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Catholic college

Saint Louis University

  • LocationSaint Louis, MO
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 17,202 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)
  • TraditionJesuit
Official website

Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit university in St. Louis whose Campus Ministry runs student Masses at St. Francis Xavier College Church, where Mass is also celebrated twice every weekday and confession is scheduled each weekday morning. All undergraduates take one theology course and one philosophy course in the University Core, and every approved theology course must include the Catholic, Jesuit tradition. A Vice President for Mission and Identity oversees mission programs, including the Center for Social Action.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 11

  • Monday–Friday7:15 AMSt. Francis Xavier College Church
  • Monday–Friday12:00 PMSt. Francis Xavier College Church · No noon Mass on national holidays when SLU is not in session.
  • Monday6:00 PMBoileau Hall Chapel · During the academic year.
  • Tuesday8:00 PMJesuit Center Chapel · Followed by Upper Room praise and worship with adoration; during the academic year.
  • Wednesday8:00 PMBoileau Hall Chapel · During the academic year.
  • Thursday8:00 PMJesuit Center Chapel · During the academic year.
Show 5 more mass times
  • Saturday5:15 PMSt. Francis Xavier College Church · Vigil Mass.
  • Sunday8:00 AMSt. Francis Xavier College Church
  • Sunday10:30 AMSt. Francis Xavier College Church · Livestream available.
  • Sunday4:30 PMSt. Francis Xavier College Church · Student Mass; during the academic year.
  • Sunday8:00 PMSt. Francis Xavier College Church · Student Mass; during the academic year.

Confession 2

  • Monday–Friday10:45 AM–12:00 PMSt. Francis Xavier College Church
  • Sunday7:00 PM–8:00 PMSt. Francis Xavier College Church · During the academic year.

Adoration 1

  • Tuesday8:00 PMJesuit Center Chapel · Upper Room praise and worship with Eucharistic adoration, beginning after the 8 PM Mass; during the academic year.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Campus Ministry : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Weekday Mass 7:15 a.m. and noon, Monday-Friday”
    Mass is celebrated at St. Francis Xavier College Church at 7:15 AM and noon every weekday.
    “Weekday Mass 7:15 a.m. and noon, Monday-Friday”
    Mass is celebrated at St. Francis Xavier College Church at 7:15 AM and noon every weekday.
    “6 p.m., Monday, Boileau Hall Chapel 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jesuit Center Chapel, Mass followed by Upper Room (contemporary praise and worship with Eucharistic adoration) 8 p.m., Wednesday, Boileau Hall Chapel 8 p.m., Thursday, Jesuit Center Chapel”
    Evening Masses are held Monday through Thursday in campus chapels.
    “6 p.m., Monday, Boileau Hall Chapel 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jesuit Center Chapel, Mass followed by Upper Room (contemporary praise and worship with Eucharistic adoration) 8 p.m., Wednesday, Boileau Hall Chapel 8 p.m., Thursday, Jesuit Center Chapel”
    Evening Masses are held Monday through Thursday in campus chapels.
    “6 p.m., Monday, Boileau Hall Chapel 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jesuit Center Chapel, Mass followed by Upper Room (contemporary praise and worship with Eucharistic adoration) 8 p.m., Wednesday, Boileau Hall Chapel 8 p.m., Thursday, Jesuit Center Chapel”
    Evening Masses are held Monday through Thursday in campus chapels.
    “6 p.m., Monday, Boileau Hall Chapel 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jesuit Center Chapel, Mass followed by Upper Room (contemporary praise and worship with Eucharistic adoration) 8 p.m., Wednesday, Boileau Hall Chapel 8 p.m., Thursday, Jesuit Center Chapel”
    Evening Masses are held Monday through Thursday in campus chapels.
    “Saturday 5:15 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Livestream available) 4:30 p.m. Student Mass 8 p.m. Student Mass”
    College Church has a Saturday vigil Mass and four Sunday Masses, two of them student Masses.
    “Saturday 5:15 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Livestream available) 4:30 p.m. Student Mass 8 p.m. Student Mass”
    College Church has a Saturday vigil Mass and four Sunday Masses, two of them student Masses.
    “Saturday 5:15 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Livestream available) 4:30 p.m. Student Mass 8 p.m. Student Mass”
    College Church has a Saturday vigil Mass and four Sunday Masses, two of them student Masses.
    “Saturday 5:15 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Livestream available) 4:30 p.m. Student Mass 8 p.m. Student Mass”
    College Church has a Saturday vigil Mass and four Sunday Masses, two of them student Masses.
    “Saturday 5:15 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Livestream available) 4:30 p.m. Student Mass 8 p.m. Student Mass”
    College Church has a Saturday vigil Mass and four Sunday Masses, two of them student Masses.
  2. Pray: Prayer and Worship : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/prayer-and-worship/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Sacrament of Reconciliation in St. Francis Xavier College Church 10:45 a.m. – Noon, Monday-Friday 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sundays during the academic year”
    Confession is scheduled every weekday morning and on Sunday evenings during the academic year.
    “Sacrament of Reconciliation in St. Francis Xavier College Church 10:45 a.m. – Noon, Monday-Friday 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sundays during the academic year”
    Confession is scheduled every weekday morning and on Sunday evenings during the academic year.
    “praise services in the Jesuit Center chapel every Tuesday following the 8 p.m. Mass. Contemporary music, heart-changing preaching, and Eucharistic Adoration make for an exhilarating prayer experience.”
    Upper Room, a weekly Tuesday praise service, includes Eucharistic adoration.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Saint Louis University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis: 1.1 mi2Saints Teresa and Bridget Catholic Church: 1.2 mi3St. Cronan Church: 1.3 mi4Saint Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church: 1.5 mi5Saint Nicholas Catholic Church: 1.6 mi6Eckelkamp Center for Campus Ministry (Department of Campus Ministry): 0.0 miSaint Louis University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 3628 Lindell Boulevard, Saint Louis
  2. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis — 1.1 mi · 4431 Lindell Boulevard, Saint Louis
  3. Saints Teresa and Bridget Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 3636 North Grand Boulevard, Saint Louis
  4. St. Cronan Church — 1.3 mi · 1202 South Boyle Avenue, Saint Louis
  5. Saint Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 2716 North Sarah Street, Saint Louis
  6. Saint Nicholas Catholic Church — 1.6 mi

