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Catholic Colleges in Washington

Washington has 3 accredited Catholic colleges. 2 have a faith scorecard so far, and 1 is Compass Recommended.

Map of Catholic colleges in Washington

Seattle University · Compass Score 84Saint Martin's University · Compass Score 65Gonzaga University · not yet rated

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Highest-rated Catholic colleges in Washington

#1 in Washington

Seattle University

Compass ScoreSeattle, WA · Faith B · Academics B

#2 in Washington

Saint Martin's University

Compass ScoreLacey, WA · Faith C · Academics C

All Catholic colleges in Washington

SchoolCompass ScoreFaithAcademicsNet priceStudents
Seattle University 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.
Seattle · 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.$34,6627,182
Saint Martin'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.
Lacey · 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.$28,1191,505
Gonzaga 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.
Spokane · Private nonprofit
—N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.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.$35,1197,306

Common questions

How many Catholic colleges are in Washington?

3 accredited Catholic colleges report a Roman Catholic affiliation to the U.S. Department of Education.

Which Catholic colleges in Washington are Compass Recommended?

Seattle University. 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 Washington?

4 other colleges in Washington have a Catholic life rating so far. See Catholic campus ministries in Washington.

What about Catholic high schools?

Washington has 17 Catholic high schools. See Catholic high schools in Washington.

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