Is University of California-Irvine a Catholic college?

No. University of California-Irvine is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Anteater Catholic.

Where is Mass celebrated at University of California-Irvine?

Mass is listed at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 9 Hillgate, Irvine (Anteater Catholic), UCI Student Center (on campus), and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (UCI Anteater Catholic Mass). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is University of California-Irvine Compass Recommended?

Yes. University of California-Irvine meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

College · Catholic life on campus

University of California-Irvine

LocationIrvine, CA
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 36,582 students

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

Anteater Catholic, the Catholic campus ministry for UC Irvine listed by the Diocese of Orange, is based at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Irvine. Fr. Martin Latiff was appointed its chaplain on July 1, 2026, and a FOCUS team leads weekly Bible studies. The ministry lists Mass on Tuesdays at the parish and Thursdays in the UCI Student Center, a Sunday 4:30 PM student Mass followed by a free dinner, and confession and adoration twice a week.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 7

Tuesday6:30 PMSaint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 9 Hillgate, Irvine (Anteater Catholic) · Before the ministry's weekly meeting.
Thursday12:30 PMUCI Student Center (on campus)
Sunday4:30 PMSaint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (UCI Anteater Catholic Mass) · Followed by a free student dinner.
Monday–Saturday8:30 AMSaint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (parish Mass)
Saturday4:00 PMSaint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (parish vigil Mass)
Sunday9:00 AMSaint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (parish Mass)

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Sunday11:00 AMSaint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (parish Mass)

Confession 4

Tuesday6:00 PMSaint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (Anteater Catholic)
Thursday11:30 AMUCI Student Center (on campus)
Friday9:00 AMSaint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (parish)
Saturday2:30 PMSaint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (parish)

Adoration 3

Tuesday8:40 PMSaint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (Anteater Catholic) · After the ministry's weekly meeting.
Thursday11:30 AMUCI Student Center (on campus) · Before the 12:30 PM Mass.
Tuesday9:00 AM–12:00 PMSaint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (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 (2)

Liturgy Times - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/liturgy-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Tuesdays: Holy Mass at 6:30 PM before our weekly meeting and Adoration at 8:40 PM after our weekly meeting at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton”
On Tuesdays the ministry has Mass at 6:30 PM and adoration at 8:40 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
“Thursdays: Adoration at 11:30 AM and Holy Mass at 12:30 PM on campus at the Student Center”
On Thursdays the ministry has adoration at 11:30 AM and Mass at 12:30 PM on campus at the UCI Student Center.
“Sundays at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Holy Mass at 4:30 PM”
The ministry's weekend Mass is Sunday at 4:30 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
“Confessions are available at 6 PM on Tuesday before our weekly meetings at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and 11:30 AM Thursday on campus at the Student Center. You can also make an appointment for confession with Fr. Martin Latiff”
Confession is offered Tuesdays at 6:00 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Thursdays at 11:30 AM on campus at the Student Center, and by appointment with Fr. Martin Latiff.
“Confessions are available at 6 PM on Tuesday before our weekly meetings at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and 11:30 AM Thursday on campus at the Student Center. You can also make an appointment for confession with Fr. Martin Latiff”
Confession is offered Tuesdays at 6:00 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Thursdays at 11:30 AM on campus at the Student Center, and by appointment with Fr. Martin Latiff.
“Tuesdays: Holy Mass at 6:30 PM before our weekly meeting and Adoration at 8:40 PM after our weekly meeting at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton”
On Tuesdays the ministry has Mass at 6:30 PM and adoration at 8:40 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
“Thursdays: Adoration at 11:30 AM and Holy Mass at 12:30 PM on campus at the Student Center”
On Thursdays the ministry has adoration at 11:30 AM and Mass at 12:30 PM on campus at the UCI Student Center.
Mass Times - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Churchseasirvine.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Monday – Saturday at 8:30 AM”
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton has Mass Monday through Saturday at 8:30 AM.
“Saturday Vigil: 4 PM Sunday: 9 AM, 11 AM, 4:30 PM (UCI Anteater Catholic Mass)”
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton has a Saturday 4:00 PM vigil and Sunday Masses at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 4:30 PM, the last labeled the UCI Anteater Catholic Mass.
“Saturday Vigil: 4 PM Sunday: 9 AM, 11 AM, 4:30 PM (UCI Anteater Catholic Mass)”
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton has a Saturday 4:00 PM vigil and Sunday Masses at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 4:30 PM, the last labeled the UCI Anteater Catholic Mass.
“Saturday Vigil: 4 PM Sunday: 9 AM, 11 AM, 4:30 PM (UCI Anteater Catholic Mass)”
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton has a Saturday 4:00 PM vigil and Sunday Masses at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 4:30 PM, the last labeled the UCI Anteater Catholic Mass.
“Adoration: Tuesdays 9 AM – 12 PM Confession: Fridays 9 AM, Saturday 2:30 PM, or by appointment”
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton has adoration Tuesdays 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and confession Fridays at 9:00 AM and Saturdays at 2:30 PM.
“Adoration: Tuesdays 9 AM – 12 PM Confession: Fridays 9 AM, Saturday 2:30 PM, or by appointment”
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton has adoration Tuesdays 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and confession Fridays at 9:00 AM and Saturdays at 2:30 PM.
“Adoration: Tuesdays 9 AM – 12 PM Confession: Fridays 9 AM, Saturday 2:30 PM, or by appointment”
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton has adoration Tuesdays 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and confession Fridays at 9:00 AM and Saturdays at 2:30 PM.

