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Eastern Illinois University

  • LocationCharleston, IL
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 8,804 students
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Eastern Illinois University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Newman Catholic Community at Eastern Illinois University, at 500 Roosevelt Avenue in Charleston, is the Catholic campus ministry for the university, led by Fr. Michael Berndt as chaplain and director of campus ministry. Its published schedule lists weekday and weekend Masses, weekly reconciliation and adoration. Programs include Bible studies, OCIA, a Catholic Scholars program, retreats, service groups and FOCUS missionaries.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 7

  • Monday7:00 AMNewman Center, 500 Roosevelt Avenue
  • Tuesday5:00 PMNewman Center, 500 Roosevelt Avenue
  • Wednesday7:00 AMNewman Center, 500 Roosevelt Avenue
  • Thursday5:00 PMNewman Center, 500 Roosevelt Avenue
  • Saturday5:00 PMNewman Center, 500 Roosevelt Avenue · Vigil Mass.
  • Sunday9:30 AMNewman Center, 500 Roosevelt Avenue · Parish Mass, held at the Newman Center while St. Charles Parish is under renovation.
Show 1 more mass times
  • Sunday8:00 PMNewman Center, 500 Roosevelt Avenue · Student Mass.

Confession 5

  • Sunday7:00 PM–7:45 PMNewman Center, 500 Roosevelt Avenue
  • Tuesday4:15 PM–4:45 PMNewman Center, 500 Roosevelt Avenue
  • Wednesday8:15 PM–9:00 PMNewman Center, 500 Roosevelt Avenue
  • Thursday4:15 PM–4:45 PMNewman Center, 500 Roosevelt Avenue
  • Saturday3:30 PM–4:30 PMNewman Center, 500 Roosevelt Avenue

Adoration 2

  • Monday8:00 PM–9:00 PMNewman Center, 500 Roosevelt Avenue
  • Wednesday8:00 PM–9:00 PMNewman Center, 500 Roosevelt Avenue

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 (3)
  1. Happening at Newman | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/happening-at-newman · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Saturday 5:00 pm (vigil Mass) Sunday 9:30 am (parish Mass) Sunday 8:00 pm (student Mass) Monday 7:00 am Tuesday 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am Thursday 5:00 pm”
    The Newman Center's listed Masses include Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday 7:00 AM, Tuesday 5:00 PM, Wednesday 7:00 AM and Thursday 5:00 PM.
    “Saturday 5:00 pm (vigil Mass) Sunday 9:30 am (parish Mass) Sunday 8:00 pm (student Mass) Monday 7:00 am Tuesday 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am Thursday 5:00 pm”
    The Newman Center's listed Masses include Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday 7:00 AM, Tuesday 5:00 PM, Wednesday 7:00 AM and Thursday 5:00 PM.
    “Saturday 5:00 pm (vigil Mass) Sunday 9:30 am (parish Mass) Sunday 8:00 pm (student Mass) Monday 7:00 am Tuesday 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am Thursday 5:00 pm”
    The Newman Center's listed Masses include Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday 7:00 AM, Tuesday 5:00 PM, Wednesday 7:00 AM and Thursday 5:00 PM.
    “Saturday 5:00 pm (vigil Mass) Sunday 9:30 am (parish Mass) Sunday 8:00 pm (student Mass) Monday 7:00 am Tuesday 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am Thursday 5:00 pm”
    The Newman Center's listed Masses include Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday 7:00 AM, Tuesday 5:00 PM, Wednesday 7:00 AM and Thursday 5:00 PM.
    “Saturday 5:00 pm (vigil Mass) Sunday 9:30 am (parish Mass) Sunday 8:00 pm (student Mass) Monday 7:00 am Tuesday 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am Thursday 5:00 pm”
    The Newman Center's listed Masses include Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday 7:00 AM, Tuesday 5:00 PM, Wednesday 7:00 AM and Thursday 5:00 PM.
    “Saturday 5:00 pm (vigil Mass) Sunday 9:30 am (parish Mass) Sunday 8:00 pm (student Mass) Monday 7:00 am Tuesday 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am Thursday 5:00 pm”
    The Newman Center's listed Masses include Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday 7:00 AM, Tuesday 5:00 PM, Wednesday 7:00 AM and Thursday 5:00 PM.
    “Saturday 5:00 pm (vigil Mass) Sunday 9:30 am (parish Mass) Sunday 8:00 pm (student Mass) Monday 7:00 am Tuesday 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am Thursday 5:00 pm”
    The Newman Center's listed Masses include Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday 7:00 AM, Tuesday 5:00 PM, Wednesday 7:00 AM and Thursday 5:00 PM.
    “Adoration times. Wednesday 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm”
    Adoration is held Wednesday from 8:00 to 9:00 PM.
  2. Sacraments | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Reconciliation Times: Sunday 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm Tues/Thurs 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm Wednesday 8:15 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm”
    Reconciliation is offered on scheduled times each week at the Newman Center.
    “Reconciliation Times: Sunday 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm Tues/Thurs 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm Wednesday 8:15 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm”
    Reconciliation is offered on scheduled times each week at the Newman Center.
    “Reconciliation Times: Sunday 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm Tues/Thurs 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm Wednesday 8:15 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm”
    Reconciliation is offered on scheduled times each week at the Newman Center.
    “Reconciliation Times: Sunday 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm Tues/Thurs 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm Wednesday 8:15 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm”
    Reconciliation is offered on scheduled times each week at the Newman Center.
    “Reconciliation Times: Sunday 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm Tues/Thurs 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm Wednesday 8:15 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm”
    Reconciliation is offered on scheduled times each week at the Newman Center.
  3. Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday 7:00 am Mass 8:00-9:00 pm Adoration”
    Adoration is held Monday from 8:00 to 9:00 PM on the fall schedule.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Eastern Illinois University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miNewman Catholic Center: 0.3 mi1Newman Catholic Community (Newman Center) at Eastern Illinois University: 0.3 miEastern Illinois University (campus)N0.1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Newman Catholic Center — 0.3 mi · 500 Roosevelt Avenue, Charleston

