Is Southeastern Louisiana University a Catholic college?

No. Southeastern Louisiana University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Albert the Great Catholic Student Center.

Where is Mass celebrated at Southeastern Louisiana University?

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

College · Catholic life on campus

Southeastern Louisiana University

LocationHammond, LA
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 13,861 students

Official website

Southeastern Louisiana University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond is served by St. Albert the Great Catholic Student Center, located across the street from Strawberry Stadium. The center has a chapel, a director and campus minister, and Dominican friars who provide sacramental care. Published times include Sunday Mass, Monday and Tuesday Mass, weekly confession, and adoration, and the Catholic Student Association is an official university student organization.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

Sunday10:00 AMSt. Albert the Great Chapel
Monday, Tuesday12:30 PMSt. Albert the Great Chapel

Confession 2

Monday11:30 AM–12:25 PMSt. Albert the Great Chapel
Wednesday6:00 PM–6:50 PMSt. Albert Catholic Student Center · Students only.

Adoration 1

Monday1:00 PM–4:00 PMSt. Albert the Great Chapel

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

Mass & Services Schedule | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/mass-services-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Sunday: Mass - 10:00am Monday: Reconciliation - 11:30am-12:25pm Mass - 12:30pm Adoration - 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday: Mass - 12:30pm”
The published schedule lists Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM, Monday confession and Mass, and Monday and Tuesday Mass at 12:30 PM.
“Sunday: Mass - 10:00am Monday: Reconciliation - 11:30am-12:25pm Mass - 12:30pm Adoration - 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday: Mass - 12:30pm”
The published schedule lists Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM, Monday confession and Mass, and Monday and Tuesday Mass at 12:30 PM.
“Sunday: Mass - 10:00am Monday: Reconciliation - 11:30am-12:25pm Mass - 12:30pm Adoration - 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday: Mass - 12:30pm”
The published schedule lists Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM, Monday confession and Mass, and Monday and Tuesday Mass at 12:30 PM.
“Sunday: Mass - 10:00am Monday: Reconciliation - 11:30am-12:25pm Mass - 12:30pm Adoration - 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday: Mass - 12:30pm”
The published schedule lists Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM, Monday confession and Mass, and Monday and Tuesday Mass at 12:30 PM.
Weekly Schedule | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/weekly-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“*Confession from 6:00pm-6:50pm (Student ONLY)”
Confession is scheduled on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 6:50 PM for students.

Catholic churches nearby

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

Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 409 West Dakota Avenue, Hammond
Holy Ghost Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 600 North Oak Street, Hammond

