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Oregon State University

  • LocationCorvallis, OR
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 35,622 students
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Oregon 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.

The Newman Center at Oregon State University is the Catholic campus ministry for OSU, at 2127 NW Monroe Avenue in Corvallis, with a chapel open to students during the day. Published schedules list weekday Masses at the Newman Chapel on Tuesday and Thursday and a Sunday student Mass at St. Mary's Church, with weekly confession on Thursdays at the Newman Center. Formation programs include Alpha, Summit (OCIA), and Fragua, and the ministry is led by a priest director with campus ministers on staff.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 3

  • Tuesday5:00 PMNewman Chapel
  • Thursday8:00 PMNewman Chapel
  • Sunday7:00 PMSt. Mary's Church (parish) · Student Mass held at the parish.

Confession 4

  • Sunday6:30 PM–7:00 PMSt. Mary's Church (parish)
  • Wednesday4:00 PM–6:00 PMSt. Mary's Church (parish)
  • Thursday6:00 PM–7:45 PMNewman Chapel
  • Saturday3:00 PM–4:30 PMSt. Mary's Church (parish)

Adoration 2

  • Thursday2:30 PM–7:45 PMNewman Chapel
  • Friday7:00 PMSt. Mary's Church (parish) · First Friday Holy Hour only.

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. Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Tuesday 5 PM (Newman Chapel) Thursday 8 PM (Newman Chapel)”
    Holy Mass is listed at the Newman Chapel on Tuesday at 5 PM and Thursday at 8 PM.
    “Tuesday 5 PM (Newman Chapel) Thursday 8 PM (Newman Chapel)”
    Holy Mass is listed at the Newman Chapel on Tuesday at 5 PM and Thursday at 8 PM.
    “Sunday 7 PM (St Mary’s Church)”
    The Sunday student Mass listed on the Newman Center page is at St. Mary's Church.
    “Sunday 6:30–7 PM (St Mary’s) Wednesday 4–6 PM (St Mary’s) Thursday 6–7:45 PM (Newman) Saturday 3–4.30 PM (St Mary’s)”
    Scheduled confession times are listed weekly, including Thursdays 6 to 7:45 PM at the Newman Center.
    “Sunday 6:30–7 PM (St Mary’s) Wednesday 4–6 PM (St Mary’s) Thursday 6–7:45 PM (Newman) Saturday 3–4.30 PM (St Mary’s)”
    Scheduled confession times are listed weekly, including Thursdays 6 to 7:45 PM at the Newman Center.
    “Sunday 6:30–7 PM (St Mary’s) Wednesday 4–6 PM (St Mary’s) Thursday 6–7:45 PM (Newman) Saturday 3–4.30 PM (St Mary’s)”
    Scheduled confession times are listed weekly, including Thursdays 6 to 7:45 PM at the Newman Center.
    “Sunday 6:30–7 PM (St Mary’s) Wednesday 4–6 PM (St Mary’s) Thursday 6–7:45 PM (Newman) Saturday 3–4.30 PM (St Mary’s)”
    Scheduled confession times are listed weekly, including Thursdays 6 to 7:45 PM at the Newman Center.
    “Thursday 2.30–7.45 PM (Newman Chapel)”
    Eucharistic adoration is listed at the Newman Chapel on Thursdays from 2:30 to 7:45 PM.
    “First Friday Holy Hour 7 PM (St Mary’s)”
    A First Friday Holy Hour is listed at 7 PM at St. Mary's.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Oregon State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miOSU Newman Center: 0.3 mi1St. Mary Catholic Church: 0.7 mi2Newman Center at Oregon State University: 0.3 miOregon State University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. OSU Newman Center — 0.3 mi · 2127 Northwest Monroe Avenue, Corvallis
  2. St. Mary Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 501 Northwest 25th Street, Corvallis

