Catholic colleges with the strongest Catholic core in Indiana
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 Indiana6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Indiana.
- 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.
- 1
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Catholic core: grade B
- 2 required theology courses
- 2
Holy Cross College
Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade B
- 2 required theology courses
- 3Tie
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade B
- 2 required theology courses
- 3Tie
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade B
- 2 required theology courses
- 5
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Whiting, IN · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade D
- 2 required theology courses
- 6
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary of the Woods, IN · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade F
- 1 required theology course
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $26,780 | $19,000 | $99,980 | 95% |
| Holy Cross College | $26,728 | $24,000 | $50,416 | 73% |
| Saint Mary's College | $25,292 | $27,000 | $59,354 | 69% |
| Marian University | $24,018 | $27,000 | $58,759 | 67% |
| Calumet College of Saint Joseph | $22,451 | $21,534 | $46,945 | 23% |
| Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | $31,872 | $19,512 | $43,845 | 47% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.