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

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Catholic life on campus

78 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (2)
1. St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “serving Southeastern Louisiana University, the third largest university in the state”
  The ministry states that it serves Southeastern Louisiana University.
2. Religious & Spiritual Organizations | Southeastern Louisiana Universitysoutheastern.edu/admin/stu_orgs/student_orgs/religious · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Catholic Student Association is a place for students to grow in the community while living out their Catholic faith through the sacraments.”
  The Catholic Student Association is an official Southeastern student organization.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The center is across the street from Strawberry Stadium and includes a chapel.)
Sources (2)
1. Religious & Spiritual Organizations | Southeastern Louisiana Universitysoutheastern.edu/admin/stu_orgs/student_orgs/religious · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our student center, located across the street from Strawberry Statium, is always open for students to hang out!”
  The Catholic student center is located across the street from Strawberry Stadium.
2. Facilities & Hours of Operation | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/facilities-hours-of-operation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our chapel is open and available as a quiet place of prayer during our normal hours and is accessible from the student center.”
  The center has a chapel open for prayer during normal hours.
Partly:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Dominican friars provide sacramental responsibilities and pastoral care.)
Sources (1)
1. Staff | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Order of Preachers (Dominicans) assumed sacramental responsibilities and the pastoral care of the students, faculty, and staff of us here at St. Albert on July 1, 2024.”
  Dominican friars provide sacramental responsibilities and pastoral care for students.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Mass is published for Monday and Tuesday at 12:30 PM.)
Sources (2)
1. Mass & Services Schedule | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/mass-services-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: Mass - 10:00am Monday: Reconciliation - 11:30am-12:25pm Mass - 12:30pm Adoration - 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday: Mass - 12:30pm”
  The published schedule lists Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM, Monday confession and Mass, and Monday and Tuesday Mass at 12:30 PM.
2. Weekly Bulletin, October 4, 2026 | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstatic1.squarespace.com/static/595e43803e00be648e546c24/t/6abe6996a6dfc831d3ed2a14/1790863766842/October+4%2C+2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “MONDAY 12:30 P.M.”
  The October 4, 2026 bulletin lists daily Mass with a Monday Mass at 12:30 PM.
Partly:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM.)
Sources (2)
1. Mass & Services Schedule | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/mass-services-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: Mass - 10:00am Monday: Reconciliation - 11:30am-12:25pm Mass - 12:30pm Adoration - 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday: Mass - 12:30pm”
  The published schedule lists Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM, Monday confession and Mass, and Monday and Tuesday Mass at 12:30 PM.
2. Weekly Bulletin, October 4, 2026 | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstatic1.squarespace.com/static/595e43803e00be648e546c24/t/6abe6996a6dfc831d3ed2a14/1790863766842/October+4%2C+2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “MONDAY 12:30 P.M.”
  The October 4, 2026 bulletin lists daily Mass with a Monday Mass at 12:30 PM.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession on Monday (11:30 AM to 12:25 PM) and Wednesday (6:00 PM to 6:50 PM, students only).)
Sources (2)
1. Mass & Services Schedule | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/mass-services-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: Mass - 10:00am Monday: Reconciliation - 11:30am-12:25pm Mass - 12:30pm Adoration - 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday: Mass - 12:30pm”
  The published schedule lists Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM, Monday confession and Mass, and Monday and Tuesday Mass at 12:30 PM.
2. Weekly Schedule | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/weekly-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “*Confession from 6:00pm-6:50pm (Student ONLY)”
  Confession is scheduled on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 6:50 PM for students.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Catholic Student Association and a weekly Bible study.)
Sources (2)
1. Religious & Spiritual Organizations | Southeastern Louisiana Universitysoutheastern.edu/admin/stu_orgs/student_orgs/religious · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Catholic Student Association is a place for students to grow in the community while living out their Catholic faith through the sacraments.”
  The Catholic Student Association is an official Southeastern student organization.
2. Weekly Schedule | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/weekly-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “*Bible Study from 5:00pm-6:00pm”
  A student Bible study is held on Tuesdays.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats (Lion Awakening each semester and the Busy Student retreat each spring) and OCIA.)
Sources (2)
1. Lion Awakening | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/lion-awakening-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every semester a Lion Awakening Retreat is offered here at St. Albert.”
  A Lion Awakening weekend retreat is offered every semester.
2. OCIA | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/ocia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The OCIA group usually meets during the fall and spring semesters from 6:00-7:30 on Tuesday evenings in the upstairs meeting room at the Student Center.”
  An OCIA group meets on Tuesday evenings during the fall and spring semesters.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 3 Mass, 2 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

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

Strengths

A Catholic Student Association is an official Southeastern student organization with weekly meetings.
Sources (2)
1. Religious & Spiritual Organizations | Southeastern Louisiana Universitysoutheastern.edu/admin/stu_orgs/student_orgs/religious · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Catholic Student Association is a place for students to grow in the community while living out their Catholic faith through the sacraments.”
  The Catholic Student Association is an official Southeastern student organization.
2. CSA | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/csa · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “CSA nights are on Wednesdays during each semester from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m at St. Albert.”
  CSA meetings are held on Wednesday evenings during each semester at St. Albert.
Scheduled confession is published on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Sources (2)
1. Mass & Services Schedule | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/mass-services-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: Mass - 10:00am Monday: Reconciliation - 11:30am-12:25pm Mass - 12:30pm Adoration - 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday: Mass - 12:30pm”
  The published schedule lists Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM, Monday confession and Mass, and Monday and Tuesday Mass at 12:30 PM.
2. Weekly Schedule | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/weekly-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “*Confession from 6:00pm-6:50pm (Student ONLY)”
  Confession is scheduled on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 6:50 PM for students.
Retreats are offered each semester and each spring, and an OCIA program is offered.
Sources (3)
1. Lion Awakening | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/lion-awakening-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every semester a Lion Awakening Retreat is offered here at St. Albert.”
  A Lion Awakening weekend retreat is offered every semester.
2. Busy Student Retreat | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/busy-student-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every spring St. Albert offers a “Busy Student” Directed retreat opportunity for SELU students.”
  A directed Busy Student retreat is offered every spring.
3. OCIA | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/ocia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The OCIA group usually meets during the fall and spring semesters from 6:00-7:30 on Tuesday evenings in the upstairs meeting room at the Student Center.”
  An OCIA group meets on Tuesday evenings during the fall and spring semesters.

