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East Carolina University

  • LocationGreenville, NC
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 26,785 students
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East Carolina University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

ECU Newman is the Catholic campus ministry at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, and is listed among the Diocese of Raleigh's campus ministries. Its chaplain, Fr. Ian VanHeusen, is named on the ministry's website. The published weekly schedule lists two Sunday Masses (9:00 AM and 7:00 PM) and a Wednesday Mass and dinner at 5:30 PM, along with a weekly Bible study.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 3

  • Sunday9:00 AMECU Newman (as listed on the ministry's page)
  • Sunday7:00 PMECU Newman (as listed on the ministry's page)
  • Wednesday5:30 PMECU Newman (as listed on the ministry's page) · Mass & Dinner.

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. ECU Newman | Catholic Campus Ministry at East Carolina Universityecunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Weekly Schedule Sunday Mass 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Wednesday Mass & Dinner 5:30 PM”
    The weekly schedule lists two Sunday Masses and a Wednesday Mass and dinner.
    “Weekly Schedule Sunday Mass 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Wednesday Mass & Dinner 5:30 PM”
    The weekly schedule lists two Sunday Masses and a Wednesday Mass and dinner.
    “Weekly Schedule Sunday Mass 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Wednesday Mass & Dinner 5:30 PM”
    The weekly schedule lists two Sunday Masses and a Wednesday Mass and dinner.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of East Carolina University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miECU Newman Catholic Student Center: 0.5 mi1Saint Peter Catholic Church: 1.5 mi2Saint Gabriel Catholic Church: 3.0 mi3East Carolina University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. ECU Newman Catholic Student Center — 0.5 mi · 953 East 10th Street, Greenville
  2. Saint Peter Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 2700 East 4th Street, Greenville
  3. Saint Gabriel Catholic Church — 3.0 mi · 3250 Dickinson Avenue, Greenville

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.

BCatholic life on campus: 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.

Catholic life on campus

74 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. ECU Newman | Catholic Campus Ministry at East Carolina Universityecunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry at East Carolina University”
      ECU Newman describes itself as the Catholic campus ministry at East Carolina University.
    2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/young-adults/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministries in the Diocese of Raleigh: Duke University East Carolina University”
      The Diocese of Raleigh lists East Carolina University among its campus ministries; the link goes to ECU Newman.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (A named priest, Fr. Ian VanHeusen, is listed as CHAPLAIN on the ministry's own team page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. ECU Newman | Catholic Campus Ministry at East Carolina Universityecunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Ian VanHeusen CHAPLAIN chaplain@ecunewman.org 910 391 8609 (voice or txt)”
      Fr. Ian VanHeusen is listed as the chaplain, with a published email and phone.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Only one weekday Mass is listed on the weekly schedule (Wednesday). Recorded at the level the page supports.)
    Sources (1)
    1. ECU Newman | Catholic Campus Ministry at East Carolina Universityecunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Schedule Sunday Mass 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Wednesday Mass & Dinner 5:30 PM”
      The weekly schedule lists two Sunday Masses and a Wednesday Mass and dinner.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Two Sunday Masses are listed: 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. ECU Newman | Catholic Campus Ministry at East Carolina Universityecunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Schedule Sunday Mass 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Wednesday Mass & Dinner 5:30 PM”
      The weekly schedule lists two Sunday Masses and a Wednesday Mass and dinner.
  • 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 at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (One Catholic student group is listed: a weekly Bible study.)
    Sources (1)
    1. ECU Newman | Catholic Campus Ministry at East Carolina Universityecunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study Contact us for more information”
      The ministry lists a Bible study on its weekly schedule.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)One kind (One formation kind is listed: small-group Bible study.)
    Sources (1)
    1. ECU Newman | Catholic Campus Ministry at East Carolina Universityecunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study Contact us for more information”
      The ministry lists a Bible study on its weekly schedule.
  • 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 adoration1 to 5 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 3 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 published on the ministry's weekly schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. ECU Newman | Catholic Campus Ministry at East Carolina Universityecunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Schedule Sunday Mass 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Wednesday Mass & Dinner 5:30 PM”
      The weekly schedule lists two Sunday Masses and a Wednesday Mass and dinner.
  • A named chaplain is listed with published contact details.
    Sources (1)
    1. ECU Newman | Catholic Campus Ministry at East Carolina Universityecunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Ian VanHeusen CHAPLAIN chaplain@ecunewman.org 910 391 8609 (voice or txt)”
      Fr. Ian VanHeusen is listed as the chaplain, with a published email and phone.
  • The Diocese of Raleigh lists the ministry among its campus ministries.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/young-adults/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministries in the Diocese of Raleigh: Duke University East Carolina University”
      The Diocese of Raleigh lists East Carolina University among its campus ministries; the link goes to ECU Newman.

Concerns

  • Only one weekday Mass (Wednesday) is listed on the weekly schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. ECU Newman | Catholic Campus Ministry at East Carolina Universityecunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Schedule Sunday Mass 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Wednesday Mass & Dinner 5:30 PM”
      The weekly schedule lists two Sunday Masses and a Wednesday Mass and dinner.

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The Catholic center

ECU Newman

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

    Catholic clubs and student life

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

    Faith formation 1

    • Bible Study
      Weekly Bible study; the page directs students to contact the chaplain for details.
      ecunewman.org

    Liturgy and prayer 1

    • Wednesday Mass and Dinner
      Wednesdays 5:30 PM
      Mass followed by a dinner, listed on the weekly schedule.
      ecunewman.org

    Social life 1

    • Sunday Masses with refreshments
      Welcome Week schedule lists treats after the 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM Sunday Masses.
      ecunewman.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. ECU Newman | Catholic Campus Ministry at East Carolina Universityecunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry at East Carolina University”
      ECU Newman describes itself as the Catholic campus ministry at East Carolina University.
      “Catholic Campus Ministry at East Carolina University”
      ECU Newman describes itself as the Catholic campus ministry at East Carolina University.
    2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/young-adults/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministries in the Diocese of Raleigh: Duke University East Carolina University”
      The Diocese of Raleigh lists East Carolina University among its campus ministries; the link goes to ECU Newman.

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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.
    69 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.63%
    • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
    • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,180 · ACT 23.5
    • 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.$14,141

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

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

    Campus facts

    SportsNCAA Division I · American Athletic Conference
    SettingCity
    ROTCArmy · Air Force
    Study abroadOffered
    Students per faculty member17 to 1

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

    Cost and value

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

    Undergraduate students
    Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
    		21,328
    Total students26,785
    Average net price (per year)
    After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
    		$15,739
    Cost of attendance (per year)$23,867
    Median federal debt at graduation$22,750
    Graduation rate
    First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
    		63%
    First-year retention83%
    Median earnings 10 years after entry$55,146
    Admission rate89%
    Students receiving Pell grants32%
    Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1070–1240ACT 21–26
    Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
    Average SAT1180
    SAT reading & writing540–630
    SAT math530–610
    ACT composite21–26
    Test policyConsidered but not required

    Value index: 62 / 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 Raleigh

    The Most Reverend Luis Rafael Zarama, Bishop of Raleigh

    Formal address: “Your Excellency”

    Cathedral: Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral

    Source: dioceseofraleigh.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 198464
    • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
    • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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    • Respond as this school

    Questions families ask

    Is East Carolina University a Catholic college?
    No. East Carolina University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by ECU Newman.
    What is East Carolina University’s Catholic Life Score?
    73 out of 100 (grade B). 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 East Carolina University?
    Mass is listed at ECU Newman (as listed on the ministry's page). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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