Is Madonna University a Catholic college?

Yes. Madonna University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Its sponsor is Felician Sisters.

What is Madonna University’s Compass Score?

64 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at Madonna University?

Mass is listed at University Chapel and Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel (Felician Sisters' convent on campus). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Catholic college

Madonna University

LocationLivonia, MI
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,054 students
SponsorFelician Sisters
TraditionFranciscan

Official website

Madonna University is a Catholic university in the Felician Franciscan tradition in Livonia, Michigan. Campus Ministry publishes a weekday Mass at 12:00 p.m. in the University Chapel and a Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. on campus during the academic year. The bachelor's core requires two religious values courses and a Religious Studies major is offered; no philosophy course is required of all students.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

Monday–Friday12:00 PMUniversity Chapel · During the academic year; no Masses in summer or holiday breaks.
Sunday9:30 AMPresentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel (Felician Sisters' convent 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)

Campus Ministry | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Mass is celebrated each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 12:00 p.m. at the University Chapel, and on Sunday’s at 9:30 a.m. at the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel – at the Felician Sister’s Convent on campus. (Note: There are no Masses offered during the Summer months or Holiday breaks when school is not in session)”
Campus Ministry publishes weekday Mass at 12:00 p.m. in the University Chapel and Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. on campus during the academic year.
“Mass is celebrated each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 12:00 p.m. at the University Chapel, and on Sunday’s at 9:30 a.m. at the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel – at the Felician Sister’s Convent on campus. (Note: There are no Masses offered during the Summer months or Holiday breaks when school is not in session)”
Campus Ministry publishes weekday Mass at 12:00 p.m. in the University Chapel and Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. on campus during the academic year.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
St. Rafka Maronite Catholic Church — 1.9 mi
St. Kenneth Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 14951 North Haggerty Road, Plymouth Township
St.Colette Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church — 2.4 mi
St. Aidan Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 17500 Farmington Road

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.

N/A

Sacramental life

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

Yes:
Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday through Friday at 12:00 p.m. in the University Chapel during the academic year.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass is celebrated each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 12:00 p.m. at the University Chapel, and on Sunday’s at 9:30 a.m. at the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel – at the Felician Sister’s Convent on campus. (Note: There are no Masses offered during the Summer months or Holiday breaks when school is not in session)”
  Campus Ministry publishes weekday Mass at 12:00 p.m. in the University Chapel and Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. on campus during the academic year.
Not enough information:
Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (Published Mass schedule.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass is celebrated each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 12:00 p.m. at the University Chapel, and on Sunday’s at 9:30 a.m. at the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel – at the Felician Sister’s Convent on campus. (Note: There are no Masses offered during the Summer months or Holiday breaks when school is not in session)”
  Campus Ministry publishes weekday Mass at 12:00 p.m. in the University Chapel and Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. on campus during the academic year.
Not enough information:
Chapel open for prayer on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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).

Theology and core curriculum

54 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Two Religious Values signature courses are required of all bachelor's students (SC-8A and SC-8B).)
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/pdf/Undergraduate-Catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “SC-8A The Madonna Heritage*, CHOOSE ONE:”
  Bachelor's core Goal 8 includes a required Madonna Heritage signature course choice.
  “SC-8B Religious Studies, CHOOSE ONE:”
  Bachelor's core Goal 8 includes a required Religious Studies signature course choice.
Partly:
Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (SC-8A options include RST 1500 Catholicism and RST 2990 Catholic Social Teaching; RST 1330 Survey of Christianity and SC-8B options are not Catholic-only.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/pdf/Undergraduate-Catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “RST 1330 Survey of Christianity (3 s.h.)”
  The Madonna Heritage choice includes RST 1330 Survey of Christianity, RST 1500 Catholicism, RST 2990 Catholic Social Teaching for the 21st Century, and RST 3100 Franciscan Values, Social Justice, and Service.
No:
Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (PHL 1010 is one of four options in CC-3; no philosophy course is required of all.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/pdf/Undergraduate-Catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “CC-3 Civic and Global Identity, CHOOSE ONE:”
  The bachelor's core Goal 3 lets students choose one of four courses, one of which is PHL 1010; no philosophy course is required of all students.
Not enough information:
Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/pdf/Undergraduate-Catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Religious Studies Major: Bachelor of Arts (31 s.h.)”
  A Religious Studies major (BA) is offered.
Yes:
Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsYes
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/pdf/Undergraduate-Catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “University adheres to the guidelines set forth in The Application”
  The 2026-2027 undergraduate catalog states that the university adheres to the guidelines of The Application of Ex corde Ecclesiae in the United States.

