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Montana State University

  • LocationBozeman, MT
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 16,960 students
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Montana State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Cat Catholic, a student-led Catholic campus ministry, serves Montana State University through Resurrection University Catholic Parish at 1725 S. 11th Ave., Bozeman. The parish lists Saturday and Sunday Masses, weekday Masses, weekly reconciliation times, and an open sanctuary for prayer and adoration. A priest serves as pastor and parochial vicar.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 9

  • Saturday4:00 PMResurrection University Catholic Parish
  • Sunday8:00 AMResurrection University Catholic Parish
  • Sunday10:00 AMResurrection University Catholic Parish · First Sunday of the month is a bilingual Mass with Spanish.
  • Sunday7:00 PMResurrection University Catholic Parish · Second Sunday of the month is a candlelight Mass.
  • Monday12:00 PMResurrection University Catholic Parish · Weekday Masses are subject to change.
  • Tuesday6:00 PMBCCC (location not identified on the published pages)
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  • Wednesday9:00 PMResurrection University Catholic Parish
  • Thursday7:00 AMResurrection University Catholic Parish
  • Friday12:00 PMResurrection University Catholic Parish

Confession 5

  • Monday11:00 AMResurrection University Catholic Parish · Times listed as 11:00-11:45 a.m.
  • Tuesday5:00 PMBCCC (location not identified on the published pages) · Times listed as 5:00-5:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday8:00 PMResurrection University Catholic Parish · Times listed as 8:00-8:45 p.m.
  • Friday11:00 AMResurrection University Catholic Parish · Times listed as 11:00-11:45 a.m.
  • Saturday9:00 AMResurrection University Catholic Parish · Times listed as 9:00-10:30 a.m. also available by appointment.

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. Mass Schedule | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/mass-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 7:00 pm”
    The parish lists Saturday and Sunday Masses.
    “Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 7:00 pm”
    The parish lists Saturday and Sunday Masses.
    “Bilingual Mass (with Spanish): 1st Sunday of the month at 10:00 am”
    A bilingual Mass is listed on the first Sunday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
    “(2nd Sunday of the month 7:00 pm Candlelight Mass)”
    A candlelight Mass is listed on the second Sunday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
    “Monday: 12:00 pm Tuesday: 6:00pm @BCCC Wednesday: 9:00 pm Thursday: 7:00 am Friday: 12:00 pm”
    The parish lists weekday Masses, including one Tuesday Mass at BCCC.
    “Monday: 12:00 pm Tuesday: 6:00pm @BCCC Wednesday: 9:00 pm Thursday: 7:00 am Friday: 12:00 pm”
    The parish lists weekday Masses, including one Tuesday Mass at BCCC.
    “Monday: 12:00 pm Tuesday: 6:00pm @BCCC Wednesday: 9:00 pm Thursday: 7:00 am Friday: 12:00 pm”
    The parish lists weekday Masses, including one Tuesday Mass at BCCC.
    “Monday: 12:00 pm Tuesday: 6:00pm @BCCC Wednesday: 9:00 pm Thursday: 7:00 am Friday: 12:00 pm”
    The parish lists weekday Masses, including one Tuesday Mass at BCCC.
    “Monday: 12:00 pm Tuesday: 6:00pm @BCCC Wednesday: 9:00 pm Thursday: 7:00 am Friday: 12:00 pm”
    The parish lists weekday Masses, including one Tuesday Mass at BCCC.
    “Monday: 11:00-11:45 am Tuesday: 5:00-5:45 pm @ BCCC Wednesday: 8:00-8:45 pm Friday: 11:00-11:45 am Saturday: 9:00-10:30 am”
    The parish lists reconciliation times on several days each week.
    “Monday: 11:00-11:45 am Tuesday: 5:00-5:45 pm @ BCCC Wednesday: 8:00-8:45 pm Friday: 11:00-11:45 am Saturday: 9:00-10:30 am”
    The parish lists reconciliation times on several days each week.
    “Monday: 11:00-11:45 am Tuesday: 5:00-5:45 pm @ BCCC Wednesday: 8:00-8:45 pm Friday: 11:00-11:45 am Saturday: 9:00-10:30 am”
    The parish lists reconciliation times on several days each week.
    “Monday: 11:00-11:45 am Tuesday: 5:00-5:45 pm @ BCCC Wednesday: 8:00-8:45 pm Friday: 11:00-11:45 am Saturday: 9:00-10:30 am”
    The parish lists reconciliation times on several days each week.
    “Monday: 11:00-11:45 am Tuesday: 5:00-5:45 pm @ BCCC Wednesday: 8:00-8:45 pm Friday: 11:00-11:45 am Saturday: 9:00-10:30 am”
    The parish lists reconciliation times on several days each week.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Montana State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miResurrection University Parish: 0.4 mi1Holy Rosary Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Resurrection University Catholic Parish (Cat Catholic Campus Ministry): 0.4 miMontana State University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Resurrection University Parish — 0.4 mi · 1725 South 11th Avenue, Bozeman
  2. Holy Rosary Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 220 West Main Street, Bozeman

