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Catholic Colleges in Florida

Florida has 7 accredited Catholic colleges (4 undergraduate, plus seminaries and graduate schools). 3 have a faith scorecard so far, and 1 is Compass Recommended.

Map of Catholic colleges in Florida

Ave Maria University · Compass Score 86Barry University · Compass Score 67Saint Leo University · Compass Score 65St. Thomas University · not yet ratedAve Maria School of Law · not yet ratedSaint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary · not yet ratedSt. John Vianney College Seminary · not yet rated

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Highest-rated Catholic colleges in Florida

#1 in Florida

Ave Maria University

Compass ScoreAve Maria, FL · Faith A · Academics C

#2 in Florida

Barry University

Compass ScoreMiami, FL · Faith C · Academics C

#3 in Florida

Saint Leo University

Compass ScoreSaint Leo, FL · Faith B · Academics F

Top lists in Florida

All Catholic colleges in Florida

SchoolCompass ScoreFaithAcademicsNet priceStudents
Ave Maria University Honor RollCatholic School Compass Honor Roll: a Faith score of 85 or higher (grade A), with all four faith pillars rated and none below 70.CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard.
Ave Maria · Private nonprofit
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.$24,8601,335
Barry University CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard.
Miami · Private nonprofit
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.$22,6136,836
Saint Leo University CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard.
Saint Leo · Private nonprofit
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.FAcademics: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.$21,29310,231
St. Thomas University CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard.
Miami Gardens · Private nonprofit
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.DAcademics: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.$26,3126,455
Ave Maria School of Law CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard.Graduate onlyGraduate only: offers graduate or professional programs and no undergraduate degrees.
Naples · Private nonprofit
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.—273
Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard.Seminary / theologySeminary or theology school: listed for the priestly or theological programs it offers.
Boynton Beach · Private nonprofit
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.—140
St. John Vianney College Seminary CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard.Seminary / theologySeminary or theology school: listed for the priestly or theological programs it offers.All-maleAll-male: the school enrolls men only.
Miami · Private nonprofit
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.—29

Common questions

How many Catholic colleges are in Florida?

7 accredited Catholic colleges report a Roman Catholic affiliation to the U.S. Department of Education; 4 enroll undergraduates.

Which Catholic colleges in Florida are Compass Recommended?

Ave Maria University. Recommended means a Faith score of 80 or more with no weak pillar, and a Compass Score of 80 or more where academic data exists (how it works).

Where can Catholic students find Mass at other colleges in Florida?

12 other colleges in Florida have a Catholic life rating so far. See Catholic campus ministries in Florida.

What about Catholic high schools?

Florida has 45 Catholic high schools. See Catholic high schools in Florida.

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