Is Ohio State University a Catholic college?

No. Ohio State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Thomas More Newman Center (Buckeye Catholic).

Where is Mass celebrated at Ohio State University?

Mass is listed at St. Thomas More Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Ohio State University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Ohio State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

College · Catholic life on campus

Ohio State University

LocationColumbus, OH
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 60,046 students

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Catholic Life Score

Catholic life 75%Academics 25%

ACatholic life
100 of 100

AAcademics
91 of 100

Verified Oct. 8, 2026 · How the score works

Campus Ministry Honor RollCompass Recommended

Ohio 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.

St. Thomas More Newman Center, at 64 W Lane Ave in Columbus, is home to Buckeye Catholic, the Catholic campus ministry serving students at The Ohio State University; the Diocese of Columbus lists Fr. Adam Streitenberger as its executive director. When classes are in session, Mass is celebrated twice every weekday, on Saturday morning, and five times on Sunday, with confession every day of the week and Eucharistic adoration every weekday. The center has a chapel, a student lounge, study rooms, an outdoor Marian grotto, and a student-run coffee shop, and FOCUS missionaries serve on campus.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 8

Sunday8:00 AMSt. Thomas More Chapel · When school is in session.
Sunday10:00 AMSt. Thomas More Chapel · When school is in session.
Sunday12:00 PMSt. Thomas More Chapel · When school is in session.
Sunday6:00 PMSt. Thomas More Chapel · When school is in session.
Sunday9:00 PMSt. Thomas More Chapel · When school is in session; no incense.
Monday–Friday7:45 AMSt. Thomas More Chapel · When school is in session.

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Monday–Friday5:30 PMSt. Thomas More Chapel · When school is in session.
Saturday9:00 AMSt. Thomas More Chapel · When school is in session.

Confession 7

Monday–Friday4:30 PM–5:30 PMSt. Thomas More · When school is in session.
Monday–Friday6:00 PM–7:00 PMSt. Thomas More · When school is in session.
Saturday9:30 AMSt. Thomas More · After Mass until done; when school is in session.
Sunday9:00 AM–9:50 AMSt. Thomas More · When school is in session.
Sunday11:00 AM–11:50 AMSt. Thomas More · When school is in session.
Sunday5:00 PM–5:50 PMSt. Thomas More · When school is in session.

Show 1 more confession times

Sunday8:00 PM–8:50 PMSt. Thomas More · When school is in session.

