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Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  • LocationMillersville, PA
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 6,732 students
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Millersville Catholic, the Catholic campus ministry at Millersville University, is sponsored by the Diocese of Harrisburg and meets at the Newman House on campus at 227 N. George Street. Its 2026-2027 calendar lists Mass on Sunday at 3:00 PM, Monday at 9:00 PM and Wednesday at 5:30 PM, with scheduled confession and adoration. The John Newman Association and a weekly faith group meet there.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 3

  • Sunday3:00 PM–4:00 PMNewman House, 227 N. George St. · 2026-2027 school year, per the calendar page.
  • Monday9:00 PMNewman House, 227 N. George St. · 2026-2027 school year, per the calendar page.
  • Wednesday5:30 PMNewman House, 227 N. George St. · 2026-2027 school year, per the calendar page.

Confession 3

  • Sunday2:00 PM–2:50 PMNewman House, 227 N. George St. · 2026-2027 school year, per the calendar page.
  • Monday8:30 PM–8:50 PMNewman House, 227 N. George St. · 2026-2027 school year, per the calendar page.
  • Wednesday4:30 PM–5:20 PMNewman House, 227 N. George St. · 2026-2027 school year, per the calendar page.

Adoration 3

  • Sunday2:00 PM–2:50 PMNewman House, 227 N. George St. · Adoration and confession, 2026-2027 school year.
  • Monday8:30 PM–8:50 PMNewman House, 227 N. George St. · Adoration and confession, 2026-2027 school year.
  • Wednesday4:30 PM–5:20 PMNewman House, 227 N. George St. · Adoration and confession, 2026-2027 school year.

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. Calendar | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday Mass at 3:00-4:00 PM”
    The calendar lists a Sunday Mass at 3:00 PM.
    “Adoration & Confessions at 2:00-2:50 PM”
    The calendar lists Sunday adoration and confession at 2:00 PM.
    “Adoration & Confessions at 2:00-2:50 PM”
    The calendar lists Sunday adoration and confession at 2:00 PM.
    “Daily Mass at 9:00 PM”
    The calendar lists a Monday Mass at 9:00 PM.
    “Adoration & Confessions at 8:30-8:50 PM”
    The calendar lists Monday adoration and confession at 8:30 PM.
    “Adoration & Confessions at 8:30-8:50 PM”
    The calendar lists Monday adoration and confession at 8:30 PM.
    “Daily Mass at 5:30 PM”
    The calendar lists a Wednesday Mass at 5:30 PM.
    “Adoration & Confessions at 4:30 PM-5:20 PM”
    The calendar lists Wednesday adoration and confession at 4:30 PM.
    “Adoration & Confessions at 4:30 PM-5:20 PM”
    The calendar lists Wednesday adoration and confession at 4:30 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Millersville University of Pennsylvania, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSt. Philip the Apostle Roman Catholic Church: 1.2 mi1The Newman House (Millersville Catholic): 0.1 miMillersville University of Pennsylvania (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Philip the Apostle Roman Catholic Church — 1.2 mi

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.

BCatholic life on campus: 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.

Catholic life on campus

83 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. What We Do | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/what-we-do · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Millersville Catholic is the Catholic Campus Ministry at Millersville University, sponsored and supported by the Diocese of Harrisburg”
      The ministry is the Catholic campus ministry at Millersville University, sponsored by the Diocese of Harrisburg.
    2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Harrisburghbgdiocese.org/clev/youth-and-young-adult/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Millersville University, Millersville Rev Benjamin J. Dunkelberger Catholic Campus Minister”
      The Diocese of Harrisburg's campus ministry page lists a Catholic campus minister for Millersville University.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Newman House is described as on the campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Newman House, 227 N. George Street, Millersville 17551”
      The Newman House is the ministry's building at 227 N. George Street.
      “Come visit us on Millersville”
      The ministry is located on Millersville University's campus at the Newman House.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Ben Dunkelberger is named as Campus Minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. BEN DUNKELBERGER, Campus Minister”
      Fr. Ben Dunkelberger is listed as Campus Minister.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Mass on Monday and Wednesday only, per the 2026-2027 calendar.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass at 9:00 PM”
      The calendar lists a Monday Mass at 9:00 PM.
      “Daily Mass at 5:30 PM”
      The calendar lists a Wednesday Mass at 5:30 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass, per the 2026-2027 calendar.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass at 3:00-4:00 PM”
      The calendar lists a Sunday Mass at 3:00 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, per the 2026-2027 calendar.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration & Confessions at 2:00-2:50 PM”
      The calendar lists Sunday adoration and confession at 2:00 PM.
      “Adoration & Confessions at 8:30-8:50 PM”
      The calendar lists Monday adoration and confession at 8:30 PM.
      “Adoration & Confessions at 4:30 PM-5:20 PM”
      The calendar lists Wednesday adoration and confession at 4:30 PM.
  • 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 (The John Newman Association and a weekly students' faith group are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. John Newman Association | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/john-newman-association · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The John Newman Association (JNA) is a group of students who gather to socialize, pray, and serve the Millersville Community”
      The John Newman Association is a student group of the ministry.
    2. Calendar | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith Group at 7:30 PM”
      The calendar lists a Monday students' faith group at 7:30 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats and small groups are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Schedule | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Diocesan Cor ad Cor Retreat”
      The ministry refers to a diocesan Cor ad Cor retreat.
    2. Learn | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/learn · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “learn about our small groups, retreats, and other opportunities”
      The ministry lists small groups and retreats.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (9 weekly times documented: 3 Mass, 3 confession, 3 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

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

Strengths

  • Scheduled confession and adoration are listed on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration & Confessions at 2:00-2:50 PM”
      The calendar lists Sunday adoration and confession at 2:00 PM.
      “Adoration & Confessions at 8:30-8:50 PM”
      The calendar lists Monday adoration and confession at 8:30 PM.
      “Adoration & Confessions at 4:30 PM-5:20 PM”
      The calendar lists Wednesday adoration and confession at 4:30 PM.
  • A named priest is listed as campus minister, and the Newman House is on the campus.
    Sources (2)
    1. Contact | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. BEN DUNKELBERGER, Campus Minister”
      Fr. Ben Dunkelberger is listed as Campus Minister.
    2. Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Come visit us on Millersville”
      The ministry is located on Millersville University's campus at the Newman House.

Concerns

  • Mass is listed on two weekdays and one weekend day, per the calendar.
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass at 3:00-4:00 PM”
      The calendar lists a Sunday Mass at 3:00 PM.
      “Daily Mass at 9:00 PM”
      The calendar lists a Monday Mass at 9:00 PM.
      “Daily Mass at 5:30 PM”
      The calendar lists a Wednesday Mass at 5:30 PM.
  • The ministry's older schedule page lists different Sunday confession times than the calendar.
    Sources (2)
    1. Schedule | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday: 11-11:30am in the Newman House Oratory”
      An older schedule page lists different Sunday confession times.
    2. Calendar | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This is in place for the 2026-2027 school year”
      The calendar says its weekly times apply to the 2026-2027 school year.

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The Catholic center

The Newman House (Millersville Catholic)

  • Address: 227 N. George St., Millersville, PA 17551
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: oratory

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Source: millersvillecatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, millersvillecatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 0 off campus, 3 location not published

Faith formation 2

Clubs and groups 1

Social life 3

  • Social gathering after Sunday MassOn campus
    Sundays
    Social gathering immediately following Sunday Mass.
    millersvillecatholic.com
  • Wednesday dinner and social and faith conversationsOn campus
    Wednesdays, dinner at 6:00 PM, conversations from 7:00 PM
    Dinner followed by social and faith conversations.
    millersvillecatholic.com
  • John Newman Association social events and trips
    Social events such as rock climbing, kayaking, camping, laser tag, and trips to NYC and Philadelphia.
    millersvillecatholic.com

Retreats 1

  • Diocesan Cor ad Cor retreat
    Diocesan Cor ad Cor retreat referenced by the ministry; dates and location not stated.
    millersvillecatholic.com

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 (4)
  1. What We Do | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/what-we-do · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Millersville Catholic is the Catholic Campus Ministry at Millersville University, sponsored and supported by the Diocese of Harrisburg”
    The ministry is the Catholic campus ministry at Millersville University, sponsored by the Diocese of Harrisburg.
  2. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Harrisburghbgdiocese.org/clev/youth-and-young-adult/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Millersville University, Millersville Rev Benjamin J. Dunkelberger Catholic Campus Minister”
    The Diocese of Harrisburg's campus ministry page lists a Catholic campus minister for Millersville University.
  3. Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Come visit us on Millersville”
    The ministry is located on Millersville University's campus at the Newman House.
  4. Contact | Millersville Catholicmillersvillecatholic.com/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “227 N. George St. Millersville, PA 17551”
    The ministry's published address is 227 N. George St., Millersville, PA 17551.

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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.
59 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.58%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.77%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,110
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.19 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,132

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)
5,724
Total students6,732
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$20,787
Cost of attendance (per year)$26,913
Median federal debt at graduation$23,507
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
58%
First-year retention77%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$55,246
Admission rate86%
Students receiving Pell grants27%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1110
SAT reading & writing520–620
SAT math500–590
ACT composite—
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 53 / 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 Harrisburg

The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg

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

Questions families ask

Is Millersville University of Pennsylvania a Catholic college?
No. Millersville University of Pennsylvania is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Millersville Catholic (Catholic Campus Ministry at Millersville University).
What is Millersville University of Pennsylvania’s Catholic Life Score?
77 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
Mass is listed at Newman House and 227 N. George St.. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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