Is Rockhurst University a Catholic college?

Yes. Rockhurst University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

What is Rockhurst University’s Compass Score?

73 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at Rockhurst University?

Mass is listed at Mabee Chapel at Massman Hall, Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice, and St. Francis Xavier Church (parish). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Catholic college

Rockhurst University

LocationKansas City, MO
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,496 students
SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)
TraditionJesuit

Official website

Rockhurst University is a Catholic, Jesuit university in Kansas City, Missouri. Campus Ministry's weekly schedule lists Mass on every weekday and one Sunday Mass in the campus Mabee Chapels, with confession on Sundays and at a Tuesday evening adoration night, and a Jesuit priest serves as University Chaplain. The Wisdom Core requires one theology/religious studies course, one philosophy course, and a third course in either discipline.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 8

Monday, Tuesday, Friday12:15 PMMabee Chapel at Massman Hall · While classes are in session in the fall and spring semesters.
Wednesday9:00 PMMabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice · Milkshake Mass; while classes are in session in the fall and spring semesters.
Thursday12:15 PMMabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice · In partnership with St. Francis Xavier Parish; while classes are in session in the fall and spring semesters.
Sunday4:00 PMMabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice · While classes are in session in the fall and spring semesters.
Saturday4:00 PMSt. Francis Xavier Church (parish) · Vigil Mass; parish Mass listed on the university's Liturgy & Sacraments page.
Sunday8:00 AMSt. Francis Xavier Church (parish) · Parish Mass listed on the university's Liturgy & Sacraments page.

Show 2 more mass times

Sunday10:30 AMSt. Francis Xavier Church (parish) · Parish Mass listed on the university's Liturgy & Sacraments page.
Wednesday7:30 AMSt. Francis Xavier Chapel (parish) · Parish Mass listed on the university's Liturgy & Sacraments page; enter from the parking lot.

Confession 2

Tuesday8:00 PMMabee Chapel at Massman Hall · During ABC Night; fall and spring semesters.
Sunday3:00 PM–3:45 PMMabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice (reconciliation room) · Fall and spring semesters; also by appointment.

Adoration 1

Tuesday8:00 PMMabee Chapel at Massman Hall · ABC Night (Adoration, Benediction & Confession); fall and spring semesters. One campus ministry page lists this as the second Tuesday of each month, 7-9 PM.

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 (2)

Campus Ministry | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Afternoon Weekday Mass | Mabee Chapel at Massman | Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays at 12:15 p.m. |”
Mass is celebrated Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:15 PM in Mabee Chapel at Massman Hall.
“Wednesday Milkshake Mass | Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Wednesdays at 9 p.m. |”
A Wednesday 9:00 PM Mass (Milkshake Mass) is held in Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center.
“Thursday Mass in Partnership with St. Francis Xavier | Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. |”
A Thursday 12:15 PM Mass, in partnership with St. Francis Xavier Parish, is held in Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center.
“Sunday Mass | Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Sundays at 4 p.m. |”
Sunday Mass is at 4:00 PM in Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center.
“Tuesday ABC Night (Adoration, Benediction, & Confession) | Mabee Chapel at Massman | Tuesdays at 8 p.m. |”
Adoration, Benediction and confession are offered Tuesdays at 8:00 PM in Mabee Chapel at Massman.
“Tuesday ABC Night (Adoration, Benediction, & Confession) | Mabee Chapel at Massman | Tuesdays at 8 p.m. |”
Adoration, Benediction and confession are offered Tuesdays at 8:00 PM in Mabee Chapel at Massman.
“Sacrament of Reconciliation | Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Sundays at 3–3:45 p.m. |”
Confession is scheduled Sundays 3:00-3:45 PM in Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center.
Liturgy & Sacraments | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church”
The university's Liturgy & Sacraments page lists a 4:00 PM Saturday vigil Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church.
“Sundays: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church”
St. Francis Xavier Church has Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:30 AM.
“Sundays: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church”
St. Francis Xavier Church has Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:30 AM.
“Wednesdays: 7:30 a.m. in the St. Francis Xavier Chapel (enter from the parking lot)”
St. Francis Xavier Parish has a Wednesday 7:30 AM Mass in its chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Saint Francis-Xavier Church — 0.1 mi
Mary Grotto — 0.1 mi
Visitation Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 5141 Main Street, Kansas City
Saint Therese Little Flower Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
Saint Peter's Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
Saint James' Church — 1.6 mi · 3901 Troost Avenue, Kansas City

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith 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.

