Is University at Buffalo a Catholic college?

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

Where is Mass celebrated at University at Buffalo?

Mass is listed at Newman Center at UB, 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst, St. Joseph University Parish, 3269 Main St., Buffalo (UB South Campus ministry), St. Joseph University Parish chapel, 3269 Main St., and Buffalo (UB South Campus ministry). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is University at Buffalo Compass Recommended?

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

College · Catholic life on campus

University at Buffalo

LocationBuffalo, NY
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 31,889 students

Official website Campus Ministry Honor Roll badge

Catholic Life Score

Catholic life 75%Academics 25%

ACatholic life
87 of 100

AAcademics
85 of 100

Verified Oct. 8, 2026 · How the score works

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

Two ministries of the Diocese of Buffalo's Campus Ministry Family serve UB: the Newman Center at UB in Amherst, near the North Campus, and St. Joseph University Parish, which runs campus ministry for the South Campus. The Newman Center lists a Saturday vigil and three Sunday Masses, including a 6 PM Student Mass, Monday and Thursday noon Masses, Tuesday adoration before Newman Nights, a Thursday Bible study, and free Wednesday dinners. Fr. Dan Serbicki is pastor of both ministries.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 11

Saturday5:15 PMNewman Center at UB, 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst
Sunday9:15 AMNewman Center at UB, 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst · Live-streamed.
Sunday10:45 AMNewman Center at UB, 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst
Sunday6:00 PMNewman Center at UB, 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst · Student Mass during the semester; shuttle from campus and dinner afterward. The bus schedule page lists 6:30 PM; confirm with the Newman Center.
Monday, Thursday12:00 PMNewman Center at UB, 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst
Saturday4:00 PMSt. Joseph University Parish, 3269 Main St., Buffalo (UB South Campus ministry)

Show 5 more mass times

Sunday8:30 AMSt. Joseph University Parish, 3269 Main St., Buffalo (UB South Campus ministry)
Sunday10:00 AMSt. Joseph University Parish, 3269 Main St., Buffalo (UB South Campus ministry)
Sunday11:30 AMSt. Joseph University Parish, 3269 Main St., Buffalo (UB South Campus ministry)
Sunday7:00 PMSt. Joseph University Parish, 3269 Main St., Buffalo (UB South Campus ministry) · Student Mass, during the fall and spring semesters.
Tuesday–Thursday8:30 AMSt. Joseph University Parish chapel, 3269 Main St., Buffalo (UB South Campus ministry)

Adoration 1

Tuesday6:30 PMNewman Center at UB (Rosary and Adoration before Newman Nights) · Listed as '6:30 Rosary and Adoration' under Newman Nights (Tuesdays, weekly, 7:00 PM).

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (3)

