In 1842, Reverend Edward Sorin of the Congregation of Holy Cross founded Notre Dame as a Catholic university. The school features a number of different divisions within the university. The main schools of Notre Dame are the College of Arts and Letters, the College of Science, the College of Engineering and the Mendoza College of Business. Also part of Notre Dame are an architecture school, law school and graduate school.
Competition can be stiff for acceptance into Notre Dame; for every freshman slot, five people apply, according to the school's website. Notre Dame's campus features the Basilica of the Sacred Heart for worship purposes.
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, ID 46556
574-631-5000
nd.edu
Georgetown University has the distinction of being the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the United States. The university was founded in 1789 by John Carroll, a Jesuit priest. The university is divided into four undergraduate schools, along with three graduate and professional schools, medical residencies and certificate programs.
The campus features seven different places of worship, including the Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart and the St. Ignatius Medical School Chapel. In addition to the Catholic worship on campus, Georgetown also has accommodations for students of other faiths.
Georgetown University
37th and O Streets, Northwest
Washington, DC 20057
202-687-0100
georgetown.edu
Fordham University's history began in 1841 as St. John's College, under the direction of Reverend John Hughes. In 1907, the school's name changed to Fordham University.
Fordham University is comprised of several different schools, such as Fordham College at Rose Hill, Fordham College of Liberal Studies and the Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education. Fordham University houses several Jesuits who, in some cases, double as instructors at the university.
Fordham University
Rose Hill Campus
Bronx, NY 10458
718-817-1000
fordham.edu
The College of the Holy Cross began in 1843, making it the oldest Catholic college in New England. The school keeps the student body size small at around 2,800 students in order to promote a tight-knit feeling. College of the Holy Cross selects its students carefully and has a 36 percent acceptance rate for applicants, according to the school's website. Being a liberal arts college, College of the Holy Cross awards Bachelor of Arts degrees most often out of available degrees. A number of majors are available, including theater, history and Asian studies. The college campus has a chapel for use by students of any religious background.
College of the Holy Cross
1 College Street
Worcester, MA 01610
508-793-2011
holycross.edu