Sacramental life

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Campus Ministry's Weekly Worship Schedule: Monday, Tuesday and Friday 12:15 PM (Mabee Chapel at Massman), Wednesday 9:00 PM Milkshake Mass and Thursday 12:15 PM (Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice), while classes are in session in the fall and spring semesters.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Afternoon Weekday Mass | Mabee Chapel at Massman | Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays at 12:15 p.m. |”
  Mass is celebrated Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:15 PM in Mabee Chapel at Massman Hall.
  “Wednesday Milkshake Mass | Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Wednesdays at 9 p.m. |”
  A Wednesday 9:00 PM Mass (Milkshake Mass) is held in Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center.
  “Thursday Mass in Partnership with St. Francis Xavier | Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. |”
  A Thursday 12:15 PM Mass, in partnership with St. Francis Xavier Parish, is held in Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center.
  “Masses are held during the fall & spring semesters while classes are in session. Reconciliation may be scheduled at another time by emailing the Assistant Director for Campus Ministry”
  The weekly worship schedule applies while classes are in session; confession is also available by appointment.
Partly:
Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (One on-campus Sunday Mass (4:00 PM, Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center). The Liturgy & Sacraments page also lists weekend Masses at St. Francis Xavier Church (Saturday 4:00 PM. Sunday 8:00 and 10:30 AM), which are parish Masses and are not counted as on-campus.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday Mass | Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Sundays at 4 p.m. |”
  Sunday Mass is at 4:00 PM in Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center.
Partly:
Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Two scheduled times a week: Sundays 3:00-3:45 PM in Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center, and Tuesday ABC Night (Adoration, Benediction & Confession) at 8:00 PM; also by appointment.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sacrament of Reconciliation | Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Sundays at 3–3:45 p.m. |”
  Confession is scheduled Sundays 3:00-3:45 PM in Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center.
  “Tuesday ABC Night (Adoration, Benediction, & Confession) | Mabee Chapel at Massman | Tuesdays at 8 p.m. |”
  Adoration, Benediction and confession are offered Tuesdays at 8:00 PM in Mabee Chapel at Massman.
2. Liturgy & Sacraments | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “offered each Sunday (during fall and spring semesters) in the new Mabee Chapel reconciliation room”
  Confession is offered each Sunday during the semesters in the Mabee Chapel reconciliation room.
Partly:
Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Tuesday ABC Night at 8:00 PM per Campus Ministry's Weekly Worship Schedule and the Liturgy & Sacraments page; the Prayer & Fellowship page instead describes ABC on the second Tuesday of each month (see gaps).)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Tuesday ABC Night (Adoration, Benediction, & Confession) | Mabee Chapel at Massman | Tuesdays at 8 p.m. |”
  Adoration, Benediction and confession are offered Tuesdays at 8:00 PM in Mabee Chapel at Massman.
2. Liturgy & Sacraments | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “this come-and-go-as-you-please weekly opportunity on Tuesday evenings at 8 p.m.”
  ABC (adoration, Benediction and confession) is a weekly Tuesday 8:00 PM offering.
Yes:
Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. Jason LaLonde, S.J., is listed as University Chaplain (also visiting assistant professor of theology). Fr. Bill Oulvey, S.J., is listed as Sacramental Minister for Campus Ministry.)
Sources (2)
1. Liturgy & Sacraments | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Contact the University Chaplain, Fr. Jason Lalonde, S.J., and fill out this form if you are interested in becoming Catholic.”
  Fr. Jason LaLonde, S.J., is the University Chaplain.
2. Mission & Ministry | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/departments-and-offices/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Fr. Jason Charles LaLonde, S.J. Position Visiting Assistant Professor of Theology & Religions Studies University Chaplain”
  The directory lists Fr. Jason Charles LaLonde, S.J., as University Chaplain in Mission & Ministry.
Yes:
Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (The Mabee Chapels in Massman Hall and the Alvin Brooks Center, where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved, are open to students for prayer 24 hours a day with an RU ID.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy & Sacraments | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Blessed Sacrament resides in the tabernacle in the Mabee Chapels in both Massman Hall and the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice, which can be accessed for prayer by students 24 hours a day with their RU ID.”
  Both campus chapels reserve the Blessed Sacrament and are open to students for prayer 24 hours a day.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (13 weekly times documented: 10 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).