Newman Center at UB - Catholic Campus Ministry since 1936newmancenteratub.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Mass Times Saturday - 5:15 pm Sunday - 9:15 am & 10:45 am The 9:15 Mass is live-streamed on Facebook and also available on YouTube Sunday - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to our Student Mass. Weekday Masses Monday - noon Thursday - noon 6:30 PM Student Mass - Bus Schedule Weekday Prayer Services Wednesday at Noon”
The Newman Center at UB lists Masses Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 9:15 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass), weekday Masses Monday and Thursday at noon, a 6:30 PM Student Mass linked to the bus schedule, and a Wednesday noon prayer service.
“Mass Times Saturday - 5:15 pm Sunday - 9:15 am & 10:45 am The 9:15 Mass is live-streamed on Facebook and also available on YouTube Sunday - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to our Student Mass. Weekday Masses Monday - noon Thursday - noon 6:30 PM Student Mass - Bus Schedule Weekday Prayer Services Wednesday at Noon”
The Newman Center at UB lists Masses Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 9:15 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass), weekday Masses Monday and Thursday at noon, a 6:30 PM Student Mass linked to the bus schedule, and a Wednesday noon prayer service.
“Mass Times Saturday - 5:15 pm Sunday - 9:15 am & 10:45 am The 9:15 Mass is live-streamed on Facebook and also available on YouTube Sunday - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to our Student Mass. Weekday Masses Monday - noon Thursday - noon 6:30 PM Student Mass - Bus Schedule Weekday Prayer Services Wednesday at Noon”
The Newman Center at UB lists Masses Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 9:15 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass), weekday Masses Monday and Thursday at noon, a 6:30 PM Student Mass linked to the bus schedule, and a Wednesday noon prayer service.
“Mass Times Saturday - 5:15 pm Sunday - 9:15 am & 10:45 am The 9:15 Mass is live-streamed on Facebook and also available on YouTube Sunday - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to our Student Mass. Weekday Masses Monday - noon Thursday - noon 6:30 PM Student Mass - Bus Schedule Weekday Prayer Services Wednesday at Noon”
The Newman Center at UB lists Masses Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 9:15 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass), weekday Masses Monday and Thursday at noon, a 6:30 PM Student Mass linked to the bus schedule, and a Wednesday noon prayer service.
Campus Ministry Events - Newman Center at UBnewmancenteratub.org/campus-ministry-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Student Mass - Every Sunday, 6:00pm”
The Newman Center's student Mass is every Sunday at 6:00 PM.
“Newman Nights - Tuesday, weekly, 7:00 PM 🙏 6:30 Rosary and Adoration”
Newman Nights meet weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, preceded by the Rosary and Eucharistic adoration at 6:30.
Preaching Schedule - St. Joseph's Parishstjosephbuffalo.org/preaching-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:30 AM Student Mass Sunday: 7:00 PM (during the Fall and Spring semesters) Weekday Mass Schedule Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 8:30 AM Weekday Masses are celebrated in our Chapel.”
St. Joseph University Parish lists Masses Saturday 4 PM; Sunday 8:30, 10, and 11:30 AM; a Sunday 7 PM Student Mass during the fall and spring semesters; and Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM in its chapel.
“Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:30 AM Student Mass Sunday: 7:00 PM (during the Fall and Spring semesters) Weekday Mass Schedule Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 8:30 AM Weekday Masses are celebrated in our Chapel.”
St. Joseph University Parish lists Masses Saturday 4 PM; Sunday 8:30, 10, and 11:30 AM; a Sunday 7 PM Student Mass during the fall and spring semesters; and Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM in its chapel.
“Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:30 AM Student Mass Sunday: 7:00 PM (during the Fall and Spring semesters) Weekday Mass Schedule Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 8:30 AM Weekday Masses are celebrated in our Chapel.”
St. Joseph University Parish lists Masses Saturday 4 PM; Sunday 8:30, 10, and 11:30 AM; a Sunday 7 PM Student Mass during the fall and spring semesters; and Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM in its chapel.
“Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:30 AM Student Mass Sunday: 7:00 PM (during the Fall and Spring semesters) Weekday Mass Schedule Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 8:30 AM Weekday Masses are celebrated in our Chapel.”
St. Joseph University Parish lists Masses Saturday 4 PM; Sunday 8:30, 10, and 11:30 AM; a Sunday 7 PM Student Mass during the fall and spring semesters; and Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM in its chapel.
“Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:30 AM Student Mass Sunday: 7:00 PM (during the Fall and Spring semesters) Weekday Mass Schedule Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 8:30 AM Weekday Masses are celebrated in our Chapel.”
St. Joseph University Parish lists Masses Saturday 4 PM; Sunday 8:30, 10, and 11:30 AM; a Sunday 7 PM Student Mass during the fall and spring semesters; and Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM in its chapel.
“Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:30 AM Student Mass Sunday: 7:00 PM (during the Fall and Spring semesters) Weekday Mass Schedule Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 8:30 AM Weekday Masses are celebrated in our Chapel.”
St. Joseph University Parish lists Masses Saturday 4 PM; Sunday 8:30, 10, and 11:30 AM; a Sunday 7 PM Student Mass during the fall and spring semesters; and Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM in its chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

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

Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 885 Sweet Home Road, Buffalo
Saint Christopher Catholic Church — 2.5 mi · 2660 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Tonawanda
Saint Benedict Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 1317 Eggert Road, Buffalo
Saint Pius X Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 1700 North French Road, Getzville
Saint Amelia Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 210 Saint Amelia Drive, Tonawanda
Christ the King Catholic Church — 3.0 mi · 30 Lamarck Drive, Buffalo

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

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The Diocese of Buffalo's campus ministry page links the University at Buffalo and the Newman Center at UB. St. Joseph University Parish runs campus ministry for UB's South Campus.)
Sources (4)
1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Buffalobuffalodiocese.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Links to Campus Ministries: Canisius College University at Buffalo Newman Center at UB SUNY Buffalo State”
  The Diocese of Buffalo lists campus ministries for the University at Buffalo, including the Newman Center at UB.
2. Newman Center at UB - Catholic Campus Ministry since 1936newmancenteratub.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “We are part of the Buffalo Diocese campus ministry family (#36), including St. Joseph University Parish, the Newman Center at UB, and Buffalo State”
  The Newman Center at UB belongs to the Diocese of Buffalo's Campus Ministry Family (#36) with St. Joseph University Parish and Buffalo State's Newman Center.
3. Campus Ministry - Newman Center at UBnewmancenteratub.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Welcome to UB Campus Ministry! Hello all! Welcome to the UB Newman Center, part of the campus ministry family!”
  The Newman Center at UB runs campus ministry for UB students.
4. Campus Ministry - St. Joseph's Parishstjosephbuffalo.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Joseph University Parish provides an enriching experience of church rooted in our Roman Catholic tradition for on-campus and off-campus undergraduate students, international students, graduate students, as well as dental and medical students at the UB South Campus.”
  St. Joseph University Parish runs campus ministry for students at UB's South Campus.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Newman Center at UB (495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst) is a dedicated Catholic center with a student lounge; the diocese's directory lists it as the UB Newman Center's North Campus site. The Census geocoder places the address about 0.8 mile from the IPEDS campus point (Capen Hall), as for NC State and Auburn. Its pages offer a bus for campus pickup.)
Sources (3)
1. Newman Center at UB - Catholic Campus Ministry since 1936newmancenteratub.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Newman Center at UB 495 Skinnersville Rd. Amherst, NY 14228 716 636-7495”
  The Newman Center at UB is at 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst, NY 14228; phone 716-636-7495.
2. Campus Ministry - Newman Center at UBnewmancenteratub.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Student Lounge is available for students to come study, grab a quick coffee or snack, or to just rest from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M-F. There will be extended and weekend hours during finals week and upon request.”
  The Newman Center has a student lounge open to students 9 AM-4 PM on weekdays, with extended hours during finals week.
3. Official Catholic Directory of the Diocese of Buffalo (September 2025 update)buffalodiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/DOB_CatholicDirectory.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, Newman Center D’YOUVILLE UNIVERSITY North Campus: 495 Skinnersville Road,”
  The diocesan directory (September 2025 update, the newest published) lists the University at Buffalo Newman Center's North Campus site at 495 Skinnersville Road (the two-column layout interleaves the neighboring D'Youville University entry).
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The Newman Center's staff page lists Fr. Dan Serbicki first, as Pastor, and says he serves the UB Newman Center and St. Joseph University Parish as pastor of the diocesan Campus Ministry Family #36. The diocese's July 2026 listing gives the family's priests as Rev. Daniel Serbicki and Rev. Jeffrey J. Donovan. Both priests serve the family's two UB ministries (North and South Campus) rather than the Newman Center alone.)
Sources (3)
1. Newman Center at UB - Catholic Campus Ministry since 1936newmancenteratub.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Fr. Dan Serbicki Pastor, Family #36”
  The Newman Center's site presents Fr. Dan Serbicki as Pastor of Family #36, the Campus Ministry Family.
2. Family of Parishes: Assignment Listing | July 2026 (Diocese of Buffalo)buffalodiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/Family-of-Parishes_July2026.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Vicariate Family #36 (Campus Ministry Family) • St. Joseph’s University, Buffalo (02-08) Rev. Daniel Serbicki Deacon Michael Colson • UB North Newman Center Rev. Jeffrey J. Donovan Deacon Peter Donnelly”
  The diocese's July 2026 assignment listing places St. Joseph University Parish and the UB North Newman Center in Family #36 (Campus Ministry Family), with priests Rev. Daniel Serbicki and Rev. Jeffrey J. Donovan and deacons Michael Colson and Peter Donnelly.
3. Staff - Newman Center at UBnewmancenteratub.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Fr. Dan brings over a decade of priestly ministry to the UB Newman Center and St. Joseph University Parish, where he serves as pastor of the diocesan Campus Ministry Family #36.”
  The Newman Center's staff page presents Fr. Dan Serbicki as pastor serving the UB Newman Center and St. Joseph University Parish (Campus Ministry Family #36).
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (The Newman Center lists weekday Masses Monday and Thursday at noon (two weekdays). Its '6:30 PM Student Mass' line links to the bus schedule, which labels it a Sunday Mass. St. Joseph University Parish's Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM chapel Masses are listed in schedules; counting them would give four weekdays (Mon-Thu); the value is the same.)
