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Catholic college

DePaul University

  • LocationChicago, IL
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 21,348 students
Official website

DePaul University is a Catholic, Vincentian university with two Chicago campuses, Lincoln Park and the Loop. Catholic Campus Ministry lists noon Mass Monday through Thursday in the Lincoln Park chapel and Wednesday and Thursday in the Loop chapel, and the DePaul community's Sunday Mass is celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Church on the Lincoln Park campus. Undergraduates in the Liberal Studies Program take at least one Religious Dimensions course and one Philosophical Inquiry course, chosen from lists that include Catholic Studies courses and courses on other traditions.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 6

  • Monday–Thursday12:00 PMSt. Louise de Marillac Chapel, Lincoln Park Student Center (first floor) · When school is in session, September to early June.
  • Wednesday, Thursday12:00 PMMiraculous Medal Chapel, Lewis Center (first floor), Loop campus · When school is in session, September to early June.
  • Saturday5:00 PMSt. Vincent de Paul Church, 1010 W. Webster Ave. · Parish Mass.
  • Sunday8:00 AMSt. Vincent de Paul Church, 1010 W. Webster Ave. · Parish Mass.
  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. Vincent de Paul Church, 1010 W. Webster Ave. · Parish Mass.
  • Sunday5:00 PMSt. Vincent de Paul Church, 1010 W. Webster Ave. · Sunday Night Mass with Catholic Campus Ministry.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Liturgy and Prayer | Catholic Campus Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/catholic-campus/Pages/Liturgy-and-Prayer.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “* All times are for when school is in session, September - early June. Lincoln Park (St. Louise de Marillac Chapel – Student Center First Floor) Mon – 12pm Mass Tue – 12pm Mass Wed – 12pm Mass Thu – 12pm Mass”
    Noon Mass is celebrated Monday through Thursday in the Lincoln Park campus chapel while school is in session.
    “Loop (Miraculous Medal Chapel – Lewis Center First Floor): Wed – 12pm Mass Thu – 12pm Mass”
    Noon Mass is celebrated Wednesday and Thursday in the Loop campus chapel.
    “Sundays | 5:00 pm | St. Vincent de Paul Church (Sheffield/Webster)”
    The DePaul community's Sunday Night Mass is at 5:00 PM at St. Vincent de Paul Church.
  2. St. Vincent de Paul Church | Buildings | Campus Maps | DePaul Universityresources.depaul.edu/campus-maps/buildings/Pages/st-vincent-de-paul-church.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Masses are held on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. (this Mass in collaboration with Catholic Campus Ministry).”
    St. Vincent de Paul Church, listed among DePaul campus buildings, has four weekend Masses.
    “Masses are held on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. (this Mass in collaboration with Catholic Campus Ministry).”
    St. Vincent de Paul Church, listed among DePaul campus buildings, has four weekend Masses.
    “Masses are held on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. (this Mass in collaboration with Catholic Campus Ministry).”
    St. Vincent de Paul Church, listed among DePaul campus buildings, has four weekend Masses.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of DePaul University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSt. Peter's Church: 0.4 mi1Old Saint Patrick's Church: 0.9 mi2Assumption Roman Catholic Church: 1.0 mi3Old Saint Mary's Church: 1.1 mi4Holy Name Cathedral: 1.3 mi5Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church: 1.3 mi6DePaul University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Peter's Church — 0.4 mi · 110 West Madison Street, Chicago
  2. Old Saint Patrick's Church — 0.9 mi · 180 South Desplaines Street, Chicago
  3. Assumption Roman Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 323 West Illinois Street, Chicago
  4. Old Saint Mary's Church — 1.1 mi · 1500 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
  5. Holy Name Cathedral — 1.3 mi · 731-735 North State Street, Chicago
  6. Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 813 West Roosevelt Road

