Catholic colleges with the strongest Catholic core in Connecticut
Catholic colleges ranked by the theology and core pillar: required theology and philosophy, Catholic content, and the core curriculum.
Catholic colleges with the strongest Catholic core 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.
- Has a graded theology and core pillar and a complete Compass Score.
- Ordered by the theology and core pillar score alone, 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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University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade C
- 2 required theology courses
- 2
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade C
- 1 required theology course
- 3
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade C
- 1 required theology course
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Saint Joseph | $27,989 | $27,000 | $59,908 | 64% |
| Fairfield University | $48,095 | $26,000 | $88,794 | 84% |
| Sacred Heart University | $46,174 | $25,000 | $75,059 | 73% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.