Theology and core curriculum

48 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Wisdom Core 'Universal Questions' foundation: one Theology/Religious Studies course, one Philosophy course, and one more course in either Philosophy or Theology/Religious Studies; the minimum theology required of every student is one course.)
Sources (1)
1. Wisdom Core Curriculum | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/academics/advising/wisdom-core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Universal Questions | Philosophy Theology/Religious Studies Philosophy or Theology/Religious Studies | 1 1 1 | 3 3 3 |”
  The Wisdom Core requires one philosophy course, one theology/religious studies course, and one more course in either discipline.
Partly:
Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (The requirement is a generic Theology/Religious Studies course.)
Sources (1)
1. Wisdom Core Curriculum | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/academics/advising/wisdom-core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Universal Questions | Philosophy Theology/Religious Studies Philosophy or Theology/Religious Studies | 1 1 1 | 3 3 3 |”
  The Wisdom Core requires one philosophy course, one theology/religious studies course, and one more course in either discipline.
Partly:
Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (One Philosophy course is required; the third Universal Questions course may be philosophy or theology/religious studies.)
Sources (1)
1. Wisdom Core Curriculum | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/academics/advising/wisdom-core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Universal Questions | Philosophy Theology/Religious Studies Philosophy or Theology/Religious Studies | 1 1 1 | 3 3 3 |”
  The Wisdom Core requires one philosophy course, one theology/religious studies course, and one more course in either discipline.
Not enough information:
Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (B.A. in Theology and Religious Studies (Traditional and Teaching tracks) and a minor; a Catholic Studies minor is also offered.)
Sources (1)
1. Theology and Religious Studies Degree (B.A., Minor) | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/theology-religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Theology and Religious Studies - Traditional Track, B.A.”
  A B.A. in Theology and Religious Studies is offered.
Not enough information:
Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Campus culture and residence life

