Catholic colleges with the strongest Catholic core in Minnesota
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 Minnesota4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Minnesota.
- 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 St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade C
- 1 required theology course
- 2
Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade C
- 2 required theology courses
- 3
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade C
- 2 required theology courses
- 4
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade D
- 1 required theology course
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St. Thomas | $29,155 | $23,250 | $73,739 | 76% |
| Saint Johns University | $25,672 | $27,000 | $76,786 | 75% |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | $11,704 | $21,500 | $58,170 | 66% |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | $27,846 | $20,000 | $65,934 | 71% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.