Adoration 2

Monday–Friday8:15 AM–5:30 PMSt. Thomas More · When school is in session; depends on volunteer sign-ups.
Monday–Friday6:00 PM–7:00 PMSt. Thomas More · When school is in session.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Sundays: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm* *9pm will not use incense for those with sensitivities Monday-Friday: 7:45 am & 5:30 pm Saturdays: 9 am”
When school is in session, Mass is celebrated five times on Sunday, at 7:45 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday, and at 9 AM Saturday.
“Sundays: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm* *9pm will not use incense for those with sensitivities Monday-Friday: 7:45 am & 5:30 pm Saturdays: 9 am”
When school is in session, Mass is celebrated five times on Sunday, at 7:45 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday, and at 9 AM Saturday.
“Sundays: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm* *9pm will not use incense for those with sensitivities Monday-Friday: 7:45 am & 5:30 pm Saturdays: 9 am”
When school is in session, Mass is celebrated five times on Sunday, at 7:45 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday, and at 9 AM Saturday.
“Sundays: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm* *9pm will not use incense for those with sensitivities Monday-Friday: 7:45 am & 5:30 pm Saturdays: 9 am”
When school is in session, Mass is celebrated five times on Sunday, at 7:45 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday, and at 9 AM Saturday.
“Sundays: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm* *9pm will not use incense for those with sensitivities Monday-Friday: 7:45 am & 5:30 pm Saturdays: 9 am”
When school is in session, Mass is celebrated five times on Sunday, at 7:45 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday, and at 9 AM Saturday.
“Sundays: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm* *9pm will not use incense for those with sensitivities Monday-Friday: 7:45 am & 5:30 pm Saturdays: 9 am”
When school is in session, Mass is celebrated five times on Sunday, at 7:45 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday, and at 9 AM Saturday.
“Sundays: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm* *9pm will not use incense for those with sensitivities Monday-Friday: 7:45 am & 5:30 pm Saturdays: 9 am”
When school is in session, Mass is celebrated five times on Sunday, at 7:45 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday, and at 9 AM Saturday.
“Sundays: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm* *9pm will not use incense for those with sensitivities Monday-Friday: 7:45 am & 5:30 pm Saturdays: 9 am”
When school is in session, Mass is celebrated five times on Sunday, at 7:45 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday, and at 9 AM Saturday.
“Confession Times Monday - Friday: 4:30–5:30 pm 6–7 pm Saturday: 9:30 am after Mass until done Sunday: 9–9:50 am 11–11:50 am 5–5:50 pm 8–8:50 pm”
Confession is scheduled twice each weekday, Saturday after the morning Mass, and four times on Sunday.
“Confession Times Monday - Friday: 4:30–5:30 pm 6–7 pm Saturday: 9:30 am after Mass until done Sunday: 9–9:50 am 11–11:50 am 5–5:50 pm 8–8:50 pm”
Confession is scheduled twice each weekday, Saturday after the morning Mass, and four times on Sunday.
“Confession Times Monday - Friday: 4:30–5:30 pm 6–7 pm Saturday: 9:30 am after Mass until done Sunday: 9–9:50 am 11–11:50 am 5–5:50 pm 8–8:50 pm”
Confession is scheduled twice each weekday, Saturday after the morning Mass, and four times on Sunday.
“Confession Times Monday - Friday: 4:30–5:30 pm 6–7 pm Saturday: 9:30 am after Mass until done Sunday: 9–9:50 am 11–11:50 am 5–5:50 pm 8–8:50 pm”
Confession is scheduled twice each weekday, Saturday after the morning Mass, and four times on Sunday.
“Confession Times Monday - Friday: 4:30–5:30 pm 6–7 pm Saturday: 9:30 am after Mass until done Sunday: 9–9:50 am 11–11:50 am 5–5:50 pm 8–8:50 pm”
Confession is scheduled twice each weekday, Saturday after the morning Mass, and four times on Sunday.
“Confession Times Monday - Friday: 4:30–5:30 pm 6–7 pm Saturday: 9:30 am after Mass until done Sunday: 9–9:50 am 11–11:50 am 5–5:50 pm 8–8:50 pm”
Confession is scheduled twice each weekday, Saturday after the morning Mass, and four times on Sunday.
“Confession Times Monday - Friday: 4:30–5:30 pm 6–7 pm Saturday: 9:30 am after Mass until done Sunday: 9–9:50 am 11–11:50 am 5–5:50 pm 8–8:50 pm”
Confession is scheduled twice each weekday, Saturday after the morning Mass, and four times on Sunday.
“Adoration Times Monday-Friday: 8:15 am–5:30pm, 6–7 pm”
Eucharistic adoration is held Monday-Friday 8:15 AM-5:30 PM and 6-7 PM when school is in session.
“Adoration Times Monday-Friday: 8:15 am–5:30pm, 6–7 pm”
Eucharistic adoration is held Monday-Friday 8:15 AM-5:30 PM and 6-7 PM when school is in session.

Catholic churches nearby

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

Newman Center — 0.5 mi
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 154 East Patterson Avenue, Columbus
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 893 Hamlet Street, Columbus
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 396 Buttles Avenue, Columbus
St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 720 Hamlet Street, Columbus
Saint Christopher Catholic Church — 2.1 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.

