Is Syracuse University a Catholic college?

No. Syracuse University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by the Catholic Center at Syracuse University.

Where is Mass celebrated at Syracuse University?

Mass is listed at The Catholic Center and Hendricks Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Syracuse University Compass Recommended?

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

College · Catholic life on campus

Syracuse University

LocationSyracuse, NY
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 22,948 students

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

The Catholic Center at Syracuse University, at 110 Walnut Place, is served by Conventual Franciscan friars, with Fr. Manny Vasconcelos, OFM Conv., named chaplain from August 2026, and a campus minister. It posts a Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM at the Center, Sunday and Wednesday Masses at Hendricks Chapel, and a Thursday evening Mass at the Center, with weekly confession and a chapel open for prayer. The Catholic Student Association runs faith-based small groups, service projects, and events, and the Center lists two retreats each year, Lake Retreat in the fall and Kairos in the spring.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 4

Sunday10:30 AMThe Catholic Center · Followed by brunch.
Sunday1:00 PMHendricks Chapel
Wednesday12:10 PMHendricks Chapel
Thursday7:00 PMThe Catholic Center · Followed by supper.

Confession 3

Tuesday2:00 PMHendricks Chapel · Runs 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Wednesday1:30 PMThe Catholic Center · Runs 1:30 to 2:30 PM.
Thursday2:00 PMHendricks Chapel · Runs 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

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

Sources for these times (1)

SU Catholic | Homesucatholic.org/home · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“SUNDAY 10:30am Catholic Center followed by Brunch! 1:00pm Hendricks Chapel WEDNESDAY 12:10pm Hendricks Chapel THURSDAY 7:00pm Catholic Center followed by Supper!”
The Catholic Center posts Mass on Sunday at 10:30 AM and Thursday at 7:00 PM, and Mass at Hendricks Chapel on Sunday at 1:00 PM and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
“SUNDAY 10:30am Catholic Center followed by Brunch! 1:00pm Hendricks Chapel WEDNESDAY 12:10pm Hendricks Chapel THURSDAY 7:00pm Catholic Center followed by Supper!”
The Catholic Center posts Mass on Sunday at 10:30 AM and Thursday at 7:00 PM, and Mass at Hendricks Chapel on Sunday at 1:00 PM and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
“SUNDAY 10:30am Catholic Center followed by Brunch! 1:00pm Hendricks Chapel WEDNESDAY 12:10pm Hendricks Chapel THURSDAY 7:00pm Catholic Center followed by Supper!”
The Catholic Center posts Mass on Sunday at 10:30 AM and Thursday at 7:00 PM, and Mass at Hendricks Chapel on Sunday at 1:00 PM and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
“SUNDAY 10:30am Catholic Center followed by Brunch! 1:00pm Hendricks Chapel WEDNESDAY 12:10pm Hendricks Chapel THURSDAY 7:00pm Catholic Center followed by Supper!”
The Catholic Center posts Mass on Sunday at 10:30 AM and Thursday at 7:00 PM, and Mass at Hendricks Chapel on Sunday at 1:00 PM and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
“Reconciliation TUESDAY 2pm-4pm Hendricks Chapel WEDNESDAY 1:30 - 2:30pm Catholic Center THURSDAY 2pm-4pm Hendricks Chapel”
Confession is scheduled each week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
“Reconciliation TUESDAY 2pm-4pm Hendricks Chapel WEDNESDAY 1:30 - 2:30pm Catholic Center THURSDAY 2pm-4pm Hendricks Chapel”
Confession is scheduled each week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
“Reconciliation TUESDAY 2pm-4pm Hendricks Chapel WEDNESDAY 1:30 - 2:30pm Catholic Center THURSDAY 2pm-4pm Hendricks Chapel”
Confession is scheduled each week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Catholic churches nearby

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

All Saints Church — 0.9 mi · 1340 Lancaster Avenue, Syracuse
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — 1.1 mi · 259 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse
Saint Lucy's — 1.5 mi · 432 Gifford Street, Syracuse
Transfiguration Church — 1.6 mi · 740 Teall Avenue, Syracuse
Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church — 2.5 mi
St. John the Baptist Church — 2.5 mi · 1410 Park Street, Syracuse

