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University of Arkansas

  • LocationFayetteville, AR
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 32,140 students
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University of Arkansas is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, a personal parish that the Diocese of Little Rock describes as located on the University of Arkansas campus, serves U of A students with a student center, a pastor (Fr. Ravi Rayappa Gudipalli), two deacons, and two campus ministers. FOCUS lists eight missionaries there. The diocese lists Sunday Masses at 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM (the last during the fall and spring semesters), Mass on four weekdays, confession five days a week, and adoration every weekday. Catholic Campus Ministry, a registered student organization, lists Bible studies, RCIA, small groups, retreats, and mission trips.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 6

  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish · The student organization's page says Mass and events are at the Student Union and across campus while the parish is under construction; confirm the location with the parish.
  • Sunday5:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish · The student organization's page says Mass and events are at the Student Union and across campus while the parish is under construction; confirm the location with the parish.
  • Sunday8:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish · During the fall and spring semesters. The student organization's page says Mass and events are at the Student Union and across campus while the parish is under construction; confirm the location with the parish.
  • Monday, Thursday8:30 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish · The student organization's page says Mass and events are at the Student Union and across campus while the parish is under construction; confirm the location with the parish.
  • Wednesday5:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish · The student organization's page says Mass and events are at the Student Union and across campus while the parish is under construction; confirm the location with the parish.
  • Friday11:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish · The student organization's page says Mass and events are at the Student Union and across campus while the parish is under construction; confirm the location with the parish.

Confession 4

  • Sunday3:00 PM–4:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish · The student organization's page says Mass and events are at the Student Union and across campus while the parish is under construction; confirm the location with the parish.
  • Monday, Thursday9:00 AM–10:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish · The student organization's page says Mass and events are at the Student Union and across campus while the parish is under construction; confirm the location with the parish.
  • Wednesday4:00 PM–5:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish · The student organization's page says Mass and events are at the Student Union and across campus while the parish is under construction; confirm the location with the parish.
  • Friday9:30 AM–10:30 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish · The student organization's page says Mass and events are at the Student Union and across campus while the parish is under construction; confirm the location with the parish.

Adoration 3

  • Monday, Thursday9:00 AM–10:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish · The student organization's page says Mass and events are at the Student Union and across campus while the parish is under construction; confirm the location with the parish.
  • Tuesday, Wednesday4:00 PM–5:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish · The student organization's page says Mass and events are at the Student Union and across campus while the parish is under construction; confirm the location with the parish.
  • Friday9:30 AM–10:30 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish · The student organization's page says Mass and events are at the Student Union and across campus while the parish is under construction; confirm the location with the parish.

