Is Emory University a Catholic college?

No. Emory University is not a Catholic college. Its listed religious affiliation is United Methodist. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by University Catholic Center at Emory University.

Where is Mass celebrated at Emory University?

Mass is listed at University Catholic Center, 1753 N. Decatur Rd, Cannon Chapel and Emory University. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Emory University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Emory University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

College · Catholic life on campus

Emory University

LocationAtlanta, GA
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 15,046 students

Affiliation: United Methodist

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Catholic Life Score

Catholic life 75%Academics 25%

ACatholic life
88 of 100

AAcademics
99 of 100

Verified Oct. 12, 2026 · How the score works

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Emory 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 University Catholic Center at Emory, at 1753 N. Decatur Road, is the Catholic ministry for Emory students. Its published fall 2026 schedule lists Mass at the Center on four weekdays and at Cannon Chapel on campus on Sundays, with a priest chaplain, a Catholic Student Union, a student-led Bible study, retreats, OCIA and service opportunities. The schedule states that weekday Masses pause during school breaks and the summer semester.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 6

Monday5:00 PMUniversity Catholic Center, 1753 N. Decatur Rd · Fall 2026 schedule, beginning August 24, 2026. Weekday Masses pause during school breaks.
Tuesday9:00 AMUniversity Catholic Center, 1753 N. Decatur Rd · Fall 2026 schedule, beginning August 24, 2026.
Wednesday5:00 PMUniversity Catholic Center, 1753 N. Decatur Rd · Fall 2026 schedule, beginning August 24, 2026.
Thursday9:00 AMUniversity Catholic Center, 1753 N. Decatur Rd · Fall 2026 schedule, beginning August 24, 2026.
Sunday9:00 AMCannon Chapel, Emory University · Fall 2026 schedule, beginning August 24, 2026.
Sunday5:00 PMCannon Chapel, Emory University · Fall 2026 schedule, beginning August 24, 2026.

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)

Mass Schedule | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Beginning August 24, 2026 EMORY UNIVERSITY Sunday - 9:00 AM at Cannon Chapel Sunday - 5:00 PM at Cannon Chapel Monday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Tuesday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center Wednesday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Thursday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center”
The fall 2026 schedule lists Sunday Masses at Cannon Chapel and weekday Masses at the Catholic Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
“Beginning August 24, 2026 EMORY UNIVERSITY Sunday - 9:00 AM at Cannon Chapel Sunday - 5:00 PM at Cannon Chapel Monday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Tuesday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center Wednesday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Thursday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center”
The fall 2026 schedule lists Sunday Masses at Cannon Chapel and weekday Masses at the Catholic Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
“Beginning August 24, 2026 EMORY UNIVERSITY Sunday - 9:00 AM at Cannon Chapel Sunday - 5:00 PM at Cannon Chapel Monday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Tuesday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center Wednesday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Thursday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center”
The fall 2026 schedule lists Sunday Masses at Cannon Chapel and weekday Masses at the Catholic Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
“Beginning August 24, 2026 EMORY UNIVERSITY Sunday - 9:00 AM at Cannon Chapel Sunday - 5:00 PM at Cannon Chapel Monday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Tuesday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center Wednesday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Thursday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center”
The fall 2026 schedule lists Sunday Masses at Cannon Chapel and weekday Masses at the Catholic Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
“Beginning August 24, 2026 EMORY UNIVERSITY Sunday - 9:00 AM at Cannon Chapel Sunday - 5:00 PM at Cannon Chapel Monday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Tuesday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center Wednesday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Thursday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center”
The fall 2026 schedule lists Sunday Masses at Cannon Chapel and weekday Masses at the Catholic Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
“Beginning August 24, 2026 EMORY UNIVERSITY Sunday - 9:00 AM at Cannon Chapel Sunday - 5:00 PM at Cannon Chapel Monday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Tuesday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center Wednesday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Thursday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center”
The fall 2026 schedule lists Sunday Masses at Cannon Chapel and weekday Masses at the Catholic Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Catholic churches nearby

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University Catholic Center at Emory University — 0.4 mi · 1753 North Decatur Road, Atlanta
Saint John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 1428 Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast, Atlanta
Saint Thomas More Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 636 West Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur
Global Leadership — 2.7 mi
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church — 3.0 mi · 2855 Briarcliff Road Northeast, Atlanta

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.

