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Eastern Washington University

  • LocationCheney, WA
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 10,741 students
Official website

Eastern Washington 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 St. John Paul II Newman Center serves Eastern Washington University in Cheney from 837 Elm Street, which the university describes as off campus. Mass is listed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the center, and Sunday Mass is listed at nearby St. Rose of Lima parish. Confession is by appointment, and FOCUS is listed as serving the campus.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

  • Tuesday5:30 PMSt. JPII Newman Center · Newman Night, with dinner to follow.
  • Wednesday9:00 PMSt. JPII Newman Center
  • Thursday5:30 PMSt. JPII Newman Center · Spanish-language Mass.
  • Sunday5:30 PMSt. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (parish) · Parish Mass listed on the Newman Center schedule; not held at the Newman Center.
  • Friday12:00 PMSt. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (parish) · Parish Mass listed on the Newman Center schedule; not held at the Newman Center.

Adoration 2

  • Wednesday9:00 AMSt JPII Chapel · Listed as 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Friday11:00 AMSt. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (parish) · Listed as 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM; first Friday of every month only.

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 (2)
  1. Mass Times | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Tuesday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. JPII Newman Center - Newman Night to Follow Wednesday: 9:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. JPII Newman Center Thursday: 5:30 PM SpanishEspañolES St. JPII Newman Center”
    Mass is listed at the Newman Center on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
    “Tuesday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. JPII Newman Center - Newman Night to Follow Wednesday: 9:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. JPII Newman Center Thursday: 5:30 PM SpanishEspañolES St. JPII Newman Center”
    Mass is listed at the Newman Center on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
    “Tuesday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. JPII Newman Center - Newman Night to Follow Wednesday: 9:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. JPII Newman Center Thursday: 5:30 PM SpanishEspañolES St. JPII Newman Center”
    Mass is listed at the Newman Center on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
    “Sunday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church”
    The Sunday Mass on the Newman Center schedule is held at St. Rose of Lima parish.
    “Friday: 12:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church”
    Friday Mass is listed at St. Rose of Lima parish, not at the Newman Center.
  2. Eucharistic Adoration | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM St JPII Chapel”
    Eucharistic adoration is scheduled on Wednesdays in the St JPII Chapel at the Newman Center.
    “First Friday Adoration - only the first friday of every month at St Rose of Lima!”
    Adoration is listed on the first Friday of each month at St. Rose of Lima parish.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Eastern Washington University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miCatholic Newman Center: 0.2 mi1Saint Rose of Lima Church: 0.7 mi2St. John Paul II Newman Center at Eastern Washington University: 0.2 miEastern Washington University (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Catholic Newman Center — 0.2 mi · 837 Elm Street, Cheney
  2. Saint Rose of Lima Church — 0.7 mi · 460 North 5th Street, Cheney

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.

CCatholic life on campus: 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.

Catholic life on campus

60 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. Parish Churches | Catholic Diocese of Spokanedioceseofspokane.org/parish-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. John Paul II Newman Center, CHENEY 837 Elm Street Cheney, WA 99004”
      The Diocese of Spokane lists the St. John Paul II Newman Center in Cheney at 837 Elm Street.
    2. Spiritual Life | Eastern Washington Universityewu.edu/about/diversity/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Newman Center Located off-campus, the center is a place for students to become more involved with their faith during college. The center offers social events, service opportunities and community involvement.”
      The university lists the Catholic Newman Center as located off campus, offering social events and service opportunities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (St. John Paul II Newman Center at 837 Elm St. is about a quarter mile from the university's address.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Eucharistic Adoration | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM St JPII Chapel”
      Eucharistic adoration is scheduled on Wednesdays in the St JPII Chapel at the Newman Center.
    2. Contact Us | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. JPII Catholic Newman Center at EWU 837 Elm Street Cheney, WA 99004 Email: newmanewu@gmail.com Phone: (509) 720-1460”
      The Newman Center's address, email and phone are published on its contact page.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Masses are listed at the center; no page names a chaplain. Fr. David is named only as the confession contact.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Times | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. JPII Newman Center - Newman Night to Follow Wednesday: 9:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. JPII Newman Center Thursday: 5:30 PM SpanishEspañolES St. JPII Newman Center”
      Mass is listed at the Newman Center on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
    2. Confession Times | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confessions are by appointment only. Please text Fr. David 509-720-1460.”
      Confession is available by appointment, arranged by texting Fr. David.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Masses at the Newman Center on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (3 weekdays).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. JPII Newman Center - Newman Night to Follow Wednesday: 9:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. JPII Newman Center Thursday: 5:30 PM SpanishEspañolES St. JPII Newman Center”
      Mass is listed at the Newman Center on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNone (students attend local parishes) (The Sunday Mass listed on the Newman Center schedule is at St. Rose of Lima parish, not at the center or a campus chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church”
      The Sunday Mass on the Newman Center schedule is held at St. Rose of Lima parish.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryLess than weekly, or by appointment (Confession is by appointment only.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Confession Times | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confessions are by appointment only. Please text Fr. David 509-720-1460.”
      Confession is available by appointment, arranged by texting Fr. David.
  • 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 (FOCUS is the only Catholic student group found.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eastern Washington UniversityWestern Washington University”
      FOCUS lists Eastern Washington University among the campuses it serves.
    2. Eastern Washington University | FOCUSfocus.org/campus/eastern-washington-university · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “HOME | CAMPUSES | Eastern Washington University”
      FOCUS maintains a campus page for Eastern Washington University in Cheney.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)One kind (Service opportunities are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Eastern Washington Universityewu.edu/about/diversity/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Newman Center Located off-campus, the center is a place for students to become more involved with their faith during college. The center offers social events, service opportunities and community involvement.”
      The university lists the Catholic Newman Center as located off campus, offering social events and service opportunities.
  • 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 adoration6 to 11 times a week (7 weekly times documented: 5 Mass, 0 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

