St. Aloysius College, Mangalore is part of a network of educational institutions administered by members of the Society of Jesus, a religious order that runs schools, colleges and universities in more than 105 countries around the world.

The members of the order, popularly known as Jesuits, have earned an excellent reputation for the quality of their education.

Some of the leading Jesuit higher education institutions in India include St Xavier's College, Calcutta, St Xavier's College, Mumbai, Loyola College, Chennai, St Joseph's College, Trichy, Xavier Institute of Labor Relations (XLRI) Jameshedpur and the Xavier University of Bhuvaneshwar. These and many other acclaimed learning centers are run by Jesuits and are deeply rooted in the Jesuit values ​​of dedication and excellence.

Founded in 1880, St. Aloysius College is proud of its 140-year history. Thousands of students who have passed through the portals of this institution have rendered great services to humanity not only in India but all over the world.

Despite its status as a minority institution, the college has provided a high quality education to all walks of life regardless of caste, color or creed. The college's motto, "Lucet et Ardet," meaning "to shine to kindle," has inspired countless students to become men and women for and with others, bringing light and joy into people's lives.

Fostering social awareness and raising social concern is a major pillar of the college. We are immensely proud of our alumni/ae who have become agents of radical social change. The context in which we live today is characterized by profound changes, acute conflicts and new opportunities. The world must build a future of solidarity with all parts of society. We have to adapt higher education to the needs of society.

Creativity, critical thinking and awareness are the requirements to bridge the growing gap between communities and cultures. We invite you to join us in being an integral part of shaping men and women for and with each other. Colleges, in general, put a lot of effort into teaching students to think critically, reason analytically, solve problems practically, and communicate clearly. But St. Aloysius College will ask more of its students, educating and training them to become men and women of faith, wisdom and service to their communities. This is the "added value" of Jesuit higher education.