Is Brigham Young University a Catholic college?

No. Brigham Young University is not a Catholic college. Its listed religious affiliation is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by BYU Catholic Newman Club.

Where is Mass celebrated at Brigham Young University?

Mass is listed at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Orem. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

College · Catholic life on campus

Brigham Young University

LocationProvo, UT
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 35,074 students

Affiliation: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Official website

Brigham Young University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic life on campus centers on the student-led Catholic Newman Club, an affiliated student group of BYU's Council for Interfaith Engagement, which has held Stations of the Cross, Vespers, Bible studies, social events, on-campus confessions with a local priest, and a January 2025 campus Mass that BYU Magazine calls the first on campus since the 1990s. BYU's University Chaplain lists St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orem first among nearby Catholic churches; it has Mass every day in English and Spanish, confession on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and adoration five weekdays.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 8

Monday–Friday10:00 AMSt. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Orem · English.
Monday–Friday6:00 PMSt. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Orem · Spanish.
Saturday5:00 PMSt. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Orem · English vigil Mass.
Saturday6:30 PMSt. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Orem · Spanish vigil Mass.
Sunday8:00 AMSt. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Orem · English.
Sunday10:00 AMSt. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Orem · English.

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Sunday12:00 PMSt. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Orem · Spanish.
Sunday2:00 PMSt. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Orem · Spanish.

Confession 1

Tuesday, Thursday4:30 PM–5:50 PMSt. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Orem · Also by appointment through the parish office.

Adoration 2

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday9:00 AM–6:00 PMSt. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Orem (small chapel)
Thursday10:00 AM–5:50 PMSt. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Orem (main church) · Begins after the 10:00 AM Mass.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Mass and Confession Schedule | St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Oremoremstfrancis.org/mass-and-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“English Mass Times Monday–Friday: 10:00 am Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am”
English Masses are Monday-Friday 10 AM, Saturday vigil 5 PM, and Sunday 8 AM and 10 AM.
“Spanish Mass Times Monday–Friday: 6:00 pm Saturday vigil: 6:30 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm”
Spanish Masses are Monday-Friday 6 PM, Saturday vigil 6:30 PM, and Sunday noon and 2 PM.
“English Mass Times Monday–Friday: 10:00 am Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am”
English Masses are Monday-Friday 10 AM, Saturday vigil 5 PM, and Sunday 8 AM and 10 AM.
“Spanish Mass Times Monday–Friday: 6:00 pm Saturday vigil: 6:30 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm”
Spanish Masses are Monday-Friday 6 PM, Saturday vigil 6:30 PM, and Sunday noon and 2 PM.
“English Mass Times Monday–Friday: 10:00 am Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am”
English Masses are Monday-Friday 10 AM, Saturday vigil 5 PM, and Sunday 8 AM and 10 AM.
“English Mass Times Monday–Friday: 10:00 am Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am”
English Masses are Monday-Friday 10 AM, Saturday vigil 5 PM, and Sunday 8 AM and 10 AM.
“Spanish Mass Times Monday–Friday: 6:00 pm Saturday vigil: 6:30 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm”
Spanish Masses are Monday-Friday 6 PM, Saturday vigil 6:30 PM, and Sunday noon and 2 PM.
“Spanish Mass Times Monday–Friday: 6:00 pm Saturday vigil: 6:30 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm”
Spanish Masses are Monday-Friday 6 PM, Saturday vigil 6:30 PM, and Sunday noon and 2 PM.
“Confession Schedule Tuesday & Thursday: 4:30–5:50 pm or by appointment (call the office)”
Confession is Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:50 PM or by appointment.
“Adoration Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 am to 6 pm (Small Chapel) Thursdays: After 10 am Mass to 5:50 pm (Main church)”
Adoration is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 AM-6 PM in the small chapel, and Thursday from after the 10 AM Mass to 5:50 PM in the main church.
“Adoration Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 am to 6 pm (Small Chapel) Thursdays: After 10 am Mass to 5:50 pm (Main church)”
Adoration is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 AM-6 PM in the small chapel, and Thursday from after the 10 AM Mass to 5:50 PM in the main church.

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.