Sources (1)
1. Newman Center at UB - Catholic Campus Ministry since 1936newmancenteratub.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass Times Saturday - 5:15 pm Sunday - 9:15 am & 10:45 am The 9:15 Mass is live-streamed on Facebook and also available on YouTube Sunday - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to our Student Mass. Weekday Masses Monday - noon Thursday - noon 6:30 PM Student Mass - Bus Schedule Weekday Prayer Services Wednesday at Noon”
  The Newman Center at UB lists Masses Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 9:15 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass), weekday Masses Monday and Thursday at noon, a 6:30 PM Student Mass linked to the bus schedule, and a Wednesday noon prayer service.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (The Newman Center lists Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 9:15 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass). The bus schedule page labels the student Mass bus 'Sunday 6:30pm' (schedule images from fall 2025); the home page (fall 2026) and events page both give 6:00 PM; 6:00 PM is used.)
Sources (2)
1. Newman Center at UB - Catholic Campus Ministry since 1936newmancenteratub.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass Times Saturday - 5:15 pm Sunday - 9:15 am & 10:45 am The 9:15 Mass is live-streamed on Facebook and also available on YouTube Sunday - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to our Student Mass. Weekday Masses Monday - noon Thursday - noon 6:30 PM Student Mass - Bus Schedule Weekday Prayer Services Wednesday at Noon”
  The Newman Center at UB lists Masses Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 9:15 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass), weekday Masses Monday and Thursday at noon, a 6:30 PM Student Mass linked to the bus schedule, and a Wednesday noon prayer service.
2. Campus Ministry Events - Newman Center at UBnewmancenteratub.org/campus-ministry-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Student Mass - Every Sunday, 6:00pm”
  The Newman Center's student Mass is every Sunday at 6:00 PM.
Not enough information:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (A weekly student Bible study that meets on campus (Thursdays 6 PM), the weekly Newman Nights student gathering (Tuesdays), and UB St. Joe's student prayer groups. No FOCUS team, Knights of Columbus council, or registered Catholic student organization was found on a readable page.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry Events - Newman Center at UBnewmancenteratub.org/campus-ministry-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Newman Nights - Tuesday, weekly, 7:00 PM 🙏 6:30 Rosary and Adoration”
  Newman Nights meet weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, preceded by the Rosary and Eucharistic adoration at 6:30.
  “Join us Tuesdays for a night of discussion and fun with your friends! Newman Nights begin with a dialogue about big questions that are on the minds of you, our students. We end the night with a fun activity: trivia, games, crafts, movies, karaoke, and more! There is a shuttle available.”
  Newman Nights combine discussion of big questions with a social activity, with a shuttle from campus.
  “Thursday Bible Study - 6:00 PM”
  The Newman Center holds a Thursday Bible study at 6:00 PM.
  “Come reflect on the scriptures with us every week as we meet to read and consider the Bible. Our Bible study is open to all faith traditions and to persons without a faith. We meet on-campus; our location is shared on our Instagram page and in our GroupMe chat.”
  The weekly Bible study meets on campus.
2. Home | UB St. Joe's Catholic Campus Ministry | University at Buffaloubstjoes.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “We offer student retreats, prayer groups, and other opportunities to discover your spirituality and dive deeper into your faith.”
  UB St. Joe's Campus Ministry offers student retreats and prayer groups.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats (a Newman day retreat. UB St. Joe's student retreats), monthly service and volunteer service opportunities, discussion groups, and OCIA at St. Joseph University Parish.)
Sources (4)
1. Campus Ministry - St. Joseph's Parishstjosephbuffalo.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry gives anyone on the South Campus an opportunity to socialize in a way consistent with Christian values through a wide variety of opportunities for community and dialogue including: discussion groups, retreats, socials & more! Our Campus Ministry is open to all University members.”
  St. Joseph's campus ministry offers discussion groups, retreats, and socials for South Campus students.
2. Home | UB St. Joe's Catholic Campus Ministry | University at Buffaloubstjoes.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “We offer student retreats, prayer groups, and other opportunities to discover your spirituality and dive deeper into your faith.”
  UB St. Joe's Campus Ministry offers student retreats and prayer groups.
3. Campus Ministry Events - Newman Center at UBnewmancenteratub.org/campus-ministry-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Join us during the semester for a day retreat, apple picking, other outings, monthly service, and study hours during finals week.”
  Newman campus ministry holds a day retreat, outings, monthly service, and finals-week study hours during the semester.
4. OCIA - St. Joseph's Parishstjosephbuffalo.org/rcia · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “OCIA at St. Joseph University Parish”
  St. Joseph University Parish offers OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults).
Partly:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (15 weekly times documented: 14 Mass, 0 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