86 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (5 ministry staff: Interim Director of Campus Ministry (Bill Kriege), Assistant Director of Campus Ministry (Jessica Fick), University Chaplain (Fr. Jason LaLonde, S.J.), Sacramental Minister (Fr. Bill Oulvey, S.J.), and Director of Music & Liturgy (Hyunki Yoon). The Vice President for Mission & Ministry and administrative staff are not counted.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/departments-and-offices/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Jessica Fick Position Assistant Director of Campus Ministry”
  Jessica Fick is Assistant Director of Campus Ministry.
  “Bill Kriege Position Director of Service & Action Interim Director of Campus Ministry”
  Bill Kriege is Interim Director of Campus Ministry and Director of Service & Action.
  “Fr. Bill Oulvey, S.J. Position Student Success Coach Sacramental Minister for Campus Ministry”
  Fr. Bill Oulvey, S.J., serves as Sacramental Minister for Campus Ministry.
2. Mission & Ministry | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/departments-and-offices/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Fr. Jason Charles LaLonde, S.J. Position Visiting Assistant Professor of Theology & Religions Studies University Chaplain”
  The directory lists Fr. Jason Charles LaLonde, S.J., as University Chaplain in Mission & Ministry.
  “Hyunki Yoon Position Assistant Teaching Professor of Music and Director of Music & Liturgy”
  Hyunki Yoon is Director of Music & Liturgy in Mission & Ministry.
Partly:
Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Three retreats listed: Frosh Get-A-Way, Retreat on the Rock, and the Lumberjack service retreat (Hancock, Michigan).)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry Retreats | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “All freshmen and new transfer students are encouraged to attend Frosh Get-A-Way!”
  Campus Ministry offers the Frosh Get-A-Way weekend retreat for new students.
  “Retreat on the Rock is open to all students.”
  Campus Ministry offers Retreat on the Rock, a student-led weekend retreat open to all students.
  “Campus Ministry sponsors this service retreat to Hancock, Michigan to serve with Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly”
  Campus Ministry sponsors the Lumberjack service retreat in Hancock, Michigan.
Yes:
Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Knights of Columbus and Respect Life (both 'Faith Based' in the RockSpace student organization directory; the Knights listing shows 0 members), plus Campus Ministry's Kateri Community, a Catholic/Ignatian intentional living community with a weekly spirituality night.)
Sources (3)
1. Knights of Columbus | RockSpace student organization directory (Rockhurst University)api.presence.io/rockhurst/v1/organizations/knights-of-columbus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Knights of Columbus are a Catholic fraternity with the goal of growing in faith and community”
  A Knights of Columbus group is listed in Rockhurst's official student organization directory.
2. Respect Life | RockSpace student organization directory (Rockhurst University)api.presence.io/rockhurst/v1/organizations/respect-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “We support life through all stages, from conception to natural death. Every January we make the trip to Washington D.C. to attend the March for Life”
  The Respect Life student organization supports life from conception to natural death and travels to the March for Life each January.
3. Prayer & Fellowship | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry/prayer-fellowship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Since 2019 Campus Ministry has invited students to join in our intentional living community: Kateri Community!”
  Campus Ministry runs the Kateri Community, an intentional living community for students.
Not enough information:
Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (Student Code of Conduct Compass Guide: guest hours in Corcoran and McGee Halls (10 a.m.-midnight Sunday-Thursday; weekend hours to 2 a.m. before fall break, then 24-hour visitation Friday 11 a.m. to Sunday midnight); overnight guest limitations apply in the three residence halls.)
Sources (2)
1. Student Code of Conduct Compass Guide | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-life/student-handbook/compass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Guests are permitted in Corcoran and McGee Hall during the following times:”
  Guest hours apply in Corcoran and McGee Halls.
  “After fall break: Sunday – Thursday: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m., 24-hour visitation starting Friday at 11 a.m. Until Sunday at 12 a.m.”
  After fall break, guest hours are 10 a.m.-midnight Sunday-Thursday, with 24-hour visitation on weekends.
2. Student Housing: Parent FAQs | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/residence-life/parent-faqs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “overnight guest limitations have been put in place for our three residence halls”
  Overnight guest limitations apply in the three residence halls.
Yes:
Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Campus Ministry's Kateri Community, a university residence across the street from campus, includes a Catholic/Ignatian community with an on-floor Blessed Sacrament chapel and a weekly community meal/spirituality night.)
Sources (1)
1. Prayer & Fellowship | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry/prayer-fellowship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Since 2019 Campus Ministry has invited students to join in our intentional living community: Kateri Community!”
  Campus Ministry runs the Kateri Community, an intentional living community for students.
  “24-access to an on-floor Blessed Sacrament chapel”
  The Catholic/Ignatian Kateri community has an on-floor Blessed Sacrament chapel.
  “Kateri Community is located in a former Jesuit residence situated just across the street from campus on Rockhurst Road.”
  Kateri Community is housed in a former Jesuit residence across the street from campus.
Yes:
Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Mission and Ministry Office led by a Vice President for Mission & Ministry (Br. Carl Caceres, S.J.); it also runs faculty and staff mission programs.)
Sources (1)
1. Mission and Ministry Office | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The role of the mission office is to continually place before all members of the Rockhurst University community the mission and core values of the University”
  A mission office is responsible for the university's mission and core values across the institution.
  “Carl Caceres, S.J., Ed.D. Vice President for Mission & Ministry”
  A Vice President for Mission & Ministry leads the office.