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.

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

Sacramental life

93 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (7:15 AM and noon Monday to Friday at St. Francis Xavier College Church, plus evening Masses Monday to Thursday in campus chapels.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Weekday Mass 7:15 a.m. and noon, Monday-Friday”
      Mass is celebrated at St. Francis Xavier College Church at 7:15 AM and noon every weekday.
      “6 p.m., Monday, Boileau Hall Chapel 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jesuit Center Chapel, Mass followed by Upper Room (contemporary praise and worship with Eucharistic adoration) 8 p.m., Wednesday, Boileau Hall Chapel 8 p.m., Thursday, Jesuit Center Chapel”
      Evening Masses are held Monday through Thursday in campus chapels.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Saturday 5:15 PM vigil and Sunday 8 AM and 10:30 AM parish Masses at College Church, plus Campus Ministry student Masses at 4:30 PM and 8 PM on Sundays during the academic year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Saturday 5:15 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Livestream available) 4:30 p.m. Student Mass 8 p.m. Student Mass”
      College Church has a Saturday vigil Mass and four Sunday Masses, two of them student Masses.
    2. Mass Times — St. Francis Xaviersfxstl.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “4:30 pm and 8:00 pm (SLU Campus Ministry Masses when SLU is in session)”
      The parish confirms two Sunday evening Campus Ministry Masses when SLU is in session.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (10:45 AM to noon Monday to Friday and 7 to 8 PM Sundays during the academic year, at College Church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pray: Prayer and Worship : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/prayer-and-worship/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation in St. Francis Xavier College Church 10:45 a.m. – Noon, Monday-Friday 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sundays during the academic year”
      Confession is scheduled every weekday morning and on Sunday evenings during the academic year.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Upper Room praise and worship with Eucharistic adoration every Tuesday after the 8 PM Mass in the Jesuit Center Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pray: Prayer and Worship : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/prayer-and-worship/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “praise services in the Jesuit Center chapel every Tuesday following the 8 p.m. Mass. Contemporary music, heart-changing preaching, and Eucharistic Adoration make for an exhilarating prayer experience.”
      Upper Room, a weekly Tuesday praise service, includes Eucharistic adoration.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Don Highberger, S.J., a Jesuit priest, is listed as a South Campus campus minister. OCIA is coordinated by Father Nick Smith (e33). College Church is staffed by Jesuits (Canonical Pastor Fr. Tim McMahon, S.J.).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact Campus Ministry : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/contact-campus-ministry.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “As a Jesuit priest with a background in many different jobs and ministries, I hope to be a good companion to all on our shared journeys.”
      A Jesuit priest, Don Highberger, S.J., serves on the Campus Ministry staff as a campus minister.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “All chapels in the residence halls are open for personal prayer, and the Eucharist is reserved for prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.”
      Residence hall chapels are open for personal prayer and have the Blessed Sacrament reserved.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration20 to 29 times a week (26 weekly times documented: 19 Mass, 6 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