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

90 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 (1)
    1. Our History | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Most recently, as of June 28, 2024, we welcomed a new priest appointed by Bishop Paprocki, Fr. Michael Berndt, to serve as chaplain and director of campus ministry.”
      The Newman Catholic Community's chaplain and director of campus ministry is Fr. Michael Berndt, appointed in 2024.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The ministry's dedicated Newman Center is about 0.28 mile from the campus (computed from its published address).)
    Sources (3)
    1. Happening at Newman | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/happening-at-newman · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “500 Roosevelt Avenue Charleston, IL 61920”
      The Newman Center's published address is 500 Roosevelt Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920.
      “Ping Pong. Pool. Foosball. Air Hockey. Pickleball. Board Games.”
      The basement of the Newman Center has game tables and a hangout area.
    2. Our History | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Philip Neri Chapel Crucifix”
      The Newman Center has a St. Philip Neri Chapel.
    3. Sacraments | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “in the Newman Library (in the basement)”
      The Newman Library is in the basement of the Newman Center.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Michael Berndt is presented as chaplain and director of campus ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our History | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Most recently, as of June 28, 2024, we welcomed a new priest appointed by Bishop Paprocki, Fr. Michael Berndt, to serve as chaplain and director of campus ministry.”
      The Newman Catholic Community's chaplain and director of campus ministry is Fr. Michael Berndt, appointed in 2024.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Newman Center. The fall schedule was published while St. Charles Parish undergoes renovations.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “While St. Charles Parish is undergoing church renovations, all Mass and prayer opportunities will be held at the Newman Center.”
      While St. Charles Parish is under renovation, the Newman Center holds the Mass and prayer opportunities for the fall schedule.
    2. Happening at Newman | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/happening-at-newman · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday 5:00 pm (vigil Mass) Sunday 9:30 am (parish Mass) Sunday 8:00 pm (student Mass) Monday 7:00 am Tuesday 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am Thursday 5:00 pm”
      The Newman Center's listed Masses include Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday 7:00 AM, Tuesday 5:00 PM, Wednesday 7:00 AM and Thursday 5:00 PM.
  • 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 5:00 PM vigil Mass, Sunday 9:30 AM parish Mass and Sunday 8:00 PM student Mass at the Newman Center.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “While St. Charles Parish is undergoing church renovations, all Mass and prayer opportunities will be held at the Newman Center.”
      While St. Charles Parish is under renovation, the Newman Center holds the Mass and prayer opportunities for the fall schedule.
    2. Happening at Newman | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/happening-at-newman · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday 5:00 pm (vigil Mass) Sunday 9:30 am (parish Mass) Sunday 8:00 pm (student Mass) Monday 7:00 am Tuesday 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am Thursday 5:00 pm”
      The Newman Center's listed Masses include Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday 7:00 AM, Tuesday 5:00 PM, Wednesday 7:00 AM and Thursday 5:00 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Reconciliation is scheduled weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation Times: Sunday 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm Tues/Thurs 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm Wednesday 8:15 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm”
      Reconciliation is offered on scheduled times each week at the Newman Center.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Bible studies, a Knights of Columbus group and FOCUS missionaries are listed on the ministry's pages.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Fellowship | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/fellowship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Studies are led by missionaries or peers.”
      Bible studies are offered for students and led by missionaries or peers.
      “Gather with an intentional, fraternal group of Catholic men striving to put faith into action”
      The Newman Catholic Community lists a Knights of Columbus group for Catholic men.
    2. Eastern Illinois University | FOCUSfocus.org/campus/eastern-illinois-university · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eastern Illinois University Charleston”
      FOCUS lists Eastern Illinois University in Charleston as a campus it serves.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Programs listed include a Catholic Scholars program, OCIA, retreats and service groups.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Formation | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “It is a six course program for students with an interest in learning about different areas within Catholic Theology.”
      The ministry offers a six-course Catholic Scholars program with course credit and a scholarship.
    2. Happening at Newman | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/happening-at-newman · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “OCIA is a great opportunity to hear about different teachings of the Church and ask questions.”
      The ministry offers OCIA for those interested in becoming Catholic or learning more.
    3. Prayer | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/prayer-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In years past we’ve held silent retreats, vocation discernment, men’s/women’s retreats, and more.”
      The ministry has held student retreats, including silent and vocation retreats.
    4. Service | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Amigos & Friends Teach English to Spanish speakers.”
      The ministry lists student service groups, including Amigos & Friends, Habitat for Humanity, St. Vincent de Paul and others.
  • 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 (14 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 5 confession, 2 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

