Georgetown University, founded in 1789 in Washington, D.C., is the oldest Catholic university in the U.S. according to their website. The private university is located in the nation’s capital, which offers students a host of political, cultural and entertainment opportunities, as well as internships at the headquarters of many national organizations. Georgetown was founded by John Carroll, a Jesuit priest, and continues his vision of dedication to higher learning. Areas of study at Georgetown include arts, humanities, international affairs, business, liberal arts, public policy, health, human science, history, law, medicine, languages, politics, theology and performing arts. Georgetown offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees as well as continuing education certificates.
Georgetown University
37th and O Street, NW
Washington, DC 20057
(202) 687-0100
georgetown.edu
DePaul University, located in Chicago, Illinois, is the largest Catholic university in the U.S. and the eighth-largest not-for-profit university according to their website. The private school offers more than 260 undergraduate and graduate programs of study, including law, public service, communications, computing and digital media, education, music, theater, languages, history, literature, art, digital media, psychology, anthropology, math, science and religious studies. DePaul is located in Chicago, the third most populated city in the U.S., and subsequently offers a wide range of cultural, creative, hands-on internships and social activities. DePaul also includes a diverse student body and provides courses in African and Black Diaspora studies, Latin American studies, Islamic studies, women and gender studies and international studies.
DePaul University
1 E. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 362-8000
depaul.edu
University of Notre Dame is a well-known, private university located in Notre Dame, Indiana, next to the city of South Bend, whose metro area has a population of about 316,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2010. Notre Dame was founded by the Catholic Rev. Edward Sorin in 1842. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in a wide range of subjects, including architecture, law, science, engineering, business, music, philosophy, English, theology, psychology, languages, mathematics and art. Notre Dame includes a variety of educational and enrichment institutes and centers, including the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies, the Institute for Church Life and the Institute for Social Concerns.
University of Notre Dame
220 Main Building
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-5000
nd.edu