Religiously-Affiliated Colleges in the U.S.?

As a person with firm beliefs, I want to apply to a college that shares my religious values. Does anyone know which religious denominations run the most colleges in the U.S.?

The most prevalent religiously-affiliated institutions in the United States belong to Catholic or Christian denominations.

1. Catholic: Catholic colleges and universities make up one of the largest groups of religiously affiliated institutions in the country. Some of the most well-known include the University of Notre Dame, Georgetown University, and Boston College. These institutions tend to focus on holistic education: combining intellectual, moral, and spiritual development.

2. Christian: Under the broader Christian umbrella, you'll find a significant number of colleges and universities affiliated with various Protestant denominations. For instance, there are a plethora of Baptist (Baylor University), Lutheran (Valparaiso University), and Methodist (Duke University) institutions.

3. Latter-Day Saints (Mormon): The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) runs several higher education institutions, including Brigham Young University, BYU-Idaho, and BYU-Hawaii.

4. Seventh-Day Adventist: This denomination also has a network of colleges and universities such as AdventHealth University and Loma Linda University.

5. Jewish: While less common, there are Jewish-affiliated institutions such as Yeshiva University and Brandeis University that emphasize Jewish studies and the Hebrew language.

It's worth noting that while these colleges and universities uphold the values of their religious denominations, typically they welcome students from all faith backgrounds. They also offer a broad range of academic programs and tend not to force religious observance upon students. However, they usually provide a lot of opportunities for religious engagement for interested students. Remember to check each school’s mission and values to see if they align with yours.