Service and Catholic social teaching

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Service or volunteer centerYes (Center for Service Learning / Office of Service & Action within Mission and Ministry, with the Engage RU clearinghouse of service opportunities.)
Sources (1)
1. Service & Action | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/service-action · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Center for Service Learning at Rockhurst University was formally established in 1994 to promote and organize community service projects and course-based service learning at Rockhurst.”
  Rockhurst has a Center for Service Learning that organizes community service and course-based service learning.
Partly:
Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Course-based community-engaged learning is offered; service-learning coursework is one of several options for the Wisdom Core Threshold Experience; it is not required of all students.)
Sources (1)
1. Service & Action | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/service-action · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Community-Engaged Learning is a critical part of the Rockhurst University experience, a teaching methodology that extends learning from the classroom to the community”
  Community-engaged (service) learning is offered in courses.
  “The Center for Service Learning at Rockhurst University was formally established in 1994 to promote and organize community service projects and course-based service learning at Rockhurst.”
  Rockhurst has a Center for Service Learning that organizes community service and course-based service learning.
Partly:
Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (The Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice, home of the service and community-engaged learning offices, states that its work is aligned with Catholic Social Teaching. A Catholic Studies minor is also offered.)
Sources (1)
1. Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/brooks-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The work of the Brooks Center is aligned with the values of Rockhurst’s Catholic and Jesuit mission, particularly Catholic Social Teaching”
  The Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice aligns its service and justice work with Catholic Social Teaching.
Yes:
Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (Respect Life student organization (annual March for Life trip) and a pregnancy and parenting student accommodations policy.)
Sources (2)
1. Respect Life | RockSpace student organization directory (Rockhurst University)api.presence.io/rockhurst/v1/organizations/respect-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “We support life through all stages, from conception to natural death. Every January we make the trip to Washington D.C. to attend the March for Life”
  The Respect Life student organization supports life from conception to natural death and travels to the March for Life each January.
2. Pregnancy and Parenting Student Accommodations | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-life/title-ix/pregnancy-accomodations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Rockhurst University is committed to creating an accessible and supportive environment for pregnant and parenting students.”
  Rockhurst offers accommodations and academic adjustments for pregnant and parenting students.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Solidarity-immersion trips (Kansas City, El Salvador, Belize, Alabama civil-rights sites, Dominican Republic in 2026-2027), monthly meals at Cherith Brook Catholic Worker, the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, and Missouri River Relief clean-ups.)
Sources (2)
1. Solidarity Immersion Trips | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry/solidarity-immersion-trips · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “These weeklong experiences, which involve cultural immersion activities, relationship-building, and daily prayer and reflection”
  Campus Ministry runs week-long solidarity-immersion trips with daily prayer and reflection.
2. Service of Faith & Promotion of Justice | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry/service-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “On the first Thursday of each month, Rockhurst University students journey to Kansas City’s Historic Northeast neighborhood to continue the legacy of the Catholic Worker”
  Students serve a monthly meal at Cherith Brook Catholic Worker.
  “Each year, Rockhurst University students journey to the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) in Washington, DC.”
  Students attend the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice each year.
  “Since 2010, Rockhurst University students have partnered with Missouri River Relief and Health River Partnership to address this issue.”
  Students take part in Missouri River Relief clean-ups (care for creation).
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Campus Ministry's Service & Justice program uses Catholic social teaching's approach of charitable works and acts of justice; the Brooks Center ties its service work to Catholic Social Teaching.)
Sources (2)
1. Service of Faith & Promotion of Justice | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry/service-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry invites students into this mission by utilizing Catholic Social teaching’s two-step approach to ending suffering/oppression:”
  Campus Ministry frames its service and justice program with Catholic social teaching.
2. Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/brooks-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The work of the Brooks Center is aligned with the values of Rockhurst’s Catholic and Jesuit mission, particularly Catholic Social Teaching”
  The Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice aligns its service and justice work with Catholic Social Teaching.

