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Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies

  • LocationWashington, DC
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 73 students
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Catholic churches nearby

Map of Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: 0.2 mi1Notre Dame Chapel: 0.4 mi2Saint Anthonys Catholic Church: 0.4 mi3Marian Scholasticate: 0.4 mi4Saint Vincent de Paul Chapel: 0.4 mi5Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family: 0.6 mi6Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception — 0.2 mi · 400 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington
  2. Notre Dame Chapel — 0.4 mi
  3. Saint Anthonys Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 1029 Monroe Street Northeast
  4. Marian Scholasticate — 0.4 mi · 3885 Harewood Road Northeast
  5. Saint Vincent de Paul Chapel — 0.4 mi
  6. Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family — 0.6 mi · 4250 Harewood Road Northeast, Washington

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Local Church

Archdiocese of Washington

His Eminence Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: adw.org, adw.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 131405
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools; Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Is Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies a Catholic college?
Yes. Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Washington.

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