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Oakland University

  • LocationRochester Hills, MI
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 15,922 students
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Oakland University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic campus ministry for Oakland University is Grizzly Catholic, based at St. John Fisher Chapel University Parish in Auburn Hills and staffed with a priest chaplain, a campus minister and FOCUS missionaries. The ministry's pages list Sunday and Saturday Mass, Thursday and Saturday confession, Bible studies, retreats and the SEEK conference. The two official schedules differ on some times; only the agreed times are listed.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 3

  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. John Fisher Parish, 3665 E. Walton Blvd, Auburn Hills · Listed on both the campus ministry page and the parish worship schedule. The parish schedule also lists 1:00 PM and the campus ministry page lists 6:00 PM.
  • Thursday7:15 PMSt. John Fisher Parish, 3665 E. Walton Blvd, Auburn Hills
  • Saturday9:00 AMSt. John Fisher Parish, 3665 E. Walton Blvd, Auburn Hills

Confession 2

  • Thursday6:00 PMSt. John Fisher Parish, 3665 E. Walton Blvd, Auburn Hills · Start time shown; the page gives a one-hour window.
  • Saturday9:30 AMSt. John Fisher Parish, 3665 E. Walton Blvd, Auburn Hills · Start time shown; the page gives a one-hour window.

Adoration 1

  • Thursday6:00 PMSt. John Fisher Parish, 3665 E. Walton Blvd, Auburn Hills · Start time shown; the page gives a one-hour window.

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 (2)
  1. Campus Ministry - About Us | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass Times: Sunday: 10:00am and 6:00pm Tuesday: 12:05pm Thursday: 7:15pm Saturday: 9:00am”
    The campus ministry's own page lists Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Masses.
    “Mass Times: Sunday: 10:00am and 6:00pm Tuesday: 12:05pm Thursday: 7:15pm Saturday: 9:00am”
    The campus ministry's own page lists Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Masses.
    “Mass Times: Sunday: 10:00am and 6:00pm Tuesday: 12:05pm Thursday: 7:15pm Saturday: 9:00am”
    The campus ministry's own page lists Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Masses.
    “Confession Times: Thursday: 6:00 - 7:00pm Saturday: 9:30 - 10:30am”
    The campus ministry's own page lists Thursday and Saturday confession.
    “Confession Times: Thursday: 6:00 - 7:00pm Saturday: 9:30 - 10:30am”
    The campus ministry's own page lists Thursday and Saturday confession.
  2. Worship Schedule | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/worship-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Adoration: Thursday: 6:00 - 7:00pm”
    The parish worship schedule lists Thursday adoration from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Oakland University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Irenaeus Church: 2.3 mi1St. John Fisher Chapel University Parish (Grizzly Catholic Campus Ministry): 0.3 miOakland University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Irenaeus Church — 2.3 mi · 771 Old Perch Road, Rochester Hills

