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Tulane University of Louisiana

  • LocationNew Orleans, LA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 13,078 students
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Tulane University of Louisiana is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Tulane Catholic, the Fr. Val McInnes, OP, Center for Catholic Life, is the Catholic campus ministry for Tulane students, located on the uptown campus. The September 2026 calendar lists Sunday Masses at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM and weekday Masses at noon or 12:30 PM, with confession before each Sunday and weekday Mass. The center has a campus director and a chaplain, and lists Bible studies, FOCUS missionaries, RCIA, and a Sunday night supper.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 4

  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. Martin de Porres Chapel, Fr. Val McInnes Center for Catholic Life · Followed by a light reception; the calendar says all year round.
  • Sunday5:00 PMFr. Val McInnes Center for Catholic Life · Followed by a Sunday night dinner for students, as listed on the calendar for September 27, 2026.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday12:00 PMFr. Val McInnes Center for Catholic Life
  • Tuesday, Thursday12:30 PMFr. Val McInnes Center for Catholic Life

Confession 7

  • Sunday9:00 AMFr. Val McInnes Center for Catholic Life
  • Sunday4:00 PMFr. Val McInnes Center for Catholic Life
  • Monday11:30 AMFr. Val McInnes Center for Catholic Life
  • Tuesday12:00 PMFr. Val McInnes Center for Catholic Life
  • Wednesday11:30 AMFr. Val McInnes Center for Catholic Life
  • Thursday12:00 PMFr. Val McInnes Center for Catholic Life
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  • Friday11:30 AMFr. Val McInnes Center for Catholic Life

Adoration 1

  • Sunday11:00 AMFr. Val McInnes Center for Catholic Life · Listed on the calendar as 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The adoration page says the 2026-2027 schedule is still to come.

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. Calendar of Events - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/events-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Join other students and our faith community for 10AM Sunday Mass, followed by a light reception (all year round).”
    Sunday Mass is offered at 10:00 AM all year.
    “5:00 Mass is followed by Sunday night pizza dinner for students. Please join our student community.”
    A 5:00 PM Sunday Mass is followed by a student dinner.
    “Monday, September 28, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM”
    Mass is offered Mondays at 12:00 PM.
    “Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM”
    Mass is offered Tuesdays at 12:30 PM.
    “Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM”
    Confession is offered Sundays at 9:00 AM.
    “Sunday, September 27, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM”
    Confession is offered Sundays at 4:00 PM.
    “Monday, September 28, 2026, 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM”
    Confession is offered Mondays at 11:30 AM.
    “Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM”
    Confession is offered Tuesdays at 12:00 PM.
    “Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM”
    Confession is offered Wednesdays at 11:30 AM.
    “Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM”
    Confession is offered Thursdays at 12:00 PM.
    “Friday, October 2, 2026, 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM”
    Confession is offered Fridays at 11:30 AM.
    “Sunday, September 27, 2026, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM”
    Eucharistic adoration is listed on Sundays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Tulane University of Louisiana, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miTulane Catholic - St. Martin de Porres Chapel: 0.1 mi1Holy Name of Jesus Church: 0.4 mi2Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church: 0.7 mi3Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church: 0.9 mi4Saint Rita Catholic Church: 1.2 mi5Saint Clare's Monastery: 1.2 mi6Fr. Val McInnes, OP, Center for Catholic Life (Tulane Catholic): 0.1 miTulane University of Louisiana (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Tulane Catholic - St. Martin de Porres Chapel — 0.1 mi · 1037 Audubon Street
  2. Holy Name of Jesus Church — 0.4 mi · 6367 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans
  3. Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 8128 Plum Street, New Orleans
  4. Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 8321 Burthe Street, New Orleans
  5. Saint Rita Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 2729 Lowerline Street, New Orleans
  6. Saint Clare's Monastery — 1.2 mi · 720 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans

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.

ACatholic life on campus: 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.