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

Faith 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.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year3–4 weekdays (Noon Mass Monday-Thursday in St. Louise de Marillac Chapel (Lincoln Park) and Wednesday-Thursday in the Miraculous Medal Chapel (Loop), when school is in session (September-early June). The IPEDS address (1 E. Jackson Blvd.) is on the Loop campus, which alone has Mass on 2 weekdays; this record treats DePaul's two Chicago campuses together because Catholic Campus Ministry is based at Lincoln Park and serves both.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Prayer | Catholic Campus Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/catholic-campus/Pages/Liturgy-and-Prayer.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “* All times are for when school is in session, September - early June. Lincoln Park (St. Louise de Marillac Chapel – Student Center First Floor) Mon – 12pm Mass Tue – 12pm Mass Wed – 12pm Mass Thu – 12pm Mass”
      Noon Mass is celebrated Monday through Thursday in the Lincoln Park campus chapel while school is in session.
      “Loop (Miraculous Medal Chapel – Lewis Center First Floor): Wed – 12pm Mass Thu – 12pm Mass”
      Noon Mass is celebrated Wednesday and Thursday in the Loop campus chapel.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (St. Vincent de Paul Church is listed among DePaul's Lincoln Park campus buildings. Masses Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 5:00 PM (the 5:00 PM Sunday Mass is the Catholic Campus Ministry Sunday Night Mass).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgy and Prayer | Catholic Campus Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/catholic-campus/Pages/Liturgy-and-Prayer.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Sundays | 5:00 pm | St. Vincent de Paul Church (Sheffield/Webster)”
      The DePaul community's Sunday Night Mass is at 5:00 PM at St. Vincent de Paul Church.
    2. St. Vincent de Paul Church | Buildings | Campus Maps | DePaul Universityresources.depaul.edu/campus-maps/buildings/Pages/st-vincent-de-paul-church.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Masses are held on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. (this Mass in collaboration with Catholic Campus Ministry).”
      St. Vincent de Paul Church, listed among DePaul campus buildings, has four weekend Masses.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Rev. Dan Paul Borlik, CM, is listed as Priest Chaplain on the Division of Mission and Ministry staff page. The Pastoral Care page says he is on sabbatical through December (year not stated) and directs students to Karl Nass to be put in contact with a priest.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Contact Us | Division of Mission and Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/about/contact-us/Pages/default.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rev. Dan Paul Borlik, CM, D. Min. Priest Chaplain Phone: (773) 325-4676 dborlik1@depaul.edu”
      A Vincentian priest is listed as Priest Chaplain.
    2. Pastoral Care | Religious & Spiritual Life | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/Pages/spirituality.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Dan Borlick C.M., Catholic priest. Fr. Dan is on Sabbatical through December. Please contact Karl Nass to be put in contact with a priest.”
      The Pastoral Care page states that the priest chaplain is on sabbatical through December.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacred Campus Spaces | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/Pages/Sacred-Campus-Spaces.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Anyone is free to use these spaces for prayer and quiet meditation when the spaces have not been reserved.”
      Campus chapels are open for prayer when not reserved.
      “St. Louise de Marillac Chapel Lincoln Park, first floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield (Capacity: 50)”
      St. Louise de Marillac Chapel is on the first floor of the Lincoln Park Student Center.
    2. Liturgy and Prayer | Catholic Campus Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/catholic-campus/Pages/Liturgy-and-Prayer.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “* All times are for when school is in session, September - early June. Lincoln Park (St. Louise de Marillac Chapel – Student Center First Floor) Mon – 12pm Mass Tue – 12pm Mass Wed – 12pm Mass Thu – 12pm Mass”
      Noon Mass is celebrated Monday through Thursday in the Lincoln Park campus chapel while school is in session.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (10 weekly times documented: 10 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).
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

40 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Liberal Studies Program Religious Dimensions domain; the number of courses is set by each program (e.g. 2 for the English BA, 1 for the Theatre Arts BFA and the music BMs). The minimum that applies to all LSP students is 1. The domain is presented as a religion requirement; courses come from Religious Studies, Catholic Studies, and cross-listed departments.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Liberal Studies Program | DePaul University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.depaul.edu/undergraduate-core/liberal-studies-program · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Liberal Studies Program (LSP) is the general education curriculum taken by all students enrolled in the traditional undergraduate colleges at DePaul University. But it is more than that. As the core of the undergraduate curriculum, Liberal Studies is foundational for developing students’ experience of the university’s mission through their coursework. Liberal Studies is grounded in the University’s Catholic and Vincentian values”
      The Liberal Studies Program is the general education curriculum for all traditional undergraduates and is described as grounded in Catholic and Vincentian values.
    2. Theatre Arts (BFA) | DePaul University Academic Catalogcatalog.depaul.edu/programs/theatre-arts-bfa · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Philosophical Inquiry (PI) 1 Course Required Religious Dimensions (RD) 1 Course Required”
      Some programs require one Philosophical Inquiry course and one Religious Dimensions course.
    3. English (BA) | DePaul University Academic Catalogcatalog.depaul.edu/programs/english-ba · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Philosophical Inquiry (PI) 2 Courses Required Religious Dimensions (RD) 2 Courses Required”
      Liberal arts programs such as the English BA require two courses in each domain.
    4. Religious Dimensions | DePaul University Academic Catalogcatalog.depaul.edu/undergraduate-core/liberal-studies-program/liberal-studies-learning-domains/religious-dimensions · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “This Learning Domain offers courses with a comparative, thematic, or ethical focus, as well as courses in specific traditions.”
      The Religious Dimensions domain includes comparative courses and courses in many religious traditions.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (Catholic Studies courses such as CTH 180 Introduction to Catholicism are among many Religious Dimensions options, which also include courses on Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Dimensions | DePaul University Academic Catalogcatalog.depaul.edu/undergraduate-core/liberal-studies-program/liberal-studies-learning-domains/religious-dimensions · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “This Learning Domain offers courses with a comparative, thematic, or ethical focus, as well as courses in specific traditions.”
      The Religious Dimensions domain includes comparative courses and courses in many religious traditions.
      “CTH 180 | INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLICISM | 4 | CTH 181 | INTRODUCTION TO WORLD CATHOLICISM | 4”
      Catholic Studies courses such as Introduction to Catholicism can satisfy the Religious Dimensions requirement.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Liberal Studies Program Philosophical Inquiry domain; minimum 1 course (e.g. Theatre Arts BFA), 2 for the English BA. Philosophy department courses predominate, with cross-listed courses from other departments.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Theatre Arts (BFA) | DePaul University Academic Catalogcatalog.depaul.edu/programs/theatre-arts-bfa · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Philosophical Inquiry (PI) 1 Course Required Religious Dimensions (RD) 1 Course Required”
      Some programs require one Philosophical Inquiry course and one Religious Dimensions course.
    2. English (BA) | DePaul University Academic Catalogcatalog.depaul.edu/programs/english-ba · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Philosophical Inquiry (PI) 2 Courses Required Religious Dimensions (RD) 2 Courses Required”
      Liberal arts programs such as the English BA require two courses in each domain.
    3. Philosophical Inquiry | DePaul University Academic Catalogcatalog.depaul.edu/undergraduate-core/liberal-studies-program/liberal-studies-learning-domains/philosophical-inquiry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Courses in the Philosophical Inquiry domain address conceptual issues fundamental to reflection on such philosophical topics as:”
      The Philosophical Inquiry domain is a philosophy requirement.
  • No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNo (The catalog says Liberal Studies 'is grounded in the University's Catholic and Vincentian values'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liberal Studies Program | DePaul University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.depaul.edu/undergraduate-core/liberal-studies-program · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Liberal Studies Program (LSP) is the general education curriculum taken by all students enrolled in the traditional undergraduate colleges at DePaul University. But it is more than that. As the core of the undergraduate curriculum, Liberal Studies is foundational for developing students’ experience of the university’s mission through their coursework. Liberal Studies is grounded in the University’s Catholic and Vincentian values”
      The Liberal Studies Program is the general education curriculum for all traditional undergraduates and is described as grounded in Catholic and Vincentian values.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (Catholic Studies (BA); a Religious Studies (BA) is also listed in the catalog.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Studies (BA) | DePaul University Academic Catalogcatalog.depaul.edu/programs/catholic-studies-ba · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Identify and explain important terms, events, and concepts in Catholicism.”
      A Catholic Studies BA is offered.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture and residence life: 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.

