore Catholic universities and colleges across the United States — from Jesuit and Franciscan to Dominican, Benedictine, and diocesan institutions. Learn what makes each one distinctly Catholic, then connect with students, alumni, and the wider Catholic community on Catholic Connect.
Why choose a Catholic university?
A Catholic university educates the whole person — mind, heart, and soul. Beyond strong academics, these institutions offer campus ministry, the sacraments, service opportunities, and a community rooted in faith. Whether you're a prospective student, a parent, or an alum, a Catholic college can be a place where faith and reason grow together.
Faithfully Catholic colleges
These colleges are widely recognized for a robust, authentically Catholic identity — strong campus faith life, fidelity to the teaching of the Church, and formation in the Catholic intellectual tradition. If you're looking for a college that truly lives its Catholic mission, start here.
- Ave Maria UniversityAve Maria, FL · Diocese of Venice
- Belmont Abbey CollegeBelmont, NC · Order of St. Benedict
- Benedictine CollegeAtchison, KS · Order of St. Benedict
- Christendom CollegeFront Royal, VA · Independent Catholic
- Franciscan University of SteubenvilleSteubenville, OH · Franciscan Friars (TOR)
- The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC · U.S. Catholic Bishops
- Thomas Aquinas CollegeSanta Paula, CA · Independent Catholic
- University of DallasIrving, TX · Diocese of Dallas
- University of MaryBismarck, ND · Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery
- Wyoming Catholic CollegeLander, WY · Independent Catholic
More Catholic universities & colleges
- Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA · Society of Jesus (Jesuit)
- Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE · Society of Jesus (Jesuit)
- DePaul UniversityChicago, IL · Congregation of the Mission (Vincentian)
- Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA · Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans)
- Fordham UniversityNew York, NY · Society of Jesus (Jesuit)
- Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC · Society of Jesus (Jesuit)
- Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA · Society of Jesus (Jesuit)
- Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA · Jesuit & Marymount
- Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL · Society of Jesus (Jesuit)
- Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI · Society of Jesus (Jesuit)
- Providence CollegeProvidence, RI · Order of Preachers (Dominican)
- Saint Louis UniversitySt. Louis, MO · Society of Jesus (Jesuit)
- Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA · Society of Jesus (Jesuit)
- Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange, NJ · Archdiocese of Newark
- University of DaytonDayton, OH · Society of Mary (Marianists)
- University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN · Congregation of Holy Cross
- University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA · Diocese of San Diego
- University of St. ThomasSt. Paul, MN · Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
- Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA · Order of St. Augustine
- Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OH · Society of Jesus (Jesuit)
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