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Immaculata University: Immaculata U Chesco PA
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Catholic college

Immaculata University

  • LocationImmaculata, PA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,407 students
  • SponsorSisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM)
Official website

Immaculata University in Immaculata, Pennsylvania, was founded and is sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Campus Ministry holds Sunday Mass with confessions beforehand in Villa Maria Chapel, lists daily Masses at the nearby IHM Motherhouse and Camilla Hall, and offers six retreats and weekly service. All baccalaureate students take two theology and two philosophy courses in the core, and a theology major is offered.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Sunday7:00 PMVilla Maria Chapel (Nazareth Hall, 2nd floor) · When class is in session; not held Oct. 4, Oct. 18 and Nov. 29, 2026.

Confession 1

  • Sunday6:00 PMVilla Maria Chapel (Nazareth Hall, 2nd floor) · Before Sunday Mass, when class is in session.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Sunday Mass - Villa Maria Chapel 6:00 pm - Confessions 7:00 pm - Mass”
    Sunday Mass is at 7:00 PM in Villa Maria Chapel, with confessions at 6:00 PM.
    “Sunday Mass - Villa Maria Chapel 6:00 pm - Confessions 7:00 pm - Mass”
    Sunday Mass is at 7:00 PM in Villa Maria Chapel, with confessions at 6:00 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Immaculata University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaints Peter & Paul Church: 1.9 mi1Campus Ministry: 0.2 miImmaculata University (campus)N1 mi
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  1. Saints Peter & Paul Church — 1.9 mi · 1325 Boot Road, West Chester

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: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year1–2 weekdays (Its 'Daily Mass' list names the IHM Motherhouse (Villa Maria House of Studies, 8:00 AM) and Camilla Hall, the Sisters' convent home (7:00 and 10:15 AM); they are not counted or entered as schedules.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekday and Sunday Masses are celebrated when class is in session during the academic year.”
      Campus Ministry says weekday and Sunday Masses are celebrated when class is in session.
      “Daily Mass 8:00 am - Villa Maria House of Studies (the IHM Motherhouse) 7:00 am, 10:15 am - Camilla Hall”
      Campus Ministry lists daily Mass at the IHM Motherhouse (8:00 AM) and Camilla Hall (7:00 and 10:15 AM), without naming days.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (Sunday 7:00 PM in Villa Maria Chapel when class is in session (not held Oct. 4, Oct. 18 and Nov. 29).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sunday Mass - Villa Maria Chapel 6:00 pm - Confessions 7:00 pm - Mass”
      Sunday Mass is at 7:00 PM in Villa Maria Chapel, with confessions at 6:00 PM.
    2. Worship Opportunities - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/worship-opportunities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Note: Sunday Mass will not be held on Oct. 4, Oct. 18 and Nov. 29.”
      Sunday Mass is not held on three fall Sundays.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Sundays 6:00 PM before the 7:00 PM Mass, with the Sunday Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sunday Mass - Villa Maria Chapel 6:00 pm - Confessions 7:00 pm - Mass”
      Sunday Mass is at 7:00 PM in Villa Maria Chapel, with confessions at 6:00 PM.
      “We are grateful to Father Francis Caponi, OSA, professor at Villanova University who will serve as our Sunday Chaplain this year. He will also be present to hear confessions before Sunday Mass”
      Fr. Francis Caponi, OSA, a Villanova professor, is Sunday Chaplain and hears confessions before Sunday Mass.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationOccasional (monthly or seasonal) (Adoration at documented Campus Ministry events: a Divine Mercy Holy Hour in Marian Chapel (Oct. 26, 2025) and outdoor adoration at the Welcome Weekend (Sept. 12, 2026).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Divine Mercy Holy Hour - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/event/divine-mercy-holy-hour · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join Campus Ministry on Sunday at 7 p.m. in Marian Chapel for the Divine Mercy Holy Hour! We will have Adoration and Praise and Worship Music, and will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.”
      Campus Ministry held a Divine Mercy Holy Hour with adoration in Marian Chapel (October 26, 2025).
    2. Campus Ministry Welcome Weekend - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/event/campus-ministry-welcome-weekend/2026-09-12 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “On Saturday starting at 6 p.m., we will have outdoor Eucharistic Adoration followed by small group discussions in Campus Ministry.”
      Campus Ministry's Welcome Weekend (September 12, 2026) included outdoor Eucharistic adoration.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (Fr. Francis Caponi, OSA, a Villanova University professor, serves as Sunday Chaplain for the year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We are grateful to Father Francis Caponi, OSA, professor at Villanova University who will serve as our Sunday Chaplain this year. He will also be present to hear confessions before Sunday Mass”
      Fr. Francis Caponi, OSA, a Villanova professor, is Sunday Chaplain and hears confessions before Sunday Mass.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Villa Maria Chapel, 2nd floor of Nazareth Hall, is offered as a chapel for prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Need to find a chapel for prayer? Villa Maria Chapel is located on the 2nd floor of Nazareth Hall, directly above the cafeteria.”
      Villa Maria Chapel in Nazareth Hall is available for prayer.
  • Partly: 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