64 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Ultimate Questions: Theology (3 credits) within the 6-credit Theological and Philosophical Foundations area of the University Undergraduate Core.)
    Sources (2)
    1. University Undergraduate Core Courses : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/core/core-classes/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “These two courses challenge students to reflect on their own and others’ worldviews by wrestling with “ultimate questions” in dialogue with the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.”
      The core's Theological and Philosophical Foundations area (6 credits, two courses) consists of one theology and one philosophy course taught in dialogue with the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.
    2. Core (CORE) < Saint Louis University Academic Catalogcatalog.slu.edu/courses-az/core · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Ultimate Questions: Theology introduces students to the fundamental texts, teachings, practices and modes of inquiry of one or more major religious traditions, always including the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.”
      Every course that satisfies the Ultimate Questions: Theology requirement includes the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)At least one required course is explicitly Catholic theology (The catalog description for the Ultimate Questions: Theology requirement states that every course satisfying it always includes the Catholic, Jesuit tradition; approved courses include CATH 2000 Catholic Imagination and several THEO courses. The Department of Theological Studies states that the Catholic tradition is central to its work.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Core (CORE) < Saint Louis University Academic Catalogcatalog.slu.edu/courses-az/core · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Ultimate Questions: Theology introduces students to the fundamental texts, teachings, practices and modes of inquiry of one or more major religious traditions, always including the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.”
      Every course that satisfies the Ultimate Questions: Theology requirement includes the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.
    2. Theological Studies, B.A. < Saint Louis University Academic Catalogcatalog.slu.edu/colleges-schools/arts-sciences/theological-studies/theological-studies-ba · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Catholic tradition is central to the work of the department, but Catholicism is studied in the context of the whole Christian tradition and in relationship to all of the world’s religious traditions.”
      A Theological Studies B.A. is offered by a department that states the Catholic tradition is central to its work.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Ultimate Questions: Philosophy (3 credits); approved courses always include philosophical approaches from the Catholic tradition.)
    Sources (2)
    1. University Undergraduate Core Courses : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/core/core-classes/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “These two courses challenge students to reflect on their own and others’ worldviews by wrestling with “ultimate questions” in dialogue with the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.”
      The core's Theological and Philosophical Foundations area (6 credits, two courses) consists of one theology and one philosophy course taught in dialogue with the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.
    2. Core (CORE) < Saint Louis University Academic Catalogcatalog.slu.edu/courses-az/core · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Ultimate Questions: Philosophy introduces students to distinctively philosophical ways of reasoning about such questions, always including philosophical approaches found in the Catholic tradition.”
      The required philosophy course always includes philosophical approaches from the Catholic tradition.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description
    Sources (1)
    1. University Undergraduate Core Courses : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/core/core-classes/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The University Undergraduate Core at Saint Louis University will prepare all students to be intellectually flexible, creative, and reflective critical thinkers in the spirit of the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.”
      The core curriculum is framed by the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.
      “These two courses challenge students to reflect on their own and others’ worldviews by wrestling with “ultimate questions” in dialogue with the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.”
      The core's Theological and Philosophical Foundations area (6 credits, two courses) consists of one theology and one philosophy course taught in dialogue with the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (Theological Studies, B.A. a Catholic Studies B.A. is also offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theological Studies, B.A. < Saint Louis University Academic Catalogcatalog.slu.edu/colleges-schools/arts-sciences/theological-studies/theological-studies-ba · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Catholic tradition is central to the work of the department, but Catholicism is studied in the context of the whole Christian tradition and in relationship to all of the world’s religious traditions.”
      A Theological Studies B.A. is offered by a department that states the Catholic tradition is central to its work.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