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 (1)
  1. St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish - Fayetteville | DOLR.orgdolr.org/parishes/st-thomas-aquinas-university-parish-fayetteville · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Mass Schedule Sun. | 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; 8 p.m. (during Fall and Spring semesters) | Mon. | 8:30 a.m. | Wed. | 5:30 p.m. | Thu. | 8:30 a.m. | Fri. | 11 a.m. | Holy Days | As announced |”
    Masses: Sunday 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM (fall and spring semesters); Monday 8:30 AM; Wednesday 5:30 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday 11 AM; holy days as announced.
    “Mass Schedule Sun. | 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; 8 p.m. (during Fall and Spring semesters) | Mon. | 8:30 a.m. | Wed. | 5:30 p.m. | Thu. | 8:30 a.m. | Fri. | 11 a.m. | Holy Days | As announced |”
    Masses: Sunday 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM (fall and spring semesters); Monday 8:30 AM; Wednesday 5:30 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday 11 AM; holy days as announced.
    “Mass Schedule Sun. | 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; 8 p.m. (during Fall and Spring semesters) | Mon. | 8:30 a.m. | Wed. | 5:30 p.m. | Thu. | 8:30 a.m. | Fri. | 11 a.m. | Holy Days | As announced |”
    Masses: Sunday 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM (fall and spring semesters); Monday 8:30 AM; Wednesday 5:30 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday 11 AM; holy days as announced.
    “Mass Schedule Sun. | 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; 8 p.m. (during Fall and Spring semesters) | Mon. | 8:30 a.m. | Wed. | 5:30 p.m. | Thu. | 8:30 a.m. | Fri. | 11 a.m. | Holy Days | As announced |”
    Masses: Sunday 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM (fall and spring semesters); Monday 8:30 AM; Wednesday 5:30 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday 11 AM; holy days as announced.
    “Mass Schedule Sun. | 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; 8 p.m. (during Fall and Spring semesters) | Mon. | 8:30 a.m. | Wed. | 5:30 p.m. | Thu. | 8:30 a.m. | Fri. | 11 a.m. | Holy Days | As announced |”
    Masses: Sunday 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM (fall and spring semesters); Monday 8:30 AM; Wednesday 5:30 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday 11 AM; holy days as announced.
    “Mass Schedule Sun. | 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; 8 p.m. (during Fall and Spring semesters) | Mon. | 8:30 a.m. | Wed. | 5:30 p.m. | Thu. | 8:30 a.m. | Fri. | 11 a.m. | Holy Days | As announced |”
    Masses: Sunday 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM (fall and spring semesters); Monday 8:30 AM; Wednesday 5:30 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday 11 AM; holy days as announced.
    “Confession Sun. 3 - 4:30 p.m.; Mon. 9 - 10 a.m.; Wed. 4 - 5 p.m.; Thurs. 9 - 10 a.m.; Fri. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.”
    Confession: Sunday 3-4:30 PM, Monday 9-10 AM, Wednesday 4-5 PM, Thursday 9-10 AM, Friday 9:30-10:30 AM.
    “Confession Sun. 3 - 4:30 p.m.; Mon. 9 - 10 a.m.; Wed. 4 - 5 p.m.; Thurs. 9 - 10 a.m.; Fri. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.”
    Confession: Sunday 3-4:30 PM, Monday 9-10 AM, Wednesday 4-5 PM, Thursday 9-10 AM, Friday 9:30-10:30 AM.
    “Confession Sun. 3 - 4:30 p.m.; Mon. 9 - 10 a.m.; Wed. 4 - 5 p.m.; Thurs. 9 - 10 a.m.; Fri. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.”
    Confession: Sunday 3-4:30 PM, Monday 9-10 AM, Wednesday 4-5 PM, Thursday 9-10 AM, Friday 9:30-10:30 AM.
    “Confession Sun. 3 - 4:30 p.m.; Mon. 9 - 10 a.m.; Wed. 4 - 5 p.m.; Thurs. 9 - 10 a.m.; Fri. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.”
    Confession: Sunday 3-4:30 PM, Monday 9-10 AM, Wednesday 4-5 PM, Thursday 9-10 AM, Friday 9:30-10:30 AM.
    “Adoration Mon. | 9 - 10 a.m. | Tues. | 4 - 5 p.m. | Wed. | 4 - 5 p.m. | Thu. | 9 - 10 a.m. | Fri. | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |”
    Adoration: Monday 9-10 AM, Tuesday 4-5 PM, Wednesday 4-5 PM, Thursday 9-10 AM, Friday 9:30-10:30 AM.
    “Adoration Mon. | 9 - 10 a.m. | Tues. | 4 - 5 p.m. | Wed. | 4 - 5 p.m. | Thu. | 9 - 10 a.m. | Fri. | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |”
    Adoration: Monday 9-10 AM, Tuesday 4-5 PM, Wednesday 4-5 PM, Thursday 9-10 AM, Friday 9:30-10:30 AM.
    “Adoration Mon. | 9 - 10 a.m. | Tues. | 4 - 5 p.m. | Wed. | 4 - 5 p.m. | Thu. | 9 - 10 a.m. | Fri. | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |”
    Adoration: Monday 9-10 AM, Tuesday 4-5 PM, Wednesday 4-5 PM, Thursday 9-10 AM, Friday 9:30-10:30 AM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Arkansas, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSaint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish: 0.3 miUniversity of Arkansas (campus)N0.1 mi
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  1. Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 603 North Leverett Avenue, Fayetteville

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

90 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 Diocese of Little Rock's list of Catholic campus ministries (updated July 13, 2026) refers University of Arkansas students to St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, which the diocese describes as a personal parish on the campus with a mission of serving college students. Catholic Campus Ministry is listed in the university's HogSync directory of registered student organizations.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministries | DOLR.orgdolr.org/campus-ministry/locations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fayetteville University of Arkansas For Mass times, office hours, staff directory, contact information and more, go to St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish.”
      The Diocese of Little Rock lists St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish as the Catholic campus ministry for the University of Arkansas.
      “Updated July 13, 2026 The following is a list of the Catholic Campus Ministry programs available on the campuses of Arkansas colleges and universities.”
      The diocese's campus ministry list was updated July 13, 2026.
    2. St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish - Fayetteville | DOLR.orgdolr.org/parishes/st-thomas-aquinas-university-parish-fayetteville · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish is located on the campus of the University of Arkansas. It is a personal parish (Code of Canon Law, Can. 518) with a unique mission of serving college students, faculty and staff.”
      St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish is a personal parish on the U of A campus whose mission is serving college students, faculty, and staff.
    3. List of Groups (HogSync, University of Arkansas)hogsync.uark.edu/club_signup?search=catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry Registered Student Organizations Website Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Email group officers”
      The university's HogSync directory lists Catholic Campus Ministry as a registered student organization.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The diocese says the university parish is located on the campus of the University of Arkansas and lists Student Center hours. The student organization's HogSync page says the parish is under construction, with Mass and other events at the Student Union and across campus (see gaps); the parish remains the ministry's center; its Masses count.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish - Fayetteville | DOLR.orgdolr.org/parishes/st-thomas-aquinas-university-parish-fayetteville · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish is located on the campus of the University of Arkansas. It is a personal parish (Code of Canon Law, Can. 518) with a unique mission of serving college students, faculty and staff.”
      St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish is a personal parish on the U of A campus whose mission is serving college students, faculty, and staff.
      “Student Center Hours: Sun. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (school year); Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. - noon (summer)”
      The parish's Student Center is open Sunday-Friday 8 AM-9 PM during the school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The diocese lists Fr. Ravi Rayappa Gudipalli as Pastor of the personal parish whose stated mission is serving college students, faculty, and staff on the U of A campus. Treated like other university parishes whose pastor serves students day to day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish - Fayetteville | DOLR.orgdolr.org/parishes/st-thomas-aquinas-university-parish-fayetteville · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish is located on the campus of the University of Arkansas. It is a personal parish (Code of Canon Law, Can. 518) with a unique mission of serving college students, faculty and staff.”
      St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish is a personal parish on the U of A campus whose mission is serving college students, faculty, and staff.
      “Pastor: Fr. Ravi Rayappa Gudipalli Deacon: Dc. Norman DeBriyn (ndebriyn@razorbackfoundation.com) Deacon: Dc. Paul Cronan (cronan@uark.edu) Campus Ministers: Madelyn McClinton and Avery Gilbert (campusminister@catholichogs.com)”
      Fr. Ravi Rayappa Gudipalli is pastor; Norman DeBriyn and Paul Cronan are deacons; Madelyn McClinton and Avery Gilbert are campus ministers (campusminister@catholichogs.com).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Mass Monday 8:30 AM, Wednesday 5:30 PM, Thursday 8:30 AM, and Friday 11 AM four weekdays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish - Fayetteville | DOLR.orgdolr.org/parishes/st-thomas-aquinas-university-parish-fayetteville · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Schedule Sun. | 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; 8 p.m. (during Fall and Spring semesters) | Mon. | 8:30 a.m. | Wed. | 5:30 p.m. | Thu. | 8:30 a.m. | Fri. | 11 a.m. | Holy Days | As announced |”
      Masses: Sunday 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM (fall and spring semesters); Monday 8:30 AM; Wednesday 5:30 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday 11 AM; holy days as announced.
  • 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 (Sunday Masses at 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM (the 8 PM Mass during the fall and spring semesters).)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish - Fayetteville | DOLR.orgdolr.org/parishes/st-thomas-aquinas-university-parish-fayetteville · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Schedule Sun. | 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; 8 p.m. (during Fall and Spring semesters) | Mon. | 8:30 a.m. | Wed. | 5:30 p.m. | Thu. | 8:30 a.m. | Fri. | 11 a.m. | Holy Days | As announced |”
      Masses: Sunday 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM (fall and spring semesters); Monday 8:30 AM; Wednesday 5:30 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday 11 AM; holy days as announced.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession Sunday 3-4:30 PM, Monday 9-10 AM, Wednesday 4-5 PM, Thursday 9-10 AM, and Friday 9:30-10:30 AM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish - Fayetteville | DOLR.orgdolr.org/parishes/st-thomas-aquinas-university-parish-fayetteville · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confession Sun. 3 - 4:30 p.m.; Mon. 9 - 10 a.m.; Wed. 4 - 5 p.m.; Thurs. 9 - 10 a.m.; Fri. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.”
      Confession: Sunday 3-4:30 PM, Monday 9-10 AM, Wednesday 4-5 PM, Thursday 9-10 AM, Friday 9:30-10:30 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 (Catholic Campus Ministry, a registered student organization in HogSync (292 members and 18 officers listed, with small groups and Bible studies), and a FOCUS team of eight missionaries listed on focus.org. The law school's St. Thomas More Society is not counted.)
    Sources (3)
    1. University of Arkansas - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-arkansas · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “University of Arkansas Fayetteville HOME | CAMPUSES | University of Arkansas”
      FOCUS lists the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) among its campuses.
      “Tice Andie Tice DeVoss Luke DeVoss Scheidt Annalie Scheidt Arroyo Julianna Arroyo Camacho Emily Camacho Avard Jacob Avard Haynie Matthew Haynie Hernandez John Paul Hernandez”
      FOCUS lists eight missionaries at the University of Arkansas.
    2. List of Groups (HogSync, University of Arkansas)hogsync.uark.edu/club_signup?search=catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry Registered Student Organizations Website Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Email group officers”
      The university's HogSync directory lists Catholic Campus Ministry as a registered student organization.
    3. Home - Catholic Campus Ministry | University of Arkansashogsync.uark.edu/ccm/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish located on the corner of Leverett and Douglas is a ministry dedicated to the students, staff, and faculty of the University of Arkansas. We are currently under construction, and therefore offer mass and other events at the Student Union and across campus. We offer Mass, meals, Bible studies, and other activities throughout the week.”
      Catholic Campus Ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas serves U of A students; its page says that while the parish is under construction, Mass and other events are held at the Student Union and across campus, with Mass, meals, and Bible studies through the week.
      “Faith Formation Opportunities: Bible studies, theological discussions, and RCIA for those exploring Catholicism. Spiritual Retreats: Participate in retreats such as SEEK or Awakening for prayer and reflection. Fellowship & Social Events: Game nights, group dinners, tailgates, and social nights. Small Group Communities: Weekly gatherings for faith sharing, prayer, and peer support.”
      Catholic Campus Ministry offers Bible studies, theological discussions, RCIA, retreats such as SEEK or Awakening, game nights, dinners, tailgates, and weekly small groups.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (The student organization lists Bible studies, theological discussions, and RCIA; retreats such as SEEK or Awakening; weekly small groups; and local service with domestic or international mission trips. The diocesan campus ministry office also offers an annual diocese-wide retreat for college students. No dated retreat or OCIA schedule could be read (see gaps).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Home - Catholic Campus Ministry | University of Arkansashogsync.uark.edu/ccm/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Faith Formation Opportunities: Bible studies, theological discussions, and RCIA for those exploring Catholicism. Spiritual Retreats: Participate in retreats such as SEEK or Awakening for prayer and reflection. Fellowship & Social Events: Game nights, group dinners, tailgates, and social nights. Small Group Communities: Weekly gatherings for faith sharing, prayer, and peer support.”
      Catholic Campus Ministry offers Bible studies, theological discussions, RCIA, retreats such as SEEK or Awakening, game nights, dinners, tailgates, and weekly small groups.
      “Leadership Opportunities: Serve on the Peer Leadership Team or help lead events and retreats. Service & Mission Work: Volunteer locally and participate in domestic or international mission trips. Spiritual Mentorship: One-on-one support from campus ministers, priests, and peer mentors.”
      Students can serve on the peer leadership team, volunteer locally, join domestic or international mission trips, and receive one-on-one mentorship from campus ministers, priests, and peers.
    2. Catholic Campus Ministry Office | DOLR.orgdolr.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “For college students, we offer an annual diocesan wide CCM retreat and service opportunities whenever possible (mission trips, week of service, etc.).”
      The diocesan campus ministry office offers college students an annual diocese-wide retreat and service opportunities such as 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 adoration12 to 19 times a week (17 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 5 confession, 5 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 personal university parish that the diocese places on the U of A campus has a student center, a pastor, two deacons, and two campus ministers.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish - Fayetteville | DOLR.orgdolr.org/parishes/st-thomas-aquinas-university-parish-fayetteville · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish is located on the campus of the University of Arkansas. It is a personal parish (Code of Canon Law, Can. 518) with a unique mission of serving college students, faculty and staff.”
      St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish is a personal parish on the U of A campus whose mission is serving college students, faculty, and staff.
      “Student Center Hours: Sun. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (school year); Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. - noon (summer)”
      The parish's Student Center is open Sunday-Friday 8 AM-9 PM during the school year.
      “Pastor: Fr. Ravi Rayappa Gudipalli Deacon: Dc. Norman DeBriyn (ndebriyn@razorbackfoundation.com) Deacon: Dc. Paul Cronan (cronan@uark.edu) Campus Ministers: Madelyn McClinton and Avery Gilbert (campusminister@catholichogs.com)”
      Fr. Ravi Rayappa Gudipalli is pastor; Norman DeBriyn and Paul Cronan are deacons; Madelyn McClinton and Avery Gilbert are campus ministers (campusminister@catholichogs.com).
  • The diocese lists three Sunday Masses (including 8 PM during the semesters), Mass on four weekdays, confession on five days, and adoration every weekday.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish - Fayetteville | DOLR.orgdolr.org/parishes/st-thomas-aquinas-university-parish-fayetteville · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Schedule Sun. | 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; 8 p.m. (during Fall and Spring semesters) | Mon. | 8:30 a.m. | Wed. | 5:30 p.m. | Thu. | 8:30 a.m. | Fri. | 11 a.m. | Holy Days | As announced |”
      Masses: Sunday 10 AM, 5 PM, and 8 PM (fall and spring semesters); Monday 8:30 AM; Wednesday 5:30 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday 11 AM; holy days as announced.
      “Confession Sun. 3 - 4:30 p.m.; Mon. 9 - 10 a.m.; Wed. 4 - 5 p.m.; Thurs. 9 - 10 a.m.; Fri. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.”
      Confession: Sunday 3-4:30 PM, Monday 9-10 AM, Wednesday 4-5 PM, Thursday 9-10 AM, Friday 9:30-10:30 AM.
      “Adoration Mon. | 9 - 10 a.m. | Tues. | 4 - 5 p.m. | Wed. | 4 - 5 p.m. | Thu. | 9 - 10 a.m. | Fri. | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |”
      Adoration: Monday 9-10 AM, Tuesday 4-5 PM, Wednesday 4-5 PM, Thursday 9-10 AM, Friday 9:30-10:30 AM.
  • Catholic Campus Ministry is a registered student organization with 292 members listed, and FOCUS lists eight missionaries at the university.
    Sources (3)
    1. List of Groups (HogSync, University of Arkansas)hogsync.uark.edu/club_signup?search=catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry Registered Student Organizations Website Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Email group officers”
      The university's HogSync directory lists Catholic Campus Ministry as a registered student organization.
    2. Home - Catholic Campus Ministry | University of Arkansashogsync.uark.edu/ccm/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “18 Officers 292 Members”
      Catholic Campus Ministry lists 18 officers and 292 members on HogSync.
    3. University of Arkansas - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-arkansas · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Tice Andie Tice DeVoss Luke DeVoss Scheidt Annalie Scheidt Arroyo Julianna Arroyo Camacho Emily Camacho Avard Jacob Avard Haynie Matthew Haynie Hernandez John Paul Hernandez”
      FOCUS lists eight missionaries at the University of Arkansas.
  • The student organization lists Bible studies, RCIA, weekly small groups, retreats such as SEEK and Awakening, and domestic and international mission trips.
    Sources (1)
    1. Home - Catholic Campus Ministry | University of Arkansashogsync.uark.edu/ccm/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Faith Formation Opportunities: Bible studies, theological discussions, and RCIA for those exploring Catholicism. Spiritual Retreats: Participate in retreats such as SEEK or Awakening for prayer and reflection. Fellowship & Social Events: Game nights, group dinners, tailgates, and social nights. Small Group Communities: Weekly gatherings for faith sharing, prayer, and peer support.”
      Catholic Campus Ministry offers Bible studies, theological discussions, RCIA, retreats such as SEEK or Awakening, game nights, dinners, tailgates, and weekly small groups.
      “Leadership Opportunities: Serve on the Peer Leadership Team or help lead events and retreats. Service & Mission Work: Volunteer locally and participate in domestic or international mission trips. Spiritual Mentorship: One-on-one support from campus ministers, priests, and peer mentors.”
      Students can serve on the peer leadership team, volunteer locally, join domestic or international mission trips, and receive one-on-one mentorship from campus ministers, priests, and peers.

Concerns

  • The student organization's page says the parish is under construction and that Mass and events are held at the Student Union and across campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Home - Catholic Campus Ministry | University of Arkansashogsync.uark.edu/ccm/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish located on the corner of Leverett and Douglas is a ministry dedicated to the students, staff, and faculty of the University of Arkansas. We are currently under construction, and therefore offer mass and other events at the Student Union and across campus. We offer Mass, meals, Bible studies, and other activities throughout the week.”
      Catholic Campus Ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas serves U of A students; its page says that while the parish is under construction, Mass and other events are held at the Student Union and across campus, with Mass, meals, and Bible studies through the week.

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The Catholic center

St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish

  • Address: 603 N Leverett Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: student center

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Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 6 on campus, 3 off campus

Retreats 2

  • Retreats (SEEK, Awakening)Off campus
    Catholic Campus Ministry lists retreats such as the SEEK conference and Awakening; dates were not readable.
    hogsync.uark.edu
  • Diocesan college retreatOff campus
    Annually
    The Diocese of Little Rock's campus ministry office holds an annual diocese-wide retreat for college students.
    dolr.org

Service 1

  • Service and mission tripsOff campus
    Local volunteering and domestic or international mission trips; the diocesan office also offers mission trips and a week of service when possible.
    hogsync.uark.edu, dolr.org

Faith formation 3

  • Bible studies and small groupsOn campus
    Weekly
    Bible studies, theological discussions, and weekly small groups for faith sharing, prayer, and peer support.
    hogsync.uark.edu, hogsync.uark.edu
  • RCIAOn campus
    Listed by Catholic Campus Ministry for students exploring Catholicism.
    hogsync.uark.edu
  • Peer Leadership Team and mentorshipOn campus
    Students can serve on the peer leadership team or help lead events and retreats, with one-on-one mentorship from campus ministers, priests, and peer mentors.
    hogsync.uark.edu