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

Strengths

Campus Ministry's weekly schedule lists Mass on campus every weekday during the fall and spring semesters.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Afternoon Weekday Mass | Mabee Chapel at Massman | Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays at 12:15 p.m. |”
  Mass is celebrated Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:15 PM in Mabee Chapel at Massman Hall.
  “Wednesday Milkshake Mass | Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Wednesdays at 9 p.m. |”
  A Wednesday 9:00 PM Mass (Milkshake Mass) is held in Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center.
  “Thursday Mass in Partnership with St. Francis Xavier | Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. |”
  A Thursday 12:15 PM Mass, in partnership with St. Francis Xavier Parish, is held in Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center.
Confession is scheduled twice a week (Sunday afternoon and Tuesday evening), and Tuesday evenings include Eucharistic adoration and Benediction.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Tuesday ABC Night (Adoration, Benediction, & Confession) | Mabee Chapel at Massman | Tuesdays at 8 p.m. |”
  Adoration, Benediction and confession are offered Tuesdays at 8:00 PM in Mabee Chapel at Massman.
  “Sacrament of Reconciliation | Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Sundays at 3–3:45 p.m. |”
  Confession is scheduled Sundays 3:00-3:45 PM in Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center.
A Jesuit priest is listed as University Chaplain, and five ministry staff are listed, along with a Vice President for Mission & Ministry.
Sources (3)
1. Mission & Ministry | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/departments-and-offices/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Fr. Jason Charles LaLonde, S.J. Position Visiting Assistant Professor of Theology & Religions Studies University Chaplain”
  The directory lists Fr. Jason Charles LaLonde, S.J., as University Chaplain in Mission & Ministry.
  “Hyunki Yoon Position Assistant Teaching Professor of Music and Director of Music & Liturgy”
  Hyunki Yoon is Director of Music & Liturgy in Mission & Ministry.
2. Campus Ministry | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/departments-and-offices/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Jessica Fick Position Assistant Director of Campus Ministry”
  Jessica Fick is Assistant Director of Campus Ministry.
  “Bill Kriege Position Director of Service & Action Interim Director of Campus Ministry”
  Bill Kriege is Interim Director of Campus Ministry and Director of Service & Action.
  “Fr. Bill Oulvey, S.J. Position Student Success Coach Sacramental Minister for Campus Ministry”
  Fr. Bill Oulvey, S.J., serves as Sacramental Minister for Campus Ministry.
3. Mission and Ministry Office | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Carl Caceres, S.J., Ed.D. Vice President for Mission & Ministry”
  A Vice President for Mission & Ministry leads the office.
Campus Ministry runs a residential Kateri Community with an on-floor Blessed Sacrament chapel, and both campus chapels are open to students for prayer 24 hours a day.
Sources (2)
1. Prayer & Fellowship | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry/prayer-fellowship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Since 2019 Campus Ministry has invited students to join in our intentional living community: Kateri Community!”
  Campus Ministry runs the Kateri Community, an intentional living community for students.
  “24-access to an on-floor Blessed Sacrament chapel”
  The Catholic/Ignatian Kateri community has an on-floor Blessed Sacrament chapel.
2. Liturgy & Sacraments | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Blessed Sacrament resides in the tabernacle in the Mabee Chapels in both Massman Hall and the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice, which can be accessed for prayer by students 24 hours a day with their RU ID.”
  Both campus chapels reserve the Blessed Sacrament and are open to students for prayer 24 hours a day.