Campus culture and residence life

61 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)One (1 professional ministry staff listed (Director of Campus Ministry).)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Paula Soter, Director of Campus Ministry (734) 432-5839 psoter@madonna.edu”
  The Director of Campus Ministry is the only named ministry staff member and is the main contact.
Partly:
Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Retreats are offered.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Retreats are meaningful opportunities that offer students a break from their daily routine - providing moments of prayer, reflection, and activities to inspire their faith, have fun, and build lasting faith relationships with others. (Contact Campus Ministry for upcoming retreats.)”
  Campus Ministry offers retreats; the page names no retreat dates or count.
Partly:
Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (One Catholic-named student organization listed: Kappa Gamma Pi, National Catholic Honor Society.)
Sources (1)
1. Clubs & Organizations | Madonna On-Campus Experiencemadonna.edu/admissions/on-campus-experience/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “National Catholic Honor Society, Kappa Gamma Pi”
  Kappa Gamma Pi, a National Catholic Honor Society chapter, is listed among Active Registered Student Organizations.
Partly:
Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (Felix and Clare Halls have gender-assigned wings on each floor; other halls are co-residential by floor or wing.)
Sources (1)
1. Felix Hall & Clare Hall | Residence Lifemadonna.edu/resources/residence-life/housing-options/felix-clare-hall · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Both halls share the same floor plan and amenities, with each floor featuring both a male and female wing.”
  Felix and Clare Halls have male and female wings on each floor.
Yes:
Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Overnight guests of the opposite sex are not allowed; same-sex overnight guests require a form.)
Sources (1)
1. Residence Life FAQ | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/residence-life/faq · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Guests of opposite sex are not allowed overnight stay.”
  Overnight guests of the opposite sex are not permitted in residence halls.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes
Sources (1)
1. University Leadership | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/about/leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Vice President for Mission and Catholic Social Teaching”
  A named officer, Jesse Cox, holds the title Vice President for Mission and Catholic Social Teaching.

Service and Catholic social teaching

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Service or volunteer centerYes
Sources (1)
1. Service-Learning and Civic Engagement | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/service-learning-and-civic-engagement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The MU Office of Service-Learning & Civic Engagement provides a nonpartisan space”
  The university has a Service-Learning and Civic Engagement office.
Partly:
Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs)
Sources (1)
1. Service-Learning and Civic Engagement | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/service-learning-and-civic-engagement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The MU curriculum includes a robust selection of academic service-learning (SL) courses.”
  Service-learning courses are offered across the curriculum; they are not required of all students.
Partly:
Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (RST 2990 Catholic Social Teaching for the 21st Century is one option within a required core choice; it is not required of all students.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/pdf/Undergraduate-Catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “RST 1330 Survey of Christianity (3 s.h.)”
  The Madonna Heritage choice includes RST 1330 Survey of Christianity, RST 1500 Catholicism, RST 2990 Catholic Social Teaching for the 21st Century, and RST 3100 Franciscan Values, Social Justice, and Service.
Not enough information:
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:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (MLK Week of Service, Alternative Spring Break, Franciscan Day of Service, and Ford Community Corps are listed.)
Sources (2)
1. Service-Learning and Civic Engagement | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/service-learning-and-civic-engagement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “From cleaning up trails to providing goods for people who are homeless”
  The MLK Week of Service includes projects that provide goods for people who are homeless.
2. Mission & Service | Madonna On-Campus Experiencemadonna.edu/admissions/on-campus-experience/mission-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Alternative Spring Break Spend your time off from class serving others.”
  Alternative Spring Break is a service program.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Franciscan Day of Service runs during Mission & Heritage Week, planned by the Mission Core Team.)
Sources (2)
1. Service-Learning and Civic Engagement | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/service-learning-and-civic-engagement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each October, Franciscan Day of Service is an opportunity to join local organizations in service as part of our Mission & Heritage Week.”
  The Franciscan Day of Service is held each October as part of Mission & Heritage Week.
2. Mission & Heritage Week | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/events/mission-heritage-week · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Planned by the Mission Core Team. Celebrations of various faith traditions”
  Mission & Heritage Week is planned by the Mission Core Team.

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

Strengths

Mass is celebrated on campus each weekday at 12:00 p.m. and on Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass is celebrated each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 12:00 p.m. at the University Chapel, and on Sunday’s at 9:30 a.m. at the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel – at the Felician Sister’s Convent on campus. (Note: There are no Masses offered during the Summer months or Holiday breaks when school is not in session)”
  Campus Ministry publishes weekday Mass at 12:00 p.m. in the University Chapel and Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. on campus during the academic year.
A Religious Studies major is offered, and the bachelor's core requires two religious values courses.
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/pdf/Undergraduate-Catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Religious Studies Major: Bachelor of Arts (31 s.h.)”
  A Religious Studies major (BA) is offered.
  “SC-8A The Madonna Heritage*, CHOOSE ONE:”
  Bachelor's core Goal 8 includes a required Madonna Heritage signature course choice.
  “SC-8B Religious Studies, CHOOSE ONE:”
  Bachelor's core Goal 8 includes a required Religious Studies signature course choice.
A Vice President for Mission and Catholic Social Teaching is named on the leadership page.
Sources (1)
1. University Leadership | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/about/leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Vice President for Mission and Catholic Social Teaching”
  A named officer, Jesse Cox, holds the title Vice President for Mission and Catholic Social Teaching.
A Service-Learning and Civic Engagement office runs the Franciscan Day of Service during Mission & Heritage Week.
Sources (1)
1. Service-Learning and Civic Engagement | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/service-learning-and-civic-engagement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The MU Office of Service-Learning & Civic Engagement provides a nonpartisan space”
  The university has a Service-Learning and Civic Engagement office.
  “Each October, Franciscan Day of Service is an opportunity to join local organizations in service as part of our Mission & Heritage Week.”
  The Franciscan Day of Service is held each October as part of Mission & Heritage Week.

Concerns

The published schedule lists Mass only.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass is celebrated each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 12:00 p.m. at the University Chapel, and on Sunday’s at 9:30 a.m. at the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel – at the Felician Sister’s Convent on campus. (Note: There are no Masses offered during the Summer months or Holiday breaks when school is not in session)”
  Campus Ministry publishes weekday Mass at 12:00 p.m. in the University Chapel and Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. on campus during the academic year.
No philosophy course is required of all bachelor's students. PHL 1010 is one of four options in the core.
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/pdf/Undergraduate-Catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “CC-3 Civic and Global Identity, CHOOSE ONE:”
  The bachelor's core Goal 3 lets students choose one of four courses, one of which is PHL 1010; no philosophy course is required of all students.
Overnight guests of the opposite sex are not permitted in residence halls.
Sources (1)
1. Residence Life FAQ | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/residence-life/faq · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Guests of opposite sex are not allowed overnight stay.”
  Overnight guests of the opposite sex are not permitted in residence halls.

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Campus ministry home

Madonna University Campus Ministry

Address: 36600 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150
Location: On campus
Facilities: University Chapel, Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel, prayer and reflective spaces in the Administration Building

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Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 7 location not published

Service 4

Franciscan Day of ServiceOn campus
Friday, October 9, 2026 (Mission & Heritage Week)
Service projects with local organizations, including Detroit-area projects, held at the Welcome Center Great Room.
madonna.edu, madonna.edu
MLK Week of Service
Week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Service projects in southeast Michigan, such as trail clean-up and providing goods for people who are homeless.
madonna.edu
Alternative Spring Break
Spring break
Students spend their break from classes serving others.
madonna.edu
Better Together
Staff and student group that organizes community service projects bringing people of various faiths together.
madonna.edu

Faith formation 2

Mission & Heritage Week
October 3-12, 2026
Annual Felician Sponsored-Ministries week of Masses, prayer, service, and talks; 2026 theme Widening Our Tent for Charism and Mission.
madonna.edu, madonna.edu
Center for Catholic Studies and Interfaith Dialogue
University program based on Catholic tenets of respect and dignity for all people, promoting dialogue among people of different faiths.
madonna.edu

Clubs and groups 1

Kappa Gamma Pi (National Catholic Honor Society)
Registered student organization listed on the university's clubs and organizations page.
madonna.edu

Retreats 1

Retreat Programs
Contact Campus Ministry for upcoming retreats
Campus Ministry offers retreats for students of all faiths.
madonna.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)

Campus Ministry | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Mass is celebrated each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 12:00 p.m. at the University Chapel, and on Sunday’s at 9:30 a.m. at the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel – at the Felician Sister’s Convent on campus. (Note: There are no Masses offered during the Summer months or Holiday breaks when school is not in session)”
Campus Ministry publishes weekday Mass at 12:00 p.m. in the University Chapel and Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. on campus during the academic year.
“Paula Soter, Director of Campus Ministry (734) 432-5839 psoter@madonna.edu”
The Director of Campus Ministry is the only named ministry staff member and is the main contact.
“Mass is celebrated each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 12:00 p.m. at the University Chapel, and on Sunday’s at 9:30 a.m. at the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel – at the Felician Sister’s Convent on campus. (Note: There are no Masses offered during the Summer months or Holiday breaks when school is not in session)”
Campus Ministry publishes weekday Mass at 12:00 p.m. in the University Chapel and Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. on campus during the academic year.
“Or stop by to see us in the Campus Ministry office in the Administration Building, Room 1115”
The Campus Ministry office is in the Administration Building, Room 1115, on campus.
“36600 Schoolcraft Livonia MI 48150”
The university address published on the Campus Ministry page is 36600 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150.
“Madonna University offers quiet reflective spaces on our campus that can be used for your spiritual reflection at any time during the day.”
Campus prayer and reflective spaces are available in addition to the University Chapel.
Service-Learning and Civic Engagement | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/resources/service-learning-and-civic-engagement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The MU Office of Service-Learning & Civic Engagement provides a nonpartisan space”
The university has a Service-Learning and Civic Engagement office.
“Each October, Franciscan Day of Service is an opportunity to join local organizations in service as part of our Mission & Heritage Week.”
The Franciscan Day of Service is held each October as part of Mission & Heritage Week.
Contribute to the CCSID Program | Madonna Universitymadonna.edu/alumni/giving-opportunities/center-for-catholic-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Led by Sister Nancy Marie Jamroz, CSSF, the Center for Catholic Studies and Interfaith Dialogue is just that”
The Center for Catholic Studies and Interfaith Dialogue is a university program led by a Sister of the Felician community.

Reach out

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

62 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score60%
First-year retention 20% of score72%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 980
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score11 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$11,643

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	NAIA · Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Setting	City
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	11 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)	1,740
Total students	2,054
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$17,755
Cost of attendance (per year)	$41,038
Median federal debt at graduation	$23,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	60%
First-year retention	72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$59,058
Admission rate	63%
Students receiving Pell grants	30%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 880–1080

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	980
SAT reading & writing	460–540
SAT math	420–540
ACT composite	—
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 61 / 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 Detroit

The Most Reverend Edward J. Weisenburger, Archbishop of Detroit

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Source: aod.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 170806
Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Is Madonna University a Catholic college?: Yes. Madonna University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Its sponsor is Felician Sisters.
What is Madonna University’s Compass Score?: 64 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Madonna University?: Mass is listed at University Chapel and Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel (Felician Sisters' convent on campus). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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