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.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

90 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. Cat Catholic Campus Ministry | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/catcatholic.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Catholic student-led ministry serves Montana State University with many opportunities”
      Cat Catholic is a student-led Catholic ministry serving Montana State University.
    2. Our Parish | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/our-parish.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We were originally founded as a Newman Center to serve the Catholic Students of Montana State University”
      The parish was founded as a Newman Center for Montana State University students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (Resurrection University Catholic Parish, the church of the campus ministry, is at 1725 S. 11th Ave., about 0.4 mile from the university's address.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Cat Catholic Campus Ministry | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/catcatholic.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Catholic student-led ministry serves Montana State University with many opportunities”
      Cat Catholic is a student-led Catholic ministry serving Montana State University.
    2. Our Parish | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/our-parish.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We were originally founded as a Newman Center to serve the Catholic Students of Montana State University”
      The parish was founded as a Newman Center for Montana State University students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Christopher Lebsock is pastor of Resurrection University Catholic Parish, whose student ministry is Cat Catholic.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Staff | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/our-staff.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Christopher Lebsock Pastor”
      Fr. Christopher Lebsock is listed as pastor.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Parish Masses are listed on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. A Tuesday Mass is listed at BCCC, a location not identified on the published pages; it is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/mass-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: 12:00 pm Tuesday: 6:00pm @BCCC Wednesday: 9:00 pm Thursday: 7:00 am Friday: 12:00 pm”
      The parish lists weekday Masses, including one Tuesday Mass at BCCC.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday 4:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM Masses are listed at the parish.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/mass-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 7:00 pm”
      The parish lists Saturday and Sunday Masses.
      “Bilingual Mass (with Spanish): 1st Sunday of the month at 10:00 am”
      A bilingual Mass is listed on the first Sunday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Reconciliation is listed weekly on several days, and also by appointment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/mass-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: 11:00-11:45 am Tuesday: 5:00-5:45 pm @ BCCC Wednesday: 8:00-8:45 pm Friday: 11:00-11:45 am Saturday: 9:00-10:30 am”
      The parish lists reconciliation times on several days each week.
  • 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 (Cat Catholic is a student-led ministry serving Montana State University, and FOCUS lists Montana State University among its campuses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Cat Catholic Campus Ministry | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/catcatholic.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Catholic student-led ministry serves Montana State University with many opportunities”
      Cat Catholic is a student-led Catholic ministry serving Montana State University.
    2. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Montana State UniversityUniversity of Nevada, Reno”
      FOCUS lists Montana State University 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 (Retreats and trips for students and the OCIA program for adults are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats & Trips | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/retreats--trips.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Cat Catholic Campus Ministry host many retreats and trips through the year to provide an opportunity for students to deeper encounter Jesus Christ, the Cat community and themselves.”
      Cat Catholic hosts retreats and trips for students through the year.
    2. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/order-of-christian-initiation-of-adults.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Interested in OCIA?”
      The parish offers the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults and invites inquiries.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (14 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 5 confession, 0 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