Concerns

The core requires one theology/religious studies course; a second can be taken in place of a second philosophy course; is not required. Many Catholic colleges require two or three theology courses.
Sources (1)
1. Wisdom Core Curriculum | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/academics/advising/wisdom-core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Universal Questions | Philosophy Theology/Religious Studies Philosophy or Theology/Religious Studies | 1 1 1 | 3 3 3 |”
  The Wisdom Core requires one philosophy course, one theology/religious studies course, and one more course in either discipline.
The core requires one philosophy course; many Catholic colleges require two or more.
Sources (1)
1. Wisdom Core Curriculum | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/academics/advising/wisdom-core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Universal Questions | Philosophy Theology/Religious Studies Philosophy or Theology/Religious Studies | 1 1 1 | 3 3 3 |”
  The Wisdom Core requires one philosophy course, one theology/religious studies course, and one more course in either discipline.
One weekend Mass (Sunday 4:00 PM) is scheduled on campus; other weekend Masses listed are at St. Francis Xavier Church.
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday Mass | Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Sundays at 4 p.m. |”
  Sunday Mass is at 4:00 PM in Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center.
2. Liturgy & Sacraments | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church”
  The university's Liturgy & Sacraments page lists a 4:00 PM Saturday vigil Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church.
  “Sundays: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church”
  St. Francis Xavier Church has Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:30 AM.
The required theology course is a generic theology/religious studies course.
Sources (1)
1. Wisdom Core Curriculum | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/academics/advising/wisdom-core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Universal Questions | Philosophy Theology/Religious Studies Philosophy or Theology/Religious Studies | 1 1 1 | 3 3 3 |”
  The Wisdom Core requires one philosophy course, one theology/religious studies course, and one more course in either discipline.

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Campus ministry home

Rockhurst University Campus Ministry (Massman Hall) and Mabee Chapel

Address: Massman Hall, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel (Mabee Chapels in Massman Hall and the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice), reconciliation room, campus ministry offices

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Catholic clubs and student life

20 groups and regular activities · 9 on campus, 11 off campus

Faith formation 3

Kateri CommunityOff campus
Weekly community meal/spirituality night
Campus Ministry intentional living community across the street from campus, with a Catholic/Ignatian community that has an on-floor Blessed Sacrament chapel.
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OCIAOn campus
Preparation for Baptism, reception into the Catholic Church, or Confirmation, in partnership with Saint Francis Xavier Parish.
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Spiritual Exercises in Everyday LifeOn campus
Throughout the school year
Students make the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, meeting regularly with a director.
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Other 1

Ignatian Family Teach-In for JusticeOff campus
Annually
Trip to the Ignatian Solidarity Network's teach-in in Washington, D.C., including congressional advocacy.
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Retreats 3

Frosh Get-A-WayOff campus
Weekend retreat for freshmen and new transfer students with prayer, nature, and a ropes course.
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Retreat on the RockOff campus
Student-led weekend retreat with talks, small groups and prayer, open to all students.
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Lumberjack service retreatOff campus
Service retreat in Hancock, Michigan, cutting firewood for elderly people with Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, with daily prayer and reflection.
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Service 5

Solidarity-Immersion TripsOff campus
Fall, Christmas, MLK and spring breaks
Week-long service and immersion trips; 2026-2027 destinations include Kansas City, El Salvador, Belize, Alabama and the Dominican Republic.
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Cherith Brook Catholic Worker mealOff campus
First Thursday of each month
Students serve and share a meal with people experiencing food and housing insecurity.
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Habitat for Humanity workdaysOff campus
Each semester
Volunteer home-building workdays with Habitat for Humanity: KC.
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Missouri River Relief clean-upsOff campus
River clean-up events with Missouri River Relief.
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Jerusalem Farm service daysOff campus
Days of service with a Catholic intentional community in Kansas City's Historic Northeast.
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Social life 2

Laudato Si Nature HikesOff campus
Campus Ministry hikes reflecting on care for creation.
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Mass Hospitality and post-Mass socialOn campus
Student organizations serve as greeters and ushers and host a social with treats after Mass.
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Clubs and groups 2