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. Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are the Catholic campus ministry at Oregon State University.”
      The Newman Center identifies itself as the Catholic campus ministry at Oregon State University.
    2. Get Involved | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “2127 Northwest Monroe Avenue Corvallis, OR 97330”
      The Newman Center's published address is 2127 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97330.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (Dedicated Newman Center and Chapel at 2127 NW Monroe Avenue.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Get Involved | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “2127 Northwest Monroe Avenue Corvallis, OR 97330”
      The Newman Center's published address is 2127 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97330.
      “The Newman Center and Chapel are open throughout the day for students to pray, study, and socialize.”
      The Newman Center has a chapel that is open to students during the day.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (A priest of the Saint John Society is listed as Director of the Newman Center.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Team | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/ourteam · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. John Poodts, SJS Director”
      A priest of the Saint John Society is listed as Director of the Newman Center.
    2. Our Mission | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “OSU Newman is a ministry of the archdiocese under the care of the Saint John Society, a society of apostolic life dedicated to the New Evangelization.”
      The Newman Center is a ministry of the archdiocese under the care of the Saint John Society.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Masses on Tuesday and Thursday at the Newman Chapel: two weekdays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday 5 PM (Newman Chapel) Thursday 8 PM (Newman Chapel)”
      Holy Mass is listed at the Newman Chapel on Tuesday at 5 PM and Thursday at 8 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 (The center lists three weekly student Masses, including Sunday 7 PM at St. Mary's Church; the ministry presents it as its own student Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday 7 PM (St Mary’s Church)”
      The Sunday student Mass listed on the Newman Center page is at St. Mary's Church.
    2. Get Involved | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We have 3 student masses every week.”
      The Newman Center states it has three student Masses each week.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession Thursdays 6 to 7:45 PM at the Newman Center; also Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at St. Mary's.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday 6:30–7 PM (St Mary’s) Wednesday 4–6 PM (St Mary’s) Thursday 6–7:45 PM (Newman) Saturday 3–4.30 PM (St Mary’s)”
      Scheduled confession times are listed weekly, including Thursdays 6 to 7:45 PM at the Newman Center.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Formation programs (Alpha, Summit/OCIA, Fragua), retreats, and a summer mission trip.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Our Programs | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Alpha is a series of group conversations that explore the essentials of the Christian faith in a friendly environment.”
      The Newman Center runs the Alpha program.
      “Every summer we go on an international mission trip to Belize with a group of students.”
      The Newman Center runs an annual summer mission trip to Belize.
    2. OCIA | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/ocia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Summit/OCIA meets Thursdays from 6-7:30 PM beginning on October 15th at the Newman Center”
      Summit/OCIA, an adult initiation course, is offered at the Newman Center on Thursdays.
    3. Fragua | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/fragua · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fragua meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7 PM.”
      Fragua, a formation program for students, meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7 PM.
    4. Events & Calendar | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Men's Silent Retreat Fri, Oct 23, 2026 6:00 PM Sun, Oct 25, 2026 2:00 PM Fr. Bernard Youth Center”
      A Men's Silent Retreat is listed for October 23 to 25, 2026.
  • 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 adoration6 to 11 times a week (9 weekly times documented: 3 Mass, 4 confession, 2 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 Newman Center is the Catholic campus ministry at Oregon State, with its own chapel at 2127 NW Monroe Avenue.
    Sources (2)
    1. Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are the Catholic campus ministry at Oregon State University.”
      The Newman Center identifies itself as the Catholic campus ministry at Oregon State University.
    2. Get Involved | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “2127 Northwest Monroe Avenue Corvallis, OR 97330”
      The Newman Center's published address is 2127 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97330.
      “The Newman Center and Chapel are open throughout the day for students to pray, study, and socialize.”
      The Newman Center has a chapel that is open to students during the day.
  • Mass is listed on campus at the Newman Chapel twice each week, and confession is listed weekly at the Newman Center.
    Sources (1)
    1. Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday 5 PM (Newman Chapel) Thursday 8 PM (Newman Chapel)”
      Holy Mass is listed at the Newman Chapel on Tuesday at 5 PM and Thursday at 8 PM.
      “Sunday 6:30–7 PM (St Mary’s) Wednesday 4–6 PM (St Mary’s) Thursday 6–7:45 PM (Newman) Saturday 3–4.30 PM (St Mary’s)”
      Scheduled confession times are listed weekly, including Thursdays 6 to 7:45 PM at the Newman Center.
  • Formation programs include Alpha, Summit (OCIA), Fragua and retreats.
    Sources (4)
    1. Our Programs | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Alpha is a series of group conversations that explore the essentials of the Christian faith in a friendly environment.”
      The Newman Center runs the Alpha program.
    2. OCIA | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/ocia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Summit/OCIA meets Thursdays from 6-7:30 PM beginning on October 15th at the Newman Center”
      Summit/OCIA, an adult initiation course, is offered at the Newman Center on Thursdays.
    3. Fragua | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/fragua · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fragua meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7 PM.”
      Fragua, a formation program for students, meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7 PM.
    4. Events & Calendar | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Men's Silent Retreat Fri, Oct 23, 2026 6:00 PM Sun, Oct 25, 2026 2:00 PM Fr. Bernard Youth Center”
      A Men's Silent Retreat is listed for October 23 to 25, 2026.

