Holy Apostles College & Seminary

Holy Apostles College & Seminary is a private Catholic nonprofit institution in Cromwell, Connecticut, serving seminarians, religious and lay students. Its small, specialized environment combines liberal arts and theological study with Catholic intellectual and spiritual formation. The college offers online programs as well as on-campus study; many graduate degrees are fully online, so a student can pursue its academic focus without relocating. This is a particularly focused choice for someone seeking philosophy, theology, pastoral studies or seminary formation—not a broad campus with a large menu of professional majors, athletics or student activities.

Programs and learning formats

Undergraduate options include associate degrees in liberal arts and theology and bachelor’s degrees in English in the Humanities, History in the Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Philosophy, Sacred Art and Theology. At graduate level, the school lists master’s programs in Philosophy, Theology and Pastoral Studies, plus the Master of Sacred Scripture and a Master of Divinity. Theology and Pastoral Studies concentrations include areas such as ethics, Church history, Scripture, catechetical ministry, pastoral counseling and spiritual direction. A Ph.D. in Theology and graduate certificates are also listed. Seminary formation has its own sequence, including discernment, propaedeutic and discipleship stages, and priesthood and permanent-diaconate pathways. Confirm that a program’s format and admission route match your purpose; not every concentration is offered on campus. The academic programs directory has the full current list.

Tuition, aid and affordability

For rates effective July 1, 2026, the school lists undergraduate tuition at $395 per credit ($1,185 for a three-credit course), graduate tuition at $449 per credit ($1,347 per three-credit course), and doctoral tuition at $606 per credit ($1,818 per three-credit course). Its published eight-month cost estimates vary substantially by format and student group: examples include $9,580 in tuition for a full-time online undergraduate schedule, $5,356 for a full-time online graduate schedule, and separate totals for seminarians and religious undergraduates that include different campus arrangements. Room and board estimates are additional. Ask for a written estimate tied to your program, credits, housing and fees rather than treating one of these examples as a universal annual price.

Eligible students can apply for federal Pell Grants and loans through the FAFSA; the college also describes monthly payment arrangements, military education benefits and private loans. Its tuition page says some full-time undergraduates may qualify for Pell awards that cover a substantial portion of tuition, but actual eligibility depends on the federal calculation and the student’s circumstances. Check deadlines and the current aid package with the financial-aid office before enrolling. The school’s tuition and financial-aid page includes current rates, cost-of-attendance examples and payment options.

What student comments suggest

Public student reviews are few and describe varied experiences. Several Niche reviewers praise approachable professors and staff, flexibility, affordability, and the opportunity to study theology or philosophy online. Others describe uneven participation among instructors, inconsistent workload or limited feedback in some online courses; one graduate reviewer sharply criticized course quality. These are individual accounts rather than a representative survey, but they point to useful questions: how often will instructors respond, what feedback is provided on papers, and how does the online course platform work in your particular program? Applicants should request a sample syllabus and speak with a current student in the same degree track. The student review page provides the underlying comments.

Campus, contact and applying

The main campus is at 33 Prospect Hill Road, Cromwell, CT 06416-2027. The school also enrolls online students across the United States and internationally; its published program pages describe online delivery rather than additional branch campuses. Google Maps does not currently list public opening hours. A third-party Waze directory lists weekday hours of 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; call ahead to confirm office availability and arrange a visit. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, and its seminary and graduate theology programs also hold accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools.

For general campus inquiries, call 860-632-3010; Admissions lists 860-632-3000 and welcomes prospective students seeking program guidance. Use the college’s admissions page to request information or start an application, then verify deadlines and prerequisites with an admissions counselor. The college is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution.