Catholic colleges that require the most theology in New York
Catholic colleges that require every bachelor’s student to take three or more theology courses, then those that require two.
6 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.
- Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor’s students: three or more, or two.
- Schools requiring three or more courses come first, then schools requiring two. Within each group, higher Compass Score comes first.
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
Updated Oct. 8, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY · Private nonprofit- 3+ required theology courses
- Required Catholic theology
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St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 2 required theology courses
- Required Catholic theology
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St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY · Private nonprofit- 2 required theology courses
- Required Catholic theology
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan University | $27,256 | $26,000 | $86,316 | 64% |
| Fordham University | $44,338 | $24,300 | $85,569 | 82% |
| St. John's University-New York | $29,999 | $25,000 | $69,571 | 66% |
| St Bonaventure University | $27,074 | $26,000 | $57,214 | 67% |
| Canisius University | $17,940 | $24,250 | $60,681 | 66% |
| University of Mount Saint Vincent | $21,696 | $25,000 | $65,756 | 57% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.