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Boise State University

  • LocationBoise, ID
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 26,670 students
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Boise State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Boise State's Catholic life is served by St. Paul's Catholic Student Center, the Newman center at the university on West University Drive. The center publishes daily weekday Mass, Sunday Masses, confession and adoration on several weekdays, an OCIA program, and a weekly Thursday dinner, and it lists a FOCUS team. The diocese names Fr. Nathan Dail as chaplain.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday5:15 PMSt. Paul's Catholic Student Center
  • Wednesday8:15 PMSt. Paul's Catholic Student Center · Candlelight Mass.
  • Friday12:15 PMSt. Paul's Catholic Student Center
  • Sunday8:30 AMSt. Paul's Catholic Student Center
  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. Paul's Catholic Student Center

Confession 3

  • Tuesday, Thursday4:00 PMSt. Paul's Catholic Student Center
  • Wednesday7:00 PMSt. Paul's Catholic Student Center
  • Friday11:00 AMSt. Paul's Catholic Student Center

Adoration 3

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday4:00 PMSt. Paul's Catholic Student Center
  • Wednesday7:00 PMSt. Paul's Catholic Student Center
  • Friday11:00 AMSt. Paul's Catholic Student Center

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Bronco Catholic | St. Paul's Catholic Student Centerbroncocatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday: Adoration- 4:00pm Mass- 5:15pm (No Confession on Mondays)”
    Monday: Adoration at 4:00 PM and Mass at 5:15 PM; no confession on Mondays.
    “Wednesday: Candlelight Mass Adoration & Confession- 7:00pm Mass- 8:15pm”
    Wednesday: adoration and confession at 7:00 PM, Candlelight Mass at 8:15 PM.
    “Friday: Adoration & Confession- 11:00am Mass- 12:15pm”
    Friday: adoration and confession at 11:00 AM, Mass at 12:15 PM.
    “Sunday: Mass- 8:30am & 11:00am”
    Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
    “Sunday: Mass- 8:30am & 11:00am”
    Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
    “Tuesday & Thursday: Adoration & Confession- 4:00pm Mass- 5:15pm”
    Tuesday and Thursday: adoration and confession at 4:00 PM, Mass at 5:15 PM.
    “Wednesday: Candlelight Mass Adoration & Confession- 7:00pm Mass- 8:15pm”
    Wednesday: adoration and confession at 7:00 PM, Candlelight Mass at 8:15 PM.
    “Friday: Adoration & Confession- 11:00am Mass- 12:15pm”
    Friday: adoration and confession at 11:00 AM, Mass at 12:15 PM.
    “Monday: Adoration- 4:00pm Mass- 5:15pm (No Confession on Mondays)”
    Monday: Adoration at 4:00 PM and Mass at 5:15 PM; no confession on Mondays.
    “Wednesday: Candlelight Mass Adoration & Confession- 7:00pm Mass- 8:15pm”
    Wednesday: adoration and confession at 7:00 PM, Candlelight Mass at 8:15 PM.
    “Friday: Adoration & Confession- 11:00am Mass- 12:15pm”
    Friday: adoration and confession at 11:00 AM, Mass at 12:15 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Boise State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Pauls Catholic Student Center: 0.1 mi1Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist: 1.2 mi2Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 1.4 mi3Saint Mary Catholic Church: 2.1 mi4Our Lady Of the Rosary Catholic Church: 3.0 mi5St. Paul's Catholic Student Center (Newman Center at Boise State): 0.1 miBoise State University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Pauls Catholic Student Center — 0.1 mi · 1915 West University Drive, Boise
  2. Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist — 1.2 mi · 807 North 8th Street, Boise
  3. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 811 South Latah Street, Boise
  4. Saint Mary Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 2612 West State Street, Boise
  5. Our Lady Of the Rosary Catholic Church — 3.0 mi · 1500 East Wright Street, Boise

