Maryland
Catholic Colleges in Maryland
Maryland has 4 accredited Catholic colleges (3 undergraduate, plus seminaries and graduate schools). 2 have a faith scorecard so far, and 1 is Compass Recommended. 5 other colleges have strong Catholic life on campus (a Catholic Life Score of 70 or higher).
Map of colleges for Catholic students in Maryland
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Highest-rated Catholic colleges in Maryland
All Catholic colleges in Maryland
| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Maryland 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. Baltimore · 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. | 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. | $30,574 | 5,107 | |
| Notre Dame of Maryland 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.All-femaleAll-female: the school enrolls women only. Baltimore · 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. | $19,169 | 1,836 | |
| Mount St. Mary's 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. Emmitsburg · 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. | $22,655 | 2,499 |
| St. Mary's Seminary & 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.Seminary / theologySeminary or theology school: listed for the priestly or theological programs it offers. Baltimore · 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 Maryland
Rated on Catholic life on campus, not the full faith scorecard. See all Catholic campus ministries in Maryland.
| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park Campus Ministry Honor RollCampus Ministry Honor Roll: a Catholic life score of 85 or higher (grade A) at a college that is not Catholic. College Park · 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. | 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. | $15,678 | 40,813 | |
| Johns Hopkins 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. Baltimore · 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. | $18,809 | 30,362 | |
| United States Naval Academy RecommendedCompass Recommended: a Catholic life score of 80 or higher. A college with an Academic Excellence score must also reach 80 on its Compass Score. Annapolis · 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. | 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. | — | 4,465 | |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County RecommendedCompass Recommended: a Catholic life score of 80 or higher. A college with an Academic Excellence score must also reach 80 on its Compass Score. Baltimore · 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. | 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. | $16,467 | 14,148 | |
| Towson University Towson · 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. | 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. | $17,413 | 19,527 |
Common questions
How many Catholic colleges are in Maryland?
4 accredited Catholic colleges report a Roman Catholic affiliation to the U.S. Department of Education; 3 enroll undergraduates.
Which Catholic colleges in Maryland are Compass Recommended?
Loyola University Maryland. 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 Maryland?
5 other colleges in Maryland have a Catholic life rating so far. See Catholic campus ministries in Maryland.
What about Catholic high schools?
Maryland has 29 Catholic high schools. See Catholic high schools in Maryland.
Dioceses
- Archdiocese of Baltimore · The Most Reverend William E. Lori