Campus culture and residence life

94 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (5 counted: priest chaplain (Rev. Dan Paul Borlik, CM), Sr. Director of Catholic Campus Ministry and Vincentian Service, Ministry Coordinator of Faith Formation, Ministry Coordinator for Service, and the Interim Vice President (ministry leadership). Protestant, Muslim, and Jewish chaplains, administrative staff, and faculty/staff engagement staff on the division page are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact Us | Division of Mission and Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/about/contact-us/Pages/default.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rev. Dan Paul Borlik, CM, D. Min. Priest Chaplain Phone: (773) 325-4676 dborlik1@depaul.edu”
      A Vincentian priest is listed as Priest Chaplain.
      “Karl Nass He/Him/His Sr. Director Catholic Campus Ministry and Vincentian Service Phone: (773) 325-1195 knass@depaul.edu View Bio Carolina Perez Ministry Coordinator of Faith Formation Phone: 773.325.7928 cperez38@depaul.edu View Bio Damien Rodriguez He/Him/His Ministry Coordinator for Service”
      Catholic Campus Ministry and Vincentian Service staff include a senior director and two ministry coordinators.
      “Mark Laboe, D. Min. Interim Vice President”
      The Division of Mission and Ministry is led by an interim vice president.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (2026-27 retreats: New Student Retreat, Camping Retreat, Search Retreat, Latine Retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Catholic Campus Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/catholic-campus/Pages/Retreats.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “New Student Retreat | September 12, 2026, from 9:30-5:30pm”
      A New Student Retreat is held in September 2026.
      “SEARCH 18 Retreat | tbd in 2027 (usually in March)”
      A Search Retreat is offered, usually in March.
      “Latiné Retreat | tbd in 2027 (often in April)”
      A Latine Retreat is offered, often in April.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Faith-Based Communities (Women's, Men's, LGBTQIA+, Scripture), Tepeyac (Cafecito con Tepeyac), and weekly Catholic Community Nights.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Groups and Gatherings | Catholic Campus Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/catholic-campus/Pages/Groups-and-Gatherings.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Community nights: Engaging Catholicism through Inspiring Speakers, Food and Conversation. Held every Wednesday from 5-6pm in Suite 104.”
      Catholic Community Nights are held every Wednesday.
      “each Faith-Based Community is open to students of all identities and include the following: Women’s FBC Men’s FBC LGBTQIA+ FBC Scripture FBC”
      Four student-led Catholic Faith-Based Communities meet weekly.
      “Open to all students and hosted by the TEPEYAC student organization, Cafecito gathers students interested in learning about the Latiné experience of their faith and culture.”
      The Tepeyac student organization hosts Cafecito con Tepeyac.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (Lincoln Park residents may host overnight visitors after informing roommates, up to two nights in a seven-day period. University Center (Loop) has its own handbook.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Visitor Policies | Housing | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/housing/resident-resources/housing-facilities/Pages/visitor-policies.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Resident hosts are allowed to register overnight visits a maximum of two (2) nights in a seven (7) day period.”
      Overnight visitors are permitted, limited to two nights in a seven-day period.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Catholic Living Learning Community on one floor of Munroe Hall for first-year students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Catholic Living Learning Community | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/catholic-campus/Pages/Catholic-Living-Learning.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Living: Students will live on the same floor of Munroe Hall on campus.”
      First-year students in the Catholic Living Learning Community live together on one floor of Munroe Hall.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Division of Mission and Ministry, led by a Vice President (currently interim), supports mission integration across the university.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About | Division of Mission and Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/about/Pages/default.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Division of Mission and Ministry is dedicated to supporting DePaul's mission and mission integration at all levels of the university.”
      The Division of Mission and Ministry is responsible for mission integration across the university.
      “DMM offers services, and curricular and co-curricular programming, which measurably enhance our community’s understanding and support of DePaul University’s distinctive Catholic Vincentian identity.”
      The division's scope includes the university's Catholic Vincentian identity.
    2. Contact Us | Division of Mission and Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/about/contact-us/Pages/default.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Mark Laboe, D. Min. Interim Vice President”