Concerns

Weekday Mass is published on two days (Monday and Tuesday), and one Sunday Mass is published.
Sources (2)
1. Mass & Services Schedule | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/mass-services-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: Mass - 10:00am Monday: Reconciliation - 11:30am-12:25pm Mass - 12:30pm Adoration - 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday: Mass - 12:30pm”
  The published schedule lists Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM, Monday confession and Mass, and Monday and Tuesday Mass at 12:30 PM.
2. Weekly Bulletin, October 4, 2026 | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstatic1.squarespace.com/static/595e43803e00be648e546c24/t/6abe6996a6dfc831d3ed2a14/1790863766842/October+4%2C+2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “MONDAY 12:30 P.M.”
  The October 4, 2026 bulletin lists daily Mass with a Monday Mass at 12:30 PM.
Sacramental care is provided by Dominican friars from Holy Ghost Parish.
Sources (1)
1. Staff | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Order of Preachers (Dominicans) assumed sacramental responsibilities and the pastoral care of the students, faculty, and staff of us here at St. Albert on July 1, 2024.”
  Dominican friars provide sacramental responsibilities and pastoral care for students.

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The Catholic center

St. Albert the Great Catholic Student Center

Address: 409 W. Dakota Street, Hammond, LA 70401
Location: Next to campus
Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: chapel, prayer room, study area and library, multi-purpose room, coffee and lunch room, recreation room

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Source: stalbertselu.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, southeastern.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stalbertselu.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 9 off campus

Faith formation 3

Men's and Women's GroupOff campus
Mondays 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Student-only group listed on the weekly schedule.
stalbertselu.org
Student Bible StudyOff campus
Tuesdays 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Student-only Bible study listed on the weekly schedule.
stalbertselu.org
OCIAOff campus
Tuesdays 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM during fall and spring semesters
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults program for adults who want to learn about the Catholic faith.
stalbertselu.org

Clubs and groups 1

Catholic Student AssociationOff campus
Wednesdays 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM during each semester
Official Southeastern student organization for Catholic students, meeting at St. Albert.
southeastern.edu, stalbertselu.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentOff campus
Mondays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the center on Monday afternoons.
stalbertselu.org

Retreats 2

Lion Awakening RetreatOff campus
Every semester
Weekend retreat for college-aged young adults, offered every semester at St. Albert.
stalbertselu.org
Busy Student Directed RetreatOff campus
Every spring
Individually directed retreat for Southeastern students, with a Sunday group session and daily meetings with a spiritual director.
stalbertselu.org

Service 1

CSA service and leadership projectsOff campus
Ministry projects serving the St. Albert community and programs for faith and leadership development.
stalbertselu.org

Social life 1

Free lunch for studentsOff campus
Tuesdays
The Catholic Student Association hosts a free lunch for students on Tuesdays.
southeastern.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

St. Albert the Great Catholic Student Center

Sources (5)

St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“serving Southeastern Louisiana University, the third largest university in the state”
The ministry states that it serves Southeastern Louisiana University.
Staff | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“As Director and Campus Minister for our Student Center, she is responsible for coordinating all the student services, programs, retreats, and ministries at the Student Center”
Taylor Bougere is the director and campus minister.
CSA | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/csa · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“St. Albert the Great Catholic Student Center | 409 W. Dakota Street, Hammond, LA 70401 | (985) 345-7206”
The center's published address and phone number are 409 W. Dakota Street, Hammond, LA 70401, 345-7206.
Religious & Spiritual Organizations | Southeastern Louisiana Universitysoutheastern.edu/admin/stu_orgs/student_orgs/religious · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Our student center, located across the street from Strawberry Statium, is always open for students to hang out!”
The Catholic student center is located across the street from Strawberry Stadium.
Facilities & Hours of Operation | St. Albert Catholic Student Centerstalbertselu.org/facilities-hours-of-operation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Our chapel is open and available as a quiet place of prayer during our normal hours and is accessible from the student center.”
The center has a chapel open for prayer during normal hours.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

49 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score45%
First-year retention 20% of score73%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,090 · ACT 21
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score20 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$6,646

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)	12,684
Total students	13,861
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$13,154
Cost of attendance (per year)	$23,604
Median federal debt at graduation	$22,113
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	45%
First-year retention	73%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$46,482
Admission rate	99%
Students receiving Pell grants	33%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1090
SAT reading & writing	—
SAT math	—
ACT composite	18–24
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 50 / 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 Baton Rouge

The Most Reverend Michael G. Duca, Bishop of Baton Rouge

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 160612
Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is Southeastern Louisiana University a Catholic college?: No. Southeastern Louisiana University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Albert the Great Catholic Student Center.
What is Southeastern Louisiana University’s Catholic Life Score?: 71 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Southeastern Louisiana University?: Mass is listed at St. Albert the Great Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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