  • The Newman Center publishes weekday and weekend Masses, weekly reconciliation and weekly adoration.
    Sources (2)
    1. Happening at Newman | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/happening-at-newman · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday 5:00 pm (vigil Mass) Sunday 9:30 am (parish Mass) Sunday 8:00 pm (student Mass) Monday 7:00 am Tuesday 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am Thursday 5:00 pm”
      The Newman Center's listed Masses include Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday 7:00 AM, Tuesday 5:00 PM, Wednesday 7:00 AM and Thursday 5:00 PM.
      “Adoration times. Wednesday 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm”
      Adoration is held Wednesday from 8:00 to 9:00 PM.
    2. Sacraments | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation Times: Sunday 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm Tues/Thurs 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm Wednesday 8:15 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm”
      Reconciliation is offered on scheduled times each week at the Newman Center.
  • A priest is named as chaplain and director of campus ministry on the ministry's pages.
    Sources (2)
    1. Our History | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Most recently, as of June 28, 2024, we welcomed a new priest appointed by Bishop Paprocki, Fr. Michael Berndt, to serve as chaplain and director of campus ministry.”
      The Newman Catholic Community's chaplain and director of campus ministry is Fr. Michael Berndt, appointed in 2024.
    2. Staff | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Michael Berndt Director of Campus Ministry & Chaplain”
      Fr. Michael Berndt is listed as director of campus ministry and chaplain.
  • Several Catholic programs are listed, including a Catholic Scholars program with course credit, OCIA and retreats.
    Sources (3)
    1. Formation | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “It is a six course program for students with an interest in learning about different areas within Catholic Theology.”
      The ministry offers a six-course Catholic Scholars program with course credit and a scholarship.
    2. Happening at Newman | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/happening-at-newman · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “OCIA is a great opportunity to hear about different teachings of the Church and ask questions.”
      The ministry offers OCIA for those interested in becoming Catholic or learning more.
    3. Prayer | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/prayer-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In years past we’ve held silent retreats, vocation discernment, men’s/women’s retreats, and more.”
      The ministry has held student retreats, including silent and vocation retreats.

Concerns

  • Current Masses are held at the Newman Center while St.
    Sources (2)
    1. Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “While St. Charles Parish is undergoing church renovations, all Mass and prayer opportunities will be held at the Newman Center.”
      While St. Charles Parish is under renovation, the Newman Center holds the Mass and prayer opportunities for the fall schedule.
    2. Happening at Newman | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/happening-at-newman · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday 5:00 pm (vigil Mass) Sunday 9:30 am (parish Mass) Sunday 8:00 pm (student Mass) Monday 7:00 am Tuesday 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am Thursday 5:00 pm”
      The Newman Center's listed Masses include Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday 7:00 AM, Tuesday 5:00 PM, Wednesday 7:00 AM and Thursday 5:00 PM.