      The Division of Mission and Ministry is led by an interim vice president.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service | Division of Mission and Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/community-service/Pages/default.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students can volunteer at one of 20 community service sites located throughout Chicago. These are student-led service opportunities within easy reach of our campus; transportation is provided.”
      The DePaul Community Service Association places student volunteers at 20 sites in Chicago.
    2. Vincentian Service and Formation | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/community-service/Pages/Vincentian-Service-and-Formation.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Vincentian Service and Formation team will provide students with service opportunities to communities in need, while encouraging students to develop their faith lives in light of their service involvement.”
      Service programs are run by the Division of Mission and Ministry's Vincentian Service and Formation team with a faith component.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (The required junior-year Experiential Learning course may be met by community service, research, study abroad, or an internship; service-learning is not required of all students.)
    Sources (2)
    1. For Students | Steans Center for Community-based Service Learning | DePaul Universitydepaul.edu/academics/research-and-innovation/institutes-centers-labs/steans-center-community-based-service-learning/for-students · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Academic Service-Learning (ASL) is a teaching method that may be integrated into any DePaul course.”
      The Steans Center supports service-learning courses.
    2. Liberal Studies Program | DePaul University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.depaul.edu/undergraduate-core/liberal-studies-program · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The LSP requirement for the junior year is an Experiential Learning course, which can take the form of doing laboratory or field research, studying abroad, engaging in community service, or completing an internship in a field of study.”
      The junior-year Experiential Learning requirement may be met by community service or by other options.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (CTH 183 Themes in Catholic Social Thought and CTH 247 Roman Catholic Social Thought in Context are electives within the Religious Dimensions domain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Dimensions | DePaul University Academic Catalogcatalog.depaul.edu/undergraduate-core/liberal-studies-program/liberal-studies-learning-domains/religious-dimensions · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “CTH 183 | THEMES IN CATHOLIC SOCIAL THOUGHT | 4”
      A course on Catholic social thought is offered.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (Student Affairs 'Students with Children' resource page (Title IX rights for pregnant and parenting students, MOCHA student-parent group, lactation spaces).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Students with Children | Division of Student Affairs | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/student-affairs/support-services/for-specific-populations/Pages/students-with-children.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “MOCHA aims to uphold student parents' voices and bring awareness to continuing barriers that restrict access to education. MOCHA provides and builds support for student parents and caretakers.”
      Student Affairs publishes resources for pregnant and parenting students, including the MOCHA student-parent group.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Alternative Break Service Immersions (domestic and Latin America) and Community Peacemakers (youth violence prevention).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Alternative Break Service Immersions | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/community-service/break-service-immersions/Pages/default.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Each year, DePaul students travel over Winter and Spring Break and join communities in service and social justice work.”
      DePaul runs winter and spring break service immersion trips.
    2. Community Service | Division of Mission and Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/community-service/Pages/default.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Community Peacemakers program is DePaul University's response to youth violence in Chicago.”
      Community Peacemakers mentors Chicago high school students on violence prevention.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Vincentian Service and Formation | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/community-service/Pages/Vincentian-Service-and-Formation.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Vincentian Service and Formation team will provide students with service opportunities to communities in need, while encouraging students to develop their faith lives in light of their service involvement.”
      Service programs are run by the Division of Mission and Ministry's Vincentian Service and Formation team with a faith component.

