Catholic & Catholic-Friendly Colleges & Programs

Aquinas College, TN

Very homeschool friendly. Requirements are slightly different than traditional grads. Consult "First Time Freshman Admissions" page for details.

Ave Maria University, FL

Very homeschool friendly offering the National Homeschool Scholarship unique to AMU. Homeschool Liaison - Joanne Curley, joanne.curley@avemaria.edu

Belmont Abbey College, NC

Very homeschool friendly. Visit their Homeschool Student section in Admissions: https://belmontabbeycollege.edu/admissions/#homeschool

Benedictine College, KS

Heir to the 1500 years of Benedictine dedication to learning, our mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.

Campion College, AUS

Campion College is Australia’s first tertiary liberal arts institution, dedicated to the study of the humanities at the heart of the Western tradition. Our integrated curriculum in history, literature, philosophy and theology forms students in wisdom and truth, offering a foundation that shapes the whole person.

Catholic Distance University

Our online Catholic university provides the perfect opportunity for you. Our Catholic academic programs offer the flexibility and support you need to succeed. Here, you will find a range of courses and degree programs designed to accommodate your busy schedule, while also providing a faith-based education.

Catholic Institute of Technology, Italy

An American research university located in the heart of the Catholic Church, our campus lies in the scenic Alban Hills of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Our curriculum integrates the rigors of technical education with a moral and spiritual formation in the Catholic Faith.

Catholic International University

High school juniors and seniors at least 16 years old with a GPA of 3.0 or higher can kick-start their college education with our Early College Program. Classes are delivered online in a flexible, asynchronous format, making it easy to balance studies with other commitments.

Catholic Polytechnic University, CA

Catholic Polytechnic is a university built around a practical future, one which embraces the issues of the technological age head on. Rooted in faith, we strive to equip our students with personal education, professional experience, and a flexible learning environment, all while maintaining our unique promise of a tuition-debt-free graduation.

Christendom College, VA

Christendom College is a Catholic liberal arts college offering a time-tested and rigorous education that develops the student’s intellect in such a powerful way that he graduates with the ability to master any subject—no matter how complex the vocational calling. Experience the depths of Christendom’s free online courses and start learning today.

College of St. Joseph the Worker, OH

Our students earn a Bachelor of Arts in Catholic Studies. This liberal arts curriculum is designed to prepare you for the lay vocation: sanctifying your family, your workplace, and your community. Our trade instructors include master craftsmen and successful small business owners with both a deep understanding and a rich love of the Liberal Arts.

Franciscan University, OH

Begin your personal and professional ministry at a faithfully Catholic college by investing in a Franciscan education. Find your program, dive into the admissions process, and be part of the renewal of the Church. Visit their Homeschool Admissions page!

Harmel Academy of the Trades, MI

A skilled tradesman can work in many disciplines, but at Harmel, we define “skilled tradesman” as “a man whose way of life is to put things in order”—in his work, in his community, and in his relationship with God. Harmel Academy is a post-secondary academy that trains men in a skilled trade and forms them in their Catholic faith.

Hildegard College, CA

Earn the world’s first degree in Liberal Arts & Entrepreneurship. Train your mind in the wisdom of the past, and learn the skills needed to build redemptive ventures. You’ll graduate not only with a degree, but with the mindset and tools to be a thinker and a self starter. You’ll have the strength to lead, create culture, and make a lasting impact in the world.

Hillsdale College, MI

A scientific, literary, theological, political, and moral education is necessary for personal happiness and to perpetuate the blessings of civil and religious liberty. Hillsdale College furnishes these beautiful courses for free to all who wish to learn and to enjoy those blessings. Start learning for free today.

Holy Apostles College & Seminary, CT

Our online learning environment and "Take Credit" program for high schoolers allows students to pursue their education 100% online. Courses are taught asynchronously and our online degree programs have no residency requirements, which makes it easy for you to learn whenever and wherever it is most convenient for you!

Holy Family Farm, NY

It is our desire that Holy Family Farm will provide an opportunity for men the ages of 18 – 30 an opportunity to live an intentional way of life in Catholic community. ​Holy Family Farm provides the time and space to prayerfully discern and properly decide “the next step.”

International Theological Institute, AUT

The ITI is an Ecclesiastical Theological Faculty for the study of Catholic theology as a unified whole. Within that whole, particular additional attention is devoted to the theme of marriage and the family. The principal language of instruction at the ITI is English. Regular reading of difficult texts and class discussion of these texts is demanded of all students.

John Paul the Great Catholic University, CA

John Paul the Great Catholic University was created in 2003 as the Catholic University for Creative Arts and Business Innovation. We believe in the power of beauty to transform culture — that’s why we're shaping the next generation of artists and innovators with academic excellence, unparalleled creativity, and an authentic community centered on Jesus Christ.

Memoria College, KY

The Memoria College Master’s Courses in the Great Books offer teachers and interested adults a broad yet meaningful encounter with the great books. Students will study the fundamental texts of philosophy, literature, theology, psychology, history, economics, and science.

Newman University, KS

Transforming society is the history of Newman, founded in 1933 by the Sisters Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) in the middle of the Great Depression and dust bowl days. Already then, Sacred Heart Junior College for women (now Newman) in Wichita, Kansas was helping transform the lives of children and their parents by educating Sisters and lay women to be certified teachers.

