
Catholic college
Albertus Magnus College
- LocationNew Haven, CT
- Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,161 students
- SponsorDominican Sisters of Peace
- TraditionDominican
Albertus Magnus College is a Catholic college in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 1925 by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. The Dominican Ministries office, based in Rosary Hall, hosts Mass, interfaith prayer services and faith groups on campus and runs a service program with many local partners. The Invitation to Inquiry core requires one religion course and one philosophy course, and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion is offered.
Catholic churches nearby
- Saint Catherine of Seina Chapel — 0.0 mi
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 788 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven
- St. Martin De Porres — 1.2 mi
- Saint Mary's Church — 1.4 mi · 5 Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven
- Saint Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
- Saint Brendens Roman Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.
Faith scorecard
Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.
Sacramental life
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year1–2 weekdays (Mass is listed among on-campus offerings.)
Sources (1)
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“In addition to hosting Mass, interfaith prayer services, and ongoing faith groups on campus, we can connect you with a local faith community in New Haven.”
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (Mass is hosted by the Dominican Ministries office. The office staff named are a religious sister and a coordinator.)
Sources (1)
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“In addition to hosting Mass, interfaith prayer services, and ongoing faith groups on campus, we can connect you with a local faith community in New Haven.”
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Chapel open for prayer on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
Theology and core curriculum
48 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (The Liberal Arts Core requires one religion course from a list of religion courses for all traditional undergraduates; the minimum is one course.)
Sources (1)
- The Invitation to Inquiry Program | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs-and-requirements-for-degrees/the-invitation-to-inquiry-program.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Liberal Arts Core: One course from each discipline listed below at the 100 or 200-level (24 credits) Mathematics Natural science Social science Art/Communications Literature History Philosophy Religion”
- The Invitation to Inquiry Program | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs-and-requirements-for-degrees/the-invitation-to-inquiry-program.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (Religion courses are a list of options. RS 226 Catholic Intellectual Tradition is one of them, alongside courses in other religious traditions.)
Sources (2)
- All Courses | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/courses/all-courses.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“This course invites students to engage and debate the Catholic intellectual tradition”
- The Invitation to Inquiry Program | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs-and-requirements-for-degrees/the-invitation-to-inquiry-program.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Liberal Arts Core: One course from each discipline listed below at the 100 or 200-level (24 credits) Mathematics Natural science Social science Art/Communications Literature History Philosophy Religion”
- All Courses | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/courses/all-courses.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (The Liberal Arts Core requires one philosophy course.)
Sources (1)
- The Invitation to Inquiry Program | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs-and-requirements-for-degrees/the-invitation-to-inquiry-program.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Liberal Arts Core: One course from each discipline listed below at the 100 or 200-level (24 credits) Mathematics Natural science Social science Art/Communications Literature History Philosophy Religion”
- The Invitation to Inquiry Program | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs-and-requirements-for-degrees/the-invitation-to-inquiry-program.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (Bachelor of Arts in Religion, offered in the Department of Philosophy and Religion.)
Sources (1)
- Department of Philosophy and Religion | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/departments/philosophy-and-religion.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Bachelor of Arts in Religion (Adult Degree Program and Traditional Undergraduate Program)”
- Department of Philosophy and Religion | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/departments/philosophy-and-religion.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Campus culture and residence life
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (2 professional ministry staff named: Sr. Ellen Coates, O.P. (Chief Mission Officer) and Harrison Bell (Coordinator of Dominican Ministries and Service). The director of the Eckhart Center is not counted.)
Sources (2)
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Sr. Ellen Coates, O.P. Rosary Hall eacoates@albertus.edu (203) 401-2024”
- Meet the Dominican Team | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/dominican-staff.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Harrison Bell Coordinator of Dominican Ministries and Service hbell@albertus.edu (203) 672-6678”
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Retreats offered to students each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (One Catholic faith-formation student group is named: the Dominican Impact Group.)