  • Mass is listed at the Newman Center on three weekdays: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. JPII Newman Center - Newman Night to Follow Wednesday: 9:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. JPII Newman Center Thursday: 5:30 PM SpanishEspañolES St. JPII Newman Center”
      Mass is listed at the Newman Center on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Eucharistic adoration is scheduled on Wednesdays in the chapel at the Newman Center.
    Sources (1)
    1. Eucharistic Adoration | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM St JPII Chapel”
      Eucharistic adoration is scheduled on Wednesdays in the St JPII Chapel at the Newman Center.

Concerns

  • The Sunday Mass on its schedule is at St. Rose of Lima parish.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church”
      The Sunday Mass on the Newman Center schedule is held at St. Rose of Lima parish.
  • Confession is by appointment only, not on a scheduled weekly basis.
    Sources (1)
    1. Confession Times | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confessions are by appointment only. Please text Fr. David 509-720-1460.”
      Confession is available by appointment, arranged by texting Fr. David.

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The Catholic center

St. John Paul II Newman Center at Eastern Washington University

  • Address: 837 Elm Street, Cheney, WA 99004
  • Location: Off campus
  • Distance from campus: 0.2 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel (St JPII Chapel)

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Source: ewucatholics.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, ewucatholics.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, ewu.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, dioceseofspokane.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 2 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Eucharistic adoration in the St JPII ChapelOff campus
    Wednesdays, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
    Adoration in the chapel at the Newman Center.
    ewucatholics.org

Social life 1

  • Newman NightOff campus
    Tuesdays, Mass at 5:30 PM with dinner to follow
    Weekly Tuesday Mass followed by dinner at the Newman Center.
    ewucatholics.org, ewucatholics.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)
    FOCUS lists Eastern Washington University among the campuses it serves.
    focus.org, focus.org

Service 1

  • Service opportunities (Catholic Newman Center)
    The university lists service opportunities offered by the Catholic Newman Center.
    ewu.edu

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 (5)
  1. Parish Churches | Catholic Diocese of Spokanedioceseofspokane.org/parish-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. John Paul II Newman Center, CHENEY 837 Elm Street Cheney, WA 99004”
    The Diocese of Spokane lists the St. John Paul II Newman Center in Cheney at 837 Elm Street.
    “St. John Paul II Newman Center, CHENEY 837 Elm Street Cheney, WA 99004”
    The Diocese of Spokane lists the St. John Paul II Newman Center in Cheney at 837 Elm Street.
  2. About | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We are a community of disciples committed to growing in our personal relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.”
    The Newman Center describes its mission as a community committed to growing in relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.
  3. Eucharistic Adoration | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM St JPII Chapel”
    Eucharistic adoration is scheduled on Wednesdays in the St JPII Chapel at the Newman Center.
  4. Contact Us | St. JPII Newman Centerewucatholics.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. JPII Catholic Newman Center at EWU 837 Elm Street Cheney, WA 99004 Email: newmanewu@gmail.com Phone: (509) 720-1460”
    The Newman Center's address, email and phone are published on its contact page.
  5. Spiritual Life | Eastern Washington Universityewu.edu/about/diversity/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Newman Center Located off-campus, the center is a place for students to become more involved with their faith during college. The center offers social events, service opportunities and community involvement.”
    The university lists the Catholic Newman Center as located off campus, offering social events and service opportunities.

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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.
52 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.43%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.67%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.18 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,582

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)
7,246
Total students10,741
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$13,886
Cost of attendance (per year)$24,478
Median federal debt at graduation$19,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
43%
First-year retention67%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$57,897
Admission rate91%
Students receiving Pell grants35%

Value index: 59 / 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 Spokane

The Most Reverend Thomas A. Daly, Bishop of Spokane

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes

Source: dioceseofspokane.org, dioceseofspokane.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 Eastern Washington University a Catholic college?
No. Eastern Washington University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. John Paul II Newman Center.
What is Eastern Washington University’s Catholic Life Score?
58 out of 100 (grade C). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Eastern Washington University?
Mass is listed at St. JPII Newman Center and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (parish). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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