Catholic life on campus

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (1)
1. Our House | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/house · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Join us for Mass and Eucharistic Adoration throughout the week”
  The University Catholic Center offers Mass and Eucharistic adoration to students.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The center was acquired to provide a Catholic presence on campus and has its own chapel.)
Sources (2)
1. Our History | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The house at 1753 North Decatur Road was purchased by the Archdiocese of Atlanta under Archbishop Paul Hallinan in response to the petition of a group of faculty and staff at Emory University who desired a Catholic presence on campus”
  The Catholic center was established to provide a Catholic presence on the Emory campus.
2. Directions | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “take some time to pray before the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel”
  The center has a chapel with the Blessed Sacrament.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Presented as the center's chaplain and director.)
Sources (2)
1. Contact Us | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Branson Hipp Chaplain”
  Fr. Branson Hipp is the chaplain of the University Catholic Center.
2. Our History | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Branson Hipp, an Archdiocesan priest, was appointed as the Director of the University Catholic Center in July 2026”
  Fr. Branson Hipp is the director of the University Catholic Center.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Fall 2026 schedule: Masses at the Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Weekday Masses pause during school breaks.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass Schedule | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Beginning August 24, 2026 EMORY UNIVERSITY Sunday - 9:00 AM at Cannon Chapel Sunday - 5:00 PM at Cannon Chapel Monday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Tuesday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center Wednesday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Thursday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center”
  The fall 2026 schedule lists Sunday Masses at Cannon Chapel and weekday Masses at the Catholic Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Sunday Masses at 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Cannon Chapel on the Emory campus.)
Sources (2)
1. Mass Schedule | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Beginning August 24, 2026 EMORY UNIVERSITY Sunday - 9:00 AM at Cannon Chapel Sunday - 5:00 PM at Cannon Chapel Monday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Tuesday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center Wednesday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Thursday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center”
  The fall 2026 schedule lists Sunday Masses at Cannon Chapel and weekday Masses at the Catholic Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
2. Directions | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Join us in Cannon Chapel, on the campus of Emory University, for Masses on Sunday!”
  Sunday Masses are held in Cannon Chapel on the Emory campus.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is available one hour before the weekly Masses, except Tuesdays.)
Sources (1)
1. Reconciliation | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/reconciliation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available 1 hour before all Masses, except on Tuesdays.”
  Confession is available one hour before the Center's Masses, except Tuesdays.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Catholic Student Union is listed in Emory's undergraduate spiritual communities; the Student Bible Study is student-led.)
Sources (2)
1. Undergraduate Spiritual Communities | Emory Universityreligiouslife.emory.edu/communities/undergraduate-spiritual-communities.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Since 1967, Catholic students have gathered at the University Catholic Center to form lasting friendships”
  The Catholic Student Union is an undergraduate spiritual community at Emory.
2. Bible Study and Small Groups | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/bible-study-and-small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Student Bible Study is a student-led small group focused on growing in faith”
  A student-led Bible study meets weekly at the University Catholic Center during the school year.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats, OCIA, service opportunities, and Bible study are each offered.)
Sources (4)
1. Retreats | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Spring Retreat 2027 January 29-31, 2027 • Life Teen Camp Covecrest, Tiger, GA”
  The campus ministry lists a spring 2027 retreat.
  “September 25-27, 2026 • $25 • Bridge Ministries, Blairsville, GA”
  The campus ministry held a fall 2026 retreat in Blairsville, Georgia.
2. Becoming Catholic | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We invite you to join us for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program, taught by our chaplain starting in the fall semester every year”
  The campus ministry offers an OCIA program taught by the chaplain each fall.
3. Service & Missions | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/service-missions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every year, the University Catholic Center organizes multiple opportunities for students to serve the Atlanta community.”
  The campus ministry organizes service opportunities for students each year.
4. Bible Study and Small Groups | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/bible-study-and-small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Student Bible Study is a student-led small group focused on growing in faith”
  A student-led Bible study meets weekly at the University Catholic Center during the school year.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 6 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

