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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

  • LocationBaton Rouge, LA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,204 students
  • SponsorFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady
  • TraditionFranciscan
Official website

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, founded by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Campus Ministry publishes a weekly Wednesday confession time at the La Verna Chapel on campus and a Wednesday Mass at the Rosary Chapel in OLOL Hospital. The 2026-27 catalog core requires THEO 1310 Intro to Theology and one ethics or philosophy course, and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology is offered.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Wednesday11:30 AMRosary Chapel, OLOL Hospital (off campus)

Confession 1

  • Wednesday11:00 AMLa Verna Chapel, St. Francis Hall (on campus)

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. Encounter | FranU Campus Ministryfranu.edu/mission/campus-ministry/encounter.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass offered Wednesdays at 11:30 at Rosary Chapel, located at OLOL Hospital, first floor of main entrance. Specialty Masses on campus throughout the year (see calendar for dates).”
    Mass is offered Wednesdays at 11:30 AM at the Rosary Chapel in OLOL Hospital, and specialty Masses are held on campus during the year.
    “Confession offered at 11:00 am every Wednesday at the La Verna Chapel on campus, followed by mass at 11:30 am.”
    Confession is offered every Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the La Verna Chapel on campus.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Francis Chapel at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center: 0.3 mi1Saint Jude Catholic Church: 2.5 mi2Saint Aloysius Catholic Church: 2.5 mi3Saint George Catholic Church: 2.9 mi4Campus Ministry (Chapel of St. Francis at La Verna): 0.1 miFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Francis Chapel at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center — 0.3 mi · 5000 Hennessy Boulevard, Baton Rouge
  2. Saint Jude Catholic Church — 2.5 mi · 9150 Highland Road, Baton Rouge
  3. Saint Aloysius Catholic Church — 2.5 mi · 2025 Stuart Avenue, Baton Rouge
  4. Saint George Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 7808 Saint George Drive, Baton Rouge

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith 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.

DSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

49 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year1–2 weekdays (The Wednesday Mass is at the Rosary Chapel in OLOL Hospital, off campus; the 'weekly on-campus Mass' statement is not tied to a day or time; the two pages are recorded at this level.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Why Choose FranUfranu.edu/about/why-choose-franu.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At FranU, we offer weekly on-campus Mass and prayer services as well as Bible studies, retreats and service-learning projects that”
      The university states that it offers weekly on-campus Mass and prayer services.
    2. Encounter | FranU Campus Ministryfranu.edu/mission/campus-ministry/encounter.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass offered Wednesdays at 11:30 at Rosary Chapel, located at OLOL Hospital, first floor of main entrance. Specialty Masses on campus throughout the year (see calendar for dates).”
      Mass is offered Wednesdays at 11:30 AM at the Rosary Chapel in OLOL Hospital, and specialty Masses are held on campus during the year.
  • 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 on campus (including Saturday vigil)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (One scheduled confession time per week, Wednesdays at 11:00 AM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Encounter | FranU Campus Ministryfranu.edu/mission/campus-ministry/encounter.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession offered at 11:00 am every Wednesday at the La Verna Chapel on campus, followed by mass at 11:30 am.”
      Confession is offered every Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the La Verna Chapel on campus.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (A Mass schedule is published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Encounter | FranU Campus Ministryfranu.edu/mission/campus-ministry/encounter.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass offered Wednesdays at 11:30 at Rosary Chapel, located at OLOL Hospital, first floor of main entrance. Specialty Masses on campus throughout the year (see calendar for dates).”
      Mass is offered Wednesdays at 11:30 AM at the Rosary Chapel in OLOL Hospital, and specialty Masses are held on campus during the year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Encounter | FranU Campus Ministryfranu.edu/mission/campus-ministry/encounter.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our campus also offers a sacred space that students can use for prayer or reflection.”
      The campus offers a sacred space for student prayer.
    2. 2026-2027 Student Handbookfranu.edu/media/documents/student-handbook/2026%20-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the University has a chapel located on the second floor of St. Francis Hall for students to reflect, mediate, and pray.”
      The campus chapel is on the second floor of St. Francis Hall, where the Office of Campus Ministry is also located.
  • 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 (2 weekly times documented: 1 Mass, 1 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
CTheology and core curriculum: 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.

