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Today’s Applicant, Tomorrow’s Alumni In choosing a college, experts suggest in-person visits, discerning vocation

Story by Patrick T. BrownAssociate Editor

It’s only four years – the length of a presidential term, the span between Olympic Games,

enough time to build the Golden Gate Bridge – but it’s often re-ferred to as “the best four years of your life.”

Regardless of that claim’s veracity, the decision of choosing where to spend four years has wide-ranging influence on the classes taken, the careers pursued and the way graduating high school seniors will be shaped and formed as they enter adulthood.

A whole industry has sprung up to help inform the decision-making process – U.S. News and World Report ranks all of America’s colleges and universities in order of imputed prestige, while the Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges in America” guide lists colleges on everything from “Best Campus Food” to “Best Health Services.”

But when it comes to the college experi-ence that will shape the whole person, from academics to extra-curricular activities to faith, the overflow of information can prove to be inadequate for students and parents dis-cerning where to invest the time, energy and financial resources that will, at least in theory, end up in a bachelor’s degree four years later.

In choosing the right college, said Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., “Students look for an environment where they can feel safe and become part of a community.”

Some students will focus on “academ-ics and majors as a priority, academic rank and reputation…Some others will prioritize things like fitness centers, computer access, social life. If the Catholic faith is not part of the equation, I’d wonder what else about the

institution is drawing them to the campus,” said Bishop O’Connell, who served as presi-dent of The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., from 1998-2010. “Balance is the key. The campus has to be a match, the ‘right fit.’”

Seeking that ‘right fit’ can take years to prepare for, but making the decision may only take a few weeks. For Juliette Garcia-Flahaut, a West Windsor native who now attends the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind., the beginning of her senior year was when her college search began to come into focus.

“I chose to apply to only six schools because I knew that applying to a multitude would not facilitate the process,” said Garcia-Flahaut, who graduated from Notre Dame High School in 2015. “I actually only started thinking about Notre Dame at the beginning of my senior year.”

“Fit is important, and it’s probably the underlying intangible that is most important when they are visiting schools,” said Kevin Deal, a guidance counselor at Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville. “But there’s lots and lots of variables we encourage students to take a look at during the process, and in turn, have the families take a look at.”

Identifying as Catholic In applying the colleges and universities,

not all Catholic high school students will be drawn to continuing their education under the auspices of a Catholic institution. “For some students, especially the ones who have been through twelve years of Catholic education,” Deal said, “they’ll sometimes want to experi-ment with other options.”

Deal added that Notre Dame High School’s strong relationships with relatively nearby Catholic universities such as Duquesne University in Pittsburgh or Providence College in Rhode Island will lead some students to visit and come back “pleasantly surprised” at the values-based environment, even if they were explicitly seeking a Catholic education.

For students looking for a more “pres-tigious” environment also often find them-selves drifting away from looking at Catholic colleges. Of the top fifty colleges listed on the U.S. News and World Report “Best Colleges” rankings, only three – the University of Notre Dame, Georgetown University, and Boston College – are Catholic.

But for other students and families, knowing how seriously Catholic colleges and universities take their Catholic identity can be a large factor in a college application decision. In 2008, the national magazine Our Sunday Visitor suggested some questions for stu-dents interested in learning more about how seriously Catholic colleges take their faith, including: “Are residence halls co-ed or single-sex?” “Is daily Mass offered on campus?” and “What classes are required as part of the core

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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE • During 12 years as president of The Catholic University of America, then-Father David M. O’Connell, C.M., found that the best Catholic colleges and universities offer a vibrant life of faith that permeates their campus. Photo courtesy The Catholic University of America

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“Ask current students questions, sit in on classes, attend extracurricular meetings, attend Mass on campus.”

curriculum?”Those queries may suffice for some, but

not all questions about atmosphere and values can be answered in such clear-cut questions.

“The two most important things to look for in a college or university is mission and witness,” said Chad Pecknold, who teaches his-torical and systematic theology at the Catholic University of America. “Examine all of the in-stitution’s literature – not just the university as a whole, but even the descriptions of each of the schools and departments which make up the college or university…

“If you are able to visit a campus, try to meet some professors. Ask them how their faith informs their scholarship. Similarly, can you carry on interesting conversations with the students? Are they well-rounded and excited about their classes? Are they embar-rassed about their faith, or are they confident in the truth of it?”

For Garcia-Flahaut, who was the vale-dictorian of her graduating class at NDHS, the Catholic identity of her choice wasn’t an explicit factor – but it ended up being an important one.

“I honestly did not give much preference to attending a Catholic university,” she said. “However, it makes sense that the school where I felt most comfortable was, in fact, Catholic. Something about having similar val-ues to those around you makes it much easier to feel ‘at home.’”

An Up-Close Look At Notre Dame High School, students are

encouraged to use a software program that provides them a customized list of colleges and universities that match their background and interest, said Deal, who has been a coun-selor at the school for fifteen years. Some of the students will also enroll in a two-week

FOUR YEARS LATER • When it comes to picking the right school, says Catholic Univer-sity professor Chad Pecknold, students should ponder not only what degree they’ll receive, as these students are doing at Boston College’s commence-ment ceremonies. but what kind of per-son they’ll become. Photo courtesy Boston College

seminar in the summer before their senior year designed to give them personalized advice in ensuring the applications are suc-cessfully submitted. Sometimes, that counsel will include gentle encouragement to take a second look at schools that may not be the best fit.

“It never ceases to amaze me at how many students want to go to a big school with sports, the March Madness, the football,” said Deal, who has a case load of about sixty students each year. “It becomes very attrac-tive to kids, but they may have only gone to two football games during their time at Notre Dame. There’s a lot that kids struggle with in focusing on, and I’m not sure they’re always aware of it.”

One way of ensuring an accurate repre-sentation of the campus environment can be to make a campus visit – not just during a summer or break, when, as Deal points out, campuses may be less lively, but during the school year itself.

Garcia-Flahaut said that her in-person campus visit was instrumental in confirming her choice. “I only knew for sure that I wanted

to attend Notre Dame after I visited the cam-pus and felt the community spirit,” she said.

Joyce Masek, executive director of the National Catholic College Admission Asso-ciation, a nonprofit organization of Catholic colleges and universities committed to helping Catholic students in the transition to college, agreed that an in-person visit to campuses can help affirm a decision or answer questions about each school’s unique environment.

“Ask current students questions, sit in on classes, attend extracurricular meetings, at-tend Mass on campus. Don’t go on face value or depend solely on one person’s experience to develop your decision,” said Masek.

A campus visit can illuminate some questions that are harder to discern from a distance, Bishop O’Connell said.

“A Catholic university allows the Catho-lic faith to be perceptibly present and to thrive. Look for signs and symbols of Catho-licity on campus. Look at course offerings, look at faculty profiles, look for campus minis-try and when or how often Mass is offered.”

Investing Years and Thousands of Dollars

Pecknold says that in discerning the right choice for their four years at college, students should rely on a wide array of advice beyond just their friends or national rankings.

“Students often do not consult with their parents or their priests enough. They look to where their peers are going, or they start to think that colleges are their sports teams, or that their location is the key factor. The truth is that they often do not know why they are going to college other than that it’s the thing to do. But college isn’t easy, and it’s expen-sive,” said Pecknold.

During his time at Notre Dame High School helping students think through these conversations, Deal says that the recognition of college as investment has become increas-ingly prevalent over the last fifteen years. “As college has gotten more expensive, [the process] has become more intense.

Depending on the student, the school’s guidance counselors will provide more or less advice when the decisions are in. “We’re available to advise, and many times what

Decisions regarding college rely on faith, vocation, in-person visits

EDUCATION GROUNDED IN VALUES • Students looking for an environment that affirms their faith often find welcome in Catholic colleges and universities such as Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, whose Chapel of the Holy Spirit is seen here. Stock photo via Flickr See Prayer • C-11

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Catholics from the Diocese of Trenton have joined with faithful nationwide to provide valu-

able financial support to the students attending The Catholic University of America, Washington. Funds that were collected at Masses in September 2015, have been added to contributions from dioceses across the country to aid those clergy, religious and lay undergraduate and graduate students seeking a Catho-lic education.

In a March 8 letter from CUA presi-dent John Garvey to Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., who served as CUA’s president from 1998-2010, Garvey expressed his appreciation for the $121,642 of support received from the Trenton Diocese.

“Each diocesan contribution to the National Collection concretely demon-strates the Body of Christ at work in the world. [It] will be used to help support … students from your diocese making their education at Catholic University possible,” Garvey wrote. “In combina-tion with institutional resources and scholarship awards, the 2015 National Collection enabled the University to award financial aid to 80 percent of our undergraduate students.”

A report issued by CUA shows 202

Trenton faithful send $120k plus to Catholic UniversityCATHOLIC IN THE CAPITOL • More than 200 young people from the Diocese of Trenton are students at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., which welcomed Pope Francis during his visit to the United States last September. Photo via The Catholic University of America

to our campus,” Garvey continued. “This unprecedented record is a powerful reminder of Catholic University’s unique relationship to the Holy See, as it in-forms our identity and guides our work.”

The Catholic University of America is the only U.S. university with pontifi-

cal faculties; students from all 50 states and almost 100 countries are enrolled in its 12 schools. The founding bishops of the Washington institution made the commitment to offer scholarships to worthy students at its foundation in 1887. CUA provides a Catholic educa-tion to clergy, religious and lay men and women in both undergraduate and doctoral academic programs.

Garvey concluded the letter, “As St. John Paul II reminded us almost 36 years ago when he visited our campus, ‘the responsibility for maintaining and strengthening the Catholic identity of the University rests primarily with us.’ We appreciate the Diocese of Trenton’s dedi-cated partnership and, again, offer our thanks for your generous contribution.”

students from the four counties of the Trenton Diocese are enrolled in the school; 87 percent of them, or 175, receive financial aid for their room and board and general tuition needs. The total combined student support totals $3,156,969.

“In all of American history, a pope has visited a university campus on only four occasions. Three of those visits – St. John Paul II in 1979, Pope Benedict XVI in 2008 and Pope Francis in 2015 - were

College students and educators are invited to participate in a May 23-25 confer-ence about the Church and its role in higher education, offered at St. Vincent College, Latrobe, Pa.

Titled “The New Evangelization and Higher Education: The Vision of Pope Francis,” the conference is in response to the call of the Pope for campus minis-ters and personnel of both Catholic and non-Catholic colleges and universities to engage in a process of providing stu-dents with a personal encounter with Jesus Christ.

Featured speakers include Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washing-ton, who will speak on Pope Francis’ vi-sion; Dr. Carolyn Woo, CEO of Catholic Relief Services, on “The Encounter with Christ;” Bishop Robert Barron, Aux-iliary Bishop of Los Angeles, who will speak about the impact of social media; and Dr. William Portier, University of Dayton, on “Curriculum and Catholic Identity,” as well as many others.

“Science without ethics, art without spirituality, technology without human moral values, materiality without tran-scendence remain branches in search of a vine,” said Cardinal Wuerl, in a state-ment on the St. Vincent College website.

“All the branches must be connect-ed to the vine of truth and this includes revealed truth, God’s Word. Part of our rootedness, part of the plant, part

Pittsburgh conference to address New Evangelization on campuses

of the whole arrangement, if you will, includes the spiritual dimension of human life with the moral values that follow on realization that we do not live by bread alone,” Cardinal Wuerl said.

Dr. Woo said that Pope Francis “di-rects his message of God’s limitless love and mercy to all, including prisoners, the lowliest in society. There is no ‘they’ in his lexicon. There is only the part in each of us which strays from God’s grace and the part of us that seeks God despite our own hardness.”

“Christianity is not a set of private convictions that we cultivate inwardly or whisper among ourselves,” Bishop Barron said in materials made available by conference organizers. “It is a message that the whole world needs to hear. We who have heard it must become agents of subversion and transformation.”

Lodging and meals will be included in the cost of registration for the con-ference, which is $350, and student registration is $250. Transportation will be provided from Pittsburgh Airport.

To register online, visit www.stvincent.edu/newevangelization, or call 724-805-2177.

Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop

of Washington

Dr. Carolyn Woo, CEO of Catholic Relief Services

Bishop Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of

Los Angeles

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Alvernia University Reading, PA

Website: www.alvernia.eduAddress: 400 Saint Bernardine

St., Reading, PA 19607-1799Enrollment: 2,205Campus setting: CityContact: 610-796-8269

Cabrini CollegeRadnor, PA

Founded: 1957Affiliation: Missionary Sisters

of the Sacred Heart of JesusWebsite: www.cabrini.eduAddress: 610 King of Prus-

sia Rd., Radnor, PA 19087-3698

Enrollment: 1,366 undergrad-uate, 1,625 graduate

Campus size: 112 acresAdmissions: 610-902-8753

Cabrini College is a coeducational, Catholic college located in Radnor, Pennsylvania, 30 minutes from Center City Philadelphia. Founded in 1957 by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSC), the College is committed to social justice locally and globally, offering students service op-portunities in Africa, South and Central America, and West Virginia. Cabrini offers more than 30 undergraduate ma-jors and programs of study in the liberal

arts, sciences and professional studies. Students learn in small classes taught by faculty members who are known for scholarly excellence in their fields. There are nearly 50 student clubs and organizations in academic fields, sports, community service, publications and media, student government, the arts, and other areas. Cabrini has a strong reputation in Division III athletics, with 16 sports for men and women. For more information or to schedule a visit: www.cabrini.edu or call 800-848-1003.

Caldwell UniversityCaldwell, NJ

Founded: 1939Affiliation: Sisters of St. Domi-

nic of CaldwellWebsite: www.caldwell.eduAddress: 120 Bloomfield Ave.,

Caldwell, NJEnrollment: 2,200Campus size: 70 acresAdmissions: 973-618-3500

Caldwell University is a Catholic, co-ed, four year liberal arts institution with a core curriculum that enhances critical thinking and analytical reason-ing. Offering 29 undergraduate and 24 graduate programs including distance learning, Caldwell prepares students for today’s global world. Students enjoy a beautiful 70-acre campus located in the suburbs of Caldwell, New Jersey. The university was founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. Core values of respect, integrity, community and excel-lence influence academic and campus life. Caldwell has the first and only Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a science based approach to learning that is highly effective in treating children with autism. The university recently opened a state of the art Center for Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis.

Canisius CollegeBuffalo, NY

Founded: 1870Affiliation: JesuitWebsite: www.canisius.eduAddress: 2001 Main St., Buf-

falo, NY 14208Enrollment: 3,369 undergrad-

uate, 1,742 graduateCampus size: 72 acresAdmissions: 716-888-2200;

800-843-1517Conducted in the Catholic and Jesuit

tradition, Canisius College is the largest, private university in Western New York. It is one of 28 Jesuit colleges in the na-tion and consistently ranked among the top regional colleges in the Northeast, as well as a best value private institution.

Canisius College provides students a highly personalized education solidly based in the liberal arts. Class sizes are small. The student-faculty ratio of 11:1 allows students to work closely with their professors, often publishing or presenting scholarly articles based on joint research.

The college’s three schools (College of Arts & Sciences, Richard J. Wehle School of Business and School of Education & Human Services) offer more than 1,000 courses and 125 distinct majors, minors and special programs combined. New academic programs include animal behavior, ecology and conservation; creative writing; journalism; interna-tional business, and sports management. Courses are offered in state-of-the-art campus facilities and in out-of-class set-tings through exciting field study.

Science Hall, a new, interdisciplinary science center, opened in the heart of campus in 2012.

Carlow UniversityPittsburgh, PA

Website: www.carlow.eduAddress: 3333 Fifth Ave., Pitts-

burgh, PA

Enrollment: 1,615Campus setting: CityContact: 800-333-2275

Chestnut Hill CollegePhiladelphia, PA

Founded: 1924Affiliation: Sisters of St. JosephWebsite: www.chc.eduAddress: 9601 Germantown

Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118Enrollment: 1,500 under-

graduatesCampus size: 75 acresAdmissions: 215-248-7001

Founded on the philosophy of the Sisters of Saint Joseph more than 85 years ago, Chestnut Hill College offers an educational experience that goes be-yond the lecture hall, the reading list, or the library. A Chestnut Hill education is founded on the fact that people deserve an individualized, holistic education. This holistic approach inspires a passion for learning, builds a collaborative learning community, and creates well-rounded individuals, prepared to excel in all aspects of their lives. Located in Philadelphia’s beautiful Chestnut Hill neighborhood, students can hike the trails, spend a night on the town, or just relax on campus. Students will study within the Liberal Arts tradition, while pursuing one of our 30 majors. On

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campus activities range from theater and musical groups to honor societies to the many service based organiza-tions serving others in need. Visit our campus to discover for yourself: www.chc.edu\visit.

College of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY

Founded: 1847Affiliation: CatholicWebsite: www.mountsaintvin-

cent.eduAddress: 6301 Riverdale Ave.,

Riverdale, NY 10471Enrollment: 1,500Campus size: 70 acresAdmissions: 718-405-3223

Founded in 1847, the College of Mount Saint Vincent is a coeducational, independent institution rooted in the spirit and mission of the Sisters of Charity and committed to the liberal arts. The College’s undergraduate and master’s level degree programs prepare its uncommonly diverse students for lives of professional achievement and service.

College of Notre Dame of MarylandBaltimore, MD

Website: www.ndm.eduAddress: 4501 N. Charles St.,

Baltimore, MD 21210-2476Enrollment: 1,338Campus setting: CityContact: 410-435-0100

College of Saint Elizabeth Morristown, NJ

Founded: 1899Affiliation: Sisters of CharityWebsite: www.cse.eduAddress: 2 Convent Rd., Mor-

ristown, NJ 07960-6989Enrollment: 1,200Campus size: 200 acresContact: 800-210-7900

The mission of the College of Saint Elizabeth is to be a coeducational community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. Founded in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, the College has a strong tradition of concern for the poor and developing leadership in a spirit of service and social responsibility. The College offers 19 undergraduate programs, 10 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees, professional certificates and certifications. CSE is home to more than 1,200 students enrolled in the daytime college or in one of the adult undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral programs that meet nights, week-ends, and online. CSE also under-stands that lessons instilled outside the classroom are just as valuable as those learned inside it. Students have the opportunity for internships, service-learning, and study abroad to foster the lifelong skills of service and leadership.

DeSales UniversityCenter Valley, PA

Founded: 1964Affiliation: SalesianWebsite: www.desales.eduAddress: 2755 Station Ave.,

Center Valley, PA 18034Enrollment: 1,500 undergrad-

uate, 1,000 graduateCampus size: 480 acresAdmissions: 610-282-1100

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Dominican CollegeOrangeburg, NY

Website: www.cd.eduAddress: 470 Western Hwy.,

Orangeburg, NY 10962Enrollment: 1,197Campus setting: SuburbContact: 845-359-7800

Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA

Founded: 1878Affiliation: Spiritan (Holy

Spirit Fathers, formerly Holy Ghost Fathers)

Website: www.duq.eduAddress: 600 Forbes Ave.,

Pittsburgh, PA 15282Enrollment: 10,363Campus size: 50 acresAdmissions: 412-396-5211

Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university located on a bluff above downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne is the largest and most comprehensive Catholic university in Pennsylvania, and the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world.

Duquesne is consistently ranked among America’s top Catholic universi-ties for its award-winning faculty and a tradition of academic excellence. A coeducational university on a self-contained campus with dramatic views of Pittsburgh’s skyline and rivers, the university has students representing nearly every state in the union and 80 nations.

Duquesne has a 14:1 student/faculty ratio, and 87 percent of incoming fresh-man are drawn from the top half of their high school class. Duquesne offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in natural and environmental sciences, leadership, business, nursing, health sciences, pharmacy, law, educa-tion, music and the liberal arts, which includes communication.

D’Youville CollegeBuffalo, NY

Founded: 1908Affiliation: CatholicWebsite: www.dyc.eduAddress: 320 Porter Ave., Buf-

falo, NY 14201Enrollment: 3,100Campus size: 7 acresAdmissions: 716-829-7600

D’Youville, a private institution char-tered in 1908 in Buffalo, N.Y., provides a quality education in undergraduate,

master’s level, post-baccalaureate and doctoral programs and enrolls ap-proximately 3,100 students including a significant number of Canadians. It also offers advanced certificate programs in health-related professions.

Long a leader in teacher education and health care education, D’Youville today features accelerated five-year dual degree programs in international business, nursing, physician assistant, occupational therapy and dietet-ics. There is also a RN to BSN degree program in nursing and a five-year program in education. A new pharmacy program in 2010 added to D’Youville’s stature as an international leader in health care education.

A strong liberal arts core is a require-ment for all majors, ensuring a well rounded education. D’Youville’s schol-arships for qualified students make a D’Youville education very affordable. The college has just been designated as a military “friendly” institute, ranking in the top 15 percent of all colleges and universities nationwide.

Known for its small, caring environ-ment that provides an opportunity for personal success, D’Youville honors its Catholic heritage and the spirit of St. Marguerite d’Youville by providing aca-demic, social, spiritual and professional development in programs that empha-size leadership and service. It teaches students to contribute to the world community by leading compassionate, productive and responsible lives.

Felician UniversityRutherford, NJ

Founded: 1942Affiliation: Felician SistersWebsite: www.felician.eduAddress: One Felician Way,

Rutherford, NJ 07070Enrollment: 2,100Campus size: 40 acres across

two locationsAdmissions: 201-355-1465

Life at Felician University is anchored in the classroom, with outstanding professors, interesting courses, and chal-lenging, hands-on learning experiences. What are you going to study? Choose from a broad selection of majors, minors and concentrations in the arts and sci-ences, business, nursing and education.

You will sense a commitment to you that is deeply rooted in our Catholic/Franciscan spirit, which embodies our love of learning, commitment to service and respect for all creation. Diversity is central to student learning at Felician University. You will find a comfortable

and inclusive setting where you will become prepared for an increasingly complex and diverse society.

The best way to experience our Feli-cian University spirit is to visit us – tour our residence halls, meet students or attend an athletic event. We have 14 Golden Falcon men’s and women’s teams participating in NCAA Division II sports..

Fordham UniversityBronx, NY

Founded: 1841Affiliation: JesuitWebsite: www.fordham.eduAddress: 441 East Fordham

Rd., Bronx, NY 10458Enrollment: 14,700Campus size: 93 acres across

two locationsAdmissions: 718-817-4000

Located in the world capital of culture and commerce–New York, N.Y.–Ford-ham offers a distinctive educational ex-perience rooted in the nearly 500-year-old Jesuit tradition of intellectual rigor and personal attention. Students choose from more than 55 majors in the liberal arts, sciences and business and complete a rich core curriculum that spans literature, history, science, theol-ogy, philosophy, and the arts. Fordham’s tradition of academic excellence and the great city of New York as its partner attract students from around the globe. The University is comprised of four undergraduate colleges and six graduate and professional schools. Along with its two residential campuses–Rose Hill, 85 acres in the Bronx; and Lincoln Center, eight acres in the heart of Manhattan–Fordham has a campus in Westchester N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre at Heythrop College in the United Kingdom.

Franciscan University of Steubenvile Steubenville, OH

Founded: 1946Affiliation: Franciscan FriarsWebsite: www.franciscan.eduAddress: 1235 University Blvd.,

Steubenville, OH, 43952Enrollment: 2,500Campus size: 252 acresAdmissions: 800-783-6220;

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ville’s goal is to educate, evangelize, and send forth joyful disciples of Christ to be a transforming presence in the Church and the world.

Located just 30 minutes from Pittsburgh in southeast Ohio, Franciscan University offers more than 40 under-graduate and eight graduate programs that prepare students for a wide range of careers and vocations.

A popular study-abroad program in Austria, mission trips across the U.S. and to five countries, more than 40 clubs, and Christ-centered, virtue-driven NCAA athletics are just some ways students can grow in body, mind, and spirit.

Confession, daily Mass, 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration, and pro-life outreaches, help students seek ongoing personal conversion in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Each year, Franciscan University

receives top-tier rankings from FORBES, U.S. News & World Report and Kiplingers, and The Cardinal Newman Society’s Guide to Choosing a Catholic College.

Gannon UniversityErie, PA

Founded: 1925Affiliation: Roman CatholicWebsite: www.gannon.eduAddress: 109 University

Square, Erie, PA 16541Enrollment: 4,219Campus size: 13 acresAdmissions: 800-426-6668

Gannon University, located in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, is a private university with dynamic faculty and staff who educate more than 4,200 motivated students in an environment focused on Catholic values.

Gannon has been consistently ranked among the top 50 colleges and universities in the northern section of the United States in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.” Gan-non is also nationally recognized for its commitment to service.

Students are empowered to become leaders in their professions, churches and communities through challenging academics, a wide range of campus or-ganizations, 18 NCAA Division II varsity athletics teams and personal attention for each student.

Believe…in the possibilities at Gan-non University.

Georgian Court UniversityLakewood, NJ

Founded: 1908Affiliation: Sisters of MercyWebsite: www.georgian.eduAddress: 900 Lakewood Ave.,

Lakewood, NJ 08701Enrollment: 2,555Campus size: 156 acresAdmissions: 732-987-2700

Georgian Court University was founded in 1908 by the Sisters of Mercy and has served the Diocese of Trenton for all of their foundations. Originally founded as a woman’s college, it has expanded by adding coed evening classes and a coed graduate school with expanded academic offerings which include mentoring and leadership op-portunities.

Located on a beautiful 156-acre campus and situated between New York City and Philadelphia-and minutes from the Jersey Shore-GCU offers more than 25 undergraduate majors and eight graduate programs. Small classes and an intimate campus make students feel they have come to a place where they can pursue and conquer the challenges facing the workplace and the world of today. Most courses also have a service


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–learning experience where students can embrace the university’s core values of justice, respect, integrity, service and compassion.

Gwynedd-Mercy College Gwynedd Valley, PA

Founded: 1948Affiliation: Catholic, Sisters of

MercyWebsite: www.gmercyu.eduAddress: 1325 Sumneytown

Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437

Enrollment: 2,500Campus size: 160 acresAdmissions: 800-342-5462

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1948, Gwynedd-Mercy College is a coeducational institution offering more than 40 associate, bachelors and mas-ters and doctorate degree programs. GMercyU prepares students to become top professionals in the fields of educa-tion, nursing, allied health, business, and the arts & sciences.

Situated on 160 private acres just 30 minutes from Philadelphia, students enjoy the best of all worlds. They can enjoy a beautiful campus, complete with four residence halls, 19 NCAA Divi-sion III athletic teams, and many clubs and service opportunities, as well as take advantage of everything Philadel-phia has to offer. Students also benefit from generous scholarships and access

to other financial aid. In 2015, 100 percent of first-time, full-time students received some form of financial aid.

Hilbert CollegeHamburg, NY

Website: www.hilbert.eduAddress: 5200 S. Park Ave.,

Hamburg, NY 14075-1597Enrollment: 994Campus setting: SuburbContact: 716-649-7900

Holy Family UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

Founded: 1954Affiliation: Sisters of the Holy

Family of NazarethWebsite: www.holyfamily.eduAddress: 9801 Frankford Ave.,

Philadelphia, PA 19114Enrollment: 3,345Campus size: 138 acres over

four locationsAdmissions: 215-637-3050

Holy Family University, a compre-hensive private university serving the Delaware Valley, has three conve-nient locations offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business administration, education, nursing, and the liberal arts and sciences. The university also has accelerated degree programs for work-ing adults.

The Northeast Philadelphia Campus

offers traditional undergraduate pro-grams and several graduate programs. The Woodhaven Center in Bensalem is home to the university’s acceler-ated programs. The Newtown Center in Newtown Township has graduate programs, accelerated program courses, an undergraduate program in education and corporate training programs.

Immaculata UniversityImmaculata, PA

Founded: 1920Affiliation: Immaculate Heart

of MaryWebsite: www.immaculata.eduAddress: 1145 King Rd.,

P.O. Box 642, Immaculata, PA 19345

Enrollment: 1,000 full-time undergraduate students

Campus size: 375 acresAdmissions: 610-647-4400

Immaculata University is a Catholic, comprehensive, coeducational institu-tion of higher education sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Its programs, rooted in academic rigor, ethical integrity and Christian core values, encourage a commitment to lifelong learning and professional excellence. With belief in the dignity and potential of all men and women, Immaculata integrates students into a community of service and empowers them to assume meaningful roles in a diverse and changing world.

Students can choose from 60 majors including biology, business, education, fashion merchandising, music therapy, nursing and pre-physical therapy. There are also over 50 clubs and organizations, study-abroad options and 16 NCAA Division III Athletic teams. Contributing to the development of the whole person of any faith, Immaculata affirms liberal education as an integrative process in the formation of a truly educated person who is value-oriented and committed to truth, service, justice and peace.

Iona CollegeNew Rochelle, NY

Founded: 1940Affiliation: Congregation of

Christian BrothersWebsite: www.iona.eduAddress: 715 North Ave., New

Rochelle, NY 10801Enrollment: 3,250Campus size: 35 acresAdmissions: 800-231-4662

Iona College is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and American Catholic Higher Education. Iona is a medium-sized, coed Catholic college situated on 35 acres in suburban New Rochelle, NY just 20 minutes from New York City. There are 3,250 under-graduate students who study in over 40 majors and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1. In recent years the College has been transformed with the addition

of a student union, enhanced athletics facilities and expanded and renovated main library. There are five residence halls, a robust study abroad program and exceptional internship opportuni-ties. Campus Ministries provides oppor-tunities for service programs and there are more than 75 clubs and student activities for co and extracurricular activities. Iona’s 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams (the Gaels) compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). The College is currently listed in US News and World Report’s “Top Tier” in “America’s Best Colleges 2011”, The Princeton Review’s Best North-eastern Colleges 2011 and “Best 300 Business Schools 2011,” among others.

King’s CollegeWilkes-Barre, PA

Founded: 1946Affiliation: Congregation of

Holy CrossWebsite: www.kings.eduAddress: 133 North River St.,

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711Enrollment: 2,700Campus size:Admissions: 1-888-kingsPA,

888-546-4772King’s College is a liberal arts Catholic

college that offers growth and personal development in a supportive environ-ment. Founded in 1946 by the Holy Cross Congregation from the University of Notre Dame, the campus is located in


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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.King’s consistently ranks high in the

top college national review issues of several major publications. We offer 35 majors in business, humanities, social sciences, education, sciences and allied health programs, seven pre-professional programs and 10 special concentrations. With 50 clubs and activities and 19 NCAA Division III athletic programs for men and women, there is plenty to do outside the classroom.

Small classes and labs allow for meaningful interaction with profes-sors. This personal attention translates into better graduation rates than at institutions with larger classroom environments

King’s will help you develop the skills, build the confidence and give you the experience you need to lead a successful life.

La Roche CollegePittsburgh, PA

Founded: 1963Affiliation: Sisters of Divine

ProvidenceWebsite: www.laroche.eduAddress: 9000 Babcock Blvd.,

Pittsburgh, PA 15237Enrollment: 1,356Campus size: 43 acresAdmissions: 412-536-1272

La Roche College is a small, liberal arts college just north of Pittsburgh, PA, whose mission is to “foster global citizenship and create a community of scholars from the region, the nation and around the world.” With an under-graduate population of around 1,100, La Roche offers a personalized educa-tion for each student, from small class sizes to a low 12:1 student to faculty ratio. La Roche offers over 50 different majors from a diverse range of disci-plines including business, education, health care and design. The Center for Student Development provides support for the many clubs and activities at La Roche, including professional associa-tions, cultural groups and intramural sports. The College is also home to 12 varsity Division III athletic teams and is represented by the Redhawk mascot. At La Roche College, you will discover a world-class education that will prepare you to go out and serve the world.

La Salle UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

Founded: 1863Affiliation: de La Salle Chris-

tian BrothersWebsite: www.lasalle.eduAddress: 1900 West Olney

Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19141Enrollment: 4,991 under-

graduatesCampus size: 133 acresContact: Admissions: 215-

951-1500

La Salle University is a dynamic educational community shaped by tra-ditional Catholic and Lasallian values: a deep respect for each individual, a belief that intellectual and spiritual development goes hand in hand, a

passion for creative teaching and learn-ing, and a conviction that education should be useful for personal growth, professional advancement, and service to others. La Salle University draws inspiration from St. John the Baptist de La Salle, the patron saint of teachers.

Le Moyne CollegeSyracuse, NY

Founded: 1946Affiliation: JesuitWebsite: www.lemoyne.eduAddress: 1419 Salt Springs Rd.,

Syracuse, NY 13214Enrollment: 2,500Campus size: 160 acres, subur-

ban settingAdmissions: 315-445-4300

Founded in 1946, Le Moyne College is a private, Jesuit, Catholic institution offering 33 undergraduate majors, and more than 40 programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, business and edu-cation. Dedicated to providing students with individual attention, Le Moyne’s undergraduate enrollment of 2,500 supports small classes with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1 In 2015, for the third straight year, Le Moyne was named by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to “The Best 380 Colleges” guide and has been recognized for its value by U.S. News & World Report for 24 consecu-tive years. Located on a picturesque 160-acre suburban campus, over the past six years, the College has invested $75 million in new and refurbished facilities, including a home for the Madden School of Business, two sci-ence buildings, and student spaces. Le Moyne fields a total of 21 NCAA teams competing at the D-II level. The College also offers graduate degrees in nursing, occupational therapy, arts administra-tion, education, business administra-tion, family nurse practitioner, and physician assistant studies.

Loyola University MarylandBaltimore, MD

Website: www.loyola.eduAddress: 4501 N. Charles St.,

Baltimore, MD 21210-2699Enrollment: 3,716Campus setting: CityContact: 800-221-9107

Manhattan CollegeBronx, NY

Website: www.manhattan.eduAddress: Manhattan College

Pkwy., Bronx, NY 10471-4098Enrollment: 3,025Campus setting: CityContact: 718-862-8000

Manor College Jenkintown, PA

Website: www.manor.eduAddress: 700 Fox Chase Rd.,

Jenkintown, PA 19046Enrollment: 429Campus setting: Suburb Contact: 215-885-2360

Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY

Website: www.marist.eduAddress: 3399 North Ave.,

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Enrollment: 4,200Contact: 845-575-3000

Marywood UniversityScranton, PA

Founded: 1915Affiliation: Sisters, Servants

of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Website: www.marywood.eduAddress: 2300 Adams Ave.,

Scranton, PA 18509Enrollment: 3,400Campus size: 115 acresAdmissions: 570-348-6234

Marywood University is a comprehen-sive, coeducational, Catholic university of 3,400 full-time, part-time and adult students, with over 90 undergraduate graduate and doctoral degree programs. Established in 1915 by the Sisters, Ser-vants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the university houses 1,000 resident students on a national, award-winning campus considered one of the most beautiful in the northeast. Consistently ranked in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges, Marywood University offered the region’s first doctoral degree programs in 1996 and is a leading provider of graduate educa-tion with 34 master’s degree programs and 33 certificate offerings. In recent years, the university made $100 million in improvements to campus, including new athletics, residence hall, and dining facilities, and one of the finest studio arts facilities in the northeast.

Mercyhurst CollegeErie, PA

Website: www.mercyhurst.eduAddress: 501 E 38th St., Erie,

PA 16546Enrollment: 3,947Campus setting: CityContact: 814-824-2000

Misericordia University Dallas, PA

Founded: 1924Affiliation: Sisters of MercyWebsite: www.misericordia.eduAddress: 301 Lake St., Dallas,

PA 18612-1098Enrollment: 1,986 F/T, 3,065

totalCampus setting: Suburb, 124

acresContact: 570-674-6928

Misericordia University is a place where motivated students receive the attention they deserve, the high-quality education they seek, and the opportunities they need to be successful. Misericordia offers 34 degree programs in three colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Professional Studies and Social Sci-ences, and College of Health Sciences. Undergraduates regularly participate in research, meaningful projects, and other opportunities that aren’t always available at larger institutions.

Misericordia’s beautiful 123-acre, suburban campus is located in North-east Pennsylvania (Dallas, Pa.) near Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. There are over 40 clubs and service organizations as well as 21 men’s and women’s NCAA Division III sports.

MU’s Guaranteed Placement Program that says a student who successfully completes the program will be working in their chosen field or attending graduate school within six months of graduation, or the University will provide the student with a paid internship in their field.

Mount AloysiusCresson, PA

Founded: 1853Affiliation: Religious Sisters of

MercyWebsite: www.mtaloy.eduAddress: 7373 Admiral Peary

Hwy., Cresson, PA 16630Enrollment: 2,500Campus size: 193 acresAdmissions: 814-886-6383,

800-823-2220Established in 1853, Mount Aloysius

is a comprehensive, liberal arts and science-based institution with a commit-ment to career-directed study. Rooted in Catholic tradition, Mount Aloysius is one of the nation’s 16 Mercy sponsored col-leges. MAC has almost 175 faculty mem-bers, allowing a 14:1 student/faculty ratio. MAC offers more than 50 academic programs on the undergraduate and graduate levels in health sciences and nursing, humanities, education, social sciences, natural and applied sciences, business administration and pre-profes-sional study. Students may choose from more than 20 concentrations and minors. MAC also offers over 100 activities, clubs, intramurals and more.

Mount Saint Mary CollegeNewburgh, NY

Founded: 1959Affiliation: Dominican SistersWebsite: www.msmc.eduAddress: 330 Powell Ave.,

Newburgh, NY 12550Enrollment: 2,700Campus size: 70 acresAdmissions: 888-937-6762

Mount Saint Mary College, which overlooks the Hudson River in New-burgh, N.Y., was founded in 1959 by the Sisters of St. Dominic. The college’s roots in education, however, can be traced back to the 13th century and St. Dominic. Students and faculty at the Mount come from a wide range of backgrounds, as well as faith traditions. The Mount offers students an afford-able liberal arts education with strong academic undergraduate programs and three graduate programs: master of business administration, master of science in education, and master of science in nursing. Mount undergradu-ate students can major in business, education, the health professions, mathematics, information technology, media studies, natural sciences, and the social sciences. The Mount has also been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best regional universities in the north.

Mount St. Mary’s UniversityEmmitsburg, MD

Founded: 1808Affiliation: CatholicWebsite: www.msmary.eduAddress: Admissions Office,

Emmitsburg, MD 21727Enrollment: 1,600Campus size: SmallAdmissions: 800-448-4347

Mount St. Mary’s University is a Catholic university committed to educa-tion in the service of truth. We seek to cultivate a community of learners formed by faith, engaged in discovery, and empowered for leadership in the Church, the professions, and the world. There are about 1,600 undergraduates, and around 70 percent of our students are Catholic. Ninety-nine percent of freshmen receive financial aid. All class-es are taught by our expert faculty – no TAs or GAs. Over 40 majors and minors are offered, along with a nationally-recognized core curriculum. The Mount is home to 19 Division I sports teams, as well as intramural and club sports. Housing is guaranteed all four years, and all students can have a car on campus all four years. Ninety-six percent of Mount graduates are employed or in graduate school within one year after graduation. For a campus visit, contact the Admis-sions Office at 800-448-4347 or visit www.msmary.edu/visit.

Neumann UniversityAston, PA

Founded: 1965Affiliation: Sisters of St. Francis

of PhiladelphiaWebsite: www.neumann.eduAddress: One Neumann Dr.,

Aston, PA 19014Enrollment: 3,073Campus size: 68 acresAdmissions: 800-9NEUMANN

(800-963-8626)

Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, Neumann is a private, Catholic, co-educational University in the Franciscan tradition, which emphasizes respect for individuals, concern for the environ-ment, and social responsibility. The University offers undergraduate degrees in a broad variety of subjects, seven graduate programs, and an accelerated bachelor’s degree program for adults.

Neumann now fields 19 NCAA athletic teams, is home to nine arts groups, and has four residence halls that accommo-date about 800 students. The student-




faculty ratio of 14:1 allows professors to provide the personal attention for which Neumann is famous. This expansion of programs and services, coupled with the University’s commitment to first-rate academic instruction and real-world ca-reer preparation, has caused Neumann’s popularity to boom in recent years. The University now boasts more than 3,000 students and has more than 9,500 living alumni.

Niagara UniversityNiagara University, NY

Founded: 1856Affiliation: Roman Catholic/

VincentianWebsite: www.niagara.eduAddress: Niagara University,

NY 14109Enrollment: 3,000+Admissions: 800-462-2111

Steeped in over 150 years of Catholic and Vincentian tradition, Niagara Univer-sity focuses on preparing students to be caring, thoughtful citizens of the world. French priest Vincent de Paul had a spe-cial dedication to the poor and helpless. Because of Niagara’s Vincentian heritage, we seek to instill in our students a deep concern for the rights and dignity of the human person. This tradition emphasizes ethics, lifelong learning, and service to others. We prepare our graduates for lives and careers that are both successful and fulfilling.

Niagara University has over 80 un-dergraduate programs and 60+ minors

including hospitality and tourism man-agement, theatre studies, accounting, business management, biology, chem-istry, education, pre-law, pre-med and criminal justice. In addition, Niagara offers more than 100 student clubs and organizations. Whether it’s the EAGLE leadership society or the lacrosse club that catches your interest, you’ll find a variety of social, cultural, athletic and educational groups to choose from.

Our students learn and grow in a culturally diverse campus encourag-ing knowledge, spirituality, creativity, compassion and integrity.

Rosemont CollegeBryn Mawr, PA

Founded: 1921Affiliation: Society of the Holy

Child JesusWebsite: www.rosemont.eduAddress: 1400 Montgomery

Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Enrollment: 1,000Campus size: 56 acresAdmissions: 610-527-0200 Ext.

2214Founded in 1921 by the Society of

the Holy Child Jesus, Rosemont College is a private, coeducational Catholic institution rooted in the liberal arts. The college’s 56-acre campus is located 11 miles west of Philadelphia on the historic Main Line, with easy access to the city via regional rail. Classes for graduate and professional students are also offered at Rosemont’s center city Philadelphia location. Rosemont offers


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22 traditional undergraduate majors, as well as accelerated undergraduate, graduate and certification programs. The strengths of each student are nurtured through close mentoring, excellent academic support, and stu-dent life services. The current strategic plan, approved in 2008, emphasizes coeducation, partnerships, and online education. Rosemont has approximate-ly 8,000 living alumni, many of whom hold high-ranking positions in business, education, law, medicine and the arts.

Saint Francis UniversityLoretto, PA

Founded: 1847Affiliation: FranciscanWebsite: www.francis.eduAddress: P.O. Box 600, 117

Evergreen Dr., Loretto, PA 15940

Enrollment: 2,500Campus size: 600 acresAdmissions: 866-342-5738

As a compassionate Catholic faith-based community, we model the work of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi. We strongly believe that one can be successful in his or her chosen career by following Franciscan values.

Our curriculum places particular emphasis on developing individuals who will lead or serve with character and values in their chosen profession. The Templeton Foundation refers to Saint Francis as one of the nation’s Top 100 Character Building Colleges.

U.S News and World Report named Saint Francis a “great school, great price.”

Students can choose from more than 60 majors (undergraduate and gradu-ate) in the areas of business, education, humanities, health sciences, and sci-ences; all with a Franciscan emphasis. Ninety-nine percent of graduates start graduate school or a job within six months of graduation.

Saint Joseph’s UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

Founded: 1851Affiliation: Society of Jesus

(Jesuit)Website: www.sju.eduAddress: 5600 City Ave., Phila-

delphia, PA 19131Enrollment: 4,600 undergrad-

uate, 2,600 graduate

Campus size: 103 acresAdmissions: 1-888-232-4295

Saint Joseph’s University is a national-ly recognized, Catholic, Jesuit university. For more than 150 years, Saint Joseph’s has advanced the professional and per-sonal ambitions of men and women by providing a rigorous Jesuit education–one that demands high achievement, expands knowledge, deepens under-standing, stresses effective reasoning and communication, develops moral and spiritual character and imparts enduring pride. One of only 141 schools with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and business school accreditation by AACSB International–The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business–Saint Joseph’s is the home of 4,600 full-time undergradu-ates and 2,600 graduate, part-time and doctoral students.

Saint Peter’s UniversityJersey City, NJ

Founded: 1872Affiliation: JesuitWebsite: www.saintpeters.eduAddress: 2641 Kennedy Blvd.,

Jersey City, NJ 07306Enrollment: 2,000 under-

graduate, 1,100 graduate and part-time

Campus size: 30 acres over two campuses

Admissions: 201-761-7100




Saint Peter’s University, inspired by its Jesuit, Catholic identity, commit-ment to individual attention and grounding in the liberal arts, educates a diverse community of learners in undergraduate, graduate and profes-sional programs to excel intellectually, lead ethically, serve compassionately and promote justice in our ever-chang-ing urban and global environment. The University has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 full-time and part-time students hailing from across the country and the globe. With a student-faculty ratio of 13 to 1, undergraduate class sizes averaging only 22 students and a stellar faculty comprising Jesuits and lay members from a broad span of expertise, Saint Peter’s University upholds the Jesuit tradition of cura per-sonalis, or “care for the whole person.” Students at Saint Peter’s University receive the personal attention, encour-agement and dedication of our faculty and staff that they need to graduate on time and go out into the world a “man or woman for others.”

Saint Vincent CollegeLatrobe, PA

Website: www.stvincent.eduAddress: 300 Fraser Purchase

Rd., Latrobe, PA 15650Enrollment: 1,800Campus setting: Small cityContact: 800-782-5549

Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange, NJ

Website: www.shu.eduAddress: 400 S. Orange Ave.,

South Orange, NJ 07079-2697

Enrollment: 5,280Campus setting: SuburbContact: 973-761-9000

Seton Hill UniversityGreensburg, PA

Website: www.setonhill.eduAddress: Seton Hill Dr.Greensburg, PA 15601Enrollment: 1,600Campus setting: SuburbContact: 724-834-2200

Siena CollegeLoudonville, NY

Founded: 1938Affiliation: Catholic/Francis-

canWebsite: www.siena.eduAddress: 515 Loudon Rd.,

Loudonville, NY 12211Enrollment: 3,000Campus size: 174 acresAdmissions: 1-888-AT-SIENA

St. Bonaventure University St. Bonaventure, NY

Founded: 1858Affiliation: Catholic FranciscanWebsite: www.sbu.eduAddress: 3261 West State Rd.,

St. Bonaventure, NY 14778Enrollment: 1,900 Undergrad-

uates, 450 graduate studentsCampus size: 500 acresAdmissions: 716-375-2455

St. Bonaventure University strives to foster the development of knowledge-able, skilled, compassionate and ethical individuals by mentoring students within vitally engaging learning environ-ments, ever mindful of such Franciscan values as individual dignity, community inclusiveness, and service to others.

Every student participates in com-munity service, and many make it their primary co-curricular activity. They travel across the nation and around the world developing valuable life skills and new perspectives and understandings.

Division I athletics in the Atlantic 10 shine a national spotlight on the uni-versity. As a student at one of the small-est Division I schools in the country, you get the benefits of big-time sports along with those of a small, student-centered university.

St. Bonaventure is a close-knit family of 25,000 alumni, passionate and loyal beyond description. If you’ve met one, you know what we mean.

St. John Fisher CollegeRochester, NY

Founded: 1948Affiliation: Founded by Basil-

ian FathersWebsite: www.sjfc.eduAddress: 3690 East Ave., Roch-

ester, NY 14618Enrollment: Over 2,600 full-

time undergraduate stu-dents, 200 part-time under-graduate students, and more than 1,000 graduate students

Campus size: 154 acresAdmissions: (585) 385-8064

St. John Fisher College is an inde-pendent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education. Guided since its inception in 1948 by the educational philosophy of the Congregation of St. Basil, the College emphasizes liberal learning for students in traditional academic disciplines, as well as for those in more directly career-oriented fields. The College welcomes qualified students, faculty, and staff regardless of religious or cultural background.

The campus is situated on 154 park-like acres – a beautiful setting for 26 modern buildings and a warm, friendly campus community of more than 2,600 full-time graduates, 200 part-time undergraduates, and over 1,000 gradu-ate students. The College now offers 35 academic majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, busi-ness, education, and nursing, as well as 11 pre-professional programs. Fisher also offers a variety of master’s and doctoral programs.

St. John’s UniversityStaten Island, NY

Founded: 1870 (1971 for Staten Island Campus)

Affiliation: Vincentian Com-munity

Website: www.stjohns.edu/statenisland

Address: 300 Howard Ave., Staten Island, NY 10301

Enrollment: 2,000+Campus size: 16.5 acres

(Staten Island)Admissions: 718-390-4501

Overlooking scenic New York Bay, our suburban Staten Island campus combines a friendly, small-college environment with the resources of a major Catholic university. The 16.5-acre campus features rolling lawns, indepen-dent, apartment-style student residenc-es and architectural styles that range from red-brick colonial to the strikingly modern. The campus is located in the residential Grymes Hill section of Staten Island. St. John’s University offers qual-ity degree programs including Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Psychol-ogy, Speech Pathology and Audiology and Childhood and Special Education. In addition, exclusively at our Staten Island Campus, St. John’s offers the new three-year accelerated undergraduate degree program where students can graduate a year early while families save an estimated $29,000 in tuition. All students are offered and encouraged to “go global” by studying abroad at our Rome campus and Paris location. Learn more by contacting our Office of Admis-sion: 718-390-4500 or visit us online at www.stjohns.edu/statenisland

St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY

Founded: 1952Affiliation: Dominican Sisters

of SparkillWebsite: www.stac.eduAddress: 125 Route 340,

Sparkill, NY 10976Enrollment: 2,700Campus size: 48 acresAdmissions: 845-398-4100

St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) was founded in 1952 as a three-year teacher-training college with 30 students. Today, the college offers over 100 different majors, minors, special-izations, and dual degree programs and has a total student body of 2,700 in all programs, on and off campus. Much growth and development has taken place over the college’s history. The college offers a master of science in education, with concentrations in literacy education, special education, and educational leadership as well as postgraduate certificate programs in literacy and special education and an online teacher leadership certificate program. The college also offers a master of business administration (M.B.A.) program with concentra-tions in finance, management, and marketing; and an online M.B.A. in general studies. St. Thomas offers a master of science in teaching program for individuals without a background in teacher education who are seeking a career change. Certification is offered in childhood education, grades 1–6; childhood education and special educa-tion, grades 1–6; and adolescence education, grades 7–12. The college is home to New York University’s master in social work program. The college offers special discounts for graduate coursework for teachers employed in an archdiocese school.

The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC

Founded: 1887Affiliation: Sponsored by U.S.

BishopsWebsite: www.cua.eduAddress: 620 Michigan Ave.

NE, Washington, DC 20064Enrollment: 3,480 Under-

graduates, 3,041 graduate students

Campus size: 176 acresAdmissions: 202-319-5305,

800-673-2772

The Catholic University of America combines the resources of a major research university with the com-fortable feel of an undergraduate college. It is unique as the national university of the Catholic Church in America, with the added distinction that all undergraduates combine a base curriculum in the liberal arts with more in-depth courses from their major fields of study. The student body of Catholic University is almost evenly divided between undergradu-ate and graduate students, totaling approximately 6,500. Private and coeducational, Catholic University has 12 schools. Undergraduate degrees are offered in the schools of architec-ture and planning, arts and sciences, business and economics, engineering, music, nursing, philosophy, profes-sional studies, social service, and theology and religious studies. Eleven schools – architecture and plan-ning, arts and sciences, business and economics, canon law, engineering, law, music, nursing, philosophy, social service, and theology and religious studies – offer graduate degrees. The University’s location in northeast Washington, D.C., and a Metrorail Red Line stop contiguous to campus offer students at-your-doorstep access to professional and social opportunities unique to the nation’s capital.

The College of New Rochelle New Rochelle, NY

Founded: 1904Affiliation: UrsulineWebsite: www.cnr.eduAddress: 29 Castle Place, New

Rochelle, NY 10805Enrollment: 5,000Campus size: 13 acresAdmissions: 914-654-5452

The College of New Rochelle is the

first Catholic college for women in New York State. The College of New Rochelle is comprised of four Schools: School of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School, School of New Resources, and School of Nursing.

Today, 5,000 students reflect America’s rich racial and ethnic diversity. Reaching out to cross racial, ethnic, neighborhood, and class lines, the college remains a model for higher education in anticipating and preparing students for the increasingly complex mosaic which is twenty-first century America.

The School of Arts and Sciences continues the tradition of enrolling only women, while the other three schools admit both women and men.

The College of Saint RoseAlbany, NY

Website: www.strose.eduAddress: 432 Western Ave.,

Albany, NY 12203Enrollment: 3,051Campus setting: CityContact: 800-637-8556

The University of ScrantonScranton, PA

Founded: 1888Affiliation: JesuitWebsite: www.scranton.eduAddress: 800 Linden St., Scran-

ton, PA 18510Enrollment: 3,910 Under-

graduatesCampus size: 58 acresAdmissions: 888-727-2686

The University of Scranton, a Catholic and Jesuit liberal arts insti-tution, is consistently ranked among the top universities in the country for the quality of its academic programs, campus life and commitment to ser-vice. Located on 58 acres in the heart of the city of Scranton, in Pennsylva-nia’s Pocono Northeast, the university is more than a respected institution; it’s a caring, nurturing community whose graduates are known for their devotion to the welfare of other human beings and by their special commitment to the pursuit of social justice. Made up of approximately 5,500 undergraduate and graduate students, Scranton currently offers 66 majors, 44 minors, 26 master’s degree programs and a physical therapy doc-torate. In recent years, the University has invested more than $204 million in campus improvements, including new residence halls, a science center and the state-of-the-art Leahy Hall, which houses the physical therapy, occupational therapy and exercise science departments.

Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA

Website: www.villanova.eduAddress: 800 Lancaster Ave.,

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comes up is the question of dollars and cents,” Deal said, “Finding additional scholarship resources, that kind of thing. We’re all about trying to make it work for the student and for the family.”

Masek of the NCCAA encouraged students to visit their website for resources on weighing the costs and benefits of different options, including the value-added benefits it attributes to Catholic colleges.

“Attending a Catholic university or college will have lasting impact that goes beyond your years at your alma mater. Graduates of Catholic colleges and universities report many benefits of Catholic higher education, from helping them develop moral principles and integrate faith in all aspects of life, to developing leadership skills and preparing for their careers,” their website reads.

Whatever the decision comes down to, Pecknold says, the deciding factors shouldn’t just be monetary or even academic. They should consider the whole person, and his or her spe-cific vocation.

“Discerning the right college begins with knowing why you want to

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Prayer, research aid in college selectiongo to college. And the answer to that question shouldn’t simply be about which career you will choose, or where you’ll have the most fun, but what kind of person do you want to become.”

When making the decision of where to apply, and ultimately, where to spend four years of formative experiences, Bishop O’Connell says a holistic evaluation of what each insti-tution offers will help lead to a reward-ing decision.

“Consider the whole package: academic reputation, location, campus environment, cost, value and so forth,” the Bishop said. “A Catholic university should excel in all these areas with the added value of a vibrant life of faith that permeates the campus.”

“My advice to my own son is to think about who he most admires, and then figure out how they got to be the way they are,” said Pecknold.

“[When] we start thinking about people we admire, we can start think-ing about becoming a person we’d admire. And that’s how you ought to choose a college too. The question shouldn’t be which place will bring me the most prestige, but which college will make it easier for me to be virtu-ous, wise and holy.”

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