Knights of ColumbusOn campus
Catholic fraternity listed as a faith-based student organization.
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Respect LifeOn campus
Meets at 8 PM; March for Life each January
Pro-life student organization that travels to the March for Life and does service projects.
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Liturgy and prayer 4

Tuesday ABC Night (Adoration, Benediction & Confession)On campus
Tuesdays 8 PM (fall and spring semesters)
Come-and-go evening of adoration, Benediction and confession with praise and worship music and a student reflection.
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Wednesday Milkshake MassOn campus
Wednesdays 9 PM
Evening student Mass in Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center.
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Liturgical ministryOn campus
Students serve as altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, cantors and instrumentalists at campus Masses.
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Living RosaryOn campus
Several times a year
Faculty, staff and students pray the rosary together, each person representing a bead.
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Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (5)

Campus Ministry | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Afternoon Weekday Mass | Mabee Chapel at Massman | Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays at 12:15 p.m. |”
Mass is celebrated Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:15 PM in Mabee Chapel at Massman Hall.
“Give us a visit at our offices in Massman Hall or reach out at the contact info found below.”
Campus Ministry's offices are in Massman Hall.
“Thursday Mass in Partnership with St. Francis Xavier | Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. |”
A Thursday 12:15 PM Mass, in partnership with St. Francis Xavier Parish, is held in Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center.
“Give us a visit at our offices in Massman Hall or reach out at the contact info found below.”
Campus Ministry's offices are in Massman Hall.
“1100 Rockhurst Road Kansas City, MO 64110”
The university's address is 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110.
Campus Ministry | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/departments-and-offices/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Bill Kriege Position Director of Service & Action Interim Director of Campus Ministry”
Bill Kriege is Interim Director of Campus Ministry and Director of Service & Action.
Knights of Columbus | RockSpace student organization directory (Rockhurst University)api.presence.io/rockhurst/v1/organizations/knights-of-columbus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Knights of Columbus are a Catholic fraternity with the goal of growing in faith and community”
A Knights of Columbus group is listed in Rockhurst's official student organization directory.
Liturgy & Sacraments | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church”
The university's Liturgy & Sacraments page lists a 4:00 PM Saturday vigil Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church.
“This process, available in partnership with Saint Francis Xavier Parish, prepares the participant for Baptism into the Catholic faith”
OCIA is offered in partnership with Saint Francis Xavier Parish.
“The Blessed Sacrament resides in the tabernacle in the Mabee Chapels in both Massman Hall and the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice, which can be accessed for prayer by students 24 hours a day with their RU ID.”
Both campus chapels reserve the Blessed Sacrament and are open to students for prayer 24 hours a day.
“offered each Sunday (during fall and spring semesters) in the new Mabee Chapel reconciliation room”
Confession is offered each Sunday during the semesters in the Mabee Chapel reconciliation room.
Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice | Rockhurst Universityrockhurst.edu/brooks-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Mabee Chapel, a new 140-seat worship space for the campus community”
Mabee Chapel in the Brooks Center is a 140-seat campus worship space.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

71 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score75%
First-year retention 20% of score79%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,120 · ACT 22.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score12 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$7,703

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)	2,430
Total students	3,496
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$25,884
Cost of attendance (per year)	$59,898
Median federal debt at graduation	$18,250
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	75%
First-year retention	79%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$67,102
Admission rate	70%
Students receiving Pell grants	20%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1120
SAT reading & writing	—
SAT math	—
ACT composite	19–26
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 66 / 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 Kansas City-St. Joseph

The Most Reverend James V. Johnston Jr., Bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: kcsjcatholic.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 179043
Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Is Rockhurst University a Catholic college?: Yes. Rockhurst University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
What is Rockhurst University’s Compass Score?: 73 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Rockhurst University?: Mass is listed at Mabee Chapel at Massman Hall, Mabee Chapel at the Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice, and St. Francis Xavier Church (parish). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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