Theology and core curriculum

62 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Bachelor's students must take THEO 1310 (3 credits). The Ethics/Philosophy requirement may be met by a theology course (THEO 3345, 3350, or 3360); the minimum is one theology course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bachelor Degree General Education | FranU 2026-27 Academic Catalogfranu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/franu-2026-27-academic-catalog/general-education-requirements/bachelor-degree-general-education · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEO 1310: Introduction to Theology 3 credits”
      The bachelor's general education requires THEO 1310 Introduction to Theology.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (One course is required from an Ethics/Philosophy category; the options include both philosophy and theology courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bachelor Degree General Education | FranU 2026-27 Academic Catalogfranu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/franu-2026-27-academic-catalog/general-education-requirements/bachelor-degree-general-education · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ethics/Philosophy: 3 credit hours Choose One: PHIL 2315, PHIL 2320, THEO 3345, THEO 3350, THEO 3360”
      Bachelor's students must complete one course in an Ethics/Philosophy category.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description (The general education learning outcomes name the Catholic and Franciscan Intellectual Tradition.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Requirements | FranU 2026-27 Academic Catalogfranu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/franu-2026-27-academic-catalog/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Examine service-learning (servant leadership) experiences in light of the Catholic and Franciscan Intellectual Tradition.”
      A general education learning outcome names the Catholic and Franciscan Intellectual Tradition.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Bachelor of Arts in Theology | FranUfranu.edu/academics/programs/theology.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the Bachelor of Arts in Theology aims to educate and form disciples”
      The university offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theology.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Ex corde Ecclesiae | FranU 2026-27 Academic Catalogfranu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/franu-2026-27-academic-catalog/ex-corde-ecclesiae · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The spirit of Ex corde Ecclesiae will be demonstrated at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in the following ways:”
      The catalog states the university's commitment to the spirit of Ex corde Ecclesiae.
CCampus culture and residence life: 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.

Campus culture and residence life

66 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (2 professional ministry staff named on campus ministry pages: the Director (West Giffin) and a spiritual direction staff member (Rachael Duchmann).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | FranUfranu.edu/mission/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “West Giffin | Director of Campus Ministry”
      West Giffin is the Director of Campus Ministry; the page lists the office at 5414 Brittany Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
    2. Encounter | FranU Campus Ministryfranu.edu/mission/campus-ministry/encounter.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our staff at FranU is here to help. Contact Rachael Duchmann at campusministry@franu.edu for more information”
      Rachael Duchmann is a campus ministry staff contact for spiritual direction; the campus ministry email is campusministry@franu.edu.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Two retreats a year are listed (Busy Person's Retreat in fall, Discovery I AM in spring), and an annual student Intellectual Retreat is described on the news page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Encounter | FranU Campus Ministryfranu.edu/mission/campus-ministry/encounter.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Two retreats a year will be offered.”
      Campus Ministry offers two retreats a year to students, faculty and staff.
      “The Busy Person’s Retreat is offered in the fall.”
      The Busy Person's Retreat is offered each fall and is designed for students while on campus.
      “Discovery I AM is offered in the spring.”
      The Discovery I AM retreat is offered each spring.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (Two Catholic student groups are named: Franciscan Student Fellowship and Catholic College Student Association.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | FranUfranu.edu/mission/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Other organizations like the Franciscan Student Fellowship and Catholic College Student Association provide opportunities”
      Campus ministry names two Catholic student groups, the Franciscan Student Fellowship and the Catholic College Student Association.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot 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.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot 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.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (The Office of Mission is led by a Vice President for Mission (David Whidden, Ph.D.).)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Office of Mission | FranUfranu.edu/mission/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Vice President for Mission | Professor of Theology”
      The Office of Mission is led by a Vice President for Mission.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