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The Catholic center

Newman Catholic Community (Newman Center) at Eastern Illinois University

  • Address: 500 Roosevelt Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920
  • Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: St. Philip Neri Chapel, Newman Library (in the basement), gathering space, basement game and hangout area

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

Catholic clubs and student life

14 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 13 location not published

Service 3

  • Spring break mission tripOff campus
    Spring break
    Mission trip with two service options: homeless outreach in Philadelphia, PA, or home repair with the Christian Appalachian Project in Eastern Kentucky.
    eiunewman.org
  • Service groups (Amigos & Friends, After School Program, Habitat for Humanity, Nursing Home Visits, St. Hedwig Haus, St. Vincent de Paul)
    Student service groups listed by the ministry.
    eiunewman.org
  • Students for Life
    Listed among the ministry's service groups; promotes life from conception to natural death.
    eiunewman.org

Faith formation 3

  • Bible studies
    Several each week
    Bible studies led by missionaries or peers, with sign-up through the ministry's registration form.
    eiunewman.org
  • Catholic Scholars program
    Six-course program on areas of Catholic theology; course credit transfers to EIU and can apply to a Religious Studies minor.
    eiunewman.org
  • OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
    Formation for adults who are not baptized or confirmed, and for Catholics who want to learn more.
    eiunewman.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Knights of Columbus (Catholic men's group)
    Fraternal group of Catholic men that volunteers and provides service for the Church and community.
    eiunewman.org
  • FOCUS missionaries at Newman
    FOCUS team serving at the Newman Center; the staff page lists a FOCUS team director and three FOCUS missionaries.
    eiunewman.org, focus.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Rosary before Tuesday and Thursday Mass
    Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 PM
    Rosary prayed before the 5:00 PM Mass.
    eiunewman.org

Retreats 1

  • Retreats
    The ministry says it has held silent retreats, vocation discernment and men's and women's retreats in past years; fall retreats were announced as upcoming.
    eiunewman.org

Social life 4

  • Sunday fellowship after Mass
    Sundays after the 8:00 PM Mass
    Snacks and fellowship after the student Mass.
    eiunewman.org
  • Wednesday coffee shop
    Wednesdays 10 AM to noon
    Weekly coffee shop in the Newman gathering space.
    eiunewman.org
  • Hangouts and game nights
    Student hangouts and game nights at Newman, including the basement game area.
    eiunewman.org, eiunewman.org
  • Newman Night
    Annual event
    Annual celebration with Mass, dinner and student awards.
    eiunewman.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 (3)
  1. Our History | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Most recently, as of June 28, 2024, we welcomed a new priest appointed by Bishop Paprocki, Fr. Michael Berndt, to serve as chaplain and director of campus ministry.”
    The Newman Catholic Community's chaplain and director of campus ministry is Fr. Michael Berndt, appointed in 2024.
    “St. Philip Neri Chapel Crucifix”
    The Newman Center has a St. Philip Neri Chapel.
  2. Happening at Newman | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/happening-at-newman · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “500 Roosevelt Avenue Charleston, IL 61920”
    The Newman Center's published address is 500 Roosevelt Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920.
    “500 Roosevelt Avenue Charleston, IL 61920”
    The Newman Center's published address is 500 Roosevelt Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920.
    “Ping Pong. Pool. Foosball. Air Hockey. Pickleball. Board Games.”
    The basement of the Newman Center has game tables and a hangout area.
  3. Sacraments | Newman Catholic Communityeiunewman.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “in the Newman Library (in the basement)”
    The Newman Library is in the basement of the Newman Center.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: 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.
55 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.47%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.72%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,000
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,847

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)
6,849
Total students8,804
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$12,786
Cost of attendance (per year)$26,996
Median federal debt at graduation$21,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
47%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$51,989
Admission rate65%
Students receiving Pell grants29%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1000
SAT reading & writing460–560
SAT math420–530
ACT composite—
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 56 / 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 Springfield in Illinois

The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of Springfield in Illinois

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

Diocese estimated from the nearest Catholic schools using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Eastern Illinois University a Catholic college?
No. Eastern Illinois University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Newman Catholic Community at Eastern Illinois University.
What is Eastern Illinois University’s Catholic Life Score?
81 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 Eastern Illinois University?
Mass is listed at Newman Center and 500 Roosevelt Avenue. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Eastern Illinois University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Eastern Illinois University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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