Catholic life on campus

41 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The Catholic Newman Club is a BYU student club listed by BYU's Council for Interfaith Engagement as an affiliated student group; its stated mission is to help Catholic students at BYU live their Catholic faith.)
Sources (2)
1. Groups | BYU Council for Interfaith Engagementinterfaithengagement.byu.edu/groups · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The mission of the BYU Newman Club is to help Catholic students at BYU live their Catholic faith and grow as disciples of Christ. Followers of any church are welcome at club gatherings for the sake of learning about the Catholic faith and strengthening relationships with its followers.”
  The BYU Newman Club's mission is to help Catholic students at BYU live their Catholic faith; gatherings are open to followers of any church.
  “Affiliated Student Groups Catholic Newman Club Muslim Student Union Cross Seekers Christian Fellowship”
  BYU's Council for Interfaith Engagement lists the Catholic Newman Club among its affiliated student groups.
2. Non-LDS BYU Student Guide | BYU Office of Belongingbelonging.byu.edu/00000197-d0ff-ddcd-afff-d1ffd6e70001/nonlds-byustudentguide-pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Newman Catholic club meets regularly to participate in both social and religious events. Past events have included a bowling night, Stations of the Cross, Vespers, and access to a local priest on campus for confessions. Join the Newman Catholic Club to meet other Catholics and participate in religious traditions on campus!”
  The Newman Catholic Club meets regularly for social and religious events; past events included a bowling night, Stations of the Cross, Vespers, and on-campus confessions with a local priest.
No:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNo (BYU Magazine (Summer 2026) says the January 2025 campus Mass was the first Catholic Mass on campus since the 1990s, the Newman Club offers rides to the local Catholic church, and BYU's list of Catholic places of worship begins with St. Francis of Assisi in Orem. Distance to St. Francis is computed from its address.)
Sources (2)
1. BYU Newman Club Helps Catholic Students Build Community | BYU Magazinemagazine.byu.edu/article/byu-newman-club-catholics-on-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “When Catholic Mass was held at BYU in January 2025—the first on campus since the ’90s—it was standing room only.”
  BYU Magazine (Summer 2026) reports that the January 2025 Catholic Mass at BYU was the first on campus since the 1990s.
  “The growing club also observes Catholic traditions like Stations of the Cross, offers rides to the local Catholic church, and holds Bible studies”
  The Newman Club observes Stations of the Cross, offers rides to the local Catholic church, and holds Bible studies.
2. University Chaplain | BYU Office of Belongingbelonging.byu.edu/university-chaplain · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic St. Francis Catholic Church https://www.oremstfrancis.org/ 65 W 500 N, Orem, UT 84057 St. Peter Catholic Church https://stpeteraf.org/ 634 N 600 E, American Fork, UT 84003 The Cathedral of the Madeleine”
  BYU's University Chaplain page lists St. Francis Catholic Church in Orem, St. Peter Catholic Church in American Fork, and the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City as Catholic places of worship.
Not enough information:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
No:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNone (BYU Magazine (Summer 2026) describes the January 2025 campus Mass as the first Catholic Mass on campus since the 1990s and says the Newman Club offers rides to the local Catholic church; there is no regular weekday Mass for BYU students on campus. St. Francis of Assisi in Orem's weekday Masses are listed in schedules; not counted, because the parish does not run the student ministry.)
Sources (1)
1. BYU Newman Club Helps Catholic Students Build Community | BYU Magazinemagazine.byu.edu/article/byu-newman-club-catholics-on-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “When Catholic Mass was held at BYU in January 2025—the first on campus since the ’90s—it was standing room only.”
  BYU Magazine (Summer 2026) reports that the January 2025 Catholic Mass at BYU was the first on campus since the 1990s.
  “The growing club also observes Catholic traditions like Stations of the Cross, offers rides to the local Catholic church, and holds Bible studies”
  The Newman Club observes Stations of the Cross, offers rides to the local Catholic church, and holds Bible studies.
No:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNone (students attend local parishes) (Students attend local parishes: BYU Magazine (Summer 2026) says the January 2025 campus Mass was the first on campus since the 1990s and that the Newman Club offers rides to the local Catholic church. St. Francis of Assisi in Orem's six weekend Masses are listed in schedules.)
Sources (1)
1. BYU Newman Club Helps Catholic Students Build Community | BYU Magazinemagazine.byu.edu/article/byu-newman-club-catholics-on-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “When Catholic Mass was held at BYU in January 2025—the first on campus since the ’90s—it was standing room only.”
  BYU Magazine (Summer 2026) reports that the January 2025 Catholic Mass at BYU was the first on campus since the 1990s.
  “The growing club also observes Catholic traditions like Stations of the Cross, offers rides to the local Catholic church, and holds Bible studies”
  The Newman Club observes Stations of the Cross, offers rides to the local Catholic church, and holds Bible studies.
Partly:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryLess than weekly, or by appointment (BYU's non-LDS student guide lists access to a local priest on campus for confessions among past Newman Club events. St. Francis of Assisi in Orem schedules confession Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:50 PM.)
Sources (1)
1. Non-LDS BYU Student Guide | BYU Office of Belongingbelonging.byu.edu/00000197-d0ff-ddcd-afff-d1ffd6e70001/nonlds-byustudentguide-pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Newman Catholic club meets regularly to participate in both social and religious events. Past events have included a bowling night, Stations of the Cross, Vespers, and access to a local priest on campus for confessions. Join the Newman Catholic Club to meet other Catholics and participate in religious traditions on campus!”
  The Newman Catholic Club meets regularly for social and religious events; past events included a bowling night, Stations of the Cross, Vespers, and on-campus confessions with a local priest.
Partly:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (The Catholic Newman Club is the only Catholic student group found. No FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus college council, or Catholic pro-life club was found. FOCUS's campus list for Utah names only the University of Utah. St. Francis of Assisi parish has a young adult group (ages 18-35) that is not BYU-specific.)
Sources (2)
1. Groups | BYU Council for Interfaith Engagementinterfaithengagement.byu.edu/groups · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The mission of the BYU Newman Club is to help Catholic students at BYU live their Catholic faith and grow as disciples of Christ. Followers of any church are welcome at club gatherings for the sake of learning about the Catholic faith and strengthening relationships with its followers.”
  The BYU Newman Club's mission is to help Catholic students at BYU live their Catholic faith; gatherings are open to followers of any church.
  “Affiliated Student Groups Catholic Newman Club Muslim Student Union Cross Seekers Christian Fellowship”
  BYU's Council for Interfaith Engagement lists the Catholic Newman Club among its affiliated student groups.
2. Non-LDS BYU Student Guide | BYU Office of Belongingbelonging.byu.edu/00000197-d0ff-ddcd-afff-d1ffd6e70001/nonlds-byustudentguide-pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Newman Catholic club meets regularly to participate in both social and religious events. Past events have included a bowling night, Stations of the Cross, Vespers, and access to a local priest on campus for confessions. Join the Newman Catholic Club to meet other Catholics and participate in religious traditions on campus!”
  The Newman Catholic Club meets regularly for social and religious events; past events included a bowling night, Stations of the Cross, Vespers, and on-campus confessions with a local priest.
Partly:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)One kind (The Newman Club holds Bible studies (small groups). St. Francis of Assisi parish offers OCIA and a young adult Bible study.)
Sources (1)
1. BYU Newman Club Helps Catholic Students Build Community | BYU Magazinemagazine.byu.edu/article/byu-newman-club-catholics-on-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The growing club also observes Catholic traditions like Stations of the Cross, offers rides to the local Catholic church, and holds Bible studies”
  The Newman Club observes Stations of the Cross, offers rides to the local Catholic church, and holds Bible studies.
No:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)None mapped within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration20 to 29 times a week (23 weekly times documented: 16 Mass, 2 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