Catholic life on campus

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (2)
1. University and Campus Ministries - Catholic Diocese of Columbuscolumbuscatholic.org/university-and-campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Ohio State University, Columbus Executive Director: Fr. Adam Streitenberger St. Thomas More Newman Center 64 W. Lane Ave. Columbus, OH 43201-1098 Find contact information, Mass and confession times at BuckeyeCatholic.com”
  The Diocese of Columbus lists St. Thomas More Newman Center, directed by Fr. Adam Streitenberger, as the campus ministry for The Ohio State University in Columbus.
2. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “We are the Catholic campus ministry serving the students at The Ohio State University.”
  Buckeye Catholic is the Catholic campus ministry serving Ohio State students.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (St. Thomas More Newman Center at 64 W Lane Ave has its own chapel, student lounge, study rooms, and grotto; building hours are 7:00 AM-10:00 PM.)
Sources (3)
1. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “See below for Mass, Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration schedules, all taking place at St. Thomas More.”
  Mass, confession, and adoration all take place at St. Thomas More.
2. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/our-space · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Thomas More Chapel Mass Times Our Lady of the Buckeyes Choir Loft Sacred Music at Buckeye Catholic Confessionals Confession Times Student Lounge Lounge Fireplace Study Rooms Marian Hall Outdoor Marian Grotto Student Run Coffee Shop”
  The Newman Center has a chapel, confessionals, a student lounge, study rooms, Marian Hall, an outdoor Marian grotto, and a student-run coffee shop.
3. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Thomas More is your space to come into Catholic community, to be a dedicated student through study, and to be spiritually upbuilt.”
  St. Thomas More is a space for Ohio State students to gather, study, and pray.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The Diocese of Columbus campus ministry list names Fr. Adam Streitenberger as Executive Director of St. Thomas More Newman Center for Ohio State; the ministry's own site refers to 'our priests' but has no staff page.)
Sources (2)
1. University and Campus Ministries - Catholic Diocese of Columbuscolumbuscatholic.org/university-and-campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Ohio State University, Columbus Executive Director: Fr. Adam Streitenberger St. Thomas More Newman Center 64 W. Lane Ave. Columbus, OH 43201-1098 Find contact information, Mass and confession times at BuckeyeCatholic.com”
  The Diocese of Columbus lists St. Thomas More Newman Center, directed by Fr. Adam Streitenberger, as the campus ministry for The Ohio State University in Columbus.
2. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “please use the link below to schedule a different time to meet with one of our priests.”
  More than one priest serves at the Newman Center and confession can also be scheduled by appointment.
Yes:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (7:45 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday when school is in session.)
Sources (1)
1. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sundays: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm* *9pm will not use incense for those with sensitivities Monday-Friday: 7:45 am & 5:30 pm Saturdays: 9 am”
  When school is in session, Mass is celebrated five times on Sunday, at 7:45 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday, and at 9 AM Saturday.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Five Sunday Masses (8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 6 PM, 9 PM).)
Sources (1)
1. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sundays: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm* *9pm will not use incense for those with sensitivities Monday-Friday: 7:45 am & 5:30 pm Saturdays: 9 am”
  When school is in session, Mass is celebrated five times on Sunday, at 7:45 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday, and at 9 AM Saturday.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Two periods each weekday, Saturday after the 9 AM Mass, and four periods on Sunday; also by appointment.)
Sources (1)
1. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Confession Times Monday - Friday: 4:30–5:30 pm 6–7 pm Saturday: 9:30 am after Mass until done Sunday: 9–9:50 am 11–11:50 am 5–5:50 pm 8–8:50 pm”
  Confession is scheduled twice each weekday, Saturday after the morning Mass, and four times on Sunday.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (FOCUS missionaries, Bible studies, Thomistic Institute, Catholic Medical Association, St. Thomas More Society, Communion and Liberation, graduate student group, Daughters of Veronica.)
Sources (3)
1. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Bowling Green State University The Ohio State University Miami University”
  FOCUS lists The Ohio State University among the campuses where it serves.
2. The Ohio State University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/the-ohio-state-university · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Recker Samuel Recker Cahill Mary Cahill Jakstys Justin Jakstys”
  FOCUS's Ohio State campus page lists its missionaries serving there.
3. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Bible Studies Dive into His Word Learn More Men’s and Women’s Nights The Arena & The Ark Learn More”
  Buckeye Catholic offers Bible studies and men's and women's nights (The Arena and The Ark).
  “Thomistic Institute Talks from world-class speakers on the Catholic intellectual tradition Learn More Grad Students Connect with other students in graduate school Learn More Catholic Medical Association For those in the medical field Learn More St. Thomas More Society For those interested in or already studying law Learn More Communion & Liberation”
  Groups include the Thomistic Institute, a graduate student group, the Catholic Medical Association, the St. Thomas More Society, and Communion and Liberation.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (OCIA classes, Bible studies, men's and women's nights, Works of Mercy volunteering, Frassati outdoor trips.)
Sources (2)
1. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Bible Studies Dive into His Word Learn More Men’s and Women’s Nights The Arena & The Ark Learn More”
  Buckeye Catholic offers Bible studies and men's and women's nights (The Arena and The Ark).
  “Daughters of Veronica Help beautify our chapel Learn More Works of Mercy Volunteer with local organizations to make an impact Learn More Frassati Alpine Renewal Opportunities for outdoor adventures”
  Opportunities include Daughters of Veronica, Works of Mercy volunteering with local organizations, and Frassati Alpine Renewal outdoor trips.
2. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Classes are every Sunday night at 7pm at St. Thomas More throughout the school year. There is no prior commitment necessary to come and you are welcome to join at any time to explore different topics and teachings of the Catholic faith. To meet with our OCIA Director Sarah Botti, use the link below. She can also be reached at sbotti@buckeyecatholic.com.”
  OCIA classes meet Sunday nights at 7 PM during the school year; Sarah Botti is OCIA Director.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Yes:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration30 or more times a week (41 weekly times documented: 16 Mass, 15 confession, 10 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