Clubs and groups 2

  • Catholic Campus Ministry (registered student organization)On campus
    Registered student organization of St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, with 18 officers and 292 members listed on HogSync, offering Mass, meals, Bible studies, and other activities through the week.
    hogsync.uark.edu, hogsync.uark.edu, hogsync.uark.edu
  • FOCUS missionary teamOn campus
    FOCUS lists eight missionaries serving at the University of Arkansas.
    focus.org, focus.org

Social life 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 (5)
  1. Catholic Campus Ministries | DOLR.orgdolr.org/campus-ministry/locations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Fayetteville University of Arkansas For Mass times, office hours, staff directory, contact information and more, go to St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish.”
    The Diocese of Little Rock lists St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish as the Catholic campus ministry for the University of Arkansas.
  2. St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish - Fayetteville | DOLR.orgdolr.org/parishes/st-thomas-aquinas-university-parish-fayetteville · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish is located on the campus of the University of Arkansas. It is a personal parish (Code of Canon Law, Can. 518) with a unique mission of serving college students, faculty and staff.”
    St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish is a personal parish on the U of A campus whose mission is serving college students, faculty, and staff.
    “Pastor: Fr. Ravi Rayappa Gudipalli Deacon: Dc. Norman DeBriyn (ndebriyn@razorbackfoundation.com) Deacon: Dc. Paul Cronan (cronan@uark.edu) Campus Ministers: Madelyn McClinton and Avery Gilbert (campusminister@catholichogs.com)”
    Fr. Ravi Rayappa Gudipalli is pastor; Norman DeBriyn and Paul Cronan are deacons; Madelyn McClinton and Avery Gilbert are campus ministers (campusminister@catholichogs.com).
    “St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish is located on the campus of the University of Arkansas. It is a personal parish (Code of Canon Law, Can. 518) with a unique mission of serving college students, faculty and staff.”
    St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish is a personal parish on the U of A campus whose mission is serving college students, faculty, and staff.
    “Location: 603 N Leverett Ave. Fayetteville AR 72701 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4840”
    The parish is at 603 N Leverett Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701.
    “Student Center Hours: Sun. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (school year); Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. - noon (summer)”
    The parish's Student Center is open Sunday-Friday 8 AM-9 PM during the school year.
  3. List of Groups (HogSync, University of Arkansas)hogsync.uark.edu/club_signup?search=catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Catholic Campus Ministry Registered Student Organizations Website Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Email group officers”
    The university's HogSync directory lists Catholic Campus Ministry as a registered student organization.
  4. Home - Catholic Campus Ministry | University of Arkansashogsync.uark.edu/ccm/home · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Catholic Campus Ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish located on the corner of Leverett and Douglas is a ministry dedicated to the students, staff, and faculty of the University of Arkansas. We are currently under construction, and therefore offer mass and other events at the Student Union and across campus. We offer Mass, meals, Bible studies, and other activities throughout the week.”
    Catholic Campus Ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas serves U of A students; its page says that while the parish is under construction, Mass and other events are held at the Student Union and across campus, with Mass, meals, and Bible studies through the week.
  5. University of Arkansas - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-arkansas · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “University of Arkansas Fayetteville HOME | CAMPUSES | University of Arkansas”
    FOCUS lists the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) among its campuses.
    “Tice Andie Tice DeVoss Luke DeVoss Scheidt Annalie Scheidt Arroyo Julianna Arroyo Camacho Emily Camacho Avard Jacob Avard Haynie Matthew Haynie Hernandez John Paul Hernandez”
    FOCUS lists eight missionaries at the University of Arkansas.

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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.71%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.86%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,169 · ACT 24.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.20 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,926

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)
27,472
Total students32,140
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$18,209
Cost of attendance (per year)$27,767
Median federal debt at graduation$21,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
71%
First-year retention86%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$58,191
Admission rate74%
Students receiving Pell grants18%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1169
SAT reading & writing520–620
SAT math510–600
ACT composite21–28
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 66 / 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

Catholic Diocese of Little Rock

The Most Reverend Anthony B. Taylor, Bishop of Little Rock

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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

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Questions families ask

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

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