<p>I agree with the poster who said top Catholic schools are a good choice, so that would be Notre Dame, Georgetown, BC, and Holy Cross, in that order. You’ll find some people doing serious philosophy (theologically influenced, perhaps) at any of these schools, and while you may be more theologically conservative than the majority of the student body at these schools, you’ll also find plenty of like-minded folks.</p>
<p>I’d rate Notre Dame a reach. Your GPA and test scores are competitive, but their low acceptance rate (26.8%) makes acceptance far from a sure thing. Ditto for Georgetown; SAT scores comparable to ND’s but their 18.8% acceptance rate is even lower. BC is a better bet. I’d rate it a match. There your test scores are very competitive, and with a 36% admit rate your odds are significantly better. holy Cross would also be good. their 33% admit rate is not quite as high as BC’s but their test score range is favorable, putting you squarely in the top quartile; it’s a good match. </p>
<p>Fordham is another possibility. There your test scores put you easily in the top quartile, and their 46.8% admit rate is applicant-friendly; I’d rate it a low match or possible safety. Can’t vouch for their philosophy program but as a Jesuit school I’d bet they’ve got some pretty subtle thinkers teaching philosophy. You still need one dead-cinch safety, but there I’d urge you to consider UST. I don’t know their philosophy program but I’m sure you can find some people to help you along the way, and through the Associated colleges of the Twin Cities you could take philosophy classes at other schools in the Twin Cities Metro.</p>