Illinois
Catholic Colleges in Illinois
Illinois has 13 accredited Catholic colleges (11 undergraduate, plus seminaries and graduate schools). 7 have a faith scorecard so far.
Map of Catholic colleges in Illinois
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Highest-rated Catholic colleges in Illinois
Top lists in Illinois
- Best Catholic colleges 7
- Catholic colleges with Mass every weekday 3
- Catholic colleges with the strongest sacramental life 6
- Catholic colleges with the strongest Catholic core 5
- Catholic colleges with the strongest campus culture 7
- Catholic colleges with the strongest service and justice 7
- Catholic colleges with a full-time priest chaplain 4
- Best Catholic colleges for nursing 7
- Best Catholic colleges for engineering 3
- Best Catholic colleges for business 7
- Best Catholic colleges for education 7
- Best Catholic colleges for biology and pre-med 7
- Best Catholic colleges for psychology 7
- Best Catholic colleges for theology 4
- Best Catholic colleges for philosophy 5
- Best Catholic colleges for computer science 6
- Best Catholic colleges for communications and journalism 7
- Best value Catholic colleges 4
- Most affordable Catholic colleges with a strong faith grade 4
- Catholic colleges with the highest graduation rates 7
- Best small Catholic colleges 3
- Catholic colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price 4
- Lowest net price for middle-income families 4
- Catholic colleges with the lowest student debt 4
- Catholic colleges with the best earnings for the price 4
- Catholic colleges that pay for themselves fastest 4
- Best value Catholic colleges in the Midwest 4
- Catholic colleges where the most freshmen return 4
- Catholic colleges with the most faculty per student 4
- Catholic colleges that spend the most on teaching 4
- Most selective Catholic colleges 4
All Catholic colleges in Illinois
| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago 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. Chicago · 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. | BAcademics: 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. | $36,079 | 17,397 | |
| DePaul 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. Chicago · 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. | BAcademics: 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. | $30,902 | 21,348 | |
| Benedictine 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. Lisle · 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. | 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. | $22,313 | 2,989 | |
| Quincy 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. Quincy · 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. | 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. | $20,359 | 1,280 | |
| Dominican 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. River Forest · 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. | $11,745 | 3,424 | |
| Saint Xavier 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. Chicago · 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. | $10,970 | 3,457 | |
| University of St Francis 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. Joliet · Private nonprofit | DFaith: 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. | 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. | $13,006 | 3,185 | |
| Lewis 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. Romeoville · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | 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. | $17,028 | 6,636 |
| Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing 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. Peoria · 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. | — | 523 |
| Saint Anthony College of Nursing 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. Rockford · 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. | — | 228 |
| University of Saint Mary of the Lake 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. Mundelein · 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. | — | 203 |
| Catholic Theological Union at Chicago 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. Chicago · 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. | — | 198 |
| St. John's College-Department of Nursing 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. Springfield · 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. | — | 93 |
Common questions
How many Catholic colleges are in Illinois?
13 accredited Catholic colleges report a Roman Catholic affiliation to the U.S. Department of Education; 11 enroll undergraduates.
Where can Catholic students find Mass at other colleges in Illinois?
11 other colleges in Illinois have a Catholic life rating so far. See Catholic campus ministries in Illinois.
What about Catholic high schools?
Illinois has 60 Catholic high schools. See Catholic high schools in Illinois.
Dioceses
- Archdiocese of Chicago · His Eminence Cardinal Blase J. Cupich
- Diocese of Belleville · The Most Reverend Godfrey Mullen
- Diocese of Joliet
- Diocese of Peoria · The Most Reverend Louis Tylka
- Diocese of Rockford · The Most Reverend David J. Malloy
- Diocese of Springfield in Illinois · The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki