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Indiana University-Indianapolis

  • LocationIndianapolis, IN
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 25,497 students
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Indiana University-Indianapolis is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic life at IU Indianapolis is organized mainly through the student-run Catholic Student Organization (CSO), which describes itself as based on the IUPUI campus and works with St. John the Evangelist parish downtown and FOCUS missionaries. The CSO's pages list Tuesday adoration and Mass at the Campus Center, a Wednesday Mass and social, Bible studies, and a young adult holy hour at St. John's. Official confirmation is incomplete.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Indiana University-Indianapolis, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1Saint Mary's Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Saints Peter & Paul Cathedral: 1.2 mi3Saint Anthony Roman Catholic Church: 1.8 mi4St. Patrick Catholic Church: 2.1 mi5St. Rita Catholic Church: 2.4 mi6St. John the Evangelist (home parish for IUPUI students): 0.8 miIndiana University-Indianapolis (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 126 West Georgia Street, Indianapolis
  2. Saint Mary's Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 325 North New Jersey Street, Indianapolis
  3. Saints Peter & Paul Cathedral — 1.2 mi · 1347 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis
  4. Saint Anthony Roman Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 379 North Warman Avenue, Indianapolis
  5. St. Patrick Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 950 Prospect Street, Indianapolis
  6. St. Rita Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 1733 Dr Andrew J Brown Avenue, Indianapolis

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

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

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

Catholic life on campus

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

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (A campus priest is named only as Father Rick on the CSO page. The CSO links him to the home parish, and no official page states his full-time status.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Team | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-meet-the-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Campus Priest Father Rick Campus Priest”
      The Catholic Student Organization lists a campus priest, Father Rick.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (The CSO lists a Tuesday Mass at 12:30 PM in the Campus Center. The Wednesday 10:10 Mass may be held at the Campus Center or at St. John's; it is not counted. The CSO pages are undated and are not official sources.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Events | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-student-events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration at 11:30 a.m. Mass at 12:30 p.m.”
      The CSO's Tuesday schedule lists adoration at 11:30 AM and Mass at 12:30 PM at the Campus Center.
    2. Adoration | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration begins on Tuesday from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm and Mass follows!”
      The CSO lists Tuesday adoration from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by Mass, 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.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Two groups: the Catholic Student Organization, which describes itself as a club based on the IUPUI campus, and the FOCUS missionaries at IU Indianapolis and Purdue University Indianapolis. The CSO pages are undated.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Home | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Catholic Student Organization is an engaging, faith-filled club that makes its home right on the IUPUI campus.”
      The Catholic Student Organization describes itself as a club based on the IUPUI campus.
    2. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University Indianapolis”
      FOCUS lists Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University Indianapolis among the campuses it serves.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Three kinds listed on the CSO pages: a retreat, Bible studies (small groups), and service outreach. The CSO pages are undated.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Student Events | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-student-events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Men and Women's Retreat Fall First separate men and women's retreat.”
      The CSO lists a fall men's and women's retreat.
    2. Bible Studies | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Take your faith to the next level with a small group seeking to grow in community and wisdom together!”
      The CSO offers small-group Bible studies.
    3. Service Outreach | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-service-outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Garden Door Ministry hands out sandwiches and water or any donated food to those who come to our doors.”
      The CSO lists service at St. John's Garden Door Ministry, which serves people experiencing homelessness.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

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

Strengths

  • The CSO lists a campus priest, Father Rick, and a Tuesday Mass with adoration at the Campus Center.
    Sources (2)
    1. Meet the Team | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-meet-the-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Campus Priest Father Rick Campus Priest”
      The Catholic Student Organization lists a campus priest, Father Rick.
    2. Student Events | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-student-events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration at 11:30 a.m. Mass at 12:30 p.m.”
      The CSO's Tuesday schedule lists adoration at 11:30 AM and Mass at 12:30 PM at the Campus Center.
  • FOCUS is listed as serving the IU Indianapolis and Purdue Indianapolis campuses, and the CSO works with its missionaries.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University Indianapolis”
      FOCUS lists Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University Indianapolis among the campuses it serves.
    2. Meet the Team | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-meet-the-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This is made possible by three separate but unified groups: our board, our home parish, and our FOCUS missionaries.”
      The Catholic Student Organization says it works with its board, its home parish, and FOCUS missionaries.
  • Bible studies, a retreat, and service outreach are listed on the CSO pages.
    Sources (3)
    1. Bible Studies | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Take your faith to the next level with a small group seeking to grow in community and wisdom together!”
      The CSO offers small-group Bible studies.
    2. Student Events | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-student-events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Men and Women's Retreat Fall First separate men and women's retreat.”
      The CSO lists a fall men's and women's retreat.
    3. Service Outreach | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-service-outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Garden Door Ministry hands out sandwiches and water or any donated food to those who come to our doors.”
      The CSO lists service at St. John's Garden Door Ministry, which serves people experiencing homelessness.

Concerns

  • No official campus ministry page could be read.
    Sources (1)
    1. Home | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Catholic Student Organization is an engaging, faith-filled club that makes its home right on the IUPUI campus.”
      The Catholic Student Organization describes itself as a club based on the IUPUI campus.
  • The CSO's weekly Mass for students is listed at St. John's downtown on several days, not only on campus.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Events | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-student-events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Young Adult Mass at 7 p.m.”
      The CSO lists a Sunday Young Adult Mass at 7 PM at St. John the Evangelist.
    2. 10:10 | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-10-10 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Events may happen in the Campus Center or at Saint John's.”
      The CSO's events may be held at the Campus Center or at St. John's.

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The Catholic center

St. John the Evangelist (home parish for IUPUI students)

  • Address: 126 W Georgia St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
  • Distance from campus: 0.8 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: Parish church (Mass, adoration and holy hour, as listed by the CSO)

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Source: catholiciupui.wixsite.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 8 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 4

Faith formation 1

Retreats 1

  • CSO fall men's and women's retreats
    Fall retreat for the CSO, with separate men's and women's retreats listed.
    catholiciupui.wixsite.com

Service 2

  • Garden Door Ministry service (CSO)
    Service at St. John's Garden Door Ministry, handing out food to people who come to the doors.
    catholiciupui.wixsite.com
  • 40 Days for Life (CSO with St. John's)
    Fall and spring campaigns, Fridays
    Prayer with the St. John's community for the unborn and their mothers outside a Planned Parenthood facility during the 40 Days for Life campaign.
    catholiciupui.wixsite.com

Social life 1

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

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Home | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Catholic Student Organization is an engaging, faith-filled club that makes its home right on the IUPUI campus.”
    The Catholic Student Organization describes itself as a club based on the IUPUI campus.
  2. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University Indianapolis”
    FOCUS lists Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University Indianapolis among the campuses it serves.
  3. Meet the Team | The Catholic Student Organizationcatholiciupui.wixsite.com/website/copy-of-meet-the-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Saint John the Evangelist 126 W Georgia St, Indianapolis, IN 46225”
    The Catholic Student Organization lists St. John the Evangelist at 126 W Georgia St, Indianapolis, IN 46225 as its home parish.
    “This is made possible by three separate but unified groups: our board, our home parish, and our FOCUS missionaries.”
    The Catholic Student Organization says it works with its board, its home parish, and FOCUS missionaries.
    “Saint John the Evangelist 126 W Georgia St, Indianapolis, IN 46225”
    The Catholic Student Organization lists St. John the Evangelist at 126 W Georgia St, Indianapolis, IN 46225 as its home parish.

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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.
68 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.54%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.72%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,139 · ACT 25
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$23,466

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)
17,037
Total students25,497
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$11,668
Cost of attendance (per year)$23,316
Median federal debt at graduation$20,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
54%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$55,198
Admission rate76%
Students receiving Pell grants37%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1139
SAT reading & writing520–630
SAT math510–610
ACT composite21–29
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 66 / 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 Indianapolis

The Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson, Archbishop of Indianapolis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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

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Is Indiana University-Indianapolis a Catholic college?
No. Indiana University-Indianapolis is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Student Organization (IU Indianapolis).

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