Number of Catholic colleges, universities in US declines to 215
October 13, 2026
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CWN Editor's Note: Following the closing and merger of some institutions, there are now 215 Catholic colleges and universities in the United States, according to an updated listing published this month by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
The USCCB’s Secretariat for Catholic Education published two lists: an alphabetical list and a list by state.
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