Catholic colleges that require Catholic theology in New York
Catholic colleges where at least one required theology course is explicitly Catholic: Scripture, Catholic tradition, or the sacraments.
Catholic colleges that require Catholic theology in New York3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in New York.
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- At least one required course is explicitly Catholic theology (rubric indicator T2).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 8, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Required Catholic theology
- 2 required theology courses
- 2
St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY · Private nonprofit- Required Catholic theology
- 2 required theology courses
- 3
Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY · Private nonprofit- Required Catholic theology
- 3+ required theology courses
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's University-New York | $29,999 | $25,000 | $69,571 | 66% |
| St. Bonaventure University | $27,074 | $26,000 | $57,214 | 67% |
| Manhattan University | $27,256 | $26,000 | $86,316 | 64% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.