When school is in session, Mass is celebrated twice every weekday, Saturday morning, and five times on Sunday at the Newman Center.
Sources (1)
1. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sundays: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm* *9pm will not use incense for those with sensitivities Monday-Friday: 7:45 am & 5:30 pm Saturdays: 9 am”
  When school is in session, Mass is celebrated five times on Sunday, at 7:45 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday, and at 9 AM Saturday.
Confession is scheduled every day of the week (twice on weekdays, four times on Sunday), and Eucharistic adoration is offered for most of each weekday.
Sources (1)
1. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Confession Times Monday - Friday: 4:30–5:30 pm 6–7 pm Saturday: 9:30 am after Mass until done Sunday: 9–9:50 am 11–11:50 am 5–5:50 pm 8–8:50 pm”
  Confession is scheduled twice each weekday, Saturday after the morning Mass, and four times on Sunday.
  “Adoration Times Monday-Friday: 8:15 am–5:30pm, 6–7 pm”
  Eucharistic adoration is held Monday-Friday 8:15 AM-5:30 PM and 6-7 PM when school is in session.
The Newman Center has a chapel, a student lounge, study rooms, an outdoor Marian grotto, and a student-run coffee shop, open 7 AM to 10 PM.
Sources (2)
1. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Building Hours: 7:00am - 10:00pm Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Mass Times 614-291-4674 64 West Lane Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43201”
  The center at 64 West Lane Avenue is open 7 AM-10 PM; the office phone is 614-291-4674.
2. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/our-space · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Thomas More Chapel Mass Times Our Lady of the Buckeyes Choir Loft Sacred Music at Buckeye Catholic Confessionals Confession Times Student Lounge Lounge Fireplace Study Rooms Marian Hall Outdoor Marian Grotto Student Run Coffee Shop”
  The Newman Center has a chapel, confessionals, a student lounge, study rooms, Marian Hall, an outdoor Marian grotto, and a student-run coffee shop.
Students can join FOCUS Bible studies, the Thomistic Institute, professional groups for medicine and law, Communion and Liberation, service, and Sunday-night OCIA.
Sources (3)
1. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Bowling Green State University The Ohio State University Miami University”
  FOCUS lists The Ohio State University among the campuses where it serves.
2. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Bible Studies Dive into His Word Learn More Men’s and Women’s Nights The Arena & The Ark Learn More”
  Buckeye Catholic offers Bible studies and men's and women's nights (The Arena and The Ark).
  “Thomistic Institute Talks from world-class speakers on the Catholic intellectual tradition Learn More Grad Students Connect with other students in graduate school Learn More Catholic Medical Association For those in the medical field Learn More St. Thomas More Society For those interested in or already studying law Learn More Communion & Liberation”
  Groups include the Thomistic Institute, a graduate student group, the Catholic Medical Association, the St. Thomas More Society, and Communion and Liberation.
3. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Classes are every Sunday night at 7pm at St. Thomas More throughout the school year. There is no prior commitment necessary to come and you are welcome to join at any time to explore different topics and teachings of the Catholic faith. To meet with our OCIA Director Sarah Botti, use the link below. She can also be reached at sbotti@buckeyecatholic.com.”
  OCIA classes meet Sunday nights at 7 PM during the school year; Sarah Botti is OCIA Director.