BYU's Council for Interfaith Engagement lists the Catholic Newman Club as an affiliated student group, open to all students, with a published email contact.
Sources (1)
1. Groups | BYU Council for Interfaith Engagementinterfaithengagement.byu.edu/groups · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The mission of the BYU Newman Club is to help Catholic students at BYU live their Catholic faith and grow as disciples of Christ. Followers of any church are welcome at club gatherings for the sake of learning about the Catholic faith and strengthening relationships with its followers.”
  The BYU Newman Club's mission is to help Catholic students at BYU live their Catholic faith; gatherings are open to followers of any church.
  “Membership in and all of the opportunities provided by the Newman Club are available to all BYU students, regardless of sex, religion and race, in compliance with BYU’s Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy. Email: newmanclub@byu.edu”
  The Newman Club is open to all BYU students; its email is newmanclub@byu.edu.
  “Affiliated Student Groups Catholic Newman Club Muslim Student Union Cross Seekers Christian Fellowship”
  BYU's Council for Interfaith Engagement lists the Catholic Newman Club among its affiliated student groups.
The Newman Club has held Stations of the Cross, Vespers, Bible studies, social events, and on-campus confessions with a local priest, and it offers rides to the local Catholic church.
Sources (2)
1. Non-LDS BYU Student Guide | BYU Office of Belongingbelonging.byu.edu/00000197-d0ff-ddcd-afff-d1ffd6e70001/nonlds-byustudentguide-pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Newman Catholic club meets regularly to participate in both social and religious events. Past events have included a bowling night, Stations of the Cross, Vespers, and access to a local priest on campus for confessions. Join the Newman Catholic Club to meet other Catholics and participate in religious traditions on campus!”
  The Newman Catholic Club meets regularly for social and religious events; past events included a bowling night, Stations of the Cross, Vespers, and on-campus confessions with a local priest.
2. BYU Newman Club Helps Catholic Students Build Community | BYU Magazinemagazine.byu.edu/article/byu-newman-club-catholics-on-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The growing club also observes Catholic traditions like Stations of the Cross, offers rides to the local Catholic church, and holds Bible studies”
  The Newman Club observes Stations of the Cross, offers rides to the local Catholic church, and holds Bible studies.
BYU's University Chaplain lists nearby Catholic churches and offers help to students who have trouble getting to a place of worship.
Sources (2)
1. University Chaplain | BYU Office of Belongingbelonging.byu.edu/university-chaplain · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic St. Francis Catholic Church https://www.oremstfrancis.org/ 65 W 500 N, Orem, UT 84057 St. Peter Catholic Church https://stpeteraf.org/ 634 N 600 E, American Fork, UT 84003 The Cathedral of the Madeleine”
  BYU's University Chaplain page lists St. Francis Catholic Church in Orem, St. Peter Catholic Church in American Fork, and the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City as Catholic places of worship.
2. Non-LDS BYU Student Guide | BYU Office of Belongingbelonging.byu.edu/00000197-d0ff-ddcd-afff-d1ffd6e70001/nonlds-byustudentguide-pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “If you would like to attend a local place of worship but have trouble finding transportation to do so, please reach out to the University Chaplain (p.4).”
  BYU's guide invites students who need transportation to a local place of worship to contact the University Chaplain.
St. Francis of Assisi in Orem, the first Catholic church on BYU's list, has Mass every day in English and Spanish, confession on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and adoration five weekdays.
Sources (1)
1. Mass and Confession Schedule | St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Oremoremstfrancis.org/mass-and-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “English Mass Times Monday–Friday: 10:00 am Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am”
  English Masses are Monday-Friday 10 AM, Saturday vigil 5 PM, and Sunday 8 AM and 10 AM.
  “Spanish Mass Times Monday–Friday: 6:00 pm Saturday vigil: 6:30 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm”
  Spanish Masses are Monday-Friday 6 PM, Saturday vigil 6:30 PM, and Sunday noon and 2 PM.
  “Confession Schedule Tuesday & Thursday: 4:30–5:50 pm or by appointment (call the office)”
  Confession is Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:50 PM or by appointment.
  “Adoration Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 am to 6 pm (Small Chapel) Thursdays: After 10 am Mass to 5:50 pm (Main church)”
  Adoration is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 AM-6 PM in the small chapel, and Thursday from after the 10 AM Mass to 5:50 PM in the main church.

