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Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic

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Rank	Institution	% First Year International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Spring Hill College	22.8758169934641	76.57	930 – 1,340	22858	41358	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Spring Hill College Mobile, AL Found in Mobile, Spring Hill College’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Spring Hill College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 23 Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,358
2	Wheeling University	22.7777777777778	63.16	940 – 1,160	21073	48482	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Wheeling University Wheeling, WV “Luceat Lux Vestra” – Let Your Light Shine is the motto of this small Catholic school. 94% of Wheeling University’s students receive institutional grants to help offset the cost. Many choose to study Business Administration and Management, General. Students wear red, black, and gold, and the school mascot is Iggy the Cardinal. % First Year International Students 23 Acceptance Rate 63.2% SAT Score 940 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $21,073 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,482
3	Gannon University	21.841155234657	74.16	1,000 – 1,270	23123	55319	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Gannon University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Gannon University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 22 35.2% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,123 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,319
4	Niagara University	17.2607879924953	87.37	1,070 – 1,250	16613	48289	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Niagara University Niagara University, NY Niagara University is a Roman Catholic private school, run by the Vincentian Fathers. It’s non selective and has a 15% yield. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each financial aid package averaging $33,575. NU’s Purple Eagles participate in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. % First Year International Students 17 185.1% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,289
5	Saint Leo University	16.4948453608247	78.4	1,000 – 1,220	22599	41619	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Based in Saint Leo, Saint Leo University accepts 78% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Leo University, there is a 59% first year retention rate and a 38% four year......Read more % First Year International Students 16 86.2% Acceptance Rate 78.4% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
6	St. Thomas University	15.4269972451791	97.91	870 – 1,070	27844	44435	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL Based in Miami Gardens, St- Thomas University accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At St- Thomas University, there is a 57%......Read more % First Year International Students 15 Acceptance Rate 97.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $27,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,435
7	Barry University	13.0781499202552	77.24	930 – 1,080	23883	47637	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more % First Year International Students 13 90.1% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $23,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
8	Georgetown University	10.6031746031746	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	39083	83222	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Georgetown University Washington, DC A private Jesuit research university, Georgetown University was founded as the Georgetown College in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll. It’s the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the country and offers over 50 majors. Past graduates include Bill Clinton, Lyndon B....Read more % First Year International Students 11 6.3% Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $39,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
9	Caldwell University	10.0352112676056	71.34	1,130 – 1,370	21875	47439	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ Based in Caldwell, Caldwell University accepts 71% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more % First Year International Students 10 52.0% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,875 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,439
10	Fordham University	8.22632423756019	59.31	1,340 – 1,480	48190	68008	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University students can attend classes across three campuses - the Lincoln Center, Rose Hill campus, and the professional campus in Westchester. The school attracts students from all over the country and offers distance learning. 83% will graduate in six years. % First Year International Students 8 8.5% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $48,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,008
11	Boston College	8.15673730507797	16.43	1,450 – 1,540	32519	85717	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. % First Year International Students 8 5.2% Acceptance Rate 16.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
12	Canisius University	7.80856423173804	72.36	1,060 – 1,320	19666	46089	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Canisius University Buffalo, NY Founded in 1870, Canisius College became Canisius University in 2023. 100% of students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attending Canisius University, $24,972 on average. The school also offers athletic scholarships, as it's a NCAA Division I without football school....Read more % First Year International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,666 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,089
13	University of Notre Dame	7.63688760806916	11.27	1,460 – 1,560	29300	86210	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more % First Year International Students 8 0.9% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
14	The Catholic University of America	7.41239892183288	82.78	1,040 – 1,240	32705	63217	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Located in Washington, The Catholic University of America’s acceptance rate is 83%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending The Catholic University of America currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 7 5.0% Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $32,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,217
15	Loyola Marymount University	7.2680077871512	45.08	1,280 – 1,430	59926	62763	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Loyola Marymount University is home to the LMU Lions, who wear crimson and blue and compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Their mascot is named Iggy. Law, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General are the three most popular areas of study....Read more % First Year International Students 7 27.6% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $59,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
16	Marymount University	7.08154506437768	93.16	990 – 1,200	31989	57801	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Marymount University Arlington, VA Located in Arlington, Marymount University accepts 93% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Marymount University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Marymount University, there is a 73% first year retention rate and around 47% of students will earn......Read more % First Year International Students 7 17.2% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $31,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,801
17	Santa Clara University	6.88585607940447	48	1,370 – 1,490	53883	91198	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Opened in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher education in California. A NCAA Division I without football school, athletes are known as the Broncos and compete in the West Coast Conference. Former Broncos have gone onto play in the NBA, NFL, and MLB....Read more % First Year International Students 7 2.6% Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $53,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
18	University of Detroit Mercy	6.30769230769231	75.42	1,040 – 1,270	16790	64534	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Found in Detroit, the University of Detroit Mercy’s acceptance rate is 75%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more % First Year International Students 6 34.3% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $16,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,534
19	Saint Louis University	5.88235294117647	75.04	1,210 – 1,410	27749	60716	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO The second oldest Jesuit university in the country, Saint Louis University is also the oldest university west of the Mississippi. The school boasts a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Many students choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. % First Year International Students 6 71.8% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,716
20	DePaul University	4.20888542478566	75.89	1,160 – 1,350	34135	54695	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,831 on average. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more % First Year International Students 4 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $34,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
21	College of the Holy Cross	4.07673860911271	17.61	1,260 – 1,420	36014	69984	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA The College of the Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England, and today it’s part of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The school has a 95% first year retention rate, and an impressive 89% four-year graduation rate. Athletes are known as the Crusaders and wear royal purple and white. % First Year International Students 4 18.6% Acceptance Rate 17.6% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $36,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,984
22	University of Dayton	3.98809523809524	65.45	1,210 – 1,400	32794	62477	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic University of Dayton Dayton, OH Found in Dayton, the University of Dayton accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of students at the University of Dayton will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 4 141.2% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,477
23	University of San Diego	3.89492753623188	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37918	64995	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic University of San Diego San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, the University of San Diego’s acceptance rate is 52%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 84% of students attending the University of San Diego currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 4 1.0% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
24	Seattle University	3.6036036036036	76.92	1,200 – 1,430	36948	64656	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 4 Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
25	University of St Thomas	2.89937464468448	85.36	1,220 – 1,380	31250	62412	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 as a Catholic Seminary. The school’s namesake, Thomas Aquinas, is the patron saint of all of the attending students. Other campuses and properties of the university can be found in Minneapolis, Owatonna, and Rome, Italy. % First Year International Students 3 18.9% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $31,250 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,412
26	St. John's University-New York	2.5531914893617	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	29656	54189	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St- John's University-New York, there......Read more % First Year International Students 3 4.5% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
27	Loyola University Chicago	2.17170003393281	81.6	1,220 – 1,390	39147	58411	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Roman Catholic Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Loyola University Chicago accepts 82% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and around 67% of students will graduate in four years or less. The three......Read more % First Year International Students 2 2.8% Acceptance Rate 81.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $39,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,411