  • Weekend Masses are listed on Saturday at 4:00 PM and on Sunday at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/mass-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 7:00 pm”
      The parish lists Saturday and Sunday Masses.
  • Reconciliation is listed weekly on several days, and the sanctuary is open for prayer and adoration.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/mass-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: 11:00-11:45 am Tuesday: 5:00-5:45 pm @ BCCC Wednesday: 8:00-8:45 pm Friday: 11:00-11:45 am Saturday: 9:00-10:30 am”
      The parish lists reconciliation times on several days each week.
      “Please come any time the building is open to pray in our sanctuary or adore the Blessed Sacrament.”
      The parish sanctuary is open for prayer and adoration when the building is open.
  • A student-led campus ministry and a FOCUS presence are listed for Montana State University.
    Sources (2)
    1. Cat Catholic Campus Ministry | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/catcatholic.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Catholic student-led ministry serves Montana State University with many opportunities”
      Cat Catholic is a student-led Catholic ministry serving Montana State University.
    2. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Montana State UniversityUniversity of Nevada, Reno”
      FOCUS lists Montana State University among the campuses it serves.

Concerns

  • The priests listed are the pastor and parochial vicar.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Staff | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/our-staff.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Christopher Lebsock Pastor”
      Fr. Christopher Lebsock is listed as pastor.
      “Fr. Ryszard Ficek Parochial Vicar”
      Fr. Ryszard Ficek is listed as parochial vicar.

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The Catholic center

Resurrection University Catholic Parish (Cat Catholic Campus Ministry)

  • Address: 1725 S. 11th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
  • Distance from campus: 0.4 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: sanctuary

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Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)
    Parish program for adults interested in becoming Catholic.
    resurrectionbozeman.org

Clubs and groups 3

  • Cat Catholic Campus Ministry
    Catholic student-led ministry serving Montana State University, with a GroupMe for updates.
    resurrectionbozeman.org
  • FOCUS at Montana State University
    FOCUS lists Montana State University among its campuses.
    focus.org
  • Young Adult Group
    Formation Nights on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
    Ministry for Catholic young adults aged 21 to 35 across the Gallatin Valley, with spiritual development, volunteering and outdoor outings.
    resurrectionbozeman.org, resurrectionbozeman.org, resurrectionbozeman.org

Retreats 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 (4)
  1. Cat Catholic Campus Ministry | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/catcatholic.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our Catholic student-led ministry serves Montana State University with many opportunities”
    Cat Catholic is a student-led Catholic ministry serving Montana State University.
    “Our Catholic student-led ministry serves Montana State University with many opportunities”
    Cat Catholic is a student-led Catholic ministry serving Montana State University.
  2. Our Parish | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/our-parish.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We were originally founded as a Newman Center to serve the Catholic Students of Montana State University”
    The parish was founded as a Newman Center for Montana State University students.
    “We were originally founded as a Newman Center to serve the Catholic Students of Montana State University”
    The parish was founded as a Newman Center for Montana State University students.
  3. Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1725 S. 11th Ave | Bozeman, MT 59715”
    The parish is located at 1725 S. 11th Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715.
    “1725 S. 11th Ave | Bozeman, MT 59715”
    The parish is located at 1725 S. 11th Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715.
  4. Mass Schedule | Resurrection University Catholic Parishresurrectionbozeman.org/mass-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 7:00 pm”
    The parish lists Saturday and Sunday Masses.

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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.
62 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.57%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.79%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,183 · ACT 24
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.18 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,613

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)
14,872
Total students16,960
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$22,499
Cost of attendance (per year)$25,905
Median federal debt at graduation$22,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
57%
First-year retention79%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$53,263
Admission rate82%
Students receiving Pell grants16%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1183
SAT reading & writing540–645
SAT math525–640
ACT composite21–27
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 49 / 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 Helena

The Most Reverend Austin A. Vetter, Bishop of Helena

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 Montana State University a Catholic college?
No. Montana State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Cat Catholic Campus Ministry.
What is Montana State University’s Catholic Life Score?
83 out of 100 (grade A). 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 Montana State University?
Mass is listed at Resurrection University Catholic Parish and BCCC (location not identified on the published pages). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Montana State University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Montana State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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