Lens covers 11 Catholic colleges in the Southeast, all private. They range from Belmont Abbey College (1,276 undergraduates) to Georgetown University (7,569). Acceptance rates run from 13% to 98%, and 10 of the 11 admit at least half of applicants.
Catholic colleges were founded by or are sponsored by the Catholic Church or a Catholic religious order (IPEDS, 2024). How much faith shapes campus life varies, so check each college's own site. In Lens, the Southeast means Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia.
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The 11 Catholic colleges in the Southeast
Listed A to Z. Lens never ranks colleges.
| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry University | Miami, Florida | 2,212 | 77% | $34,350 |
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, Kentucky | 2,161 | 86% | $48,770 |
| Belmont Abbey College | Belmont, North Carolina | 1,276 | 75% | $19,500 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, District of Columbia | 7,569 | 13% | $68,017 |
| Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, Maryland | 3,869 | 75% | $57,150 |
| Marymount University | Arlington, Virginia | 1,810 | 93% | $40,920 |
| Mount St. Mary's University | Emmitsburg, Maryland | 1,768 | 74% | $48,630 |
| Saint Leo University | Saint Leo, Florida | 6,721 | 78% | $30,000 |
| St. Thomas University | Miami Gardens, Florida | 2,214 | 98% | $34,770 |
| The Catholic University of America | Washington, District of Columbia | 3,154 | 83% | $58,378 |
| Thomas More University | Crestview Hills, Kentucky | 1,293 | 90% | $39,800 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Related lists
- Catholic Colleges
- Catholic Colleges in the Northeast
- Catholic Colleges in the Midwest
- Catholic Colleges on the West Coast
- Liberal Arts Colleges in the Southeast
- Large Public Universities in the Southeast
- Smaller Public Universities in the Southeast
- Smaller Private Universities in the Southeast
- HBCUs in the Southeast
- Christian Colleges in the Southeast
- Colleges with Big-Time Sports in the Southeast
- Division I Colleges in the Southeast
FAQ
Which Catholic colleges in the Southeast admit at least half of applicants? 10 of the 11: Barry University, Bellarmine University, Belmont Abbey College, Loyola University Maryland, Marymount University, Mount St. Mary's University, Saint Leo University, St. Thomas University, The Catholic University of America, Thomas More University (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest Catholic colleges in the Southeast? Georgetown University is the largest, with 7,569 undergraduates, and Belmont Abbey College is the smallest, with 1,276 (fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.