91 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (8 professional staff listed on the Contact Campus Ministry page: the director, six campus ministers (including the liturgy coordinator and a Jesuit priest), and the choir director; the office manager and student interns are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact Campus Ministry : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/contact-campus-ministry.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “serving as the residence hall campus minister for Griesedieck Complex; directing retreats; mentoring students; helping with our Journey community group program”
      The Campus Ministry staff page lists eight ministry professionals; one serves as residence hall campus minister and helps run the Journey community groups.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (Java with the Jesuits retreat days, Choir Retreat, Ignatian Silent Retreat, and a weekend nature retreat; one-day reflection days are listed with dates to be determined.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Rest: Retreats and Days of Reflection : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/retreats.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Explore the wonders of God’s creation while hiking, stargazing and sitting around a campfire with friends during the weekend nature retreat.”
      Campus Ministry offers a weekend nature retreat.
      “The Ignatian Silent Retreat introduces the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.”
      The retreats page lists Java with the Jesuits retreat days, a Choir Retreat, and an Ignatian Silent Retreat for 2026-2027.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Upper Room weekly praise and adoration, Christian Life Communities (CLCs), and the Journey community group program.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Pray: Prayer and Worship : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/prayer-and-worship/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “praise services in the Jesuit Center chapel every Tuesday following the 8 p.m. Mass. Contemporary music, heart-changing preaching, and Eucharistic Adoration make for an exhilarating prayer experience.”
      Upper Room, a weekly Tuesday praise service, includes Eucharistic adoration.
    2. Grow: Spiritual Development : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/spiritual-development.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “You can grow as a leader in your faith community by applying through campus ministry to assist with immersion experiences, CLCs, retreat teams, liturgy planning and more.”
      Campus Ministry runs Christian Life Communities (CLCs).
    3. Contact Campus Ministry : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/contact-campus-ministry.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “serving as the residence hall campus minister for Griesedieck Complex; directing retreats; mentoring students; helping with our Journey community group program”
      The Campus Ministry staff page lists eight ministry professionals; one serves as residence hall campus minister and helps run the Journey community groups.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (Griesedieck Complex halls are co-ed with single-gender floors; other halls list single-gender rooms or suites on mixed-gender floors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Griesedieck Complex : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/housing/halls/griesedieck-hall/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “all of which are co-ed with single-gender rooms and single-gender floors.”
      The Griesedieck Complex halls have single-gender floors.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (Guests must be checked in at the front desk between 7 AM and 2 AM (4 AM Friday and Saturday) and escorted; cohabitation is limited to two consecutive nights without staff permission.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Griesedieck Complex : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/housing/halls/griesedieck-hall/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “may check in guests at the front desk between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 a.m., Sunday through Thursday or 7 a.m. to 4 a.m., Friday and Saturday. Guests must be checked in and escorted by their host at all times.”
      Guests must be checked in during set hours and escorted at all times.
    2. 5.7 Housing and Residence Life Community Living Policies < Saint Louis University Academic Catalogcatalog.slu.edu/student-handbook/housing-residence-life-policies-procedures/housing-residence-life-community-living · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Cohabitation is not permitted for more than two consecutive nights and three consecutive days without expressed permission from Housing and Residence Life Professional Staff.”
      Overnight guests are limited to two consecutive nights without staff permission.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (A campus minister serves as residence hall campus minister for the Griesedieck Complex, campus ministers have offices in residence halls, and six residence halls have chapels with the Eucharist reserved.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Contact Campus Ministry : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/contact-campus-ministry.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “serving as the residence hall campus minister for Griesedieck Complex; directing retreats; mentoring students; helping with our Journey community group program”
      The Campus Ministry staff page lists eight ministry professionals; one serves as residence hall campus minister and helps run the Journey community groups.
    2. Campus Ministry : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “All chapels in the residence halls are open for personal prayer, and the Eucharist is reserved for prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.”
      Residence hall chapels are open for personal prayer and have the Blessed Sacrament reserved.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Administrative Offices : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/about/leadership/offices-and-cabinet.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “SLU's Office of Mission and Identity ensures that the principles and traditions of Catholic, Jesuit higher education, and the mission and core values of SLU are integrated into operations, structures, programs and practices, and the formation of its students, faculty, staff, administration and board members.”
      An Office of Mission and Identity, led by a vice president, is responsible for Catholic, Jesuit mission and formation.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Center for Social Action : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/center-for-social-action/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Saint Louis University Center for Social Action, part of the Division of Mission and Identity, is guided by these principles of Jesuit education.”
      The Center for Social Action, a service center within the Division of Mission and Identity, connects students to volunteer opportunities.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Service-learning courses are offered. The core's Reflection-in-Action requirement is framed around community engagement but can also be met with internships, research, or other approved experiences; it is not recorded as required service-learning.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Learning at SLU : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/center-for-social-action/service-learning/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Service learning at Saint Louis University furthers course learning objectives across the curriculum while also fostering a consciousness of social justice that promotes the common good.”
      Service-learning courses are offered across the curriculum.
    2. Core (CORE) < Saint Louis University Academic Catalogcatalog.slu.edu/courses-az/core · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The curricular and co/extra-curricular experiences that satisfy the Reflection-in-Action requirement encourage students to experience meaningful learning opportunities beyond the university and to reflect upon ways that community engagement enhances their understanding of acting with and for others.”
