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The University of Tampa

  • LocationTampa, FL
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 11,054 students
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The University of Tampa is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Spartan Catholic, the Catholic student group at the University of Tampa, works with a FOCUS missionary team and hosts Mass at Sykes Chapel on Sunday evenings and Tuesday through Thursday at midday. Confession and adoration are published on set weekly days, and the group lists Bible studies, retreats and mission trips. A priest is named on the ministry's team page.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 3

  • Sunday8:00 PMSykes Chapel · Student Mass.
  • Sunday11:00 AMChrist the King (parish, 821 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa) · Parish Mass the ministry points students to. The diocesan parish listing shows different Sunday times for Christ the King; this is the ministry's published time.
  • Tuesday–Thursday12:30 PMSykes Chapel · Daily Mass.

Confession 1

  • Tuesday–Thursday11:30 AM–12:30 PMNot stated on the page · Page directs readers to a weekly update for changes.

Adoration 1

  • Tuesday7:00 PMSykes 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 (1)
  1. Mass & Sacraments | Spartan Catholic at UTampaspartancatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “SUNDAY 8:00 PM · Student Mass SYKES CHAPEL”
    A Sunday Student Mass is published at 8:00 PM in Sykes Chapel.
    “Sunday Mass 11:00 AM CHRIST THE KING”
    The ministry points students to a Sunday Mass at 11:00 AM at Christ the King.
    “TUESDAY–THURSDAY 12:30 PM · Daily Mass SYKES CHAPEL”
    Daily Mass is published Tuesday through Thursday at 12:30 PM in Sykes Chapel.
    “TUESDAY–THURSDAY 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Confession”
    Confession is published Tuesday through Thursday, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
    “Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 PM SYKES CHAPEL”
    Eucharistic adoration is published on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in Sykes Chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of The University of Tampa, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSacred Heart Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church: 1.0 mi2Saint Lawrence Catholic Church: 2.1 mi3Saint Marys Catholic Church: 2.2 mi4Resurrection Catholic Church: 2.6 mi5Good Shepherd Catholic Church: 2.7 mi6Sykes Chapel (Spartan Catholic Mass site): 0.2 miThe University of Tampa (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · North Florida Avenue, Tampa
  2. Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church — 1.0 mi
  3. Saint Lawrence Catholic Church — 2.1 mi
  4. Saint Marys Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
  5. Resurrection Catholic Church — 2.6 mi
  6. Good Shepherd Catholic Church — 2.7 mi

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

Catholic life scorecard

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

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

76 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. UTampa Catholic | Campus Ministryspartancatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Spartan Catholic is the Catholic student group at the University of Tampa. Working alongside a team of FOCUS missionaries, we host Mass, adoration, confession, Bible studies, speakers, retreats, mission trips, and community events throughout the year.”
      Spartan Catholic is the Catholic student group at the University of Tampa, working with FOCUS missionaries, and it lists Mass, adoration, confession, Bible studies, retreats and mission trips.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Fr. Don Amodeo is named on the ministry's team page and is listed as parochial vicar at Christ the King.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About | UTampa Catholic at the University of Tampaspartancatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Don Amodeo”
      Fr. Don Amodeo is named on the ministry's team page as part of the University of Tampa ministry.
      “Our missionaries, student leaders, and chaplain listen, answer questions, pray with students, and help make a first step easier.”
      The ministry says a chaplain is part of its team, without naming the chaplain role for each person on the page.
    2. Parishes | Diocese of Saint Petersburgdosp.org/parishes · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Donald J. Amodeo - Parochial Vicar”
      Rev. Donald J. Amodeo is listed as parochial vicar at Christ the King parish in Tampa.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Daily Mass at Sykes Chapel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM (three weekdays).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Sacraments | Spartan Catholic at UTampaspartancatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “TUESDAY–THURSDAY 12:30 PM · Daily Mass SYKES CHAPEL”
      Daily Mass is published Tuesday through Thursday at 12:30 PM in Sykes Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass on campus (8:00 PM Student Mass, Sykes Chapel). The 11:00 AM Mass at Christ the King is at a parish and is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Sacraments | Spartan Catholic at UTampaspartancatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SUNDAY 8:00 PM · Student Mass SYKES CHAPEL”
      A Sunday Student Mass is published at 8:00 PM in Sykes Chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is published for Tuesday through Thursday, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with the page directing readers to a weekly update.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Sacraments | Spartan Catholic at UTampaspartancatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “TUESDAY–THURSDAY 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Confession”
      Confession is published Tuesday through Thursday, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Spartan Catholic (the Catholic student group) and the FOCUS missionary outreach at the University of Tampa.)
    Sources (2)
    1. UTampa Catholic | Campus Ministryspartancatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Spartan Catholic is the Catholic student group at the University of Tampa. Working alongside a team of FOCUS missionaries, we host Mass, adoration, confession, Bible studies, speakers, retreats, mission trips, and community events throughout the year.”
      Spartan Catholic is the Catholic student group at the University of Tampa, working with FOCUS missionaries, and it lists Mass, adoration, confession, Bible studies, retreats and mission trips.
    2. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Queens CollegeUniversity of TampaIllinois State University”
      FOCUS lists the University of Tampa among the campuses it serves.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats and mission trips are both listed among the ministry's activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. UTampa Catholic | Campus Ministryspartancatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Spartan Catholic is the Catholic student group at the University of Tampa. Working alongside a team of FOCUS missionaries, we host Mass, adoration, confession, Bible studies, speakers, retreats, mission trips, and community events throughout the year.”
      Spartan Catholic is the Catholic student group at the University of Tampa, working with FOCUS missionaries, and it lists Mass, adoration, confession, Bible studies, retreats and mission trips.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (9 weekly times documented: 5 Mass, 3 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

