Best Catholic Colleges & Trade Schools

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Many colleges claim to be “Catholic,” even though the curricula they teach do not correspond with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Below are listed the best Catholic colleges as recommended by the Newman Guide. If you are looking to attend a college, we suggest you inquire at some of these colleges.

Christendom College

134 Christendom Drive
Front Royal, Virginia 22630

Christendom College, located in Front Royal, Virginia, is a Catholic liberal arts institution dedicated to forming students in the Catholic intellectual tradition. The college offers undergraduate programs in fields such...

Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum

36 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown MD 21740

The Collegium, located in Virginia, is a Catholic institution focused on providing a comprehensive liberal arts education rooted in Catholic traditions. The college offers programs that emphasize the integration of...

Aquinas College

4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205

Aquinas College, located in Nashville, Tennessee, provides a liberal arts education grounded in Catholic values. The college offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including Business, Education, and Theology,...

Franciscan University of Steubenville

1235 University Boulevard
Steubenville, Ohio 43952

Franciscan University of Steubenville, located in Steubenville, Ohio, emphasizes growth in wisdom, faith, maturity, strength, purpose, and dedication. The university fosters an environment where students build on their life in...

Ave Maria University

5050 Ave Maria Blvd.,
Ave Maria, FL 34142

Ave Maria University, located in Ave Maria, Florida, offers a liberal arts education grounded in Catholic principles and thought. The university is dedicated to enlightening students both intellectually and spiritually,...

Belmont Abbey College

100 Belmont-Mt Holly Rd
Belmont, NC 28012

Belmont Abbey College, located in Belmont, North Carolina, is a small Catholic institution founded on Benedictine values. The college focuses on educating students to lead lives of integrity, succeed professionally,...

Campion College

PO Box 3052
Toongabbie East, NSW 2146,
Australia

Campion College, located in Western Sydney, Australia, is an independent institution offering a distinctive undergraduate liberal arts program. The college provides students with a comprehensive understanding of Western culture through...

Catholic Distance University

Online College

Catholic University of Indonesia (Catholic IU), located in Jakarta, offers a variety of academic programs grounded in Catholic values. The university emphasizes a holistic education that combines academic rigor with...

Catholic University of America

620 Michigan Ave.,
N.E. Washington, DC 20064

The Catholic University of America, located in Washington, D.C., is a national research university with over 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students across more than 250 academic programs. The university offers...

Holy Angel University

Holy Angel Avenue, Sto. Rosario,
Angeles City, Philippines 2009

Holy Angel University (HAU), located in Angeles City, Philippines, offers a wide range of academic programs across basic education, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. The university is committed to providing transformative...

Holy Apostles College and Seminary

33 Prospect Hill Road
Cromwell, CT 06416

Holy Apostles College & Seminary, located in Cromwell, Connecticut, is dedicated to offering an affordable and personalized Catholic education. The college aims to form leaders who think with the mind...

John Paul the Great Catholic University

220 W. Grand Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025

John Paul the Great Catholic University (JPCatholic), located in Escondido, California, is a vibrant community of artists and innovators grounded in the beauty of the Catholic faith and a strong...

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College

18 Karol Wojtyla Square,
P.O. Box 249
Barry’s Bay, Ontario K0J 1B0

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College, located in Barry’s Bay, Ontario, offers a post-secondary education in the liberal arts deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition. Committed to the teachings of...

Thomas Aquinas College

231 Main Street
Northfield, MA 01360

Thomas Aquinas College, with campuses in California and Massachusetts, was founded in the late 1960s and early 1970s by a dedicated group of lay Catholic educators concerned about the decline...

The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts

Six Manchester Street
Merrimack, NH 03054

The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, located in Merrimack, New Hampshire, offers a classical liberal arts education grounded in Catholic tradition, welcoming students of all faiths. The college’s curriculum...

University of Dallas

1845 East Northgate Drive
Irving, Texas 75062-4736

The University of Dallas, located in Irving, Texas, has a rich history dating back to 1910 when it was chartered by the Vincentian Fathers as Holy Trinity College. Though the...

University of Mary

7500 University Drive,
Bismarck, ND 58504

The University of Mary, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, is a Catholic university focused on helping students blend their passions with academic success through a variety of degree programs. The...

University of Saint Thomas

3800 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006

The University of St. Thomas (UST), located in Houston, Texas, is a Catholic university dedicated to the religious, ethical, and intellectual traditions of Catholic higher education. Offering more than 75...

Walsh University

2020 East Maple Street
North Canton, Ohio 44720

Walsh University, located in North Canton, Ohio, is a Catholic institution that welcomes students from 37 states and 24 countries. The university offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and online...

Wyoming Catholic College

306 Main Street,
Lander, WY 82520

Wyoming Catholic College, located in Lander, Wyoming, offers a unique education grounded in the classical liberal arts tradition, with a strong emphasis on outdoor leadership and Catholic spirituality. The college...

Ora et Labora!

Another option for those looking to further their education, is trade school. It has recently become popular, due to the rising prices of traditional colleges. Take a look below to see some of the options available for those looking to attend a Catholic trade school.

Santiago Trade School

157 N. 3rd Street
Steubenville, OH 43952

Santiago Trade School operates a specialized program designed to form young men in both the trades and Catholic values. Each semester, the school accepts a cohort of 15 students into...

Kateri College

503 West Historic Highway 66,
Suite A
Gallup, New Mexico 87301

Kateri College, opening in Gallup, New Mexico, in 2025, is a Catholic institution that uniquely combines liberal arts education with vocational training. Named after Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the college offers...

The College of St. Joseph the Worker

157 N. 3rd Street
Steubenville, OH 43952

The College of St. Joseph the Worker, located in Steubenville, Ohio, offers a unique blend of Catholic education and vocational training. The college combines a Bachelor of Arts in Catholic...

Harmel Academy​ of the Trades

3333 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

At Harmel Academy, you can be formed into a man of skill, integrity, faith, and insight. In either a two-year apprenticeship-track program, or a one-year, gap year program, you will...