      The core includes a Reflection-in-Action experiential requirement oriented to community engagement.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (THEO 2515 Social Justice includes selections from Catholic Social Teaching; graduate course THEO 5670 is devoted to the Catholic Social Teaching tradition.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology (THEO) < Saint Louis University Academic Catalogcatalog.slu.edu/courses-az/theo · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students will study selections from scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, Jesuit spirituality, and the lives of Christian teachers, saints, and martyrs.”
      THEO 2515 Social Justice includes study of Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (Dean of Students support for pregnant and parenting students, including the Virginia D. Murphy Pregnant and Parenting Student Assistance Scholarship.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parenting and Pregnant Students : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/student-development/dean-of-students/pregnant-parenting.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Saint Louis University is committed to supporting pregnant and parenting students as well as student with pregnancy related conditions.”
      The Dean of Students office supports pregnant and parenting students.
      “This scholarship was established in 2008 to help SLU's student parents continue their education while raising children.”
      A dedicated scholarship assists pregnant and parenting students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Campus Ministry Spring Break Immersion Program, Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice delegation, Micah Program, and the Laudato Si' campus initiative.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Serve: Faith and Justice : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/faith-and-justice/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “SLU's Campus Ministry Immersion Program challenges students to build communities that stand in solidarity with people on the margins, engage diverse expressions of spirituality and work for justice.”
      Campus Ministry runs a spring break immersion program.
      “The Department of Campus Ministry regularly sends a selected delegation of students to represent SLU.”
      Campus Ministry sends a student delegation to the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice.
    2. Micah Program : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/mission-identity/micah/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Micah Program is a distinctive service and social justice-based program whose legacy began in 1997 as SLU’s first learning-based, themed-housing opportunity for students.”
      The Micah Program is a service and social justice learning community.
    3. Laudato Si Campus : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/mission-identity/laudato-si-campus.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “the Division of Mission and Identity is collaborating with colleagues across the university to organize the efforts that are already underway to build sustainability into our teaching and research”
      The Division of Mission and Identity leads a Laudato Si' care-for-creation initiative.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Center for Social Action : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/center-for-social-action/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Saint Louis University Center for Social Action, part of the Division of Mission and Identity, is guided by these principles of Jesuit education.”
      The Center for Social Action, a service center within the Division of Mission and Identity, connects students to volunteer opportunities.
    2. Serve: Faith and Justice : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/faith-and-justice/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Informed by the Jesuit mission of “the service of faith and the promotion of justice,” Saint Louis University's Campus Ministry provides integrated learning opportunities”
      Campus Ministry's service and justice programs are framed by the Jesuit mission of faith and justice.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated twice every weekday at College Church, with additional evening Masses Monday through Thursday in campus chapels and two Sunday student Masses during the academic year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Weekday Mass 7:15 a.m. and noon, Monday-Friday”
      Mass is celebrated at St. Francis Xavier College Church at 7:15 AM and noon every weekday.
      “Saturday 5:15 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Livestream available) 4:30 p.m. Student Mass 8 p.m. Student Mass”
      College Church has a Saturday vigil Mass and four Sunday Masses, two of them student Masses.
      “6 p.m., Monday, Boileau Hall Chapel 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jesuit Center Chapel, Mass followed by Upper Room (contemporary praise and worship with Eucharistic adoration) 8 p.m., Wednesday, Boileau Hall Chapel 8 p.m., Thursday, Jesuit Center Chapel”
      Evening Masses are held Monday through Thursday in campus chapels.
  • Confession is scheduled every weekday morning and on Sunday evenings during the academic year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Pray: Prayer and Worship : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/prayer-and-worship/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation in St. Francis Xavier College Church 10:45 a.m. – Noon, Monday-Friday 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sundays during the academic year”
      Confession is scheduled every weekday morning and on Sunday evenings during the academic year.
  • The required theology course must always include the Catholic, Jesuit tradition, and the required philosophy course always includes approaches from the Catholic tradition.
    Sources (1)
    1. Core (CORE) < Saint Louis University Academic Catalogcatalog.slu.edu/courses-az/core · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Ultimate Questions: Theology introduces students to the fundamental texts, teachings, practices and modes of inquiry of one or more major religious traditions, always including the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.”
      Every course that satisfies the Ultimate Questions: Theology requirement includes the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.
      “Ultimate Questions: Philosophy introduces students to distinctively philosophical ways of reasoning about such questions, always including philosophical approaches found in the Catholic tradition.”
      The required philosophy course always includes philosophical approaches from the Catholic tradition.
  • A Vice President for Mission and Identity leads an office whose scope includes Catholic, Jesuit formation, and the Center for Social Action sits within that division.
    Sources (2)
    1. Administrative Offices : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/about/leadership/offices-and-cabinet.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “SLU's Office of Mission and Identity ensures that the principles and traditions of Catholic, Jesuit higher education, and the mission and core values of SLU are integrated into operations, structures, programs and practices, and the formation of its students, faculty, staff, administration and board members.”
      An Office of Mission and Identity, led by a vice president, is responsible for Catholic, Jesuit mission and formation.
    2. Center for Social Action : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/center-for-social-action/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Saint Louis University Center for Social Action, part of the Division of Mission and Identity, is guided by these principles of Jesuit education.”
      The Center for Social Action, a service center within the Division of Mission and Identity, connects students to volunteer opportunities.

