Rankings and Endorsements

• Christendom ranked first among all national liberal arts colleges in America in the category of "least debt incurred by its graduates" according to U.S. News & World Report's special investigation on "The Best Ways to Pay for College."
  
• Barron's Compact Guide to Colleges and Best Buys in College Education defines Christendom as "very competitive" with a "demanding workload."
• Christendom College was acknowledged by The Princeton Review in the 2001 edition of Time Magazine's "The Best College for You."
• Peterson's Competitive Colleges (2000-2001) placed Christendom in the top ten percent of colleges in the United States based on Freshmen SAT scores.
• In the ISI's College Guide, Choosing the Right College, Christendom was listed as one of the top 110 schools in the U.S. Regarding the curriculum, Choosing writes,"Christendom's core goes far beyond what even many ‘good' liberal arts colleges require....With an all-encompassing vision of the liberal arts driving the curriculum, the faculty and administration are at pains to create an educational experience in which each course, major, and rule for community life contributes to an integrated Catholic worldview."
• Insight magazine lists Christendom among the top 15 colleges in the U.S. which "teach the fullness of the Western academic traditions." In his feature article on the top colleges, Insight writer, Stephen Goode, takes an in-depth look into Christendom's curriculum, as well as its political, moral, and religious atmosphere. Goode encapsulates Christendom's program by stating that the "college's firm stand upon what it believes and its vision of education as something that encompasses the whole of life are likely to inspire many concerned about American higher education.
  

Watch a Message From Fr. Benedict Groeschel

ENDORSEMENTS

“I am well aware of the distinguished record of Christendom College and of the outstanding contribution which it has made to Catholic life in the United States. For this reason, I am particularly honored to associate myself with such a fine Catholic institution of higher learning and my prayers are that Christendom College will enjoy many more years of service in the education and formation of young people.” – Pope Benedict XVI to Christendom President Dr. Timothy O’Donnell

"There is a crisis in Catholic higher education today. Many Catholic colleges have abandoned the Faith and have become very secular. But there are a handful of schools that remain faithful to the Church and offer strong academic programs emphasizing Catholic philosophy and theology.

One such college is Christendom College. It has the mission of working to restore all things in Christ. It achieves this by educating its students with a rigorous core curriculum, teaching everything with a Catholic worldview, and by immersing its students in a truly Catholic culture.

I’ve been to the campus numerous times and have always been impressed with what I’ve seen. I heartily recommend Christendom College to anyone seeking an education guided by Faith and reason and I ask you to consider learning more about this great College which is worthy of both your financial and spiritual support.” – Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR (July 2007)

Christendom College....

“...is doing a great work for the Church.” Pope John Paul II

“..serves a vital role in preparing students for the challenges and opportunities that await them.” President George W. Bush

"...one of those rare places where you get Catholic doctrine and Theology and Philosophy.” Mother Angelica

“...provides an atmosphere where students can seek knowledge and purpose....provides, better than countless other universities in the United States, a genuine foundation, one based on objective truth.” Senator Rick Santorum

“...excellent liberal arts education coupled with a strong commitment to the Catholic faith.” Fr. Benedict Groeschel

“...outstanding reputation for academic excellence and adherence to sound Catholic theology and moral teaching.” Rep. Chris Smith

“...a beacon of light in a world of higher academic institutions that oftentimes appears very bleak and somber.” Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz

“...a sign of hope and encouragement at a time when, in a material sense, hope is not justified.” Alan Keyes

“...a totally Catholic institution....excellent education in the liberal arts...faithful to the Church and the Holy Father.” Fr. John Hardon

“...unapologetically defends its calling as a Catholic college and seeks to imbue in its students a deep appreciation for the liberal arts.” William Donohue

“...teaches the Faith...does not compromise...does not dilute its teachings for the sake of government funds or peer pressure or political correctness or whatever.” John Cardinal O’Connor

“...a great success story of post Vatican II American Catholic education.” Dr. James Hitchcock

“...a really bright promise for liberal education generally and for Catholic education in particular.” Dr. Ralph McInerny