Is Cleveland State University a Catholic college?

No. Cleveland State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by CSU Newman Catholic Ministry.

Where is Mass celebrated at Cleveland State University?

Mass is listed at St. Peter Catholic Church and 1533 E. 17th St.. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

College · Catholic life on campus

Cleveland State University

LocationCleveland, OH
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 14,117 students

Official website

Cleveland 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.

CSU Newman Catholic Ministry is the Catholic campus ministry for Cleveland State University. It is based at St. Peter Catholic Church in downtown Cleveland, which lists Sunday Masses at 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM. The ministry lists weekly student gatherings, a young adult Bible study, and retreats and service projects.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 2

Sunday11:30 AMSt. Peter Catholic Church, 1533 E. 17th St.
Sunday7:00 PMSt. Peter Catholic Church, 1533 E. 17th St. · Listed on the Viking Catholic page as the young adult Mass.

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)

Mass Times | St. Peter Clevelandstpetercleveland.org/mass-times-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Every Sunday at 11:30 AM Every Sunday at 7:00 PM”
St. Peter Catholic Church lists Mass every Sunday at 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
“Every Sunday at 11:30 AM Every Sunday at 7:00 PM”
St. Peter Catholic Church lists Mass every Sunday at 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM.

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Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Saint Peters Catholic Church — 0.4 mi
Saint Maron Maronite Catholic Church — 0.5 mi
Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist — 0.7 mi · 1007 Superior Avenue East, Cleveland
Saint Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church — 0.8 mi
Saint Paul's — 0.9 mi
Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church — 1.1 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.

Catholic life on campus

67 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (2)
1. CSU Newman Catholic Ministrycsunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “CSU Newman is a spiritual home for students seeking to grow in faith and community during their course of studies at Cleveland State.”
  The ministry describes itself as a Catholic home for Cleveland State students.
2. Viking Catholic | St. Peter Clevelandstpetercleveland.org/viking-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Viking Catholic (CSU Newman Campus Ministry) is a community for Cleveland State University students to grow in faith, build friendships, and serve others.”
  Viking Catholic is the CSU Newman campus ministry's student community.
Not enough information:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Fr. Philip Bernier is named as CSU Catholic Chaplain and also as parish administrator of St. Peter; the role is recorded as part-time or shared.)
Sources (1)
1. Contact Us | CSU Newman Catholic Ministrycsunewman.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Philip Bernier, OFM Cap Parish Administrator/ CSU Catholic Chaplain”
  Fr. Philip Bernier, OFM Cap, is listed as parish administrator and CSU Catholic chaplain.
Not enough information:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Two Sunday Masses are listed at St. Peter Church, where the ministry is based.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass Times | St. Peter Clevelandstpetercleveland.org/mass-times-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every Sunday at 11:30 AM Every Sunday at 7:00 PM”
  St. Peter Catholic Church lists Mass every Sunday at 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
Partly:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryLess than weekly, or by appointment (Reconciliation is by appointment, with no set weekly time listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Sacraments | St. Peter Clevelandstpetercleveland.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “If you need more information or if you wish to make an appointment for Reconciliation or Anointing of the Sick, please visit Brother Phil after Mass or email him”
  Reconciliation is arranged by appointment with the parish's priest.
Partly:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (Viking Catholic, the ministry's student community, is the only Catholic student group found; its Bible study and weekly dinner are part of it.)
Sources (1)
1. Viking Catholic | St. Peter Clevelandstpetercleveland.org/viking-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Viking Catholic (CSU Newman Campus Ministry) is a community for Cleveland State University students to grow in faith, build friendships, and serve others.”
  Viking Catholic is the CSU Newman campus ministry's student community.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Listed kinds: weekend retreats, community service projects, and a Bible study.)
Sources (1)
1. Viking Catholic | St. Peter Clevelandstpetercleveland.org/viking-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Retreats & Service Projects: Weekend retreats and local community service opportunities throughout the academic year.”
  Weekend retreats and community service projects are listed for the academic year.
  “Young Adult Bible Study: Weekly study of the upcoming weekend’s readings. Tuesdays at 7:30pm*”
  A weekly Bible study is listed for Tuesdays at 7:30 PM.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 2 Mass, 0 confession, 0 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