60 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Pursuit of Faith: two theology courses (6 credits), the first THE 109 Introduction to Theology or THE 110 Introduction to the Bible, the second from moral, scripture, spirituality, systematic, or theology-and-culture options. Students may seek a dean's exemption on grounds of conscience (e45).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Liberal Arts Core Requirements – Immaculata University Catalogscatalog.immaculata.edu/undergraduate-catalog/academic-life/liberal-arts-core-requirements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Visions: Understanding Ourselves and Our Relationship with God | Pursuit of Faith | 6 | 12 | Pursuit of Wisdom | 6”
      The baccalaureate core requires 6 credits in Pursuit of Faith and 6 credits in Pursuit of Wisdom.
    2. Theology and Philosophy – Immaculata University Catalogscatalog.immaculata.edu/undergraduate-catalog/academic-departments-and-program-requirements/theology-and-philosophy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All students in the baccalaureate program must take two (2) courses (six credits) in Theology to fulfill Core requirements. The first course must be selected from THE 109 or THE 110.”
      All baccalaureate students take two theology courses, the first being THE 109 or THE 110.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (THE 109 and THE 110 are described as introductions to the Christian theological tradition and to Scripture, not as Catholic theology. Second-course options include THE 238 Social Justice & Common Good, taught in light of the Catholic social tradition, among other options.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Theology and Philosophy – Immaculata University Catalogscatalog.immaculata.edu/undergraduate-catalog/academic-departments-and-program-requirements/theology-and-philosophy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All students in the baccalaureate program must take two (2) courses (six credits) in Theology to fulfill Core requirements. The first course must be selected from THE 109 or THE 110.”
      All baccalaureate students take two theology courses, the first being THE 109 or THE 110.
    2. THE 109 Introduction to Theology – Immaculata University Catalogscatalog.immaculata.edu/undergraduate-catalog/courses/the-109-introduction-to-theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Introduction to the study of theology offering an overview of the fundamental questions, issues, sources, and content of the Christian theological tradition.”
      THE 109 introduces the Christian theological tradition.
    3. THE 110 Introduction to the Bible – Immaculata University Catalogscatalog.immaculata.edu/undergraduate-catalog/courses/the-110-introduction-to-the-bible · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A general overview of Sacred Scripture.”
      THE 110 is a general introduction to Scripture.
    4. THE 238 Social Justice & Common Good – Immaculata University Catalogscatalog.immaculata.edu/undergraduate-catalog/courses/the-238-social-justice-common-good · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This course pursues this question in light of the vision and moral wisdom of the Catholic social tradition.”
      THE 238 Social Justice & Common Good is taught in light of the Catholic social tradition.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Pursuit of Wisdom: two philosophy courses (6 credits), one from PHI 100, 101, 103, 209, 312 or 384 and a second of any philosophy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liberal Arts Core Requirements – Immaculata University Catalogscatalog.immaculata.edu/undergraduate-catalog/academic-life/liberal-arts-core-requirements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Visions: Understanding Ourselves and Our Relationship with God | Pursuit of Faith | 6 | 12 | Pursuit of Wisdom | 6”
      The baccalaureate core requires 6 credits in Pursuit of Faith and 6 credits in Pursuit of Wisdom.
      “Must take one: PHI 100, PHI 101, PHI 103, PHI 209, PHI 312, PHI 384 2nd course may be any Philosophy course”
      Pursuit of Wisdom is met with two philosophy courses.
  • No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNo (The core description ties the core to Immaculata's objective as a Catholic university and the liberal arts. The mission page's statement on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition is institutional.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liberal Arts Core Requirements – Immaculata University Catalogscatalog.immaculata.edu/undergraduate-catalog/academic-life/liberal-arts-core-requirements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “To fulfill Immaculata's objective as a Catholic university with its program of study based on the liberal arts and its core values, all degree-seeking students at Immaculata must complete the required core curriculum for their degree programs.”
      The core description ties the core to the university's Catholic objective and liberal arts program.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (BA in Theology (also an AA and a minor).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology and Philosophy – Immaculata University Catalogscatalog.immaculata.edu/undergraduate-catalog/academic-departments-and-program-requirements/theology-and-philosophy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Bachelor of Arts in Theology program provides students a strong foundational understanding of the Catholic theological tradition”
      A BA in Theology is offered.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 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

