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College · Catholic life on campus

Eastern Michigan University

  • LocationYpsilanti, MI
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 13,324 students
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Eastern Michigan University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Diocese of Lansing's campus ministry directory lists St. John the Baptist Church in Ypsilanti as serving Eastern Michigan University, with Rev. Dan Kogut as pastor.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Eastern Michigan University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church: 0.6 mi1Chapel: 1.7 mi2St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ypsilanti: 0.5 miEastern Michigan University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church — 0.6 mi
  2. Chapel — 1.7 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.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • 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. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Lansingdioceseoflansing.org/discipleship-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St John the Baptist, Ypsilanti 411 West Forest, 48197 Telephone: 734-482-1400 Serving Eastern Michigan University, Cleary College, Washtenaw Community College”
      The Diocese of Lansing lists St. John the Baptist parish in Ypsilanti as serving Eastern Michigan University.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (The diocesan directory names the pastor of St. John the Baptist as serving the university; does not present him as a campus chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Lansingdioceseoflansing.org/discipleship-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Serving Eastern Michigan University, Cleary College, Washtenaw Community College Rev. Dan Kogut, Pastor St. John the Baptist”
      Rev. Dan Kogut is listed as pastor of the parish that serves Eastern Michigan University.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

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

Strengths

  • The diocesan directory lists a parish serving Eastern Michigan University, with a named pastor.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Lansingdioceseoflansing.org/discipleship-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Serving Eastern Michigan University, Cleary College, Washtenaw Community College Rev. Dan Kogut, Pastor St. John the Baptist”
      Rev. Dan Kogut is listed as pastor of the parish that serves Eastern Michigan University.

Concerns

  • No Mass, confession, or student-group schedule for Eastern Michigan University was foundthat could be read.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Lansingdioceseoflansing.org/discipleship-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St John the Baptist, Ypsilanti 411 West Forest, 48197 Telephone: 734-482-1400 Serving Eastern Michigan University, Cleary College, Washtenaw Community College”
      The Diocese of Lansing lists St. John the Baptist parish in Ypsilanti as serving Eastern Michigan University.

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The Catholic center

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ypsilanti

  • Address: 411 West Forest, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • Distance from campus: 0.5 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Lansingdioceseoflansing.org/discipleship-formation/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St John the Baptist, Ypsilanti 411 West Forest, 48197 Telephone: 734-482-1400 Serving Eastern Michigan University, Cleary College, Washtenaw Community College”
    The Diocese of Lansing lists St. John the Baptist parish in Ypsilanti as serving Eastern Michigan University.
    “St John the Baptist, Ypsilanti 411 West Forest, 48197 Telephone: 734-482-1400 Serving Eastern Michigan University, Cleary College, Washtenaw Community College”
    The Diocese of Lansing lists St. John the Baptist parish in Ypsilanti as serving Eastern Michigan University.

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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.
54 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.46%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.69%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,066 · ACT 22.5
  • 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.$8,921

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)
11,129
Total students13,324
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$15,407
Cost of attendance (per year)$29,640
Median federal debt at graduation$25,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
46%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$51,793
Admission rate80%
Students receiving Pell grants37%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1066
SAT reading & writing480–600
SAT math440–570
ACT composite18–27
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 48 / 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 Lansing

The Most Reverend Earl Boyea, Bishop of Lansing

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseoflansing.org, dioceseoflansing.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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Is Eastern Michigan University a Catholic college?
No. Eastern Michigan University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Ypsilanti).

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