Concerns

All weekend Masses are on Sunday, plus a 9 AM Saturday morning Mass.
Sources (1)
1. Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sundays: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm* *9pm will not use incense for those with sensitivities Monday-Friday: 7:45 am & 5:30 pm Saturdays: 9 am”
  When school is in session, Mass is celebrated five times on Sunday, at 7:45 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday, and at 9 AM Saturday.
The ministry's website has no staff directory; the priest director is named only on the diocese's campus ministry list.
Sources (1)
1. University and Campus Ministries - Catholic Diocese of Columbuscolumbuscatholic.org/university-and-campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Ohio State University, Columbus Executive Director: Fr. Adam Streitenberger St. Thomas More Newman Center 64 W. Lane Ave. Columbus, OH 43201-1098 Find contact information, Mass and confession times at BuckeyeCatholic.com”
  The Diocese of Columbus lists St. Thomas More Newman Center, directed by Fr. Adam Streitenberger, as the campus ministry for The Ohio State University in Columbus.

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The Catholic center

St. Thomas More Newman Center (Buckeye Catholic)

Address: 64 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
Distance from campus: 0.5 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: chapel, confessionals, student lounge, study rooms, Marian Hall, outdoor Marian grotto, student-run coffee shop

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Catholic clubs and student life

15 groups and regular activities · 5 on campus, 10 off campus

Faith formation 3

The Arena and The Ark (Men's and Women's Nights)Off campus
Separate gatherings for men and women.
buckeyecatholic.com
OCIA (Becoming Catholic)Off campus
Sundays 7 PM during the school year
Classes for those exploring the Catholic faith or preparing for the sacraments of initiation; sessions are also recorded.
buckeyecatholic.com
Thomistic InstituteOn campus
Talks by invited speakers on the Catholic intellectual tradition.
buckeyecatholic.com

Clubs and groups 6

Communion and LiberationOff campus
Group that meets to learn how to bring the life of Christ into everyday life.
buckeyecatholic.com
Graduate studentsOff campus
Community for Catholic graduate students.
buckeyecatholic.com
FOCUSOn campus
FOCUS missionaries serve Ohio State students.
focus.org, focus.org
Bible studiesOn campus
Student Bible studies offered through Buckeye Catholic.
buckeyecatholic.com
Catholic Medical AssociationOn campus
Group for students in the medical field.
buckeyecatholic.com
St. Thomas More SocietyOn campus
Group for students interested in or studying law.
buckeyecatholic.com

Liturgy and prayer 3

Daughters of VeronicaOff campus
Women who prepare altar linens and flowers and care for the chapel.
buckeyecatholic.com, buckeyecatholic.com
Liturgical ministriesOff campus
Student altar servers (Sunday and daily Masses), lectors, and Eucharistic ministers.
buckeyecatholic.com
Sacred MusicOff campus
Choir and instrumental music ministry led by a choir director.
buckeyecatholic.com

Service 1

Works of MercyOff campus
Volunteering with local organizations.
buckeyecatholic.com

Social life 2

Frassati Alpine RenewalOff campus
Outdoor adventure trips.
buckeyecatholic.com
Student-run coffee shopOff campus
Coffee shop run by students in the Newman Center, alongside a student lounge and study rooms.
buckeyecatholic.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 (7)