Catholic life on campus

96 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 (The center's own site says it strengthens the Catholic presence on the Tulane campus, and FOCUS lists Tulane among the campuses it serves.)
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Martin de Porres Chapel - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Fr. Val Ambrose McInnes, O.P. Center for Catholic Life opened in 2015 as a new home and starting point for efforts to strengthen the Catholic presence on campus and better serve the Tulane community.”
      The center was opened to strengthen the Catholic presence on the Tulane campus.
    2. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tulane University”
      FOCUS lists Tulane University among the campuses it serves.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The St. Martin de Porres Chapel is on the uptown campus, and the center is described as right behind the library.)
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Martin de Porres Chapel - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The chapel, located on Tulane University’s uptown campus, will be named The Chapel of St. Martin de Porres”
      The St. Martin de Porres Chapel is located on Tulane's uptown campus.
    2. Mass & Confession Times & Location - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We're right behind the library on Zimple!”
      The center is right behind the university library.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. David Ducote is listed as chaplain, and Rev. Bryce Sibley is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff / Student Leaders - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. David Ducote Chaplain”
      Fr. David Ducote is listed as Chaplain of Tulane Catholic.
      “Rev. Bryce Sibley, S.T.L. Director of Campus Ministry”
      Rev. Bryce Sibley is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (The calendar for the week of September 27, 2026 lists Mass Monday through Friday at the center. Mon, Wed and Fri are at 12:00 PM. Tue and Thu are at 12:30 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar of Events - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/events-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday, September 28, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM”
      Mass is offered Mondays at 12:00 PM.
      “Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM”
      Mass is offered Tuesdays at 12:30 PM.
      “Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM”
      Mass is offered Wednesdays at 12:00 PM.
      “Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM”
      Mass is offered Thursdays at 12:30 PM.
      “Friday, October 2, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM”
      Mass is offered Fridays at 12:00 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (The calendar lists Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM (all year round) and at 5:00 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar of Events - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/events-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join other students and our faith community for 10AM Sunday Mass, followed by a light reception (all year round).”
      Sunday Mass is offered at 10:00 AM all year.
      “5:00 Mass is followed by Sunday night pizza dinner for students. Please join our student community.”
      A 5:00 PM Sunday Mass is followed by a student dinner.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is listed on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and before each weekday Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar of Events - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/events-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM”
      Confession is offered Sundays at 9:00 AM.
      “Sunday, September 27, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM”
      Confession is offered Sundays at 4:00 PM.
      “Monday, September 28, 2026, 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM”
      Confession is offered Mondays at 11:30 AM.
      “Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM”
      Confession is offered Tuesdays at 12:00 PM.
      “Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM”
      Confession is offered Wednesdays at 11:30 AM.
      “Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM”
      Confession is offered Thursdays at 12:00 PM.
      “Friday, October 2, 2026, 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM”
      Confession is offered Fridays at 11:30 AM.
  • 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 (Two Catholic groups are listed: Bible studies run by the center, and FOCUS missionaries.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Bible Studies - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible studies are one of the best ways to form a small, strong group of men or women who support one another and grow together.”
      Tulane Catholic offers a variety of Bible studies for small groups of students.
    2. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tulane University”
      FOCUS lists Tulane University among the campuses it serves.
    3. Staff / Student Leaders - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FOCUS Missionaries 26/27”
      FOCUS missionaries serve at Tulane Catholic for the 2026-27 year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Two kinds are listed: small groups (Bible studies) and the RCIA process for adults.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Bible Studies - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible studies are one of the best ways to form a small, strong group of men or women who support one another and grow together.”
      Tulane Catholic offers a variety of Bible studies for small groups of students.
    2. Steps (R.C.I.A.) - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/steps · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For those catechumens preparing to enter the Church at Easter, Lent becomes an especially intense season”
      Tulane Catholic runs an RCIA process for adults entering the Catholic Church.
  • 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 adoration12 to 19 times a week (15 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 7 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