91 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (An Office of Service-Learning is named on the service-learning page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service-Learning | FranUfranu.edu/academics/service-learning/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “working collaboratively with faculty, students and the Office of Service-Learning to serve those most in need in the community.”
      The university has an Office of Service-Learning that works with faculty and community partners.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumRequired of all students (Two service-learning courses are required for bachelor's students. Exceptions apply to students who already hold a bachelor's degree and to some transfer students (minimum one course).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service-Learning | FranU 2026-27 Academic Catalogfranu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/franu-2026-27-academic-catalog/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Two service-learning courses are required for students earning a bachelor's degree with two exceptions:”
      Bachelor's students must complete two service-learning courses, with exceptions for students who already hold a degree and some transfer students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (THEO 3350 Catholic Social Teaching is one of five options within the required Ethics/Philosophy category; the required core does not specifically require Catholic social teaching documents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. THEO 3350 Catholic Social Teaching | FranU 2026-27 Academic Catalogfranu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/franu-2026-27-academic-catalog/courses/theo-theology/3000/theo-3350 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course investigates the development and application of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      A Catholic Social Teaching course (THEO 3350) is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Two programs: the Environmental Care Organization (service and cleanup work) and shelter service with the Missionaries of Charity; the campus ministry page also lists soup kitchen service.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Clubs & Organizations | FranUfranu.edu/student-affairs/fsl/clubs.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Environmental Care Organization, or ECO for short, is one of our premier social and service-based student organizations.”
      The Environmental Care Organization is a student service organization that organizes cleanup and service work.
    2. Serve in the Tradition of St. Francis | FranU Campus Ministryfranu.edu/mission/campus-ministry/serve.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service by assisting the Missionaries of Charity with the needs of the shelter so that women and children staying there are treated with dignity.”
      Campus ministry runs service assisting a shelter for women and children.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (The Serve program is part of Campus Ministry and is framed by the Franciscan tradition of service to the least.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Serve in the Tradition of St. Francis | FranU Campus Ministryfranu.edu/mission/campus-ministry/serve.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Live your faith through service to the least.”
      Campus Ministry's service program is framed by the Franciscan tradition of service to the least.

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

Strengths

  • Campus Ministry publishes a scheduled confession time on campus every Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the La Verna Chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Encounter | FranU Campus Ministryfranu.edu/mission/campus-ministry/encounter.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession offered at 11:00 am every Wednesday at the La Verna Chapel on campus, followed by mass at 11:30 am.”
      Confession is offered every Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the La Verna Chapel on campus.
  • Bachelor's students must complete two service-learning courses, and the university has an Office of Service-Learning.
    Sources (2)
    1. Service-Learning | FranU 2026-27 Academic Catalogfranu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/franu-2026-27-academic-catalog/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Two service-learning courses are required for students earning a bachelor's degree with two exceptions:”
      Bachelor's students must complete two service-learning courses, with exceptions for students who already hold a degree and some transfer students.
    2. Service-Learning | FranUfranu.edu/academics/service-learning/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “working collaboratively with faculty, students and the Office of Service-Learning to serve those most in need in the community.”
      The university has an Office of Service-Learning that works with faculty and community partners.
  • A Bachelor of Arts in Theology is offered, and the catalog includes a general education learning outcome on the Catholic and Franciscan Intellectual Tradition.
    Sources (2)
    1. Bachelor of Arts in Theology | FranUfranu.edu/academics/programs/theology.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the Bachelor of Arts in Theology aims to educate and form disciples”
      The university offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theology.
    2. General Education Requirements | FranU 2026-27 Academic Catalogfranu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/franu-2026-27-academic-catalog/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Examine service-learning (servant leadership) experiences in light of the Catholic and Franciscan Intellectual Tradition.”
      A general education learning outcome names the Catholic and Franciscan Intellectual Tradition.

Concerns

  • The only published Mass is a weekday Mass at the Rosary Chapel in OLOL Hospital, which is off campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Encounter | FranU Campus Ministryfranu.edu/mission/campus-ministry/encounter.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass offered Wednesdays at 11:30 at Rosary Chapel, located at OLOL Hospital, first floor of main entrance. Specialty Masses on campus throughout the year (see calendar for dates).”
      Mass is offered Wednesdays at 11:30 AM at the Rosary Chapel in OLOL Hospital, and specialty Masses are held on campus during the year.
  • The bachelor's core requires one theology course, THEO 1310 Introduction to Theology, and one ethics or philosophy course.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bachelor Degree General Education | FranU 2026-27 Academic Catalogfranu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/franu-2026-27-academic-catalog/general-education-requirements/bachelor-degree-general-education · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEO 1310: Introduction to Theology 3 credits”
      The bachelor's general education requires THEO 1310 Introduction to Theology.
      “Ethics/Philosophy: 3 credit hours Choose One: PHIL 2315, PHIL 2320, THEO 3345, THEO 3350, THEO 3360”
      Bachelor's students must complete one course in an Ethics/Philosophy category.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry (Chapel of St. Francis at La Verna)