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: 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 (4: Sr. Christina Marie Roberts, IHM (Director), Lauren Kolenda (Assistant Director), Fr. Francis Caponi, OSA (Sunday Chaplain), and Sr. Marianne Lallone, IHM (Vice President for Mission and Ministry).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sister Christina Marie Roberts, IHM Director of Campus Ministry croberts5@immaculata.edu (610) 647-4400 Ext.3989”
      Sr. Christina Marie Roberts, IHM, is Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Lauren Kolenda Assistant Director of Campus Ministry lkolenda@immaculata.edu (610) 647-4400 Ext.3573”
      Lauren Kolenda is Assistant Director of Campus Ministry.
      “We are grateful to Father Francis Caponi, OSA, professor at Villanova University who will serve as our Sunday Chaplain this year. He will also be present to hear confessions before Sunday Mass”
      Fr. Francis Caponi, OSA, a Villanova professor, is Sunday Chaplain and hears confessions before Sunday Mass.
    2. Leadership - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/about/leadership-administration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sister Marianne Lallone, IHM Vice President for Mission and Ministry”
      The university has a Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (Six retreats: Ignite, Halftime, Busy Person's (Advent and Lent), Senior Crossroads, Kairos, and Journeys.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ignite Retreat—A free, one-day retreat for freshmen that helps you adjust to college life and get used to the campus.”
      Campus Ministry offers the Ignite Retreat for freshmen.
      “Halftime Retreat—Take time to reflect, have fun, and enjoy activities with your peers.”
      Campus Ministry offers the Halftime Retreat.
      “Busy Person’s Retreat—Offered during Advent and Lent, this campus retreat gives you an opportunity to meet with a spiritual director for half an hour a day.”
      A Busy Person's Retreat is offered in Advent and Lent.
      “Senior Crossroads Retreat—A weekend retreat at Villa Maria by the Sea in Stone Harbor, NJ.”
      Seniors have a weekend retreat at Villa Maria by the Sea in Stone Harbor, NJ.
      “Kairos Retreat—Open to all students, even those who went in high school, this retreat gives you an opportunity to experience God’s presence in community with others.”
      A Kairos retreat is open to all students.
      “Journeys Retreat—A weekend retreat focusing on listening to the stories of others, stories of the saints, and how we can grow closer to God and others”
      A weekend Journeys Retreat is offered.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (Student-led Small Group Faith Communities and RCIA preparation. The student club list has no Catholic fellowship club. Macs Respect Life is counted under V4; liturgical ministers are a staff-run ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Small Group Faith Communities—Participate in a student-led group rooted in Scripture and faith sharing.”
      Student-led small group faith communities meet for Scripture and faith sharing.
      “Sacraments of Initiation (RCIA) The Campus Ministry staff can assist you in preparation for reception of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.”
      Campus Ministry prepares students for the sacraments of initiation (RCIA).
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available (DeChantal Hall, Gillet Hall and Lourdes Hall are women's halls. Marian Hall is co-ed by floor and Villa Maria Hall co-ed by wing.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Living on Campus - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/living-on-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “DeChantal Hall – Women’s hall offering single, double, and triple/quad rooms with shared bathrooms; shared lounge and amenities.”
      DeChantal Hall is a women's hall.
      “Lourdes Hall – Women’s hall with single and double suite-style rooms, shared baths between two rooms.”
      Lourdes Hall is a women's hall.
      “Gillet Hall -Houses women residential students in double and single rooms”
      Gillet Hall houses women students.
      “Marian Hall – Co-ed by floor, with single and double rooms and a chapel on the first floor.”
      Marian Hall is co-ed by floor and has a chapel.
      “Villa Maria Hall – Co-ed by wing; double rooms in a historic building with variable room sizes; multiple lounges.”
      Villa Maria Hall is co-ed by wing.
  • Not enough information: 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: 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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Sr. Marianne Lallone, IHM, Vice President for Mission and Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Leadership - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/about/leadership-administration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sister Marianne Lallone, IHM Vice President for Mission and Ministry”
      The university has a Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 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