The Newman Center at UB, a dedicated Catholic center about 0.8 mile from the North Campus point with a student lounge, lists a Saturday vigil and three Sunday Masses, including a 6 PM Sunday Student Mass with a shuttle from campus and dinner afterward.
Sources (3)
1. Newman Center at UB - Catholic Campus Ministry since 1936newmancenteratub.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass Times Saturday - 5:15 pm Sunday - 9:15 am & 10:45 am The 9:15 Mass is live-streamed on Facebook and also available on YouTube Sunday - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to our Student Mass. Weekday Masses Monday - noon Thursday - noon 6:30 PM Student Mass - Bus Schedule Weekday Prayer Services Wednesday at Noon”
  The Newman Center at UB lists Masses Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 9:15 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass), weekday Masses Monday and Thursday at noon, a 6:30 PM Student Mass linked to the bus schedule, and a Wednesday noon prayer service.
  “Newman Center at UB 495 Skinnersville Rd. Amherst, NY 14228 716 636-7495”
  The Newman Center at UB is at 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst, NY 14228; phone 716-636-7495.
2. Campus Ministry - Newman Center at UBnewmancenteratub.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Student Lounge is available for students to come study, grab a quick coffee or snack, or to just rest from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M-F. There will be extended and weekend hours during finals week and upon request.”
  The Newman Center has a student lounge open to students 9 AM-4 PM on weekdays, with extended hours during finals week.
3. Campus Ministry Events - Newman Center at UBnewmancenteratub.org/campus-ministry-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Student Mass - Every Sunday, 6:00pm”
  The Newman Center's student Mass is every Sunday at 6:00 PM.
  “During the semester, our weekly student masses provide an opportunity for students to spend some time in prayer. There is a shuttle available: BUS SCHEDULE. Come celebrate the mass with us and your peers! Starting this semester, there will be a dinner following the student mass.”
  The weekly Sunday student Mass during the semester has a shuttle from campus and is followed by dinner.
St. Joseph University Parish runs a separate campus ministry for South Campus students, with a 7 PM Sunday Student Mass followed by a free dinner during the fall and spring semesters and weekday Masses Tuesday through Thursday.
Sources (3)
1. Campus Ministry - St. Joseph's Parishstjosephbuffalo.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Joseph University Parish provides an enriching experience of church rooted in our Roman Catholic tradition for on-campus and off-campus undergraduate students, international students, graduate students, as well as dental and medical students at the UB South Campus.”
  St. Joseph University Parish runs campus ministry for students at UB's South Campus.
2. Preaching Schedule - St. Joseph's Parishstjosephbuffalo.org/preaching-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:30 AM Student Mass Sunday: 7:00 PM (during the Fall and Spring semesters) Weekday Mass Schedule Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 8:30 AM Weekday Masses are celebrated in our Chapel.”
  St. Joseph University Parish lists Masses Saturday 4 PM; Sunday 8:30, 10, and 11:30 AM; a Sunday 7 PM Student Mass during the fall and spring semesters; and Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM in its chapel.
3. Home | UB St. Joe's Catholic Campus Ministry | University at Buffaloubstjoes.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Connect over faith and food -- each Sunday, we hold a 7 PM Student Mass followed by a FREE dinner. All students are welcome - no matter what your faith background, we are here to feed you spiritually and physically.”
  UB St. Joe's holds a 7 PM Student Mass each Sunday followed by a free dinner for students.
