Catholic colleges that require the most theology in Pennsylvania
Catholic colleges that require every bachelor’s student to take three or more theology courses, then those that require two.
7 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Pennsylvania.
- 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. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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University of Scranton
Scranton, PA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 2 required theology courses
- Required Catholic theology
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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 2 required theology courses
- Required Catholic theology
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King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private nonprofit- 2 required theology courses
- Required Catholic theology
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DeSales University
Center Valley, PA · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Scranton | $32,568 | $27,000 | $74,652 | 80% |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | $29,689 | $25,500 | $86,881 | 79% |
| King's College | $23,093 | $27,000 | $59,498 | 60% |
| DeSales University | $31,643 | $25,788 | $61,295 | 72% |
| Saint Vincent College | $23,510 | $27,000 | $59,982 | 69% |
| Immaculata University | $24,258 | $27,000 | $75,701 | 71% |
| Mount Aloysius College | $22,344 | $24,287 | $46,165 | 57% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.