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

86 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 (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - About Us | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We serve the students at Oakland University, and we are also happy to welcome other students from nearby colleges”
      The Catholic campus ministry serves students at Oakland University.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (St. John Fisher Chapel University Parish, the ministry's chapel, is about 0.3 mile from the university's address.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Worship Schedule | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/worship-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. John Fisher Parish: 3665 E. Walton Boulevard, Auburn Hills, MI 48326”
      The campus ministry Masses are at St. John Fisher Parish, 3665 E. Walton Boulevard, Auburn Hills.
    2. Our History | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/our-history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On September 11, 1966, by the grace of God, St. John Fisher Chapel was dedicated by His Eminence John Cardinal Dearden”
      St. John Fisher Chapel is a dedicated Catholic chapel, dedicated in 1966.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Drew Mabee is campus ministry chaplain and administrator of St. John Fisher Chapel University Parish, the university parish that is the campus ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - About Us | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Drew Mabee Campus Ministry Chaplain”
      Fr. Drew Mabee is the campus ministry chaplain.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (The campus ministry page lists Tuesday and Thursday Mass; the parish worship schedule also lists Wednesday and Friday. Either count falls in the 1 to 4 weekday band.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - About Us | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass Times: Sunday: 10:00am and 6:00pm Tuesday: 12:05pm Thursday: 7:15pm Saturday: 9:00am”
      The campus ministry's own page lists Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Masses.
    2. Worship Schedule | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/worship-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SUNDAY 10:00am 1:00pm TUESDAY 5:30pm WEDNESDAY 12:05pm THURSDAY 7:15pm FRIDAY 12:05pm SATURDAY 9:00am”
      The parish worship schedule lists Mass on Sunday, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday.
  • 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 (Both official schedules list at least two Sunday Masses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - About Us | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass Times: Sunday: 10:00am and 6:00pm Tuesday: 12:05pm Thursday: 7:15pm Saturday: 9:00am”
      The campus ministry's own page lists Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Masses.
    2. Worship Schedule | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/worship-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SUNDAY 10:00am 1:00pm TUESDAY 5:30pm WEDNESDAY 12:05pm THURSDAY 7:15pm FRIDAY 12:05pm SATURDAY 9:00am”
      The parish worship schedule lists Mass on Sunday, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - About Us | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession Times: Thursday: 6:00 - 7:00pm Saturday: 9:30 - 10:30am”
      The campus ministry's own page lists Thursday and Saturday confession.
  • 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 (Catholic Campus Ministry and Be The Light are listed in the university student organization directory. FOCUS lists Oakland University among its campuses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Organizations | Office for Student Involvement, Oakland Universityoakland.edu/osi/student-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry at Oakland University aspires to lead students to Jesus and His Church through the Sacraments, Faith Formation and fun events, Bible studies”
      Catholic Campus Ministry is a registered Oakland University student organization.
      “Be the Light offers a community for Christians on campus to gather, specifically Chaldean Catholics”
      Be the Light is a registered Oakland University faith-based student organization for Catholic students.
    2. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Central Michigan UniversityOakland UniversitySoutheast Missouri State University”
      FOCUS lists Oakland 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 (Bible studies, retreats and SEEK, and OCIA are each offered.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry - About Us | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith formation opportunities for students, including: Bible Studies, Retreats & the annual SEEK Conference, discipleship with our FOCUS Missionaries, Catholic speaker events, prayer opportunities, our OCIA program at St. John Fisher”
      The campus ministry lists Bible studies, retreats, SEEK, and an OCIA program among its formation offerings.
    2. Retreats & SEEK | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/retreats-and-seek · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fall Retreat October 9 - 11, 2026 Brighton, MI”
      The campus ministry lists a fall retreat for students in Brighton, Michigan.
      “SEEK Conference January 1 - 5, 2027 Columbus, OH”
      The campus ministry lists the SEEK conference in Columbus, Ohio.
    3. Bible Studies | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our FOCUS Missionaries are excited to offer many different men’s and women’s Bible Study times throughout the school year!”
      The campus ministry offers men's and women's Bible studies during the school year.
  • 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 (6 weekly times documented: 3 Mass, 2 confession, 1 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

  • The campus ministry's own pages list Sunday and Saturday Mass at its chapel.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - About Us | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass Times: Sunday: 10:00am and 6:00pm Tuesday: 12:05pm Thursday: 7:15pm Saturday: 9:00am”
      The campus ministry's own page lists Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Masses.
    2. Worship Schedule | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/worship-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SUNDAY 10:00am 1:00pm TUESDAY 5:30pm WEDNESDAY 12:05pm THURSDAY 7:15pm FRIDAY 12:05pm SATURDAY 9:00am”
      The parish worship schedule lists Mass on Sunday, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday.
  • Confession is scheduled weekly, on Thursday and Saturday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - About Us | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession Times: Thursday: 6:00 - 7:00pm Saturday: 9:30 - 10:30am”
      The campus ministry's own page lists Thursday and Saturday confession.
  • Several formation offerings are listed: Bible studies, retreats, the SEEK conference, and OCIA.
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry - About Us | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith formation opportunities for students, including: Bible Studies, Retreats & the annual SEEK Conference, discipleship with our FOCUS Missionaries, Catholic speaker events, prayer opportunities, our OCIA program at St. John Fisher”
      The campus ministry lists Bible studies, retreats, SEEK, and an OCIA program among its formation offerings.
    2. Retreats & SEEK | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/retreats-and-seek · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fall Retreat October 9 - 11, 2026 Brighton, MI”
      The campus ministry lists a fall retreat for students in Brighton, Michigan.
      “SEEK Conference January 1 - 5, 2027 Columbus, OH”
      The campus ministry lists the SEEK conference in Columbus, Ohio.
    3. Bible Studies | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our FOCUS Missionaries are excited to offer many different men’s and women’s Bible Study times throughout the school year!”
      The campus ministry offers men's and women's Bible studies during the school year.