Two Sunday Masses are listed at St. Peter Church, where the ministry is based.
Sources (1)
1. Mass Times | St. Peter Clevelandstpetercleveland.org/mass-times-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every Sunday at 11:30 AM Every Sunday at 7:00 PM”
  St. Peter Catholic Church lists Mass every Sunday at 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
The ministry lists a weekly student dinner and fellowship evening.
Sources (1)
1. Viking Catholic | St. Peter Clevelandstpetercleveland.org/viking-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Weekly Newman Nights: Join us every week for fellowship, discussion, and a free student dinner. Thursdays at 6:30pm*”
  Newman Nights is a weekly fellowship and dinner listed for Thursdays at 6:30 PM.
Weekend retreats and service projects are listed for the academic year.
Sources (1)
1. Viking Catholic | St. Peter Clevelandstpetercleveland.org/viking-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Retreats & Service Projects: Weekend retreats and local community service opportunities throughout the academic year.”
  Weekend retreats and community service projects are listed for the academic year.

Concerns

Reconciliation is arranged by appointment rather than on a set weekly schedule.
Sources (1)
1. Sacraments | St. Peter Clevelandstpetercleveland.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “If you need more information or if you wish to make an appointment for Reconciliation or Anointing of the Sick, please visit Brother Phil after Mass or email him”
  Reconciliation is arranged by appointment with the parish's priest.

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The Catholic center

St. Peter Catholic Church (home of CSU Newman Catholic Ministry)

Address: 1533 East 17th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114
Distance from campus: 0.4 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: church sanctuary

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Source: csunewman.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, csunewman.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 1

Young Adult Bible Study
Tuesdays at 7:30 PM
Weekly study of the upcoming weekend's readings.
stpetercleveland.org

Clubs and groups 1

Viking Catholic
Community for Cleveland State students to grow in faith, build friendships and serve others. Weekly events are hosted at St. Peter Church.
stpetercleveland.org, stpetercleveland.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Young Adult Mass
Sundays at 7:00 PM
Sunday evening Mass listed on the Viking Catholic page, at St. Peter Church.
stpetercleveland.org

Retreats 1

Weekend retreats
Throughout the academic year
Weekend retreats offered by the ministry.
stpetercleveland.org

Service 1

Community service projects
Throughout the academic year
Local community service opportunities offered by the ministry.
stpetercleveland.org

Social life 1

Newman Nights
Thursdays at 6:30 PM
Weekly fellowship, discussion and a free student dinner.
stpetercleveland.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

CSU Newman Catholic Ministry

Sources (2)

CSU Newman Catholic Ministrycsunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“CSU Newman is a spiritual home for students seeking to grow in faith and community during their course of studies at Cleveland State.”
The ministry describes itself as a Catholic home for Cleveland State students.
Contact Us | CSU Newman Catholic Ministrycsunewman.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“CSU Newman is located at St. Peter Catholic Church at the corner of 17th and Superior in Downtown Cleveland.”
CSU Newman is located at St. Peter Catholic Church in downtown Cleveland.
“CSU Newman is located at St. Peter Catholic Church at the corner of 17th and Superior in Downtown Cleveland.”
CSU Newman is located at St. Peter Catholic Church in downtown Cleveland.
“1533 East 17th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216-344-2999”
The published address of the ministry's location is 1533 East 17th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, with phone 216-344-2999.

Reach out

Contact details for Fr. Philip Bernier, OFM Cap (Parish Administrator and CSU Catholic Chaplain) and 2 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

59 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score51%
First-year retention 20% of score70%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreNot reported
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score16 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$12,674

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

Sports	NCAA Division I · Horizon League
Setting	City
ROTC	Army · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	16 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.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	9,463
Total students	14,117
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$14,764
Cost of attendance (per year)	$27,159
Median federal debt at graduation	$21,797
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	51%
First-year retention	70%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$52,131
Admission rate	91%
Students receiving Pell grants	41%

Value index: 55 / 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

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofcleveland.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 202134
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is Cleveland State University a Catholic college?: No. Cleveland State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by CSU Newman Catholic Ministry.
What is Cleveland State University’s Catholic Life Score?: 65 out of 100 (grade C). 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 Cleveland State University?: Mass is listed at St. Peter Catholic Church and 1533 E. 17th St.. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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