  • Mass is listed on campus on weekdays and on Sundays, with confession before Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar of Events - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/events-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join other students and our faith community for 10AM Sunday Mass, followed by a light reception (all year round).”
      Sunday Mass is offered at 10:00 AM all year.
      “Monday, September 28, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM”
      Mass is offered Mondays at 12:00 PM.
      “Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM”
      Confession is offered Sundays at 9:00 AM.
  • The center has a chapel on the uptown campus and lists weekly Bible studies, FOCUS missionaries, and RCIA.
    Sources (4)
    1. St. Martin de Porres Chapel - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The chapel, located on Tulane University’s uptown campus, will be named The Chapel of St. Martin de Porres”
      The St. Martin de Porres Chapel is located on Tulane's uptown campus.
    2. Bible Studies - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible studies are one of the best ways to form a small, strong group of men or women who support one another and grow together.”
      Tulane Catholic offers a variety of Bible studies for small groups of students.
    3. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tulane University”
      FOCUS lists Tulane University among the campuses it serves.
    4. Steps (R.C.I.A.) - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/steps · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For those catechumens preparing to enter the Church at Easter, Lent becomes an especially intense season”
      Tulane Catholic runs an RCIA process for adults entering the Catholic Church.
  • A priest is listed as chaplain and a priest as director of campus ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff / Student Leaders - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Bryce Sibley, S.T.L. Director of Campus Ministry”
      Rev. Bryce Sibley is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Fr. David Ducote Chaplain”
      Fr. David Ducote is listed as Chaplain of Tulane Catholic.

Concerns

  • The site's Mass page, last revised February 26, 2025, lists a Sunday Mass at 8:00 PM, which differs from the September 2026 calendar.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Confession Times & Location - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Masses, Sunday Night Supper, classes, lectures, and other events are held at the Fr. Val McInnes, OP, Center for Catholic Life at 1037 Audubon St.”
      Masses and events are held at the center at 1037 Audubon St.

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The Catholic center

Fr. Val McInnes, OP, Center for Catholic Life (Tulane Catholic)

  • Address: 1037 Audubon St., New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: St. Martin de Porres Chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 3 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

Social life 1

Faith formation 1

  • RCIA
    The Steps (R.C.I.A.) process for adults preparing to enter the Catholic Church, with an inquiry form for those who want to begin.
    catholic.tulane.edu

Clubs and groups 2

  • Bible studies
    A variety of Bible studies for small groups of students, including groups for freshmen and graduate students. Students sign up through the center.
    catholic.tulane.edu
  • FOCUS missionaries
    FOCUS missionaries serve at Tulane Catholic for the 2026-27 year.
    catholic.tulane.edu, focus.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 (3)
  1. St. Martin de Porres Chapel - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Fr. Val Ambrose McInnes, O.P. Center for Catholic Life opened in 2015 as a new home and starting point for efforts to strengthen the Catholic presence on campus and better serve the Tulane community.”
    The center was opened to strengthen the Catholic presence on the Tulane campus.
    “The chapel, located on Tulane University’s uptown campus, will be named The Chapel of St. Martin de Porres”
    The St. Martin de Porres Chapel is located on Tulane's uptown campus.
  2. Mass & Confession Times & Location - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “All Masses, Sunday Night Supper, classes, lectures, and other events are held at the Fr. Val McInnes, OP, Center for Catholic Life at 1037 Audubon St.”
    Masses and events are held at the center at 1037 Audubon St.
    “All Masses, Sunday Night Supper, classes, lectures, and other events are held at the Fr. Val McInnes, OP, Center for Catholic Life at 1037 Audubon St.”
    Masses and events are held at the center at 1037 Audubon St.
    “We're right behind the library on Zimple!”
    The center is right behind the university library.
  3. Staff / Student Leaders - Tulane Catholiccatholic.tulane.edu/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1037 Audubon St. New Orleans, LA 70118”
    The center is at 1037 Audubon St., New Orleans, LA 70118.

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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.
99 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.86%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.93%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,448 · ACT 32.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.7 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$37,362

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)
8,077
Total students13,078
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$39,949
Cost of attendance (per year)$87,004
Median federal debt at graduation$20,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
86%
First-year retention93%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$63,268
Admission rate14%
Students receiving Pell grants10%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1448
SAT reading & writing700–750
SAT math700–770
ACT composite31–34
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 59 / 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 New Orleans

The Most Reverend James F. Checchio, Archbishop of New Orleans

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 160755
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
  • 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 Tulane University of Louisiana a Catholic college?
No. Tulane University of Louisiana is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Tulane Catholic (Fr. Val McInnes, OP, Center for Catholic Life).
What is Tulane University of Louisiana’s Catholic Life Score?
97 out of 100 (grade A). 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 Tulane University of Louisiana?
Mass is listed at St. Martin de Porres Chapel, Fr. Val McInnes Center for Catholic Life and Fr. Val McInnes Center for Catholic Life. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Tulane University of Louisiana Compass Recommended?
Yes. Tulane University of Louisiana meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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