Concerns

  • The core requires one theology course and one philosophy course; many Catholic colleges require two or more of each.
    Sources (1)
    1. University Undergraduate Core Courses : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/core/core-classes/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “These two courses challenge students to reflect on their own and others’ worldviews by wrestling with “ultimate questions” in dialogue with the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.”
      The core's Theological and Philosophical Foundations area (6 credits, two courses) consists of one theology and one philosophy course taught in dialogue with the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.
  • Scheduled Eucharistic adoration was found only once a week, as part of the Tuesday Upper Room service.
    Sources (1)
    1. Pray: Prayer and Worship : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/prayer-and-worship/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “praise services in the Jesuit Center chapel every Tuesday following the 8 p.m. Mass. Contemporary music, heart-changing preaching, and Eucharistic Adoration make for an exhilarating prayer experience.”
      Upper Room, a weekly Tuesday praise service, includes Eucharistic adoration.
  • Residence halls are co-ed; the most separation found is single-gender floors in the Griesedieck Complex.
    Sources (1)
    1. Griesedieck Complex : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/housing/halls/griesedieck-hall/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “all of which are co-ed with single-gender rooms and single-gender floors.”
      The Griesedieck Complex halls have single-gender floors.

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Campus ministry home

Eckelkamp Center for Campus Ministry (Department of Campus Ministry)

  • Address: Wuller Hall, 3711 West Pine Mall, St. Louis, MO 63108
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: office

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Source: slu.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, slu.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

18 groups and regular activities · 12 on campus, 5 off campus, 1 location not published

Other 3

  • Ignatian Family Teach-In for JusticeOff campus
    Fall semester
    Campus Ministry sends a student delegation to the annual gathering near Washington, D.C.
  • Grief Support GroupOn campus
    First Wednesday of each month, 4-5 PM (Zoom)
    Student-only grief support group sponsored by Campus Ministry.
  • Black Catholic History MonthOn campus
    November
    Programs and speakers through the month.

Retreats 4

  • Choir RetreatOff campus
    Oct. 16-17, 2026
    Retreat at Manresa Retreat Center for members of the student Mass choir.
  • Ignatian Silent RetreatOff campus
    Jan. 5-9, 2027
    Silent retreat at Manresa Retreat Center introducing the Spiritual Exercises, with individual spiritual direction.
  • Weekend nature retreatOff campus
    Weekend retreat with hiking, stargazing, and a campfire.
  • Java with the Jesuits
    Saturdays: Sept. 5 and Nov. 14, 2026; Jan. 16, Feb. 20, and April 10, 2027
    Days of reflection with Jesuits, with talks, discussion, and guided meditation; location not stated.

