North Carolina
Catholic Colleges in North Carolina
North Carolina has 1 accredited Catholic college. 1 has a faith scorecard so far. 9 other colleges have strong Catholic life on campus (a Catholic Life Score of 70 or higher).
Map of colleges for Catholic students in North Carolina
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Highest-rated Catholic colleges in North Carolina
Top lists in North Carolina
All Catholic colleges in North Carolina
| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Abbey 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. Belmont · 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. | $24,639 | 1,650 |
Other colleges with strong Catholic life in North Carolina
Rated on Catholic life on campus, not the full faith scorecard. See all Catholic campus ministries in North Carolina.
| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Campus Ministry Honor RollCampus Ministry Honor Roll: a Catholic life score of 85 or higher (grade A) at a college that is not Catholic. Chapel Hill · 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. | $11,655 | 32,234 | |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Campus Ministry Honor RollCampus Ministry Honor Roll: a Catholic life score of 85 or higher (grade A) at a college that is not Catholic. Raleigh · 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. | $17,303 | 37,323 | |
| Duke University 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. Durham · 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. | $29,612 | 17,112 | |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Campus Ministry Honor RollCampus Ministry Honor Roll: a Catholic life score of 85 or higher (grade A) at a college that is not Catholic. Charlotte · 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. | $15,435 | 30,298 | |
| Wake Forest University 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. Winston-Salem · 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. | $28,719 | 9,121 | |
| Elon University 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. Elon · 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. | $41,555 | 7,207 | |
| High Point University 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. High Point · 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. | $38,707 | 6,052 | |
| East Carolina University Greenville · 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. | $15,739 | 26,785 | |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington · Public | 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. | 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. | $20,109 | 17,987 |
Common questions
How many Catholic colleges are in North Carolina?
1 accredited Catholic college reports a Roman Catholic affiliation to the U.S. Department of Education.
Where can Catholic students find Mass at other colleges in North Carolina?
11 other colleges in North Carolina have a Catholic life rating so far. See Catholic campus ministries in North Carolina.
What about Catholic high schools?
North Carolina has 5 Catholic high schools. See Catholic high schools in North Carolina.
Dioceses
- Diocese of Charlotte · The Most Reverend Michael T. Martin
- Diocese of Raleigh · The Most Reverend Luis Rafael Zarama