The Newman Center serves a free home-cooked dinner to UB students every Wednesday during the semester, with a bus for campus pickup.
Sources (1)
1. Newman Center at UB - Catholic Campus Ministry since 1936newmancenteratub.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “UB students are invited to a FREE home-cooked dinner every Wednesday during the semester! Dinners start at 6:00 PM.”
  The Newman Center hosts a free home-cooked dinner for UB students every Wednesday at 6 PM during the semester.
  “Need a ride? A bus is available for campus pickup to dinner! Bus Schedule”
  A bus picks students up on campus for the Newman Center's Wednesday dinner.
The Newman Center's staff includes a pastor, a deacon who works there more than 40 hours a week, a pastoral associate, and two campus ministers for UB students.
Sources (1)
1. Staff - Newman Center at UBnewmancenteratub.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Fr. Dan brings over a decade of priestly ministry to the UB Newman Center and St. Joseph University Parish, where he serves as pastor of the diocesan Campus Ministry Family #36.”
  The Newman Center's staff page presents Fr. Dan Serbicki as pastor serving the UB Newman Center and St. Joseph University Parish (Campus Ministry Family #36).
  “Today he devotes more than 40 hours each week to the UB Newman Center, supporting Fr. Dan, guiding programs, and ministering to families and students”
  Deacon Mike Colson works more than 40 hours a week at the UB Newman Center, ministering to families and students.
  “Josh Merlo, Ph.D. Pastoral Associate Dr. Josh coordinates Newman’s mission by serving both our students and the UBNC community.”
  Dr. Josh Merlo is the Newman Center's Pastoral Associate, serving students and the Newman community.
  “Francesca Harvey Campus Minister/Student Engagement Francesca wears many hats—she plans and leads activities for UB students, hosts Wednesday Night Dinners, supports Faith Formation, and helps run Vacation Bible School.”
  Francesca Harvey is the Newman Center's Campus Minister for student engagement and plans activities for UB students.
  “Austin Reinhart Campus Minister Austin has recently been assisting UBNC to support ministry for UB students while also assisting with finance and administrative work.”
  Austin Reinhart is a campus minister supporting ministry for UB students at the Newman Center.
Weekly student programs include Newman Nights with Rosary and Eucharistic adoration on Tuesdays, an on-campus Bible study on Thursdays, and Wednesday dinners, plus retreats and monthly service.
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry Events - Newman Center at UBnewmancenteratub.org/campus-ministry-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Newman Nights - Tuesday, weekly, 7:00 PM 🙏 6:30 Rosary and Adoration”
  Newman Nights meet weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, preceded by the Rosary and Eucharistic adoration at 6:30.
  “Thursday Bible Study - 6:00 PM”
  The Newman Center holds a Thursday Bible study at 6:00 PM.
  “Come reflect on the scriptures with us every week as we meet to read and consider the Bible. Our Bible study is open to all faith traditions and to persons without a faith. We meet on-campus; our location is shared on our Instagram page and in our GroupMe chat.”
  The weekly Bible study meets on campus.
  “Join us during the semester for a day retreat, apple picking, other outings, monthly service, and study hours during finals week.”
  Newman campus ministry holds a day retreat, outings, monthly service, and finals-week study hours during the semester.
2. Newman Center at UB - Catholic Campus Ministry since 1936newmancenteratub.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “UB students are invited to a FREE home-cooked dinner every Wednesday during the semester! Dinners start at 6:00 PM.”
  The Newman Center hosts a free home-cooked dinner for UB students every Wednesday at 6 PM during the semester.