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College, Ontario, Canada

Students at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College benefit from an intellectually stimulating and academically challenging post-secondary liberal arts program provided by quality Catholic professors. The low student-teacher ratio allows for personal attention and ample discussion, and our students consistently excel in the fields of study they go on to pursue.

Rosary College, SC

Our curriculum offers a 2-year Associate of Catholic Studies (ACS) in Integrated Humanities taught by Catholic scholars. Rosary College offers all courses online! Our online offerings are a convenient opportunity for homeschool families seeking dual enrollment credit for 11th and 12th graders taking Rosary College classes to also count as high school credit. Rosary College in-person courses are held in downtown Greenville, SC.

Saint Constantine College, TX

Beautiful Orthodox Christian College for the Liberal Arts. Education should help you fulfill God’s call in your life. Part of that call is flourishing as a human: using your head, heart, and hands in harmony. Centuries of Christian wisdom have collected around teaching those skills in college, and the community at Saint Constantine College is dedicated to seeking that wisdom. We invite you to join us.

San Damiano College for the Trades, IL

Our mission is to form men to recover the dignity of work, integrating it into the whole of a life ordered toward the kingdom of God and the sanctification of the world. San Damiano College for the Trades is applying for permission to operate in Illinois under the authority of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. It is not operating as a College, requesting applications, or offering any degree programs without receiving state permission.

Santiago Trade School, CA

Built upon the solid foundations of work, study & friendship, Santiago Trade School forms young men into excellent Christian tradesmen. We are a community committed to the tough work of gaining practical jobsite wisdom as well as the spiritual wisdom that unites men to Christ.

Thales College, NC

Thales College combines rigorous academics with one-on-one professor-student mentoring, internships and other work experience, and networking opportunities with community leaders. "Thales College forms students with the skills and intellectual knowledge they need to be fulfilled, competent thinkers and contributive members of society."

The Apprentice School, VA

The AS was founded in 1919 and is the preeminent apprenticeship program in the nation. The school offers four-, five-, and eight-year apprenticeships in nineteen shipbuilding disciplines and eight advanced programs of study.

Apprentices become leaders in the classroom and on the waterfront through the development of The Apprentice School’s nine leadership principles.

The Stabat Mater Atelier, TX

The Stabat Mater Atelier is a Catholic art school offering a uniquely holistic and faith-based approach to the teaching of artistic practice. Its comprehensive and rigorous training blends the academic method of drawing and painting with traditional compositional theory in a profoundly Christian formation informed by a deep understanding of all Catholic figurative artistic traditions and the importance of the liturgy as the wellspring of all Catholic culture.

The University of Mary, ND

The University of Mary will help you combine your experiences and passions with a degree program that positions you to succeed professionally and personally. With our small class sizes, competitive scholarships, and student support, you will have all the resources you need to be successful at UMary. We offer more than 50 online and evening programs that enable you to reach your professional goals and become a servant leader for life.

Thomas Aquinas College, CA & MA

Very homeschool friendly. TAC has a long-established reputation for Catholic orthodoxy, academic excellence, and affordability. Our students study the original works of history’s most influential authors, across the disciplines — mathematics, science, language, literature, philosophy, and theology — via small, vigorous classroom discussions.

Thomas More College of the Liberal Arts, NH

TMC was founded to provide a solid education in the liberal arts, a Catholic education for students of all faiths, united in the quest for what is true, good, and beautiful. It pursues this mission by seeking wisdom and sharing it joyfully with the world. Very homeschool friendly.

University of Dallas, TX

In a culture too often marked by isolation, despair and triviality, the University of Dallas stands apart as a nurturer of lifelong friendships, joyful faith and rigorous learning. From our undergraduate Core Curriculum to our graduate and professional programs, all are welcome on our quest for truth, wisdom and virtue. Contact Natalie Williams, Homeschool Admission Counselor at nataliew@udallas.edu

University of St. Thomas, TX

The University of St. Thomas is a comprehensive university, grounded in the liberal arts. Committed to the unity of all knowledge, we offer programs in the traditional liberal arts, professional, and skill-based disciplines. UST recognizes and values the commitment of families who choose to homeschool!

Walsh University, OH

Walsh's ultimate mission is to develop leaders in service to others. Walsh University offers small class sizes, hands-on experiential learning opportunities, interdisciplinary institutes, internships and global learning programs. Homeschool friendly offering special scholarship. Visit: https://www.walsh.edu/homeschool.html

Williamson College of the Trades, PA

WCT prepares deserving young men to be respected leaders and productive members of society.

Through scholarships that fully meet each student’s financial need, Williamson uniquely develops the entire student, spiritually, socially, and professionally, emphasizing academic, trade, technical, and moral education in a structured community based on Judeo-Christian principles.

Wyoming Catholic College, WY

Discover a four-year experience that challenges you to find Truth, tests you in the wilderness, and prepares you to lead any career and vocation. While much of the world chases what is fast, new, and disposable, you will be immersed in what is lasting and real: the great books, deep friendships, wild mountains, and transformative faith.