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

Strengths

  • Catholic Campus Ministry lists noon Mass Monday through Thursday at Lincoln Park and Wednesday and Thursday at the Loop, and St. Vincent de Paul Church on the Lincoln Park campus has four weekend Masses.
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgy and Prayer | Catholic Campus Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/catholic-campus/Pages/Liturgy-and-Prayer.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “* All times are for when school is in session, September - early June. Lincoln Park (St. Louise de Marillac Chapel – Student Center First Floor) Mon – 12pm Mass Tue – 12pm Mass Wed – 12pm Mass Thu – 12pm Mass”
      Noon Mass is celebrated Monday through Thursday in the Lincoln Park campus chapel while school is in session.
      “Loop (Miraculous Medal Chapel – Lewis Center First Floor): Wed – 12pm Mass Thu – 12pm Mass”
      Noon Mass is celebrated Wednesday and Thursday in the Loop campus chapel.
    2. St. Vincent de Paul Church | Buildings | Campus Maps | DePaul Universityresources.depaul.edu/campus-maps/buildings/Pages/st-vincent-de-paul-church.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Masses are held on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. (this Mass in collaboration with Catholic Campus Ministry).”
      St. Vincent de Paul Church, listed among DePaul campus buildings, has four weekend Masses.
  • Catholic Campus Ministry lists four retreats for 2026-27, weekly Community Nights, four student-led Faith-Based Communities, and a Catholic Living Learning Community in Munroe Hall.
    Sources (3)
    1. Retreats | Catholic Campus Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/catholic-campus/Pages/Retreats.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “New Student Retreat | September 12, 2026, from 9:30-5:30pm”
      A New Student Retreat is held in September 2026.
      “Camping Retreat | September 25-27, 2026”
      A weekend Camping Retreat is held in September 2026.
      “SEARCH 18 Retreat | tbd in 2027 (usually in March)”
      A Search Retreat is offered, usually in March.
      “Latiné Retreat | tbd in 2027 (often in April)”
      A Latine Retreat is offered, often in April.
    2. Groups and Gatherings | Catholic Campus Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/catholic-campus/Pages/Groups-and-Gatherings.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Community nights: Engaging Catholicism through Inspiring Speakers, Food and Conversation. Held every Wednesday from 5-6pm in Suite 104.”
      Catholic Community Nights are held every Wednesday.
      “each Faith-Based Community is open to students of all identities and include the following: Women’s FBC Men’s FBC LGBTQIA+ FBC Scripture FBC”
      Four student-led Catholic Faith-Based Communities meet weekly.
    3. The Catholic Living Learning Community | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/catholic-campus/Pages/Catholic-Living-Learning.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Living: Students will live on the same floor of Munroe Hall on campus.”
      First-year students in the Catholic Living Learning Community live together on one floor of Munroe Hall.
  • A Catholic Studies major is offered, and Catholic Studies courses, including Introduction to Catholicism and Themes in Catholic Social Thought, count toward the Religious Dimensions requirement.
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Studies (BA) | DePaul University Academic Catalogcatalog.depaul.edu/programs/catholic-studies-ba · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Identify and explain important terms, events, and concepts in Catholicism.”
      A Catholic Studies BA is offered.
    2. Religious Dimensions | DePaul University Academic Catalogcatalog.depaul.edu/undergraduate-core/liberal-studies-program/liberal-studies-learning-domains/religious-dimensions · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “CTH 180 | INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLICISM | 4 | CTH 181 | INTRODUCTION TO WORLD CATHOLICISM | 4”
      Catholic Studies courses such as Introduction to Catholicism can satisfy the Religious Dimensions requirement.
      “CTH 183 | THEMES IN CATHOLIC SOCIAL THOUGHT | 4”
      A course on Catholic social thought is offered.
  • The Division of Mission and Ministry runs service immersions, the DePaul Community Service Association, and Community Peacemakers within its Vincentian service and formation program.
    Sources (3)
    1. Community Service | Division of Mission and Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/community-service/Pages/default.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students can volunteer at one of 20 community service sites located throughout Chicago. These are student-led service opportunities within easy reach of our campus; transportation is provided.”
      The DePaul Community Service Association places student volunteers at 20 sites in Chicago.
      “The Community Peacemakers program is DePaul University's response to youth violence in Chicago.”
      Community Peacemakers mentors Chicago high school students on violence prevention.
    2. Alternative Break Service Immersions | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/community-service/break-service-immersions/Pages/default.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Each year, DePaul students travel over Winter and Spring Break and join communities in service and social justice work.”
      DePaul runs winter and spring break service immersion trips.
    3. Vincentian Service and Formation | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/community-service/Pages/Vincentian-Service-and-Formation.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Vincentian Service and Formation team will provide students with service opportunities to communities in need, while encouraging students to develop their faith lives in light of their service involvement.”
      Service programs are run by the Division of Mission and Ministry's Vincentian Service and Formation team with a faith component.

