Virginia
Catholic Colleges in Virginia
Virginia has 6 accredited Catholic colleges (5 undergraduate, plus seminaries and graduate schools). 1 has a faith scorecard so far, and 1 is Compass Recommended. 11 other colleges have strong Catholic life on campus (a Catholic Life Score of 70 or higher).
Map of colleges for Catholic students in Virginia
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Highest-rated Catholic colleges in Virginia
All Catholic colleges in Virginia
| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christendom College 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 (grade B).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. Front Royal · 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. | 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. | — | — | |
| Marymount 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. Arlington · 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. | $29,137 | 3,667 |
| Bon Secours Memorial 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. Richmond · 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. | — | 527 |
| Divine Mercy 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.Graduate onlyGraduate only: offers graduate or professional programs and no undergraduate degrees. Sterling · 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. | — | 442 |
| Southside College of Health Sciences 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. Colonial Heights · 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. | — | 91 |
| Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging 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. Richmond · 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. | — | 31 |
Other colleges with strong Catholic life in Virginia
Rated on Catholic life on campus, not the full faith scorecard. See all Catholic campus ministries in Virginia.
| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Campus Ministry Honor RollCampus Ministry Honor Roll: a Catholic life score of 85 or higher (grade A) at a college that is not Catholic. Charlottesville · 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. | $21,565 | 25,924 | |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and 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. Blacksburg · 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. | $24,953 | 38,294 | |
| George Mason 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. Fairfax · 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. | 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. | $17,915 | 39,527 | |
| William & Mary Campus Ministry Honor RollCampus Ministry Honor Roll: a Catholic life score of 85 or higher (grade A) at a college that is not Catholic. Williamsburg · 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. | $19,096 | 9,762 | |
| Longwood 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. Farmville · 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. | $19,066 | 4,545 | |
| University of Mary Washington 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. Fredericksburg · 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. | $20,667 | 3,808 | |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond · 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. | $23,433 | 28,238 | |
| Shenandoah University Winchester · 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. | $30,298 | 4,343 | |
| Liberty University Lynchburg · 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. | $29,357 | 103,068 | |
| Old Dominion University Norfolk · 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. | $14,638 | 22,541 | |
| Christopher Newport University Newport News · 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. | $23,015 | 4,503 |
Common questions
How many Catholic colleges are in Virginia?
6 accredited Catholic colleges report a Roman Catholic affiliation to the U.S. Department of Education; 5 enroll undergraduates.
Which Catholic colleges in Virginia are Compass Recommended?
Christendom College. 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 Virginia?
12 other colleges in Virginia have a Catholic life rating so far. See Catholic campus ministries in Virginia.
What about Catholic high schools?
Virginia has 14 Catholic high schools. See Catholic high schools in Virginia.
Dioceses
- Diocese of Arlington · The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge
- Diocese of Richmond · The Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout