A traditional Roman Catholic College, Christendom prides itself on a liberal arts education that prepares graduates for “roles as faithful, informed and articulate members of Christ’s Church and society,” according to the college's website. The four-year college near the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia has an enrollment of 389.
Christendom College
134 Christendom Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
800-877-5456
christendom.edu
Founded in 1906 by the Presbyterian Church, this four-year, liberal arts college offers students a tuition-free education that focuses on Christian values and patriotism in a drug- and alcohol-free environment. Called “Hard Work U,” by the "Wall Street Journal," all full-time students work, rather than pay for their tuition.
College of the Ozarks
P.O. Box 17
Point Lookout, MO 65726
800-222-0525
cofo.edu
Rated by "U.S. News & World Report" as an “elite Midwestern school,” Franciscan University of Steubenville offers a Catholic-based education that encourages students to evangelize society through volunteer work, mission trips and community service. Founded in 1946, it offers 42 undergraduate majors and 32 minors, as well as seven graduate programs. Enrollment is 2,500. Students come from 50 states and several foreign countries.
Franciscan University of Steubenville
1235 University Blvd.
Steubenville, OH 43952
800-783-6220
franciscan.edu
Committed to the Christian Church and its principles, Grove City College offers an affordable liberal arts education to students of all denominations and creeds. Founded in 1876, it awards four-year degrees and pre-professional degrees. To avoid government regulation, the school does not accept federal funds of any kind, including federal student aid. Enrollment is 2,500.
Grove City College
100 Campus Drive
Grove City, PA 16127
724-458-2100
gcc.edu
Harding University is a co-ed, Christian university that emphasizes a life-long intellectual growth, promotes the teachings of Jesus Christ and cultivates personal integrity. Founded in 1924 as a college, it later earned university status. Harding offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Its enrollment is 6,613.
Harding University
915 E. Market St.
Searcy, AR 72143
501-279-4000
harding.edu
Founded in 1844, Hillsdale is the nation’s first college to prohibit discrimination based on race, sex or religion. An independent, liberal arts college, Hillsdale doesn't accept federal or state taxpayer subsidies. Private sources fund financial aid and scholarships. This non-sectarian college offers 28 undergraduate programs and nine pre-professional programs. Enrollment is about 1,300.
Hillsdale College
33 E. College St.
Hillsdale, MI 49242
517-607-2327
hillsdale.edu
King’s College’s liberal arts curriculum focuses on leadership preparation and Christian values in a small-class setting. Founded in 1938, the four-year Christian college's undergraduate education program centers on politics, philosophy and economics and encourages students to further their education after graduation.
King's College
350 5th Ave., Suite 1500
New York, NY 10018
212-659-7200
tkc.edu
Founded in 1971 by evangelist Jerry Falwell, Liberty is “the largest and fastest growing Christian evangelical university in the world," according to its website. The largest private school in Virginia, it has 40 undergraduate and graduate programs and 20 NCAA athletic teams. Liberty's enrollment is 11,900.
Liberty University
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502
434-582-2000
liberty.edu
Making a deliberate outreach to home-schooled students, Patrick Henry offers a Christian, liberal arts education that emphasizes apprenticeship methodology and financial independence. Founded in 2000 as a four-year college, it offers five major areas of study. The college's enrollment is 331.
Patrick Henry College
1 Patrick Henry Circle
Purcellville, VA 20132
888-338-1776
phc.edu
Founded in 1978 by televangelist Pat Robertson, Regent University has an enrollment of 2,016. With undergraduate and graduate programs focused on Christian values, it has more than 70 on-campus and online programs.
Regent University
1000 Regent University Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
888-718-1222
regent.edu
Sponsored by the Benedictine Monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey and embodying the ideals and character of the Benedictine tradition, Saint Vincent is a liberal arts college founded in 1846. The college has more than 40 areas of study. Its enrollment is about 1,200.
Saint Vincent College
300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA 15650
724-537-4540
stvincent.edu
Founded in 1971, Thomas Aquinas is a private, four-year school with an enrollment of 340. With no textbooks, lectures, majors or minors, all Thomas Aquinas students graduate with a bachelor of arts. The college's teaching method is Socratic, with tutorials, seminars and labs. Tutors guide students in reading the Great Books.
Thomas Aquinas College
10000 North Ojai Road
Santa Paula, CA 93060
800-634-9797
thomasaquinas.edu