Concerns

Neither ministry's read pages publish confession times.
Sources (2)
1. Newman Center at UB - Catholic Campus Ministry since 1936newmancenteratub.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass Times Saturday - 5:15 pm Sunday - 9:15 am & 10:45 am The 9:15 Mass is live-streamed on Facebook and also available on YouTube Sunday - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to our Student Mass. Weekday Masses Monday - noon Thursday - noon 6:30 PM Student Mass - Bus Schedule Weekday Prayer Services Wednesday at Noon”
  The Newman Center at UB lists Masses Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 9:15 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass), weekday Masses Monday and Thursday at noon, a 6:30 PM Student Mass linked to the bus schedule, and a Wednesday noon prayer service.
2. Preaching Schedule - St. Joseph's Parishstjosephbuffalo.org/preaching-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:30 AM Student Mass Sunday: 7:00 PM (during the Fall and Spring semesters) Weekday Mass Schedule Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 8:30 AM Weekday Masses are celebrated in our Chapel.”
  St. Joseph University Parish lists Masses Saturday 4 PM; Sunday 8:30, 10, and 11:30 AM; a Sunday 7 PM Student Mass during the fall and spring semesters; and Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM in its chapel.
The Newman Center lists weekday Mass on two weekdays (Monday and Thursday at noon).
Sources (1)
1. Newman Center at UB - Catholic Campus Ministry since 1936newmancenteratub.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass Times Saturday - 5:15 pm Sunday - 9:15 am & 10:45 am The 9:15 Mass is live-streamed on Facebook and also available on YouTube Sunday - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to our Student Mass. Weekday Masses Monday - noon Thursday - noon 6:30 PM Student Mass - Bus Schedule Weekday Prayer Services Wednesday at Noon”
  The Newman Center at UB lists Masses Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 9:15 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass), weekday Masses Monday and Thursday at noon, a 6:30 PM Student Mass linked to the bus schedule, and a Wednesday noon prayer service.

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The Catholic center

Newman Center at UB

Address: 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst, NY 14228
Distance from campus: 0.8 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: student lounge

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Source: newmancenteratub.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, newmancenteratub.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, newmancenteratub.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

14 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 13 off campus

Faith formation 3

Student retreats and prayer groups (UB St. Joe's)Off campus
UB St. Joe's Campus Ministry offers student retreats and prayer groups. St. Joseph's campus ministry also lists discussion groups and spiritual programs.
stjosephbuffalo.org, stjosephbuffalo.org, ubstjoes.org
OCIA at St. Joseph University ParishOff campus
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults for those preparing to become Catholic; contact the parish's Director of Lifelong Faith Formation.
stjosephbuffalo.org
Thursday Bible StudyOn campus
Thursdays 6:00 PM
Weekly Bible study open to students of all faith traditions; meets on campus, with the location shared on Instagram and GroupMe.
newmancenteratub.org, newmancenteratub.org

Clubs and groups 1

Newman NightsOff campus
Tuesdays 7:00 PM, after Rosary and Adoration at 6:30
Weekly student night with discussion of big questions followed by trivia, games, crafts, movies, or karaoke; a shuttle is available.
newmancenteratub.org, newmancenteratub.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Weekday prayer serviceOff campus
Wednesdays at noon
Weekday prayer service at the Newman Center at UB.
newmancenteratub.org

Other 3

Thursday Study NightsOff campus
Thursday nights
The Newman Center stays open late for student study, with coffee and snacks.
newmancenteratub.org
Newman Center student loungeOff campus
Weekdays 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; extended hours during finals week
Lounge at the Newman Center where students can study, get coffee or a snack, or rest.
newmancenteratub.org
Exam care packages and holiday mealsOff campus
St. Joseph University Parish parishioners provide exam care packages for students and host students for holiday meals.
stjosephbuffalo.org

Retreats 1

Day retreat, outings, and monthly service (Newman Center)Off campus
During the semester
A day retreat, apple picking and other outings, monthly service, and finals-week study hours.
newmancenteratub.org

Service 1

Volunteer service opportunities (UB St. Joe's)Off campus
Service opportunities in the Buffalo community, with details shared in the ministry's weekly newsletters.
stjosephbuffalo.org, ubstjoes.org

Social life 4

Sunday Student Mass and dinner (Newman Center)Off campus
Sundays 6:00 PM during the semester
Weekly student Mass at the Newman Center followed by dinner, with a shuttle from campus.
newmancenteratub.org, newmancenteratub.org
Student Wednesday Night DinnerOff campus
Wednesdays 6:00 PM during the semester
Free home-cooked dinner for UB students at the Newman Center, with a bus for campus pickup.
newmancenteratub.org, newmancenteratub.org
Student Mass & Dinner (UB St. Joe's)Off campus
Sundays 7 PM during the semester
Student Mass at St. Joseph University Parish followed by a free dinner for students.
stjosephbuffalo.org, ubstjoes.org
Free Wednesday yoga (UB St. Joe's)Off campus
Wednesdays 6 PM
Free yoga class at St. Joseph's church or outdoors, open to students, faculty, and community members.
ubstjoes.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 (4)

