Best small Catholic colleges in Massachusetts
Catholic colleges with fewer than 2,000 undergraduates, ranked by Compass Score.
Best small Catholic colleges in Massachusetts3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Massachusetts.
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Fewer than 2,000 undergraduate students (federal enrollment).
- 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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College of Our Lady of the Elms
Chicopee, MA · Private nonprofit- 1,038 undergraduates
- Mass 1–2 weekdays
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption University | $29,498 | $27,000 | $74,895 | 75% |
| Emmanuel College | $26,706 | $27,000 | $68,245 | 68% |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | $17,545 | $25,000 | $51,540 | 68% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.