  • Sunday Mass, weekday Mass, confession and adoration are each published with days and times.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Sacraments | Spartan Catholic at UTampaspartancatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SUNDAY 8:00 PM · Student Mass SYKES CHAPEL”
      A Sunday Student Mass is published at 8:00 PM in Sykes Chapel.
      “TUESDAY–THURSDAY 12:30 PM · Daily Mass SYKES CHAPEL”
      Daily Mass is published Tuesday through Thursday at 12:30 PM in Sykes Chapel.
      “TUESDAY–THURSDAY 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Confession”
      Confession is published Tuesday through Thursday, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
      “Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 PM SYKES CHAPEL”
      Eucharistic adoration is published on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in Sykes Chapel.
  • Spartan Catholic lists retreats, Bible studies and mission trips among its activities.
    Sources (1)
    1. UTampa Catholic | Campus Ministryspartancatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Spartan Catholic is the Catholic student group at the University of Tampa. Working alongside a team of FOCUS missionaries, we host Mass, adoration, confession, Bible studies, speakers, retreats, mission trips, and community events throughout the year.”
      Spartan Catholic is the Catholic student group at the University of Tampa, working with FOCUS missionaries, and it lists Mass, adoration, confession, Bible studies, retreats and mission trips.
  • A Sunday Mass is published at a nearby parish, Christ the King, in addition to the on-campus Mass.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass & Sacraments | Spartan Catholic at UTampaspartancatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass 11:00 AM CHRIST THE KING”
      The ministry points students to a Sunday Mass at 11:00 AM at Christ the King.
    2. Parishes | Diocese of Saint Petersburgdosp.org/parishes · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christ the King 821 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33609”
      Christ the King parish is at 821 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609.

Concerns

  • Only one Sunday Mass is published on campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Sacraments | Spartan Catholic at UTampaspartancatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SUNDAY 8:00 PM · Student Mass SYKES CHAPEL”
      A Sunday Student Mass is published at 8:00 PM in Sykes Chapel.

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The Catholic center

Sykes Chapel (Spartan Catholic Mass site)

  • Address: 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606-1490
  • Distance from campus: 0.2 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: ut.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, spartancatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 2

  • Spartan Catholic
    The Catholic student group at the University of Tampa; hosts Mass, adoration, confession and community events.
    spartancatholic.org
  • FOCUS missionary team
    FOCUS missionaries working with Spartan Catholic at the University of Tampa.
    spartancatholic.org, focus.org

Retreats 1

Service 1

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

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. UTampa Catholic | Campus Ministryspartancatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Spartan Catholic is the Catholic student group at the University of Tampa. Working alongside a team of FOCUS missionaries, we host Mass, adoration, confession, Bible studies, speakers, retreats, mission trips, and community events throughout the year.”
    Spartan Catholic is the Catholic student group at the University of Tampa, working with FOCUS missionaries, and it lists Mass, adoration, confession, Bible studies, retreats and mission trips.
  2. Mass & Sacraments | Spartan Catholic at UTampaspartancatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “SUNDAY 8:00 PM · Student Mass SYKES CHAPEL”
    A Sunday Student Mass is published at 8:00 PM in Sykes Chapel.
    “SUNDAY 8:00 PM · Student Mass SYKES CHAPEL”
    A Sunday Student Mass is published at 8:00 PM in Sykes Chapel.
  3. Campus Map | The University of Tampaut.edu/about-utampa/campus-map · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606-1490”
    The University of Tampa's published address is 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606-1490.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: 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.
69 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.64%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,718

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
10,111
Total students11,054
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$36,211
Cost of attendance (per year)$51,614
Median federal debt at graduation$24,211
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
64%
First-year retention85%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$59,436
Admission rate40%
Students receiving Pell grants15%

Value index: 47 / 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 Saint Petersburg

The Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle

Source: dosp.org, dosp.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 137847
  • 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 the University of Tampa a Catholic college?
No. The University of Tampa is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Spartan Catholic (UTampa Catholic Campus Ministry).
What is the University of Tampa’s Catholic Life Score?
74 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 the University of Tampa?
Mass is listed at Sykes Chapel, Christ the King (parish, 821 S Dale Mabry Hwy and Tampa). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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