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

83 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (3)
1. SU Catholic | Homesucatholic.org/home · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Catholic Center at Syracuse University | 110 Walnut Place, Syracuse, NY 13210 | sucatholic@syr.edu”
  The Catholic Center's published address is 110 Walnut Place, Syracuse, NY 13210, with the email sucatholic@syr.edu.
2. Give | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/give · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “If you agree that Catholic Campus Ministry is an important and vital part of university life and faith development, please consider contributing financially to our ongoing efforts.”
  The Catholic Center describes itself as a Catholic campus ministry of the university.
3. About | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “In August 2026, Fr. Emanuel ("Manny") Vasconcelos became the new Chaplain of The Catholic Center.”
  Fr. Emanuel Vasconcelos, OFM Conv., became chaplain of the Catholic Center in August 2026.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The page names the building the Catholic Center at Syracuse University, which students enter with university card access.)
Sources (3)
1. SU Catholic | Homesucatholic.org/home · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Catholic Center at Syracuse University | 110 Walnut Place, Syracuse, NY 13210 | sucatholic@syr.edu”
  The Catholic Center's published address is 110 Walnut Place, Syracuse, NY 13210, with the email sucatholic@syr.edu.
2. About | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Catholic Center is card swipe accessible for students, allowing entrance to the Catholic Center for prayer, study or recreation (8 am – 11 pm).”
  Students can enter the Catholic Center with their university card for prayer, study, or recreation.
3. Worship | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our chapel is open to the public from 9:30am - 4:00pm. Students have swipe-card access from 8am-11pm.”
  The Catholic Center's adoration chapel is open to the public and to students at set hours.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The page presents Fr. Emanuel Vasconcelos, OFM Conv., as chaplain of the Catholic Center, with a second friar assigned to the ministry.)
Sources (1)
1. About | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “In August 2026, Fr. Emanuel ("Manny") Vasconcelos became the new Chaplain of The Catholic Center.”
  Fr. Emanuel Vasconcelos, OFM Conv., became chaplain of the Catholic Center in August 2026.
  “A second friar, Br. Nicholas Romeo, is also assigned to the ministry”
  A second Franciscan friar is assigned to the Catholic Center ministry.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Mass is posted on two days: Wednesday at 12:10 PM (Hendricks Chapel) and Thursday at 7:00 PM (the Center).)
Sources (1)
1. SU Catholic | Homesucatholic.org/home · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “SUNDAY 10:30am Catholic Center followed by Brunch! 1:00pm Hendricks Chapel WEDNESDAY 12:10pm Hendricks Chapel THURSDAY 7:00pm Catholic Center followed by Supper!”
  The Catholic Center posts Mass on Sunday at 10:30 AM and Thursday at 7:00 PM, and Mass at Hendricks Chapel on Sunday at 1:00 PM and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Sunday Masses at 10:30 AM (the Center) and 1:00 PM (Hendricks Chapel, a university chapel). Hendricks Chapel is counted as a campus chapel.)
Sources (2)
1. SU Catholic | Homesucatholic.org/home · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “SUNDAY 10:30am Catholic Center followed by Brunch! 1:00pm Hendricks Chapel WEDNESDAY 12:10pm Hendricks Chapel THURSDAY 7:00pm Catholic Center followed by Supper!”
  The Catholic Center posts Mass on Sunday at 10:30 AM and Thursday at 7:00 PM, and Mass at Hendricks Chapel on Sunday at 1:00 PM and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
2. About | Hendricks Chapelchapel.syracuse.edu/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Hendricks Chapel, the spiritual heart of Syracuse University, is the student-centered global home for religious, spiritual, moral, and ethical life.”
  Hendricks Chapel is a chapel of Syracuse University used for religious life.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often
Sources (1)
1. SU Catholic | Homesucatholic.org/home · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Reconciliation TUESDAY 2pm-4pm Hendricks Chapel WEDNESDAY 1:30 - 2:30pm Catholic Center THURSDAY 2pm-4pm Hendricks Chapel”
  Confession is scheduled each week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Partly:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (One student group is described: the Catholic Student Association.)
Sources (2)
1. Gather | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/gather · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “CATHOLIC STUDENT ASSOCIATION Organizes community-building opportunities, service experiences, and faith-based small groups”