Concerns

  • Some programs require only one Religious Dimensions course and one Philosophical Inquiry course, and the religion requirement can be met with courses on traditions other than Catholicism.
    Sources (2)
    1. Theatre Arts (BFA) | DePaul University Academic Catalogcatalog.depaul.edu/programs/theatre-arts-bfa · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Philosophical Inquiry (PI) 1 Course Required Religious Dimensions (RD) 1 Course Required”
      Some programs require one Philosophical Inquiry course and one Religious Dimensions course.
    2. Religious Dimensions | DePaul University Academic Catalogcatalog.depaul.edu/undergraduate-core/liberal-studies-program/liberal-studies-learning-domains/religious-dimensions · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “This Learning Domain offers courses with a comparative, thematic, or ethical focus, as well as courses in specific traditions.”
      The Religious Dimensions domain includes comparative courses and courses in many religious traditions.
  • Residence halls permit overnight visitors for up to two nights in a seven-day period.
    Sources (1)
    1. Visitor Policies | Housing | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/housing/resident-resources/housing-facilities/Pages/visitor-policies.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Resident hosts are allowed to register overnight visits a maximum of two (2) nights in a seven (7) day period.”
      Overnight visitors are permitted, limited to two nights in a seven-day period.

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Campus ministry home

Catholic Campus Ministry (Lincoln Park Student Center)

  • Address: Student Center, Room 104, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60614
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (St. Louise de Marillac Chapel, first floor of the Student Center)

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Catholic clubs and student life

15 groups and regular activities · 8 on campus, 7 off campus

Retreats 4

  • Camping RetreatOff campus
    September 25-27, 2026
    Weekend camping retreat open to all students.
  • Search RetreatOff campus
    Usually March
    Retreat for sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
  • Latine RetreatOff campus
    Often April
    Identity-based retreat for Latine students.
  • New Student RetreatOn campus
    September 12, 2026
    One-day retreat for new students.

Service 5

  • Alternative Break Service ImmersionsOff campus
    Winter and spring breaks
    Week-long and one-day service and social justice immersions in the U.S. and Latin America.
  • DePaul Community Service AssociationOff campus
    Student-led volunteering at 20 Chicago service sites.
  • Community PeacemakersOff campus
    Students mentor Chicago public high school students on violence prevention.
  • University service daysOff campus
    Two university-wide service days with community partners in Chicago.
  • Seton Soup KitchenOn campus
    Volunteer shifts at the St. Vincent de Paul parish soup kitchen.

Faith formation 1

  • Catholic Living Learning CommunityOn campus
    First-year scholarship community living on one floor of Munroe Hall, taking Introduction to Catholicism and a Catholic Studies course.

Clubs and groups 2

  • Faith-Based Communities (FBCs)On campus
    Weekly
    Student-led Catholic small groups: Women's, Men's, LGBTQIA+, and Scripture FBCs.
  • Cafecito con TepeyacOn campus
    Gathering hosted by the Tepeyac student organization on Latine faith and culture.