University and Campus Ministries - Catholic Diocese of Columbuscolumbuscatholic.org/university-and-campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Ohio State University, Columbus Executive Director: Fr. Adam Streitenberger St. Thomas More Newman Center 64 W. Lane Ave. Columbus, OH 43201-1098 Find contact information, Mass and confession times at BuckeyeCatholic.com”
The Diocese of Columbus lists St. Thomas More Newman Center, directed by Fr. Adam Streitenberger, as the campus ministry for The Ohio State University in Columbus.
“The Ohio State University, Columbus Executive Director: Fr. Adam Streitenberger St. Thomas More Newman Center 64 W. Lane Ave. Columbus, OH 43201-1098 Find contact information, Mass and confession times at BuckeyeCatholic.com”
The Diocese of Columbus lists St. Thomas More Newman Center, directed by Fr. Adam Streitenberger, as the campus ministry for The Ohio State University in Columbus.
Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“We are the Catholic campus ministry serving the students at The Ohio State University.”
Buckeye Catholic is the Catholic campus ministry serving Ohio State students.
“We are the Catholic campus ministry serving the students at The Ohio State University.”
Buckeye Catholic is the Catholic campus ministry serving Ohio State students.
“Building Hours: 7:00am - 10:00pm Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Mass Times 614-291-4674 64 West Lane Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43201”
The center at 64 West Lane Avenue is open 7 AM-10 PM; the office phone is 614-291-4674.
“St. Thomas More is your space to come into Catholic community, to be a dedicated student through study, and to be spiritually upbuilt.”
St. Thomas More is a space for Ohio State students to gather, study, and pray.
Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Bowling Green State University The Ohio State University Miami University”
FOCUS lists The Ohio State University among the campuses where it serves.
The Ohio State University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/the-ohio-state-university · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Recker Samuel Recker Cahill Mary Cahill Jakstys Justin Jakstys”
FOCUS's Ohio State campus page lists its missionaries serving there.
Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Thomistic Institute Talks from world-class speakers on the Catholic intellectual tradition Learn More Grad Students Connect with other students in graduate school Learn More Catholic Medical Association For those in the medical field Learn More St. Thomas More Society For those interested in or already studying law Learn More Communion & Liberation”
Groups include the Thomistic Institute, a graduate student group, the Catholic Medical Association, the St. Thomas More Society, and Communion and Liberation.
“Thomistic Institute Talks from world-class speakers on the Catholic intellectual tradition Learn More Grad Students Connect with other students in graduate school Learn More Catholic Medical Association For those in the medical field Learn More St. Thomas More Society For those interested in or already studying law Learn More Communion & Liberation”
Groups include the Thomistic Institute, a graduate student group, the Catholic Medical Association, the St. Thomas More Society, and Communion and Liberation.
St. Thomas More Newman Center - Catholic Diocese of Columbuscolumbuscatholic.org/venue/st-thomas-more-newman-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Phone 614-291-4674 Website https://www.buckeyecatholic.com/ Categories: Parish”
The diocese's parish finder lists St. Thomas More Newman Center as a parish with the Buckeye Catholic website.
Buckeye Catholicbuckeyecatholic.com/our-space · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“St. Thomas More Chapel Mass Times Our Lady of the Buckeyes Choir Loft Sacred Music at Buckeye Catholic Confessionals Confession Times Student Lounge Lounge Fireplace Study Rooms Marian Hall Outdoor Marian Grotto Student Run Coffee Shop”
The Newman Center has a chapel, confessionals, a student lounge, study rooms, Marian Hall, an outdoor Marian grotto, and a student-run coffee shop.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

91 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score88%
First-year retention 20% of score94%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,387 · ACT 30
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score16 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$23,612

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.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	45,728
Total students	60,046
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$17,339
Cost of attendance (per year)	$30,305
Median federal debt at graduation	$19,976
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	88%
First-year retention	94%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$60,409
Admission rate	61%
Students receiving Pell grants	20%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1387
SAT reading & writing	640–720
SAT math	670–760
ACT composite	28–32
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 75 / 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

Catholic Diocese of Columbus

The Most Reverend Earl K. Fernandes, Bishop of Columbus

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: columbuscatholic.org, columbuscatholic.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 204796
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is Ohio State University a Catholic college?: No. Ohio State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Thomas More Newman Center (Buckeye Catholic).
What is Ohio State University’s Catholic Life Score?: 98 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 Ohio State University?: Mass is listed at St. Thomas More Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Ohio State University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Ohio State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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