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Campus Ministry runs organized weekly service opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Service Opportunities Camilla Hall Visits—Visit retired IHM Sisters to take walks with them, play bingo, and assist them with activities.”
      Campus Ministry organizes weekly service, including visits to retired IHM Sisters at Camilla Hall.
      “SS.Phillip & James Aftercare—Spend time tutoring and helping in an afterschool program with children PreK through 5th grade.”
      Weekly service includes tutoring in the SS. Philip & James aftercare program.
      “Safe Harbor West Chester—Assist staff with various cleaning, gardening, and kitchen tasks.”
      Weekly service includes volunteering at Safe Harbor West Chester.
      “IHM Spirituality Center—Assist the IHM Sisters with light cleaning and other tasks around their retreat center.”
      Weekly service includes helping at the IHM Spirituality Center.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Service-learning (SL-designated) courses in many departments; not required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning Courses – Immaculata University Catalogscatalog.immaculata.edu/undergraduate-catalog/areas-of-instruction/service-learning-courses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Therefore, we offer service learning enriched courses in many departments.”
      Service-learning courses are offered in many departments.
  • Partly: 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) (THE 238 Social Justice & Common Good, taught in light of the Catholic social tradition, is one option for the second core theology course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. THE 238 Social Justice & Common Good – Immaculata University Catalogscatalog.immaculata.edu/undergraduate-catalog/courses/the-238-social-justice-common-good · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This course pursues this question in light of the vision and moral wisdom of the Catholic social tradition.”
      THE 238 Social Justice & Common Good is taught in light of the Catholic social tradition.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (Macs Respect Life (registered student club) and published guidance requiring adjustments for pregnant and parenting students.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Clubs - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/student-services/clubs-organizations/student-clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Macs Respect Life: This organization seeks to educate, serve and pray for life. Members work to save lives from induced abortion, euthanasia and destruction of human embryos for research.”
      Macs Respect Life is a registered pro-life student club.
    2. Faculty/Employee Guidance for Pregnant and Parenting Students - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion/title-ix-and-non-discrimination/pregnant-and-parenting-students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Instructors are required to grant reasonable adjustments in accordance with Title IX guidelines outlined in this document.”
      The university publishes guidance requiring adjustments for pregnant and parenting students.
  • Yes: 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 (Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break, the Franciscan Mission Service trip to Washington, D.C., and weekly service at Safe Harbor West Chester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break—Help build homes and participate in community service.”
      Campus Ministry runs a Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break.
      “Franciscan Mission Service—Volunteer with several Washington D.C. organizations and learn more about advocacy efforts in our nation’s capital.”
      Campus Ministry runs a Franciscan Mission Service trip to Washington, D.C.
      “Safe Harbor West Chester—Assist staff with various cleaning, gardening, and kitchen tasks.”
      Weekly service includes volunteering at Safe Harbor West Chester.
  • Yes: 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 (Service programs are run by Campus Ministry, which lists engaging in service and practicing social justice among its purposes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry can help you to explore spirituality and nurture your faith, engage in service and practice social justice, and form community and enjoy fellowship.”
      Campus Ministry's stated purposes include service and social justice.
      “Weekly Service Opportunities Camilla Hall Visits—Visit retired IHM Sisters to take walks with them, play bingo, and assist them with activities.”
      Campus Ministry organizes weekly service, including visits to retired IHM Sisters at Camilla Hall.