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Sunday Night MassOn campus
    Sundays 5:00 PM
    DePaul community Mass with the St. Vincent de Paul Parish community; students serve as lectors, Eucharistic ministers, altar servers, hospitality and music ministers.
  • DePaul Liturgical ChoirOn campus
    Rehearsals Thursday afternoons
    Student choir that leads music at Sunday Night Mass; no audition required.

Social life 1

  • Catholic Community NightOn campus
    Wednesdays 5-6 PM
    Speakers, food, and conversation in the Catholic Campus Ministry suite (Suite 104).

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

Campus ministry

Sources (7)
  1. Catholic Campus Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/catholic-campus/Pages/default.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) is located in the Lincoln Park Student Center, Suite 104.”
    Catholic Campus Ministry is based in the Lincoln Park Student Center.
    “Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) is located in the Lincoln Park Student Center, Suite 104.”
    Catholic Campus Ministry is based in the Lincoln Park Student Center.
  2. Liturgy and Prayer | Catholic Campus Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/catholic-campus/Pages/Liturgy-and-Prayer.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “* All times are for when school is in session, September - early June. Lincoln Park (St. Louise de Marillac Chapel – Student Center First Floor) Mon – 12pm Mass Tue – 12pm Mass Wed – 12pm Mass Thu – 12pm Mass”
    Noon Mass is celebrated Monday through Thursday in the Lincoln Park campus chapel while school is in session.
  3. St. Vincent de Paul Church | Buildings | Campus Maps | DePaul Universityresources.depaul.edu/campus-maps/buildings/Pages/st-vincent-de-paul-church.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Masses are held on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. (this Mass in collaboration with Catholic Campus Ministry).”
    St. Vincent de Paul Church, listed among DePaul campus buildings, has four weekend Masses.
  4. Groups and Gatherings | Catholic Campus Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/catholic-campus/Pages/Groups-and-Gatherings.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “each Faith-Based Community is open to students of all identities and include the following: Women’s FBC Men’s FBC LGBTQIA+ FBC Scripture FBC”
    Four student-led Catholic Faith-Based Communities meet weekly.
    “Open to all students and hosted by the TEPEYAC student organization, Cafecito gathers students interested in learning about the Latiné experience of their faith and culture.”
    The Tepeyac student organization hosts Cafecito con Tepeyac.
  5. The Catholic Living Learning Community | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/catholic-campus/Pages/Catholic-Living-Learning.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Living: Students will live on the same floor of Munroe Hall on campus.”
    First-year students in the Catholic Living Learning Community live together on one floor of Munroe Hall.
  6. Contact Us | Division of Mission and Ministry | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/about/contact-us/Pages/default.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Student Center, Room 104 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60614 Phone 773.325.4134”
    Catholic Campus Ministry's office address is Student Center Room 104, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue.
  7. Sacred Campus Spaces | DePaul Universityoffices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/religious-spiritual-life/Pages/Sacred-Campus-Spaces.aspx · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “St. Louise de Marillac Chapel Lincoln Park, first floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield (Capacity: 50)”
    St. Louise de Marillac Chapel is on the first floor of the Lincoln Park Student Center.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
74 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.68%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.86%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,262 · ACT 28
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,870

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)
14,374
Total students21,348
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$30,902
Cost of attendance (per year)$63,052
Median federal debt at graduation$23,168
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
68%
First-year retention86%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$68,751
Admission rate76%
Students receiving Pell grants32%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1262
SAT reading & writing580–670
SAT math560–660
ACT composite25–31
Test policyConsidered but not required

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

Archdiocese of Chicago

His Eminence Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: usccb.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 DePaul University a Catholic college?
Yes. DePaul University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
What is DePaul University’s Compass Score?
73 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at DePaul University?
Mass is listed at St. Louise de Marillac Chapel, Lincoln Park Student Center (first floor), Miraculous Medal Chapel, Lewis Center (first floor), Loop campus, St. Vincent de Paul Church, and 1010 W. Webster Ave.. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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