Sources (1)
- Student Clubs & Organizations | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/student-life/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The purpose of this organization is for students who are interested in serving the Albertus community through the practice of the four Dominican pillars of prayer, community, study and service.”
- Student Clubs & Organizations | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/student-life/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available (Sansbury Hall is the college's only single-gender residence hall; the other halls are coed.)
Sources (1)
- Residence Halls | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/student-life/residential-life/residential-halls · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Sansbury Hall is our smallest hall and only single-gender residence hall, housing”
- Residence Halls | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/student-life/residential-life/residential-halls · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (The Assistant to the President for Dominican Mission serves as Chief Mission Officer.)
Sources (1)
- Meet the Dominican Team | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/dominican-staff.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Assistant to the President for Dominican Mission, Chief Mission Officer”
- Meet the Dominican Team | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/dominican-staff.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
Service and Catholic social teaching
79 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service or volunteer centerYes (The Dominican Ministries and Service office runs a staffed service program with local partners and an annual Service Day.)
Sources (2)
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Service is a major way in which college-aged students encounter God.”
- Service Day | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/service-day · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“our eighth annual Service Day will be held Thursday, April 16th, 2026.”
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Service-learning projects are part of some courses, such as PO-203 Urban Gardens Studio; not required of all students.)
Sources (1)
- All Courses | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/courses/all-courses.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Service learning projects will give students first-hand exposure”
- All Courses | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/courses/all-courses.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (RS 210 Spirit and Nature is framed by Catholic Social Teaching on the environment; the required core does not include it.)
Sources (1)
- All Courses | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/courses/all-courses.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Although these themes will be framed by Catholic Social Teaching on the environment”
- All Courses | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/courses/all-courses.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Several programs: service with the Amistad Catholic Worker House, the Green Falcons Sustainability Team, and the community garden and environmental service listed by Dominican Ministries.)
Sources (2)
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Service Related to Health and Human Services Amistad Catholic Worker House Columbus House”
“Service Related to Community Development and Environmental Conservation Albertus Magnus College Community Garden Habitat for Humanity”
- The Eckhart Center at Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/eckhart · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“introduced campus initiatives such as the Green Falcons Sustainability Team, the construction of a contemplative garden”
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Service is run by Dominican Ministries and framed by the Dominican pillars of prayer, community, study and service.)
Sources (1)
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Service is a major way in which college-aged students encounter God.”
“In addition to hosting Mass, interfaith prayer services, and ongoing faith groups on campus, we can connect you with a local faith community in New Haven.”
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.
Strengths
- Dominican Ministries hosts Mass, interfaith prayer services and faith groups on campus.
Sources (1)
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“In addition to hosting Mass, interfaith prayer services, and ongoing faith groups on campus, we can connect you with a local faith community in New Haven.”
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- A Bachelor of Arts in Religion is offered, and the Liberal Arts Core requires one religion course and one philosophy course.
Sources (2)
- Department of Philosophy and Religion | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/departments/philosophy-and-religion.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Bachelor of Arts in Religion (Adult Degree Program and Traditional Undergraduate Program)”
- The Invitation to Inquiry Program | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs-and-requirements-for-degrees/the-invitation-to-inquiry-program.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Liberal Arts Core: One course from each discipline listed below at the 100 or 200-level (24 credits) Mathematics Natural science Social science Art/Communications Literature History Philosophy Religion”
- Department of Philosophy and Religion | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/departments/philosophy-and-religion.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Service is run through Dominican Ministries, with many listed local partners, including a Catholic Worker house and a soup kitchen.
Sources (1)
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Service is a major way in which college-aged students encounter God.”
“Service Related to Health and Human Services Amistad Catholic Worker House Columbus House”
“Service Related to Food Insecurity Connecticut Foodshare Dinner for a Dollar Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen”
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
Concerns
- The only Mass information is that it is hosted.
