Founded: 1947

Type of institution: Small university

Setting: Urban

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,750 (2008–09)

Total undergraduate cost: $29,530 (tuition, room and board for 2009–10)

Undergraduate majors: 31

Five Key Points

1.   Catholic identity strongly influenced by the Basilian Fathers.

2.   A 72-credit core curriculum with one-third focused on theology and philosophy.

3.   Half of students are racial minorities, including a large Hispanic enrollment.

4.   Catholicism promoted through several lecture series.

5.   Lesser-known college seeking to develop broader recognition.