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Central Michigan University

  • LocationMount Pleasant, MI
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 14,399 students
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Central Michigan University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

St. Mary University Parish, the Catholic university parish, serves Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant from its church at 1405 S Washington Street. The diocese lists Mass on weekdays at 6:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday Masses, and confession on weekdays and Sunday. FOCUS lists the campus among those it serves, and the parish lists small groups. Adoration is listed on Wednesday evenings during the academic year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 4

  • Monday–Friday6:00 PMSt. Mary University Church
  • Saturday9:00 AMSt. Mary University Church
  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. Mary University Church · When class is in session.
  • Sunday5:00 PMSt. Mary University Church

Confession 2

  • Monday–Friday5:00 PMSt. Mary University Church · Until 5:55 PM.
  • Sunday4:00 PMSt. Mary University Church · Until 4:45 PM.

Adoration 1

  • Wednesday6:30 PMSt. Mary University Church · Until 10:00 PM during the academic year; ends at 8 PM in summer.

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. St. Mary University Church - Mount Pleasant | Diocese of Saginawsaginaw.org/parish/st-mary-university-parish-mt-pleasant-mount-pleasant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday 6:00 PM Tuesday 6:00 PM Wednesday 6:00 PM Thursday 6:00 PM Friday 6:00 PM”
    The diocese lists Mass at 6:00 PM on each weekday, Monday through Friday.
    “Daily Mass Saturday 9:00 AM”
    The diocese lists Saturday Mass at 9:00 AM.
    “Sunday 10:00 AM - (when class in session)”
    The diocese lists Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM when classes are in session.
    “Weekend Mass Sunday 10:00 AM - (when class in session) 5:00 PM”
    The diocese lists a second Sunday Mass at 5:00 PM.
    “Monday 5:00 PM -5:55 PM Tuesday 5:00 PM -5:55 PM Wednesday 5:00 PM -5:55 PM Thursday 5:00 PM -5:55 PM Friday 5:00 PM -5:55 PM”
    The diocese lists confession Monday through Friday, 5:00 to 5:55 PM.
    “Sunday 4:00 PM -4:45 PM”
    The diocese lists confession on Sunday, 4:00 to 4:45 PM.
    “Wednesday 6:30 PM -10:00 PM”
    The diocese lists adoration on Wednesday evenings during the academic year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Central Michigan University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSt. Mary's Catholic Church: 0.2 mi1Sacred Heart Parish: 0.8 mi2St. Mary University Church (St. Mary University Parish): 0.2 miCentral Michigan University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Mary's Catholic Church — 0.2 mi
  2. Sacred Heart Parish — 0.8 mi

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
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Mary University Parish | Bay Catholicbaycatholic.org/st-mary-university-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Your Catholic University Parish on Central Michigan University’s campus.”
      The Bay Catholic diocesan hub describes St. Mary as the Catholic university parish on the Central Michigan University campus.
    2. St. Mary University Church - Mount Pleasant | Diocese of Saginawsaginaw.org/parish/st-mary-university-parish-mt-pleasant-mount-pleasant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “1405 S Washington St Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858-4280”
      The Diocese of Saginaw lists St. Mary University Parish's church at 1405 S Washington St, Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Catholic university parish church is described as on Central Michigan University's campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Mary University Parish | Bay Catholicbaycatholic.org/st-mary-university-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Your Catholic University Parish on Central Michigan University’s campus.”
      The Bay Catholic diocesan hub describes St. Mary as the Catholic university parish on the Central Michigan University campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The named priest is the Pastor of the university parish, with no other assignment listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Mary University Church - Mount Pleasant | Diocese of Saginawsaginaw.org/parish/st-mary-university-parish-mt-pleasant-mount-pleasant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Andrew D. Booms | Pastor”
      The diocese lists Rev. Andrew D. Booms as pastor of St. Mary University Parish.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass at 6:00 PM on each weekday, Monday through Friday, at the parish church.)
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Mary University Church - Mount Pleasant | Diocese of Saginawsaginaw.org/parish/st-mary-university-parish-mt-pleasant-mount-pleasant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday 6:00 PM Tuesday 6:00 PM Wednesday 6:00 PM Thursday 6:00 PM Friday 6:00 PM”
      The diocese lists Mass at 6:00 PM on each weekday, Monday through Friday.
    2. St. Mary University Parish | Bay Catholicbaycatholic.org/st-mary-university-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday - Friday: 6:00 p.m.”
      Bay Catholic lists weekday Mass at 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • 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 (Saturday 9:00 AM and Sunday 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Sunday times noted as when class is in session).)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Mary University Church - Mount Pleasant | Diocese of Saginawsaginaw.org/parish/st-mary-university-parish-mt-pleasant-mount-pleasant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Saturday 9:00 AM”
      The diocese lists Saturday Mass at 9:00 AM.
      “Sunday 10:00 AM - (when class in session)”
      The diocese lists Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM when classes are in session.
      “Weekend Mass Sunday 10:00 AM - (when class in session) 5:00 PM”
      The diocese lists a second Sunday Mass at 5:00 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession on weekdays (5:00-5:55 PM) and Sunday (4:00-4:45 PM).)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Mary University Church - Mount Pleasant | Diocese of Saginawsaginaw.org/parish/st-mary-university-parish-mt-pleasant-mount-pleasant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday 5:00 PM -5:55 PM Tuesday 5:00 PM -5:55 PM Wednesday 5:00 PM -5:55 PM Thursday 5:00 PM -5:55 PM Friday 5:00 PM -5:55 PM”
      The diocese lists confession Monday through Friday, 5:00 to 5:55 PM.
      “Sunday 4:00 PM -4:45 PM”
      The diocese lists confession on Sunday, 4:00 to 4:45 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 (FOCUS is the only named group found; the parish also lists unnamed small groups.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Central Michigan University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/central-michigan-university · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Central Michigan University”
      FOCUS lists Central Michigan University (Mount Pleasant) among the campuses it serves.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 (15 weekly times documented: 8 Mass, 6 confession, 1 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 offered at the parish church every weekday evening, Monday through Friday.
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Mary University Church - Mount Pleasant | Diocese of Saginawsaginaw.org/parish/st-mary-university-parish-mt-pleasant-mount-pleasant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday 6:00 PM Tuesday 6:00 PM Wednesday 6:00 PM Thursday 6:00 PM Friday 6:00 PM”
      The diocese lists Mass at 6:00 PM on each weekday, Monday through Friday.
    2. St. Mary University Parish | Bay Catholicbaycatholic.org/st-mary-university-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday - Friday: 6:00 p.m.”
      Bay Catholic lists weekday Mass at 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Scheduled confession is offered on weekdays and on Sunday.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Mary University Church - Mount Pleasant | Diocese of Saginawsaginaw.org/parish/st-mary-university-parish-mt-pleasant-mount-pleasant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday 5:00 PM -5:55 PM Tuesday 5:00 PM -5:55 PM Wednesday 5:00 PM -5:55 PM Thursday 5:00 PM -5:55 PM Friday 5:00 PM -5:55 PM”
      The diocese lists confession Monday through Friday, 5:00 to 5:55 PM.
      “Sunday 4:00 PM -4:45 PM”
      The diocese lists confession on Sunday, 4:00 to 4:45 PM.
  • The parish describes itself as the Catholic university parish on the campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Mary University Parish | Bay Catholicbaycatholic.org/st-mary-university-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Your Catholic University Parish on Central Michigan University’s campus.”
      The Bay Catholic diocesan hub describes St. Mary as the Catholic university parish on the Central Michigan University campus.

