Catholic colleges with the strongest Catholic core in Texas
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 Texas5 schools
5 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Texas.
- 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. 8, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1Tie
University of Dallas
Irving, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Catholic core: grade A
- 2 required theology courses
- 1Tie
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Catholic core: grade A
- 2 required theology courses
- 3
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade B
- 2 required theology courses
- 4
Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade D
- 1 required theology course
- 5
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX · 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 Dallas | $22,610 | $23,117 | $58,285 | 73% |
| University of St. Thomas | $19,359 | $19,928 | $59,224 | 69% |
| St. Mary's University | $21,145 | $25,563 | $56,955 | 59% |
| Saint Edward's University | $25,578 | $24,803 | $58,826 | 63% |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $22,775 | $27,000 | $56,733 | 51% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.