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

91 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The Diocese of Boise lists the center under Boise State University.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Centers | Diocese of Boisedioceseofboise.org/student-centers · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Boise State University St. Paul Catholic Student Center”
      The Diocese of Boise lists St. Paul Catholic Student Center under Boise State University.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (A dedicated center on West University Drive, listed by the diocese under Boise State University.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bronco Catholic | St. Paul's Catholic Student Centerbroncocatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “1915 W University Dr, 1915 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83706, USA”
      The ministry's event listings give its address as 1915 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83706.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The ministry presents Father Dail as its director of campus ministry. The diocese's campus ministry page names a different priest; see gaps.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Team | St. Paul's Catholic Student Centerbroncocatholic.org/meet-the-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Administrator + Director of Campus Ministry + Vocation Director”
      The ministry's own staff page presents Father Dail as its director of campus ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the center: five weekdays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bronco Catholic | St. Paul's Catholic Student Centerbroncocatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: Adoration- 4:00pm Mass- 5:15pm (No Confession on Mondays)”
      Monday: Adoration at 4:00 PM and Mass at 5:15 PM; no confession on Mondays.
      “Tuesday & Thursday: Adoration & Confession- 4:00pm Mass- 5:15pm”
      Tuesday and Thursday: adoration and confession at 4:00 PM, Mass at 5:15 PM.
      “Wednesday: Candlelight Mass Adoration & Confession- 7:00pm Mass- 8:15pm”
      Wednesday: adoration and confession at 7:00 PM, Candlelight Mass at 8:15 PM.
      “Friday: Adoration & Confession- 11:00am Mass- 12:15pm”
      Friday: adoration and confession at 11:00 AM, Mass at 12:15 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Two Sunday Masses, at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bronco Catholic | St. Paul's Catholic Student Centerbroncocatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday: Mass- 8:30am & 11:00am”
      Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession on Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 PM, Wednesday at 7:00 PM, and Friday at 11:00 AM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bronco Catholic | St. Paul's Catholic Student Centerbroncocatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday & Thursday: Adoration & Confession- 4:00pm Mass- 5:15pm”
      Tuesday and Thursday: adoration and confession at 4:00 PM, Mass at 5:15 PM.
      “Wednesday: Candlelight Mass Adoration & Confession- 7:00pm Mass- 8:15pm”
      Wednesday: adoration and confession at 7:00 PM, Candlelight Mass at 8:15 PM.
      “Friday: Adoration & Confession- 11:00am Mass- 12:15pm”
      Friday: adoration and confession at 11:00 AM, Mass at 12:15 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (One Catholic missionary group is listed: the FOCUS team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Team | St. Paul's Catholic Student Centerbroncocatholic.org/meet-the-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FOCUS Team Director”
      The ministry's staff page lists a FOCUS team at the center.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Two kinds: formation (OCIA classes) and small groups (Bible study).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Become Catholic | St. Paul's Catholic Student Centerbroncocatholic.org/copy-of-bible-study · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “OCIA classes at St. Paul's meets on Sundays from 9:45am-11:00am.”
      The ministry runs OCIA classes on Sundays, 9:45 to 11:00 AM.
    2. Bible Study | St. Paul's Catholic Student Centerbroncocatholic.org/join-a-bible-study · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study Interest Form”
      The ministry offers a Bible study with an interest form.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (16 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 4 confession, 5 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is published on five weekdays and two Sundays at the center.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bronco Catholic | St. Paul's Catholic Student Centerbroncocatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: Adoration- 4:00pm Mass- 5:15pm (No Confession on Mondays)”
      Monday: Adoration at 4:00 PM and Mass at 5:15 PM; no confession on Mondays.
      “Tuesday & Thursday: Adoration & Confession- 4:00pm Mass- 5:15pm”
      Tuesday and Thursday: adoration and confession at 4:00 PM, Mass at 5:15 PM.
      “Wednesday: Candlelight Mass Adoration & Confession- 7:00pm Mass- 8:15pm”
      Wednesday: adoration and confession at 7:00 PM, Candlelight Mass at 8:15 PM.
      “Friday: Adoration & Confession- 11:00am Mass- 12:15pm”
      Friday: adoration and confession at 11:00 AM, Mass at 12:15 PM.
      “Sunday: Mass- 8:30am & 11:00am”
      Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
  • Confession is scheduled on four days each week, with adoration on several of the same days.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bronco Catholic | St. Paul's Catholic Student Centerbroncocatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday & Thursday: Adoration & Confession- 4:00pm Mass- 5:15pm”
      Tuesday and Thursday: adoration and confession at 4:00 PM, Mass at 5:15 PM.
      “Wednesday: Candlelight Mass Adoration & Confession- 7:00pm Mass- 8:15pm”
      Wednesday: adoration and confession at 7:00 PM, Candlelight Mass at 8:15 PM.
      “Friday: Adoration & Confession- 11:00am Mass- 12:15pm”
      Friday: adoration and confession at 11:00 AM, Mass at 12:15 PM.
  • The center lists an OCIA program and a Bible study.
    Sources (2)
    1. Become Catholic | St. Paul's Catholic Student Centerbroncocatholic.org/copy-of-bible-study · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “OCIA classes at St. Paul's meets on Sundays from 9:45am-11:00am.”
      The ministry runs OCIA classes on Sundays, 9:45 to 11:00 AM.
    2. Bible Study | St. Paul's Catholic Student Centerbroncocatholic.org/join-a-bible-study · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study Interest Form”
      The ministry offers a Bible study with an interest form.

