Congregation of Holy Cross
Holy Cross Colleges and Universities
The Congregation of Holy Cross lists 6 colleges in 5 states that match accredited U.S. colleges. 6 have a faith scorecard so far, and 3 are Compass Recommended.
The Congregation of Holy Cross describes its members as educators in the faith who seek to educate both minds and hearts. It sponsors or serves in institutions ranging from parish schools to secondary schools, trade schools, colleges and universities. Source
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| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame 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. Notre Dame · 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. | 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. | $26,780 | 13,174 | |
| University of Portland 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. Portland · 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. | $28,210 | 3,457 | |
| King's College 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. Wilkes-Barre · 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. | $23,093 | 1,932 | |
| Holy Cross 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. Notre Dame · 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. | $26,728 | 547 | |
| Stonehill 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. Easton · 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. | $33,016 | 2,584 | |
| Saint Edward'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. Austin · 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. | $25,578 | 3,309 |
Common questions
How many Holy Cross colleges are there in the United States?
The Congregation of Holy Cross lists 6 U.S. colleges that appear in federal college data (official list, checked Oct. 8, 2026). Colleges founded by the Holy Cross tradition but not on this list are not shown.
Which Holy Cross colleges are Compass Recommended?
University of Notre Dame, University of Portland, King's 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).
How are these colleges rated?
Each faith scorecard is built from the college’s own official pages (Mass and confession schedules, required theology, campus ministry, service) and every claim links to its source. Academic Excellence uses federal data. Belonging to a tradition does not affect the grades. See the methodology.
Membership from Congregation of Holy Cross, checked Oct. 8, 2026. Names that could not be matched to an accredited U.S. college are not shown.