Service 2

  • Spring Break Immersion ProgramOff campus
    Spring break
    Campus Ministry immersion trips to Mobile, Alabama. Saint Anne's Mission on the Navajo Nation; the Bronx, New York; and El Paso, Texas.
  • Micah ProgramOn campus
    Service and social justice learning community run by the Division of Mission and Identity.

Faith formation 3

  • Journey community groupsOn campus
    Campus Ministry small-group program.
  • Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)On campus
    Preparation for baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist, coordinated by Father Nick Smith.
  • Spiritual directionOn campus
    Campus Ministry helps students find a trained spiritual director.

Clubs and groups 1

  • Christian Life Communities (CLCs)On campus
    Small faith-sharing groups run through Campus Ministry, with student leaders.

Liturgy and prayer 5

  • Sunday student MassesOn campus
    Sundays 4:30 PM and 8 PM during the academic year
    Campus Ministry Masses at St. Francis Xavier College Church with student liturgical ministers.
  • Student Mass ChoirOn campus
    Rehearsals Tuesdays 6-7 PM and Sundays 7:30 PM
    Student choir and orchestra that lead music at the Sunday student Masses.
  • Liturgical minister trainingOn campus
    Fall semester
    Training for student servers, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, and hospitality ministers.
  • University MassesOn campus
    Mass of the Holy Spirit, All Souls' Memorial Mass, Ash Wednesday, and Baccalaureate Mass coordinated by Campus Ministry.
  • Upper RoomOn campus
    Tuesdays after the 8 PM Mass
    Contemporary praise and worship with Eucharistic adoration in the Jesuit Center Chapel.

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 (6)
  1. Campus Ministry : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Weekday Mass 7:15 a.m. and noon, Monday-Friday”
    Mass is celebrated at St. Francis Xavier College Church at 7:15 AM and noon every weekday.
  2. Contact Campus Ministry : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/contact-campus-ministry.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “serving as the residence hall campus minister for Griesedieck Complex; directing retreats; mentoring students; helping with our Journey community group program”
    The Campus Ministry staff page lists eight ministry professionals; one serves as residence hall campus minister and helps run the Journey community groups.
    “Eckelkamp Center for Campus Ministry Wuller Hall 314-977-2425”
    The Campus Ministry office is the Eckelkamp Center for Campus Ministry in Wuller Hall.
  3. Pray: Prayer and Worship : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/prayer-and-worship/index.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “St. Francis Xavier College Church serves as a worship space for both the University and parish community.”
    College Church is the university's worship space as well as a parish church.
    “praise services in the Jesuit Center chapel every Tuesday following the 8 p.m. Mass. Contemporary music, heart-changing preaching, and Eucharistic Adoration make for an exhilarating prayer experience.”
    Upper Room, a weekly Tuesday praise service, includes Eucharistic adoration.
  4. Mass Times — St. Francis Xaviersfxstl.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “4:30 pm and 8:00 pm (SLU Campus Ministry Masses when SLU is in session)”
    The parish confirms two Sunday evening Campus Ministry Masses when SLU is in session.
  5. Grow: Spiritual Development : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/life-at-slu/campus-ministry/spiritual-development.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “You can grow as a leader in your faith community by applying through campus ministry to assist with immersion experiences, CLCs, retreat teams, liturgy planning and more.”
    Campus Ministry runs Christian Life Communities (CLCs).
  6. Campus Buildings Addresses : SLU - Saint Louis Universityslu.edu/facilities/campus-addresses-and-maps.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “North | 034 | Wuller Hall | 3711 West Pine Mall | 63108”
    Wuller Hall is at 3711 West Pine Mall, St. Louis, MO 63108, on the North Campus.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
88 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.80%
  • 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 1,317 · ACT 28
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.9 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$16,954

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)
10,519
Total students17,202
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$24,398
Cost of attendance (per year)$71,932
Median federal debt at graduation$25,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
80%
First-year retention88%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$70,783
Admission rate75%
Students receiving Pell grants17%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1317
SAT reading & writing600–700
SAT math600–710
ACT composite25–31
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 62 / 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 St. Louis

The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archstl.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Saint Louis University a Catholic college?
Yes. Saint Louis University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
What is Saint Louis University’s Compass Score?
83 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Saint Louis University?
Mass is listed at St. Francis Xavier College Church, Boileau Hall Chapel, and Jesuit Center Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Saint Louis University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Saint Louis University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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