Best Catholic colleges in Connecticut
Catholic colleges ranked by the Compass Score: 75% faith across the four pillars and 25% academics from federal data.
Best Catholic colleges in Connecticut3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Connecticut.
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- 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. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit - 3
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | $48,095 | $26,000 | $88,794 | 84% |
| Sacred Heart University | $46,174 | $25,000 | $75,059 | 73% |
| University of Saint Joseph | $27,989 | $27,000 | $59,908 | 64% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.