Catholic Colleges in Indiana
| # | School | Enrollment | Net Price | Graduation Rate | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana
|
8,923 | $27,823 | 96.8% | 12.9% |
| 2 |
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, Indiana
|
1,399 | $28,552 | 76.5% | 83.9% |
| 3 |
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Whiting, Indiana
|
560 | $20,739 | 29.9% | |
| 4 |
Marian University
Indianapolis, Indiana
|
2,336 | $23,594 | 60.9% | 93.8% |
| 5 |
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, Indiana
|
1,599 | $20,361 | 60.7% | 98.1% |
| 6 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
|
896 | $43,465 | 52.3% | 78.2% |
| 7 |
Holy Cross College
Notre Dame, Indiana
|
533 | $26,470 | 29.5% | 76.2% |
| 8 |
Marian University-Ancilla
Plymouth, Indiana
|
217 | $25,172 | 95.2% | |
| 9 |
Saint Meinrad School of Theology
St. Meinrad, Indiana
|
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Notre Dame different from other Catholic colleges in Indiana?
Notre Dame accepts only 12.9% of applicants compared to the state average of over 80% for Catholic colleges. Graduates earn $99,980 median salary, nearly double other Catholic institutions in Indiana. The 8,923-student university maintains a 96.8% graduation rate.
How affordable are Indiana's Catholic colleges compared to national averages?
Net costs range from $20,361 at University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne to $43,465 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. The 21st Century Scholars program covers full tuition for qualifying Indiana residents, making Catholic education accessible for low-income students.
Does size affect graduation rates at these Catholic institutions?
Smaller colleges show mixed results. Holy Cross College enrolls just 533 students but graduates only 29.5%, while Saint Mary's College with 1,399 students achieves 76.5% graduation rates. Size alone doesn't determine success at Catholic colleges.
What career outcomes do Catholic college graduates achieve in Indiana?
Median earnings span $43,845 to $99,980, with most graduates earning between $50,000-$60,000 annually. Indiana's strong manufacturing and healthcare sectors, including employers like Eli Lilly and Cummins, provide career opportunities for Catholic college graduates statewide.
Where do Indiana's Catholic colleges concentrate geographically?
Three colleges cluster in Notre Dame, including the flagship university, Saint Mary's College, and Holy Cross College. Others spread across Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and smaller communities, serving both urban and rural Catholic populations throughout Indiana.
See our methodology for details on rankings and data sources.