  The Catholic Student Association organizes community events, service, and faith-based small groups.
2. Serve | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/serve · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Catholic Student Association volunteers with this interfaith organization, which works to provide hot meals to Syracuse's food insecure families.”
  The Catholic Student Association volunteers with an interfaith hot-meal organization in Syracuse.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats, service, formation, and an initiation program for adults.)
Sources (2)
1. Grow | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/grow · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “RETREATS Two retreats anchor the academic year: Lake Retreat in the Fall and Kairos in the Spring.”
  Two retreats are held each academic year: Lake Retreat in the fall and Kairos in the spring.
  “Are you interested in coming into the Roman Catholic Church? Are you seeking to receive the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist?”
  The Catholic Center offers help for adults who want to become Catholic.
  “DISCIPLESHIP FORMATION From CSA-hosted guest speakers, to the "Catholic 201" series, to pastoral counseling and spiritual direction, opportunities to deepen your relationship with Christ and His Church are plentiful!”
  The Catholic Center offers speakers, a Catholic 201 series, pastoral counseling, and spiritual direction.
2. Serve | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/serve · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “SANDWICH MAKING On the last Thursday of each month, following Community Night, help assemble hundreds of sandwiches for the Assumption Food Pantry.”
  Students assemble sandwiches for a food pantry on the last Thursday of each month.
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 (7 weekly times documented: 4 Mass, 3 confession, 0 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 Franciscan friar is named chaplain of the Catholic Center, and a second friar is assigned to the ministry.
Sources (1)
1. About | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “In August 2026, Fr. Emanuel ("Manny") Vasconcelos became the new Chaplain of The Catholic Center.”
  Fr. Emanuel Vasconcelos, OFM Conv., became chaplain of the Catholic Center in August 2026.
  “A second friar, Br. Nicholas Romeo, is also assigned to the ministry”
  A second Franciscan friar is assigned to the Catholic Center ministry.
Two retreats, weekly confession, and Mass on Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday are posted.
Sources (2)
1. Grow | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/grow · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “RETREATS Two retreats anchor the academic year: Lake Retreat in the Fall and Kairos in the Spring.”
  Two retreats are held each academic year: Lake Retreat in the fall and Kairos in the spring.
2. SU Catholic | Homesucatholic.org/home · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Reconciliation TUESDAY 2pm-4pm Hendricks Chapel WEDNESDAY 1:30 - 2:30pm Catholic Center THURSDAY 2pm-4pm Hendricks Chapel”
  Confession is scheduled each week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
  “SUNDAY 10:30am Catholic Center followed by Brunch! 1:00pm Hendricks Chapel WEDNESDAY 12:10pm Hendricks Chapel THURSDAY 7:00pm Catholic Center followed by Supper!”
  The Catholic Center posts Mass on Sunday at 10:30 AM and Thursday at 7:00 PM, and Mass at Hendricks Chapel on Sunday at 1:00 PM and Wednesday at 12:10 PM.
Formation, service, and a Catholic Student Association offer several kinds of programs.
Sources (3)
1. Grow | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/grow · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “DISCIPLESHIP FORMATION From CSA-hosted guest speakers, to the "Catholic 201" series, to pastoral counseling and spiritual direction, opportunities to deepen your relationship with Christ and His Church are plentiful!”
  The Catholic Center offers speakers, a Catholic 201 series, pastoral counseling, and spiritual direction.
2. Serve | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/serve · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “SANDWICH MAKING On the last Thursday of each month, following Community Night, help assemble hundreds of sandwiches for the Assumption Food Pantry.”
  Students assemble sandwiches for a food pantry on the last Thursday of each month.
  “Our annual "Alternative Spring Break" service trip partners with Mustard Seed Communities, a ministry to children and adults with disabilities, serving populations in Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua.”
  An annual Alternative Spring Break service trip is offered.
3. Gather | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/gather · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “CATHOLIC STUDENT ASSOCIATION Organizes community-building opportunities, service experiences, and faith-based small groups”
  The Catholic Student Association organizes community events, service, and faith-based small groups.