Concerns

  • Only one named student group (FOCUS) was found; the parish lists small groups without naming them.
    Sources (2)
    1. Central Michigan University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/central-michigan-university · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Central Michigan University”
      FOCUS lists Central Michigan University (Mount Pleasant) among the campuses it serves.
    2. Young Adult Ministry | Diocese of Saginawsaginaw.org/young-adult-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Several small groups at various days and times.”
      The diocese's college ministry listing for Central Michigan University describes several small groups.
  • Adoration is listed for one evening a week during the academic year.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Mary University Church - Mount Pleasant | Diocese of Saginawsaginaw.org/parish/st-mary-university-parish-mt-pleasant-mount-pleasant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wednesday 6:30 PM -10:00 PM”
      The diocese lists adoration on Wednesday evenings during the academic year.

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The Catholic center

St. Mary University Church (St. Mary University Parish)

  • Address: 1405 S Washington St, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: church

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Source: saginaw.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, baycatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, saginaw.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Eucharistic adorationOn campus
    Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM (academic year)
    Adoration at the university parish church during the academic year.
    saginaw.org, baycatholic.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • FOCUS
    Catholic collegiate outreach listed as serving Central Michigan University.
    focus.org
  • St. Mary small groups
    Reach out for the semester's offerings
    Several small groups for college students at various days and times, per the diocesan college ministry listing.
    saginaw.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. St. Mary University Parish | Bay Catholicbaycatholic.org/st-mary-university-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Your Catholic University Parish on Central Michigan University’s campus.”
    The Bay Catholic diocesan hub describes St. Mary as the Catholic university parish on the Central Michigan University campus.
    “Your Catholic University Parish on Central Michigan University’s campus.”
    The Bay Catholic diocesan hub describes St. Mary as the Catholic university parish on the Central Michigan University campus.
  2. St. Mary University Church - Mount Pleasant | Diocese of Saginawsaginaw.org/parish/st-mary-university-parish-mt-pleasant-mount-pleasant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1405 S Washington St Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858-4280”
    The Diocese of Saginaw lists St. Mary University Parish's church at 1405 S Washington St, Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
    “1405 S Washington St Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858-4280”
    The Diocese of Saginaw lists St. Mary University Parish's church at 1405 S Washington St, Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
    “Website - http://www.stmarycmu.org”
    The diocese lists the parish website as stmarycmu.org.

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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.
61 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.59%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,091 · ACT 24
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,718

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.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
10,055
Total students14,399
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$17,597
Cost of attendance (per year)$30,681
Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
59%
First-year retention75%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$55,874
Admission rate90%
Students receiving Pell grants31%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1091
SAT reading & writing490–610
SAT math470–590
ACT composite21–27
Test policyConsidered but not required

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 Saginaw

The Most Reverend Robert D. Gruss, Bishop of Saginaw

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Central Michigan University a Catholic college?
No. Central Michigan University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Mary University Parish.
What is Central Michigan University’s Catholic Life Score?
83 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 Central Michigan University?
Mass is listed at St. Mary University Church. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Central Michigan University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Central Michigan University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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