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

Strengths

  • All baccalaureate students take two theology courses and two philosophy courses in the core.
    Sources (2)
    1. Liberal Arts Core Requirements – Immaculata University Catalogscatalog.immaculata.edu/undergraduate-catalog/academic-life/liberal-arts-core-requirements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Visions: Understanding Ourselves and Our Relationship with God | Pursuit of Faith | 6 | 12 | Pursuit of Wisdom | 6”
      The baccalaureate core requires 6 credits in Pursuit of Faith and 6 credits in Pursuit of Wisdom.
      “Must take one: PHI 100, PHI 101, PHI 103, PHI 209, PHI 312, PHI 384 2nd course may be any Philosophy course”
      Pursuit of Wisdom is met with two philosophy courses.
    2. Theology and Philosophy – Immaculata University Catalogscatalog.immaculata.edu/undergraduate-catalog/academic-departments-and-program-requirements/theology-and-philosophy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All students in the baccalaureate program must take two (2) courses (six credits) in Theology to fulfill Core requirements. The first course must be selected from THE 109 or THE 110.”
      All baccalaureate students take two theology courses, the first being THE 109 or THE 110.
  • Campus Ministry lists six retreats, weekly service opportunities, and service trips.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ignite Retreat—A free, one-day retreat for freshmen that helps you adjust to college life and get used to the campus.”
      Campus Ministry offers the Ignite Retreat for freshmen.
      “Senior Crossroads Retreat—A weekend retreat at Villa Maria by the Sea in Stone Harbor, NJ.”
      Seniors have a weekend retreat at Villa Maria by the Sea in Stone Harbor, NJ.
      “Kairos Retreat—Open to all students, even those who went in high school, this retreat gives you an opportunity to experience God’s presence in community with others.”
      A Kairos retreat is open to all students.
      “Weekly Service Opportunities Camilla Hall Visits—Visit retired IHM Sisters to take walks with them, play bingo, and assist them with activities.”
      Campus Ministry organizes weekly service, including visits to retired IHM Sisters at Camilla Hall.
      “Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break—Help build homes and participate in community service.”
      Campus Ministry runs a Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break.
  • A Vice President for Mission and Ministry leads mission work, and the IHM Sisters founded and sponsor the university.
    Sources (2)
    1. Leadership - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/about/leadership-administration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sister Marianne Lallone, IHM Vice President for Mission and Ministry”
      The university has a Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
    2. Mission, Values and History - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/about/mission-heritage · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Immaculata University, a Catholic academic community, founded and sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, is committed to scholarship”
      The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary founded and sponsor the university.
  • A registered pro-life club (Macs Respect Life) and published guidance for pregnant and parenting students.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Clubs - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/student-services/clubs-organizations/student-clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Macs Respect Life: This organization seeks to educate, serve and pray for life. Members work to save lives from induced abortion, euthanasia and destruction of human embryos for research.”
      Macs Respect Life is a registered pro-life student club.
    2. Faculty/Employee Guidance for Pregnant and Parenting Students - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion/title-ix-and-non-discrimination/pregnant-and-parenting-students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Instructors are required to grant reasonable adjustments in accordance with Title IX guidelines outlined in this document.”
      The university publishes guidance requiring adjustments for pregnant and parenting students.

Concerns

  • The daily Masses listed are at the IHM Motherhouse and Camilla Hall.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass 8:00 am - Villa Maria House of Studies (the IHM Motherhouse) 7:00 am, 10:15 am - Camilla Hall”
      Campus Ministry lists daily Mass at the IHM Motherhouse (8:00 AM) and Camilla Hall (7:00 and 10:15 AM), without naming days.
      “Weekday and Sunday Masses are celebrated when class is in session during the academic year.”
      Campus Ministry says weekday and Sunday Masses are celebrated when class is in session.
  • One Sunday Mass is offered, and it is not held on three fall Sundays.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sunday Mass - Villa Maria Chapel 6:00 pm - Confessions 7:00 pm - Mass”
      Sunday Mass is at 7:00 PM in Villa Maria Chapel, with confessions at 6:00 PM.
    2. Worship Opportunities - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry/worship-opportunities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Note: Sunday Mass will not be held on Oct. 4, Oct. 18 and Nov. 29.”
      Sunday Mass is not held on three fall Sundays.
  • The Sunday Chaplain is a visiting professor from Villanova University.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We are grateful to Father Francis Caponi, OSA, professor at Villanova University who will serve as our Sunday Chaplain this year. He will also be present to hear confessions before Sunday Mass”
      Fr. Francis Caponi, OSA, a Villanova professor, is Sunday Chaplain and hears confessions before Sunday Mass.
  • The required first theology course (THE 109 or THE 110) is described in general Christian terms, and students may seek an exemption from the theology requirement.
    Sources (2)
    1. THE 109 Introduction to Theology – Immaculata University Catalogscatalog.immaculata.edu/undergraduate-catalog/courses/the-109-introduction-to-theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Introduction to the study of theology offering an overview of the fundamental questions, issues, sources, and content of the Christian theological tradition.”
      THE 109 introduces the Christian theological tradition.
    2. Theology Requirement – Immaculata University Catalogscatalog.immaculata.edu/undergraduate-catalog/academic-policies-and-procedures/theology-requirement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A student who believes that the content of the theology requirement raises an issue of conscience may seek an exemption from the dean of the appropriate college.”
      Students may seek an exemption from the theology requirement on grounds of conscience.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1145 W King Rd, Immaculata, PA 19345
  • Location: On campus