Concerns

Only one student group, the Catholic Student Association, is described.
Sources (1)
1. Gather | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/gather · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “CATHOLIC STUDENT ASSOCIATION Organizes community-building opportunities, service experiences, and faith-based small groups”
  The Catholic Student Association organizes community events, service, and faith-based small groups.

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The Catholic center

The Catholic Center at Syracuse University (SU Catholic Center)

Address: 110 Walnut Place, Syracuse, NY 13210
Distance from campus: 0.5 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: chapel (open for prayer), lounge, library, and study space, adoration chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 10 location not published

Service 3

Samaritan Center hot-meal volunteeringOff campus
The Catholic Student Association volunteers with an interfaith organization that provides hot meals to Syracuse families.
sucatholic.org
Alternative Spring Break mission tripOff campus
Spring break
Annual service trip with Mustard Seed Communities serving Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua.
sucatholic.org
Sandwich making for the Assumption Food Pantry
Last Thursday of each month
Students assemble hundreds of sandwiches for the food pantry.
sucatholic.org

Faith formation 2

Discipleship formation (Catholic 201, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling)
Guest speakers, a Catholic 201 series, pastoral counseling, and spiritual direction.
sucatholic.org
Initiation for adults (Become Catholic)
Help for adults who want to become Catholic and receive the sacraments of initiation.
sucatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

Catholic Student Association
Student group that organizes community-building opportunities, service experiences, and faith-based small groups.
sucatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Adoration chapel
Open 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM for the public; students 8 AM to 11 PM with card access
Chapel open for quiet prayer.
sucatholic.org

Retreats 2

Lake Retreat
Fall semester
Retreat held each fall that anchors the academic year.
sucatholic.org
Kairos Retreat
Spring semester
Retreat held each spring that anchors the academic year.
sucatholic.org

Social life 3

Sunday Mass and brunch
Sundays at 10:30 AM
Brunch follows the 10:30 AM Mass at the Catholic Center.
sucatholic.org
Thursday Mass and supper
Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Supper follows the 7:00 PM Mass at the Catholic Center.
sucatholic.org
Community Night
Gathering referenced on the Serve page; the last Thursday of each month is followed by sandwich making.
sucatholic.org

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

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (5)

SU Catholic | Homesucatholic.org/home · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Catholic Center at Syracuse University | 110 Walnut Place, Syracuse, NY 13210 | sucatholic@syr.edu”
The Catholic Center's published address is 110 Walnut Place, Syracuse, NY 13210, with the email sucatholic@syr.edu.
“The Catholic Center at Syracuse University | 110 Walnut Place, Syracuse, NY 13210 | sucatholic@syr.edu”
The Catholic Center's published address is 110 Walnut Place, Syracuse, NY 13210, with the email sucatholic@syr.edu.
Give | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/give · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“If you agree that Catholic Campus Ministry is an important and vital part of university life and faith development, please consider contributing financially to our ongoing efforts.”
The Catholic Center describes itself as a Catholic campus ministry of the university.
“If you agree that Catholic Campus Ministry is an important and vital part of university life and faith development, please consider contributing financially to our ongoing efforts.”
The Catholic Center describes itself as a Catholic campus ministry of the university.
Gather | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/gather · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“CATHOLIC STUDENT ASSOCIATION Organizes community-building opportunities, service experiences, and faith-based small groups”
The Catholic Student Association organizes community events, service, and faith-based small groups.
“LOUNGE, LIBRARY, & STUDY SPACE Our home is your home. Study, read, hang out with friends, enjoy some free coffee, or snag a quick nap.”
The Catholic Center has a lounge, library, and study space for students.
Worship | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Our chapel is open to the public from 9:30am - 4:00pm. Students have swipe-card access from 8am-11pm.”
The Catholic Center's adoration chapel is open to the public and to students at set hours.
About | SU Catholicsucatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Catholic Center is card swipe accessible for students, allowing entrance to the Catholic Center for prayer, study or recreation (8 am – 11 pm).”
Students can enter the Catholic Center with their university card for prayer, study, or recreation.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

89 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score84%
First-year retention 20% of score90%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,375 · ACT 30.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score15 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$20,551

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))

Campus facts

Sports	NCAA Division I · Atlantic Coast Conference
Setting	City
ROTC	Army · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	15 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

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)	15,739
Total students	22,948
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$38,793
Cost of attendance (per year)	$84,517
Median federal debt at graduation	$26,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	84%
First-year retention	90%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$79,164
Admission rate	46%
Students receiving Pell grants	17%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1270–1440ACT 29–32

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1375
SAT reading & writing	640–720
SAT math	630–720
ACT composite	29–32
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 56 / 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 Syracuse

The Most Reverend Douglas J. Lucia, Bishop of Syracuse

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 196413
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is Syracuse University a Catholic college?: No. Syracuse University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by the Catholic Center at Syracuse University.
What is Syracuse University’s Catholic Life Score?: 85 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 Syracuse University?: Mass is listed at The Catholic Center and Hendricks Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Syracuse University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Syracuse University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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