Indiana
Catholic Colleges in Indiana
Indiana has 9 accredited Catholic colleges (8 undergraduate, plus seminaries and graduate schools). 7 have a faith scorecard so far, and 2 are Compass Recommended.
Map of Catholic colleges in Indiana
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Highest-rated Catholic colleges in Indiana
#2 in Indiana
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
Compass ScoreFort Wayne, IN · Faith A · Academics C
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All Catholic colleges in Indiana
| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame 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. Notre Dame · 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. | AAcademics: 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. | $26,780 | 13,174 | |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne RecommendedCompass Recommended: a Faith score of 80 or higher, at least three of the four pillars rated, and none below C (55). A school with an Academic Excellence score must also reach 80 on its Compass Score.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. Fort Wayne · 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. | $18,196 | 1,852 | |
| Holy Cross College 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. Notre Dame · 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. | $26,728 | 547 | |
| Saint Mary's College 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.All-femaleAll-female: the school enrolls women only. Notre Dame · 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. | $25,292 | 1,518 | |
| Marian 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. Indianapolis · 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. | $24,018 | 3,586 | |
| Calumet College of Saint Joseph 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. Whiting · 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. | 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. | $22,451 | 674 | |
| Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Mary of the Woods · 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. | 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. | $31,872 | 1,227 | |
| Marian University-Ancilla 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. Plymouth · 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. | $19,463 | 218 |
| Saint Meinrad School of Theology 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. St. Meinrad · 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. | — | 191 |
Common questions
How many Catholic colleges are in Indiana?
9 accredited Catholic colleges report a Roman Catholic affiliation to the U.S. Department of Education; 8 enroll undergraduates.
Which Catholic colleges in Indiana are Compass Recommended?
University of Notre Dame, University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne. 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 Indiana?
5 other colleges in Indiana have a Catholic life rating so far. See Catholic campus ministries in Indiana.
What about Catholic high schools?
Indiana has 25 Catholic high schools. See Catholic high schools in Indiana.
Dioceses
- Archdiocese of Indianapolis · The Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson
- Diocese of Evansville · The Most Reverend Joseph M. Siegel
- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend · The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades
- Diocese of Gary · The Most Reverend Robert J. McClory
- Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana · The Most Reverend Timothy L. Doherty