Louisiana
Catholic Colleges in Louisiana
Louisiana has 6 accredited Catholic colleges (4 undergraduate, plus seminaries and graduate schools). 3 have a faith scorecard so far. 6 other colleges have strong Catholic life on campus (a Catholic Life Score of 70 or higher).
Map of colleges for Catholic students in Louisiana
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Highest-rated Catholic colleges in Louisiana
#3 in Louisiana
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Compass ScoreBaton Rouge, LA · Faith C · Academics C
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All Catholic colleges in Louisiana
| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University New Orleans 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. New Orleans · 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. | $23,696 | 4,351 | |
| Xavier University of Louisiana 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. New Orleans · 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. | $17,127 | 3,181 | |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady 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. Baton Rouge · 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. | $18,552 | 1,204 | |
| University of Holy Cross 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. New Orleans · 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. | $15,635 | 1,152 |
| Saint Joseph Seminary 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.Seminary / theologySeminary or theology school: listed for the priestly or theological programs it offers.All-maleAll-male: the school enrolls men only. St. Benedict · 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. | $45,460 | 99 |
| Notre Dame 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. New Orleans · 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. | — | — |
Other colleges with strong Catholic life in Louisiana
Rated on Catholic life on campus, not the full faith scorecard. See all Catholic campus ministries in Louisiana.
| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University of Louisiana Campus Ministry Honor RollCampus Ministry Honor Roll: a Catholic life score of 85 or higher (grade A) at a college that is not Catholic. New Orleans · 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. | $39,949 | 13,078 | |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette Campus Ministry Honor RollCampus Ministry Honor Roll: a Catholic life score of 85 or higher (grade A) at a college that is not Catholic. Lafayette · Public | 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. | $13,530 | 15,345 | |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Campus Ministry Honor RollCampus Ministry Honor Roll: a Catholic life score of 85 or higher (grade A) at a college that is not Catholic. Baton Rouge · Public | 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. | $19,151 | 39,418 | |
| Nicholls State University Campus Ministry Honor RollCampus Ministry Honor Roll: a Catholic life score of 85 or higher (grade A) at a college that is not Catholic. Thibodaux · Public | 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. | 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. | $12,947 | 6,180 | |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe · Public | 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. | $13,466 | 8,272 | |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond · Public | 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. | $13,154 | 13,861 |
Common questions
How many Catholic colleges are in Louisiana?
6 accredited Catholic colleges report a Roman Catholic affiliation to the U.S. Department of Education; 4 enroll undergraduates.
Where can Catholic students find Mass at other colleges in Louisiana?
7 other colleges in Louisiana have a Catholic life rating so far. See Catholic campus ministries in Louisiana.
What about Catholic high schools?
Louisiana has 40 Catholic high schools. See Catholic high schools in Louisiana.
Dioceses
- Archdiocese of New Orleans · The Most Reverend James F. Checchio
- Diocese of Alexandria · The Most Reverend Robert W. Marshall
- Diocese of Baton Rouge · The Most Reverend Michael G. Duca
- Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux · The Most Reverend Simon Peter Engurait
- Diocese of Lafayette in Louisiana · The Most Reverend J. Douglas Deshotel
- Diocese of Lake Charles · The Most Reverend Glen J. Provost
- Diocese of Shreveport