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Source: immaculata.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, immaculata.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, immaculata.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

18 groups and regular activities · 11 on campus, 7 off campus

Retreats 6

  • Senior Crossroads RetreatOff campus
    Weekend retreat for seniors at Villa Maria by the Sea, Stone Harbor, NJ.
  • Ignite RetreatOn campus
    Free one-day retreat for freshmen.
  • Halftime RetreatOn campus
    Retreat for reflection and activities with peers.
  • Busy Person's RetreatOn campus
    Advent and Lent
    Campus retreat with a daily half hour with a spiritual director.
  • Kairos RetreatOn campus
    Retreat open to all students.
  • Journeys RetreatOn campus
    Weekend retreat on the Beatitudes, the saints, and personal faith journeys.

Service 6

  • Camilla Hall VisitsOff campus
    Weekly
    Visits with retired IHM Sisters at Camilla Hall.
  • SS. Philip & James AftercareOff campus
    Weekly
    Tutoring in a parish afterschool program for children PreK-5th grade.
  • IHM Spirituality Center serviceOff campus
    Weekly
    Helping the IHM Sisters at their retreat center.
  • Safe Harbor West ChesterOff campus
    Weekly
    Cleaning, gardening, and kitchen help at Safe Harbor West Chester.
  • Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring BreakOff campus
    Spring break
    Home-building and community service trip.
  • Franciscan Mission Service tripOff campus
    Volunteering with Washington, D.C. organizations and learning about advocacy.

Faith formation 1

  • RCIA (Sacraments of Initiation)On campus
    Campus Ministry preparation for Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.

Clubs and groups 2

  • Small Group Faith CommunitiesOn campus
    Student-led groups rooted in Scripture and faith sharing.
  • Macs Respect LifeOn campus
    Registered pro-life student club that seeks to educate, serve, and pray for life.

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Liturgical ministersOn campus
    Students serve as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, altar servers, sacristans, music ministers, and lectors.

Social life 2

  • Community NightsOn campus
    Simple supper with an activity, speaker, or movie; for example, kickball with Macs Respect Life.
  • S'mores with the SistersOn campus
    Campfire gathering with the IHM Sisters.

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Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministry - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Sunday Mass - Villa Maria Chapel 6:00 pm - Confessions 7:00 pm - Mass”
    Sunday Mass is at 7:00 PM in Villa Maria Chapel, with confessions at 6:00 PM.
    “Sister Christina Marie Roberts, IHM Director of Campus Ministry croberts5@immaculata.edu (610) 647-4400 Ext.3989”
    Sr. Christina Marie Roberts, IHM, is Director of Campus Ministry.
    “Sister Christina Marie Roberts, IHM Director of Campus Ministry croberts5@immaculata.edu (610) 647-4400 Ext.3989”
    Sr. Christina Marie Roberts, IHM, is Director of Campus Ministry.
    “Need to find a chapel for prayer? Villa Maria Chapel is located on the 2nd floor of Nazareth Hall, directly above the cafeteria.”
    Villa Maria Chapel in Nazareth Hall is available for prayer.
  2. Student Clubs - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/campus-life/student-services/clubs-organizations/student-clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Macs Respect Life: This organization seeks to educate, serve and pray for life. Members work to save lives from induced abortion, euthanasia and destruction of human embryos for research.”
    Macs Respect Life is a registered pro-life student club.
  3. Contact Us - Immaculata Universityimmaculata.edu/contact-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Immaculata University is located at 1145 W King Rd, Immaculata, PA 19345.”
    The university is at 1145 W King Rd, Immaculata, PA 19345.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
74 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.71%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,260
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$6,267

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.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,529
Total students2,407
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$24,258
Cost of attendance (per year)$43,979
Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
71%
First-year retention83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$75,701
Admission rate86%
Students receiving Pell grants23%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1260
SAT reading & writing578–660
SAT math578–663
ACT composite—
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 58 / 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 Philadelphia

The Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: catholicchurchofphila.org, catholicchurchofphila.org, catholicchurchofphila.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 213011
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
  • Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Immaculata University a Catholic college?
Yes. Immaculata University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Its sponsor is Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM).
What is Immaculata University’s Compass Score?
70 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Immaculata University?
Mass is listed at Villa Maria Chapel (Nazareth Hall and 2nd floor). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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