Campus Ministry | Diocese of Buffalobuffalodiocese.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Links to Campus Ministries: Canisius College University at Buffalo Newman Center at UB SUNY Buffalo State”
The Diocese of Buffalo lists campus ministries for the University at Buffalo, including the Newman Center at UB.
Newman Center at UB - Catholic Campus Ministry since 1936newmancenteratub.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“We are part of the Buffalo Diocese campus ministry family (#36), including St. Joseph University Parish, the Newman Center at UB, and Buffalo State”
The Newman Center at UB belongs to the Diocese of Buffalo's Campus Ministry Family (#36) with St. Joseph University Parish and Buffalo State's Newman Center.
“Mass Times Saturday - 5:15 pm Sunday - 9:15 am & 10:45 am The 9:15 Mass is live-streamed on Facebook and also available on YouTube Sunday - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to our Student Mass. Weekday Masses Monday - noon Thursday - noon 6:30 PM Student Mass - Bus Schedule Weekday Prayer Services Wednesday at Noon”
The Newman Center at UB lists Masses Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 9:15 AM, 10:45 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass), weekday Masses Monday and Thursday at noon, a 6:30 PM Student Mass linked to the bus schedule, and a Wednesday noon prayer service.
“Newman Center at UB 495 Skinnersville Rd. Amherst, NY 14228 716 636-7495”
The Newman Center at UB is at 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst, NY 14228; phone 716-636-7495.
Campus Ministry - Newman Center at UBnewmancenteratub.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Welcome to UB Campus Ministry! Hello all! Welcome to the UB Newman Center, part of the campus ministry family!”
The Newman Center at UB runs campus ministry for UB students.
“The Student Lounge is available for students to come study, grab a quick coffee or snack, or to just rest from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M-F. There will be extended and weekend hours during finals week and upon request.”
The Newman Center has a student lounge open to students 9 AM-4 PM on weekdays, with extended hours during finals week.
Campus Ministry - St. Joseph's Parishstjosephbuffalo.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“St. Joseph University Parish provides an enriching experience of church rooted in our Roman Catholic tradition for on-campus and off-campus undergraduate students, international students, graduate students, as well as dental and medical students at the UB South Campus.”
St. Joseph University Parish runs campus ministry for students at UB's South Campus.
“Campus Ministry gives anyone on the South Campus an opportunity to socialize in a way consistent with Christian values through a wide variety of opportunities for community and dialogue including: discussion groups, retreats, socials & more! Our Campus Ministry is open to all University members.”
St. Joseph's campus ministry offers discussion groups, retreats, and socials for South Campus students.
“St. Joseph University Parish’s Campus Ministry provides a “spiritual home” that includes: An 7:00 PM Sunday Mass for students Meals and fellowship Volunteer service opportunities Spiritual programs Parishioners of St. Joseph University Parish are invited to get involved by providing Exam Care packages for our students, hosting students for a holiday meal”
St. Joseph's campus ministry offers a 7 PM Sunday student Mass, meals and fellowship, volunteer service, spiritual programs, and parishioner-provided exam care packages and holiday meals for students.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

85 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score75%
First-year retention 20% of score85%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,295 · ACT 29.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score11 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$19,048

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)	20,463
Total students	31,889
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$20,995
Cost of attendance (per year)	$30,785
Median federal debt at graduation	$19,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	75%
First-year retention	85%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$70,814
Admission rate	74%
Students receiving Pell grants	33%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1295
SAT reading & writing	600–680
SAT math	610–700
ACT composite	27–32
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 72 / 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 Buffalo

The Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher, Bishop of Buffalo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: buffalodiocese.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 196088
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (pre-accredited); Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is University at Buffalo a Catholic college?: No. University at Buffalo is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Newman Center at UB.
What is University at Buffalo’s Catholic Life Score?: 86 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 University at Buffalo?: Mass is listed at Newman Center at UB, 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst, St. Joseph University Parish, 3269 Main St., Buffalo (UB South Campus ministry), St. Joseph University Parish chapel, 3269 Main St., and Buffalo (UB South Campus ministry). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University at Buffalo Compass Recommended?: Yes. University at Buffalo meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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