Concerns

  • Only one Catholic missionary group (the FOCUS team) is listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Team | St. Paul's Catholic Student Centerbroncocatholic.org/meet-the-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FOCUS Team Director”
      The ministry's staff page lists a FOCUS team at the center.
  • The diocese's listings do not agree on the campus priest's name.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Centers | Diocese of Boisedioceseofboise.org/student-centers · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Nathan Dail”
      The diocese's student center listing names Fr. Nathan Dail as the Boise State chaplain.
    2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Boisedioceseofboise.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Mahn Tran, S.J.”
      The diocese's campus ministry page names Father Mahn Tran, S.J. as the Boise State minister.

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The Catholic center

St. Paul's Catholic Student Center (Newman Center at Boise State)

  • Address: 1915 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83706
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: broncocatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, dioceseofboise.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Social life 2

  • Newman Night Farmstead tripOff campus
    October 15, 2026
    A dinner at the center followed by a trip to a farmstead in Kuna, Idaho.
    broncocatholic.org
  • Newman Night
    Thursdays
    Weekly free dinner, talk or games, and community at the center.
    broncocatholic.org

Faith formation 2

  • OCIA (Become Catholic)
    Sundays 9:45-11:00 AM
    Catechumen formation for adults becoming Catholic, meeting on Sundays through the school year.
    broncocatholic.org
  • Bible study
    Bible study open to students, with an interest form on the ministry's site.
    broncocatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • FOCUS team
    FOCUS missionaries serve the Boise State campus through the center.
    broncocatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Altar serving and lector ministry
    Volunteer roles at the center's Masses.
    broncocatholic.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Bronco Catholic | St. Paul's Catholic Student Centerbroncocatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1915 W University Dr, 1915 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83706, USA”
    The ministry's event listings give its address as 1915 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83706.
    “1915 W University Dr, 1915 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83706, USA”
    The ministry's event listings give its address as 1915 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83706.
  2. Student Centers | Diocese of Boisedioceseofboise.org/student-centers · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Boise State University St. Paul Catholic Student Center”
    The Diocese of Boise lists St. Paul Catholic Student Center under Boise State University.
    “Boise State University St. Paul Catholic Student Center”
    The Diocese of Boise lists St. Paul Catholic Student Center under Boise State University.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
62 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.60%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.79%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.20 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,864

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

SportsNCAA Division I · Mountain West Conference
SettingCity
ROTCArmy
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member20 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
23,491
Total students26,670
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$21,610
Cost of attendance (per year)$28,224
Median federal debt at graduation$20,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
60%
First-year retention79%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$51,658
Admission rate87%
Students receiving Pell grants18%

Value index: 53 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Boise

The Most Reverend Peter F. Christensen, Bishop of Boise

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofboise.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Boise State University a Catholic college?
No. Boise State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Paul's Catholic Student Center.
What is Boise State University’s Catholic Life Score?
84 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Boise State University?
Mass is listed at St. Paul's Catholic Student Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Boise State University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Boise State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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