Concerns

  • The official schedules show Mass on two to four weekdays.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - About Us | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass Times: Sunday: 10:00am and 6:00pm Tuesday: 12:05pm Thursday: 7:15pm Saturday: 9:00am”
      The campus ministry's own page lists Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Masses.
    2. Worship Schedule | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/worship-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SUNDAY 10:00am 1:00pm TUESDAY 5:30pm WEDNESDAY 12:05pm THURSDAY 7:15pm FRIDAY 12:05pm SATURDAY 9:00am”
      The parish worship schedule lists Mass on Sunday, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday.

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The Catholic center

St. John Fisher Chapel University Parish (Grizzly Catholic Campus Ministry)

  • Address: 3665 E. Walton Blvd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
  • Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: grizzlycatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, grizzlycatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 2

Faith formation 2

  • Bible Studies (men's and women's)
    Throughout the school year; times are shown on a sign-up page
    Men's and women's Bible studies led with FOCUS Missionaries.
    grizzlycatholic.org
  • OCIA program
    Becoming Catholic program offered at St. John Fisher.
    grizzlycatholic.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Catholic Campus Ministry (student organization)
    Oakland University student organization for Catholic students, with Sacraments, faith formation, and Bible studies.
    oakland.edu
  • Be the Light
    Oakland University faith-based student community for Christians on campus, specifically Chaldean Catholics.
    oakland.edu

Social life 2

  • Harvest BBQ
    October 14, 2026, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Fall campus ministry barbecue with games, a bonfire, and other fall activities at St. John Fisher.
    grizzlycatholic.org
  • Community Dinner and Hangout
    Thursdays, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (listed dates include October 15, 22 and 29, 2026)
    Recurring community dinner and hangout for students at St. John Fisher Parish.
    grizzlycatholic.org

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. Campus Ministry - About Us | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/campus-ministry/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We serve the students at Oakland University, and we are also happy to welcome other students from nearby colleges”
    The Catholic campus ministry serves students at Oakland University.
  2. Worship Schedule | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/worship-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. John Fisher Parish: 3665 E. Walton Boulevard, Auburn Hills, MI 48326”
    The campus ministry Masses are at St. John Fisher Parish, 3665 E. Walton Boulevard, Auburn Hills.
    “St. John Fisher Parish: 3665 E. Walton Boulevard, Auburn Hills, MI 48326”
    The campus ministry Masses are at St. John Fisher Parish, 3665 E. Walton Boulevard, Auburn Hills.
  3. Our History | GrizzlyCatholicgrizzlycatholic.org/our-history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “On September 11, 1966, by the grace of God, St. John Fisher Chapel was dedicated by His Eminence John Cardinal Dearden”
    St. John Fisher Chapel is a dedicated Catholic chapel, dedicated in 1966.

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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.58%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.78%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,120
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,989

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)
12,719
Total students15,922
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$9,120
Cost of attendance (per year)$25,182
Median federal debt at graduation$22,750
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
58%
First-year retention78%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$58,612
Admission rate88%
Students receiving Pell grants32%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1120
SAT reading & writing540–640
SAT math490–590
ACT composite—
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 69 / 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 171571
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
  • Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is Oakland University a Catholic college?
No. Oakland University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Grizzly Catholic Campus Ministry.
What is Oakland University’s Catholic Life Score?
80 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 Oakland University?
Mass is listed at St. John Fisher Parish, 3665 E. Walton Blvd and Auburn Hills. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Oakland University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Oakland University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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