  • Address: 5414 Brittany Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, campus ministry office

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Source: franu.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, franu.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

17 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 1 off campus, 13 location not published

Faith formation 3

  • Walking with St. Francis PilgrimageOff campus
    Twelve days in Italy (Assisi and Rome)
    Pilgrimage for students, faculty and staff following the story of St. Francis and St. Clare.
    franu.edu
  • Bible Study
    Bible study for students offered through Campus Ministry; check the university calendar for times.
    franu.edu
  • Spiritual direction
    One-on-one spiritual direction offered through Campus Ministry.
    franu.edu

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Franciscan WeekOn campus
    Annual; 2026 week was September 28 to October 3
    Campus-wide week of prayer, Mass, service and fellowship in the Franciscan tradition.
    franu.edu

Retreats 3

  • Busy Person's RetreatOn campus
    Fall
    Five-day retreat with scripture reflection and 30-minute spiritual direction sessions, designed for those with busy schedules on campus.
    franu.edu
  • Discovery I AM
    Spring
    Retreat for students to reflect on their spirituality and vocational call through talks and guided reflection.
    franu.edu
  • Intellectual Retreat
    Annual, weekend
    Student weekend retreat with morning prayer, Bible study, study and discussion.
    franu.edu

Service 7

  • Campus Collection DaysOn campus
    Campus-wide collections of books, toiletries or toys for people in need.
    franu.edu
  • First Saturday Service with Sacred Heart
    Saturday, October 3, 2026 (Franciscan Week)
    Community service opportunity listed during Franciscan Week.
    franu.edu
  • Diaper Drive for Women's New Life Clinic
    Throughout Franciscan Week 2026
    Donations of needed items for local mothers and families.
    franu.edu
  • Habitat for Humanity service
    Hands-on building service with Habitat for Humanity.
    franu.edu
  • Soup kitchen service
    Service at local soup kitchens.
    franu.edu
  • Shelter service with the Missionaries of Charity
    Assisting a shelter for women and children so they are treated with dignity.
    franu.edu
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  • Environmental Care Organization (ECO)
    Student service organization that organizes cleanups around Baton Rouge, including cemeteries and lakes.
    franu.edu

Clubs and groups 2

  • Franciscan Student Fellowship
    Student group named by Campus Ministry as providing spiritual, intellectual and social growth.
    franu.edu
  • Catholic College Student Association
    Student group named by Campus Ministry as providing spiritual, intellectual and social growth.
    franu.edu

Social life 1

  • Finding Common Ground and Agape Dinners
    Campus Ministry events that bring students together for a common purpose.
    franu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | FranUfranu.edu/mission/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our institution was founded by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady.”
    The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady founded the university and sponsor it.
    “West Giffin | Director of Campus Ministry”
    West Giffin is the Director of Campus Ministry; the page lists the office at 5414 Brittany Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
    “West Giffin | Director of Campus Ministry”
    West Giffin is the Director of Campus Ministry; the page lists the office at 5414 Brittany Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
  2. The Office of Mission | FranUfranu.edu/mission/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Vice President for Mission | Professor of Theology”
    The Office of Mission is led by a Vice President for Mission.
  3. 2026-2027 Student Handbookfranu.edu/media/documents/student-handbook/2026%20-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “the University has a chapel located on the second floor of St. Francis Hall for students to reflect, mediate, and pray.”
    The campus chapel is on the second floor of St. Francis Hall, where the Office of Campus Ministry is also located.

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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.
57 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.45%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.64%
  • 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.14 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$14,155

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)
862
Total students1,204
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$18,552
Cost of attendance (per year)$28,490
Median federal debt at graduation$27,672
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
45%
First-year retention64%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$59,419
Admission rate99%
Students receiving Pell grants31%

Value index: 45 / 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 Baton Rouge

The Most Reverend Michael G. Duca, Bishop of Baton Rouge

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.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 160074
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: health professions
  • 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): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University a Catholic college?
Yes. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Its sponsor is Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady.
What is Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University’s Compass Score?
65 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University?
Mass is listed at Rosary Chapel and OLOL Hospital (off campus). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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