Sources (1)
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“In addition to hosting Mass, interfaith prayer services, and ongoing faith groups on campus, we can connect you with a local faith community in New Haven.”
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- The Liberal Arts Core requires one religion course, and the Catholic intellectual tradition course (RS 226) is one option among other religious traditions.
Sources (2)
- The Invitation to Inquiry Program | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs-and-requirements-for-degrees/the-invitation-to-inquiry-program.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Liberal Arts Core: One course from each discipline listed below at the 100 or 200-level (24 credits) Mathematics Natural science Social science Art/Communications Literature History Philosophy Religion”
- All Courses | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/courses/all-courses.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“This course invites students to engage and debate the Catholic intellectual tradition”
- The Invitation to Inquiry Program | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs-and-requirements-for-degrees/the-invitation-to-inquiry-program.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
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Campus ministry home
Dominican Ministries (Dominican Mission and Ministries office)
- Address: 700 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT 06511
- Location: On campus
- Facilities: campus minister's office
Source: albertus.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, catalog.albertus.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026
Catholic clubs and student life
10 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 10 location not published
Faith formation 2
- Meister Eckhart Center for Catholic and Dominican LifeCenter offering public events, gatherings and community initiatives on contemplation, action and dialogue.
- Justice PanelSemi-annualStudent-faculty panel that addresses contemporary injustice, open to the college and the community.
Clubs and groups 1
- Dominican Impact Group (DIG)Student group that serves the Albertus community through the four Dominican pillars of prayer, community, study and service.
Liturgy and prayer 2
- Contemplative Prayer with PreachingDuring Advent and LentTime of contemplative prayer with preaching offered by a member of the college community.
- Baccalaureate MassThe evening before CommencementMass for the college community giving thanks for the years of study.
Service 5
- Green Falcons Sustainability TeamCampus sustainability team introduced by the Eckhart Center.
- Service DayAnnual; the eighth Service Day was April 16, 2026Annual day of community service project placements for students, faculty and staff.
- Amistad Catholic Worker House serviceService with the Amistad Catholic Worker House, a local partner of Dominican Ministries.
- Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen and food-insecurity serviceLocal food-insecurity service partners listed by Dominican Ministries, including the Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen and Dinner for a Dollar.
- Albertus Magnus College Community GardenCommunity garden listed by Dominican Ministries among its environmental service partners.
Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.
Campus ministry
Sources (3)
- Dominican Ministries | Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“In addition to hosting Mass, interfaith prayer services, and ongoing faith groups on campus, we can connect you with a local faith community in New Haven.”
“Rooted in the four pillars of the Dominican tradition, our Dominican Ministries office seeks to cultivate spiritual engagement, dedication to service”
“Rooted in the four pillars of the Dominican tradition, our Dominican Ministries office seeks to cultivate spiritual engagement, dedication to service”
- The Eckhart Center at Albertus Magnus Collegealbertus.edu/dominican/eckhart · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Meister Eckhart Center for Catholic and Dominican Life engages the community in dialogue”
- Liberal Arts Core Courses | Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.albertus.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs-and-requirements-for-degrees/liberal-arts-core-courses.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“New Haven Campus 700 Prospect Street New Haven, Connecticut 06511”
Reach out
Contact details for Sr. Ellen Coates, O.P. (Assistant to the President for Dominican Mission, Chief Mission Officer; Dominican Ministries contact) and 2 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.51%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.67%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,051
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 892 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 1,161 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $34,028 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $59,407 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $30,964 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 51% |
| First-year retention | 67% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $60,144 |
| Admission rate | 59% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 51% |
Value index: 35 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Local Church
The Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne, Archbishop of Hartford
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: archdioceseofhartford.org, archdioceseofhartford.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.
About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 128498
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
- Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask
- Is Albertus Magnus College a Catholic college?
- Yes. Albertus Magnus College is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Hartford. Its sponsor is Dominican Sisters of Peace.
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