Concerns

  • The Sunday student Mass is at St. Mary's Church.
    Sources (2)
    1. Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday 7 PM (St Mary’s Church)”
      The Sunday student Mass listed on the Newman Center page is at St. Mary's Church.
    2. Get Involved | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We have 3 student masses every week.”
      The Newman Center states it has three student Masses each week.
  • Only two weekdays have a listed Mass at the Newman Chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday 5 PM (Newman Chapel) Thursday 8 PM (Newman Chapel)”
      Holy Mass is listed at the Newman Chapel on Tuesday at 5 PM and Thursday at 8 PM.

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The Catholic center

Newman Center at Oregon State University

  • Address: 2127 Northwest Monroe Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97330
  • Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel, study and social space, office

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

Catholic clubs and student life

16 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 5 off campus, 10 location not published

Retreats 3

  • VentureOff campus
    October 2-4, 2026
    Weekend retreat for incoming Catholic freshmen at Fr. Bernard Youth Center in Mt. Angel, with the Mass, talks and small groups.
    osunewman.org, osunewman.org
  • Men's Silent RetreatOff campus
    October 23-25, 2026
    Weekend silent retreat at Fr. Bernard Youth Center.
    osunewman.org
  • Women's Silent RetreatOff campus
    October 9-11, 2026
    Weekend silent retreat at Fr. Bernard Youth Center.
    osunewman.org

Service 1

  • Belize mission tripOff campus
    Every summer
    International mission trip to Belize with a group of students.
    osunewman.org

Social life 4

  • Welcome-week barbecue and volleyballOff campus
    Barbecue and sand volleyball at Chintimini Park during welcome week.
    osunewman.org
  • Sunday student Mass social
    Sundays after the 7 PM student Mass
    Social with ice cream and community time after the Sunday student Mass.
    osunewman.org, osunewman.org
  • Welcome-week trivia night
    Trivia night at the Newman Center during welcome week.
    osunewman.org
  • Newman Gala
    Annual, June
    End-of-year celebration with dinner and awards for the Newman community.
    osunewman.org

Faith formation 6

  • AlphaOn campus
    Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM, weekly during the term
    Seven-week course on the essentials of Christianity with a free dinner, a talk and discussion. Fall 2026 begins October 20.
    osunewman.org, osunewman.org
  • Summit (OCIA)
    Thursdays 6-7:30 PM, from October 15
    Year-long course for adults seeking to enter the Catholic Church, with an inquiry period.
    osunewman.org, osunewman.org
  • Fragua
    Wednesdays 7 PM, weekly
    Formation program for students who have completed Alpha or Venture, with courses, small groups and prayer.
    osunewman.org
  • Omega
    Program for seniors who have completed Fragua and are preparing to be sent.
    osunewman.org
  • Newman Households
    Spiritual formation in a household community for students living off campus.
    osunewman.org
  • Mentoring
    One-on-one accompaniment for those seeking to grow in their relationship with God.
    osunewman.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Young Adult Group
    Group for graduate students and young professionals (not limited to undergraduates).
    osunewman.org

Other 1

  • Newman Lectures
    A new lecture each term
    Lectures on faith and reason, open to students and the community.
    osunewman.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. Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We are the Catholic campus ministry at Oregon State University.”
    The Newman Center identifies itself as the Catholic campus ministry at Oregon State University.
    “We are the Catholic campus ministry at Oregon State University.”
    The Newman Center identifies itself as the Catholic campus ministry at Oregon State University.
  2. Our Mission | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “OSU Newman is a ministry of the archdiocese under the care of the Saint John Society, a society of apostolic life dedicated to the New Evangelization.”
    The Newman Center is a ministry of the archdiocese under the care of the Saint John Society.
  3. Get Involved | Newman Center at Oregon Stateosunewman.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2127 Northwest Monroe Avenue Corvallis, OR 97330”
    The Newman Center's published address is 2127 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97330.
    “The Newman Center and Chapel are open throughout the day for students to pray, study, and socialize.”
    The Newman Center has a chapel that is open to students during the day.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
75 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.70%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.88%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,290 · ACT 27.5
  • 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.$12,607

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)
30,021
Total students35,622
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$19,604
Cost of attendance (per year)$31,653
Median federal debt at graduation$21,221
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
70%
First-year retention88%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$64,010
Admission rate77%
Students receiving Pell grants23%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1290
SAT reading & writing580–700
SAT math560–700
ACT composite24–31
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 68 / 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 Portland in Oregon

The Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample, Archbishop of Portland in Oregon

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.

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Questions families ask

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

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