The published fall 2026 schedule lists Mass at the Center on four weekdays and two Sunday times on campus.
Sources (1)
1. Mass Schedule | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Beginning August 24, 2026 EMORY UNIVERSITY Sunday - 9:00 AM at Cannon Chapel Sunday - 5:00 PM at Cannon Chapel Monday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Tuesday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center Wednesday - 5:00 PM at Catholic Center Thursday - 9:00 AM at Catholic Center”
  The fall 2026 schedule lists Sunday Masses at Cannon Chapel and weekday Masses at the Catholic Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
A priest chaplain is named, and the center has its own chapel.
Sources (2)
1. Contact Us | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Branson Hipp Chaplain”
  Fr. Branson Hipp is the chaplain of the University Catholic Center.
2. Directions | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “take some time to pray before the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel”
  The center has a chapel with the Blessed Sacrament.
Several formation offerings are listed: the Catholic Student Union, a student-led Bible study, retreats, OCIA and service.
Sources (5)
1. Undergraduate Spiritual Communities | Emory Universityreligiouslife.emory.edu/communities/undergraduate-spiritual-communities.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Since 1967, Catholic students have gathered at the University Catholic Center to form lasting friendships”
  The Catholic Student Union is an undergraduate spiritual community at Emory.
2. Bible Study and Small Groups | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/bible-study-and-small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Student Bible Study is a student-led small group focused on growing in faith”
  A student-led Bible study meets weekly at the University Catholic Center during the school year.
3. Retreats | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Spring Retreat 2027 January 29-31, 2027 • Life Teen Camp Covecrest, Tiger, GA”
  The campus ministry lists a spring 2027 retreat.
4. Becoming Catholic | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We invite you to join us for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program, taught by our chaplain starting in the fall semester every year”
  The campus ministry offers an OCIA program taught by the chaplain each fall.
5. Service & Missions | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/service-missions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every year, the University Catholic Center organizes multiple opportunities for students to serve the Atlanta community.”
  The campus ministry organizes service opportunities for students each year.

Concerns

Weekday Masses pause during school breaks and the summer semester, according to the schedule page.
Sources (1)
1. Mass Schedule | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Weekday Masses are on hiatus during regularly scheduled school breaks and are subject to immediate change during the summer semester.”
  Weekday Masses pause during school breaks and may change during the summer.

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The Catholic center

University Catholic Center at Emory University

Address: 1753 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30307
Distance from campus: 0.4 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: chapel, study rooms, meeting rooms, living room

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

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 3 off campus, 3 location not published

Retreats 2

Spring Retreat 2027Off campus
January 29-31, 2027
Weekend retreat at Life Teen Camp Covecrest in Tiger, Georgia.
emorycatholic.org
Fall Retreat 2026Off campus
September 25-27, 2026
Fall retreat led by the chaplain at Bridge Ministries in Blairsville, Georgia.
emorycatholic.org

Service 1

Service opportunitiesOff campus
Multiple service opportunities each year for students to serve the Atlanta community.
emorycatholic.org

Faith formation 2

Student Bible StudyOn campus
Weekly during the school year
Student-led small group meeting at the University Catholic Center.
emorycatholic.org
OCIA
Each fall semester
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults program taught by the chaplain.
emorycatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

Catholic Student UnionOn campus
Student group of the Catholic community at the University Catholic Center, with retreats, Scripture reflection groups, service and social events.
religiouslife.emory.edu

Social life 2

Sunday Night Dinner
Sunday evenings after Mass
Free dinner after Sunday evening Mass.
emorycatholic.org
Sunday Coffee Hour
Sunday mornings after Mass
Coffee and community time after Sunday morning Mass.
emorycatholic.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

University Catholic Center at Emory University

Sources (4)

Our House | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/house · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Join us for Mass and Eucharistic Adoration throughout the week”
The University Catholic Center offers Mass and Eucharistic adoration to students.
Contact Us | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Fr. Branson Hipp Chaplain”
Fr. Branson Hipp is the chaplain of the University Catholic Center.
Our History | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The house at 1753 North Decatur Road was purchased by the Archdiocese of Atlanta under Archbishop Paul Hallinan in response to the petition of a group of faculty and staff at Emory University who desired a Catholic presence on campus”
The Catholic center was established to provide a Catholic presence on the Emory campus.
Directions | University Catholic Center Emory Universityemorycatholic.org/directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“University Catholic Center at Emory University 1753 North Decatur Road Atlanta, GA 30307”
The University Catholic Center is at 1753 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30307.
“take some time to pray before the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel”
The center has a chapel with the Blessed Sacrament.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

99 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score91%
First-year retention 20% of score96%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,520 · ACT 33.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score10 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$55,602

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

Sports	NCAA Division III · University Athletic Association
Setting	City
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	10 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.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	7,359
Total students	15,046
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$22,585
Cost of attendance (per year)	$83,622
Median federal debt at graduation	$18,250
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	91%
First-year retention	96%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$80,137
Admission rate	11%
Students receiving Pell grants	18%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1470–1550ACT 32–35

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1520
SAT reading & writing	720–760
SAT math	750–790
ACT composite	32–35
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 74 / 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 Atlanta

The Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Archbishop of Atlanta

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archatl.com, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 139658
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very 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)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): United Methodist
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Is Emory University a Catholic college?: No. Emory University is not a Catholic college. Its listed religious affiliation is United Methodist. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by University Catholic Center at Emory University.
What is Emory University’s Catholic Life Score?: 91 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 Emory University?: Mass is listed at University Catholic Center, 1753 N. Decatur Rd, Cannon Chapel and Emory University. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Emory University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Emory University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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