Concerns

BYU Magazine reports that the January 2025 campus Mass was the first Catholic Mass on campus since the 1990s.
Sources (1)
1. BYU Newman Club Helps Catholic Students Build Community | BYU Magazinemagazine.byu.edu/article/byu-newman-club-catholics-on-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “When Catholic Mass was held at BYU in January 2025—the first on campus since the ’90s—it was standing room only.”
  BYU Magazine (Summer 2026) reports that the January 2025 Catholic Mass at BYU was the first on campus since the 1990s.
The nearest Catholic church on BYU's list is in Orem, and the Newman Club arranges rides to the local Catholic church.
Sources (2)
1. University Chaplain | BYU Office of Belongingbelonging.byu.edu/university-chaplain · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic St. Francis Catholic Church https://www.oremstfrancis.org/ 65 W 500 N, Orem, UT 84057 St. Peter Catholic Church https://stpeteraf.org/ 634 N 600 E, American Fork, UT 84003 The Cathedral of the Madeleine”
  BYU's University Chaplain page lists St. Francis Catholic Church in Orem, St. Peter Catholic Church in American Fork, and the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City as Catholic places of worship.
2. BYU Newman Club Helps Catholic Students Build Community | BYU Magazinemagazine.byu.edu/article/byu-newman-club-catholics-on-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The growing club also observes Catholic traditions like Stations of the Cross, offers rides to the local Catholic church, and holds Bible studies”
  The Newman Club observes Stations of the Cross, offers rides to the local Catholic church, and holds Bible studies.
BYU Magazine reports about 50 Catholic students at BYU; the Catholic peer community on campus is small.
Sources (1)
1. BYU Newman Club Helps Catholic Students Build Community | BYU Magazinemagazine.byu.edu/article/byu-newman-club-catholics-on-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “the club’s fundamental function is to provide fellowship and community to Catholic students, who make up only about 50 of the tens of thousands of students at BYU.”
  About 50 BYU students are Catholic; the Newman Club's main function is fellowship and community for them.

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The Catholic center

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (nearest Catholic church listed by BYU; the Newman Club has no center of its own)

Address: 65 East 500 North, Orem, UT 84057
Distance from campus: 4.5 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: church, small chapel

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Source: belonging.byu.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, oremstfrancis.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, oremstfrancis.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 6 on campus, 3 off campus

Faith formation 2

OCIA at St. Francis of AssisiOff campus
Weekly gatherings for adults exploring or entering the Catholic Church (English track).
oremstfrancis.org
Newman Club Bible studiesOn campus
The Newman Club holds Bible studies.
magazine.byu.edu

Clubs and groups 2

St. Francis Young Adults (SFYA)Off campus
Bible study Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM; monthly events
Parish young adult group (ages 18-35) at St. Francis of Assisi in Orem with weekly men's and women's Bible studies and monthly events such as Catholic Coffee Club, game nights, and potlucks.
oremstfrancis.org, oremstfrancis.org
BYU Catholic Newman ClubOn campus
Student club, affiliated with BYU's Council for Interfaith Engagement, that helps Catholic students at BYU live their faith; it meets regularly for social and religious events and is open to all students.
interfaithengagement.byu.edu, interfaithengagement.byu.edu, belonging.byu.edu

Other 1

Rides to MassOff campus
The Newman Club offers rides to the local Catholic church. BYU's University Chaplain also helps students who have trouble finding transportation to a place of worship.
magazine.byu.edu, belonging.byu.edu

Liturgy and prayer 3

Stations of the Cross and VespersOn campus
The Newman Club has held Stations of the Cross and Vespers; members have led a Stations of the Cross tour of the BYU Museum of Art's The Way of the Cross exhibit.
belonging.byu.edu, magazine.byu.edu, magazine.byu.edu
Confession with a visiting priestOn campus
Past Newman Club events have included access to a local priest on campus for confessions.
belonging.byu.edu
Campus Mass (January 2025)On campus
January 2025 (single event)
A Catholic Mass organized by the Newman Club with the help of the Interfaith Student Association, described by BYU Magazine as the first on campus since the 1990s.
magazine.byu.edu, magazine.byu.edu

Social life 1

Newman Club social eventsOn campus
Social events such as a bowling night.
belonging.byu.edu

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 (5)

Groups | BYU Council for Interfaith Engagementinterfaithengagement.byu.edu/groups · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The mission of the BYU Newman Club is to help Catholic students at BYU live their Catholic faith and grow as disciples of Christ. Followers of any church are welcome at club gatherings for the sake of learning about the Catholic faith and strengthening relationships with its followers.”
The BYU Newman Club's mission is to help Catholic students at BYU live their Catholic faith; gatherings are open to followers of any church.
“Membership in and all of the opportunities provided by the Newman Club are available to all BYU students, regardless of sex, religion and race, in compliance with BYU’s Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy. Email: newmanclub@byu.edu”
The Newman Club is open to all BYU students; its email is newmanclub@byu.edu.
“Affiliated Student Groups Catholic Newman Club Muslim Student Union Cross Seekers Christian Fellowship”
BYU's Council for Interfaith Engagement lists the Catholic Newman Club among its affiliated student groups.
Non-LDS BYU Student Guide | BYU Office of Belongingbelonging.byu.edu/00000197-d0ff-ddcd-afff-d1ffd6e70001/nonlds-byustudentguide-pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Newman Catholic club meets regularly to participate in both social and religious events. Past events have included a bowling night, Stations of the Cross, Vespers, and access to a local priest on campus for confessions. Join the Newman Catholic Club to meet other Catholics and participate in religious traditions on campus!”
The Newman Catholic Club meets regularly for social and religious events; past events included a bowling night, Stations of the Cross, Vespers, and on-campus confessions with a local priest.
University Chaplain | BYU Office of Belongingbelonging.byu.edu/university-chaplain · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Catholic St. Francis Catholic Church https://www.oremstfrancis.org/ 65 W 500 N, Orem, UT 84057 St. Peter Catholic Church https://stpeteraf.org/ 634 N 600 E, American Fork, UT 84003 The Cathedral of the Madeleine”
BYU's University Chaplain page lists St. Francis Catholic Church in Orem, St. Peter Catholic Church in American Fork, and the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City as Catholic places of worship.
“Catholic St. Francis Catholic Church https://www.oremstfrancis.org/ 65 W 500 N, Orem, UT 84057 St. Peter Catholic Church https://stpeteraf.org/ 634 N 600 E, American Fork, UT 84003 The Cathedral of the Madeleine”
BYU's University Chaplain page lists St. Francis Catholic Church in Orem, St. Peter Catholic Church in American Fork, and the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City as Catholic places of worship.
Home | St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Oremoremstfrancis.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 65 East 500 North Orem, UT 84057 Phone: 801-221-0750 Email: parish@oremstfrancis.org”
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is at 65 East 500 North, Orem, UT 84057; phone 801-221-0750, email parish@oremstfrancis.org.
“St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 65 East 500 North Orem, UT 84057 Phone: 801-221-0750 Email: parish@oremstfrancis.org”
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is at 65 East 500 North, Orem, UT 84057; phone 801-221-0750, email parish@oremstfrancis.org.
Mass and Confession Schedule | St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Oremoremstfrancis.org/mass-and-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“English Mass Times Monday–Friday: 10:00 am Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am”
English Masses are Monday-Friday 10 AM, Saturday vigil 5 PM, and Sunday 8 AM and 10 AM.
“Adoration Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 am to 6 pm (Small Chapel) Thursdays: After 10 am Mass to 5:50 pm (Main church)”
Adoration is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 AM-6 PM in the small chapel, and Thursday from after the 10 AM Mass to 5:50 PM in the main church.

Reach out

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

82 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score81%
First-year retention 20% of score91%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,376 · ACT 30
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score21 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$18,168

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))

Cost and value

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

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	32,221
Total students	35,074
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$15,564
Cost of attendance (per year)	$22,690
Median federal debt at graduation	$11,069
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	81%
First-year retention	91%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$75,790
Admission rate	68%
Students receiving Pell grants	32%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1376
SAT reading & writing	640–730
SAT math	630–730
ACT composite	28–32
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 84 / 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 Salt Lake City

The Most Reverend Oscar Azarcon Solis, Bishop of Salt Lake City

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 230038
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Questions families ask

Is Brigham Young University a Catholic college?: No. Brigham Young University is not a Catholic college. Its listed religious affiliation is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by BYU Catholic Newman Club.
What is Brigham Young University’s Catholic Life Score?: 52 out of 100 (grade D). 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 Brigham Young University?: Mass is listed at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Orem. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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