Catholic Colleges in Ohio

College of Mount St. Joseph

• The Sisters of Charity founded the College of Mount St. Joseph in 1920. Ohio's first women's Catholic college is now a coeducational institution.

  College of Mount St. Joseph
  5701 Delhi Road
  Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670
  (513) 244-4200
  msj.edu

Franciscan University

• The Franciscan Third Order Regulars founded the Franciscan University in 1945. This Catholic college promotes the moral and spiritual values of its male and female students.

  Franciscan University
  1235 University Blvd.
  Steubenville, OH 43952
  (740) 283-3771
  franciscan.edu

John Carroll University

• The Jesuits founded John Carroll University in 1886. It is one of 28 Jesuit universities in the United States. A deep respect for the dignity and freedom of the human person is a value that shapes this university's academic environment.

  John Carroll University
  20700 N. Park Blvd.
  University Heights, OH 44118
  (216) 397-1886
  jcu.edu

Lourdes College

• Lourdes College began its history serving the educational needs of Franciscan sisters in 1958. This coeducational independent Catholic College's mission is supporting students in reaching their potential through a commitment to faith and reason.

  Lourdes College
  6832 Convent Blvd.
  Sylvania, OH 43560
  (419) 885-3211
  lourdes.edu

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

• The Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross founded Mount Carmel in 1903. The specialized Catholic institution focuses on educating students for careers in health care.

  Mount Carmel College of Nursing
  127 S. Davis Ave.
  Columbus, OH 43222
  (614) 234-5800
  mccn.edu

Notre Dame College of Ohio

• Notre Dame College of Ohio was founded in 1922. Taking its inspiration from the tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame, the college prides itself on fearless adaptation to the changing needs of students.

  Notre Dame College of Ohio
  4545 College Road
  South Euclid, OH 44121
  (216) 381-1680
  notredamecollege.edu

Ohio Dominican College

• Enduring Dominican values inspired the founding of Ohio Dominican College in 1911. Its educational mission is guided by its motto: "To contemplate truth and to share with others the fruit of this contemplation." The Catholic college celebrates individualism and diversity.

  Ohio Dominican College
  1216 Sunbury Road
  Columbus, OH 43219
  (614) 251-4500
  ohiodominican.edu

University of Dayton

• This Catholic university's history began 150 years ago. In 1920, the University of Dayton assumed its present identity. The top-tier national university springs from the Marianist tradition.

  University of Dayton
  300 College Park
  Dayton, OH 45469
  (937) 229-1000
  udayton.edu

Ursuline College

• The Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland founded Ursuline College in 1871. The Catholic institution recognizes that principles of spirituality distinguish students as people of integrity.

  Ursuline College
  2550 Lander Road
  Pepper Pike, OH 44124
  (440) 449-4200
  ursuline.edu

Walsh University

• The Brothers of Christian Instruction founded Walsh University in 1960. The Catholic university was built on land containing 50 acres of alfalfa. Its motto is: ""Therefore, neither he that plants is anything, nor he that waters; but God that gives the increase."

  Walsh University
  2020 E. Maple St.
  North Canton, OH 44720
  (330) 490-7090
  walsh.edu

Xavier University

• Xavier University is a Jesuit Catholic institution that was founded in 1931. The university is the sixth oldest Catholic university in the nation. It's also listed as one of U.S. News & World's top 10 universities in the Midwest.

  Xavier University
  3800 Victory Parkway
  Cincinnati, OH 45207
  (513) 745-3000
  xavier.edu