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Catholic life on campus

83 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The Diocese of Orange's University Campus Ministry page lists the University of California, Irvine, with its ministry Anteater Catholic. UCI's ZotSpot directory lists Anteater Catholic (formerly University Catholic Community at UC Irvine) as a campus organization.)
Sources (2)
1. University Campus Ministry - Roman Catholic Diocese of Orangercbo.org/ministry/university-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “University Of California, Irvine Anteater Catholic Website”
  The Diocese of Orange's University Campus Ministry page lists the University of California, Irvine, with its ministry Anteater Catholic.
  “Fr. Martin Latiff Chaplain 949-861-3445”
  The diocese lists Fr. Martin Latiff as chaplain for the UCI ministry, with phone 949-861-3445.
2. List of Groups | ZotSpot (UC Irvine)zotspot.uci.edu/club_signup · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “To accompany and guide the Anteater Catholic community to a deep, dynamic, and personal encounter with Jesus Christ, seeking truth, beauty, and goodness as they belong, believe, and become who God created them to be.”
  UCI's ZotSpot campus organization directory lists Anteater Catholic (formerly University Catholic Community at UC Irvine) with this mission statement.
Not enough information:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Martin Latiff, a priest of the Diocese of Orange, was appointed chaplain of the Anteater Catholic community at UC Irvine on July 1, 2026.)
Sources (2)
1. Our Team - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “On July 1, 2026, Fr. Martin was appointed chaplain of the Anteater Catholic community at the University of California, Irvine.”
  Fr. Martin Latiff was appointed chaplain of Anteater Catholic at UC Irvine on July 1, 2026.
2. University Campus Ministry - Roman Catholic Diocese of Orangercbo.org/ministry/university-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Fr. Martin Latiff Chaplain 949-861-3445”
  The diocese lists Fr. Martin Latiff as chaplain for the UCI ministry, with phone 949-861-3445.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (The ministry lists two weekdays: Tuesday 6:30 PM Mass at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and Thursday 12:30 PM Mass on campus at the Student Center. The parish itself also has Mass Monday through Saturday at 8:30 AM (recorded in schedules), which is a parish Mass rather than a ministry Mass.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy Times - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/liturgy-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Tuesdays: Holy Mass at 6:30 PM before our weekly meeting and Adoration at 8:40 PM after our weekly meeting at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton”
  On Tuesdays the ministry has Mass at 6:30 PM and adoration at 8:40 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
  “Thursdays: Adoration at 11:30 AM and Holy Mass at 12:30 PM on campus at the Student Center”
  On Thursdays the ministry has adoration at 11:30 AM and Mass at 12:30 PM on campus at the UCI Student Center.
Partly:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (The ministry's weekend Mass is Sunday 4:30 PM at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, which the parish labels the UCI Anteater Catholic Mass. The parish's other weekend Masses (Saturday 4:00 PM vigil, Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM) are recorded in schedules.)
Sources (2)
1. Liturgy Times - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/liturgy-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sundays at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Holy Mass at 4:30 PM”
  The ministry's weekend Mass is Sunday at 4:30 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
2. Mass Times - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Churchseasirvine.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Saturday Vigil: 4 PM Sunday: 9 AM, 11 AM, 4:30 PM (UCI Anteater Catholic Mass)”
  Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton has a Saturday 4:00 PM vigil and Sunday Masses at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 4:30 PM, the last labeled the UCI Anteater Catholic Mass.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Two scheduled weekly times: Tuesday 6:00 PM at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and Thursday 11:30 AM on campus at the Student Center; also by appointment with the chaplain. The parish adds Friday 9:00 AM and Saturday 2:30 PM.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy Times - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/liturgy-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Confessions are available at 6 PM on Tuesday before our weekly meetings at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and 11:30 AM Thursday on campus at the Student Center. You can also make an appointment for confession with Fr. Martin Latiff”
  Confession is offered Tuesdays at 6:00 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Thursdays at 11:30 AM on campus at the Student Center, and by appointment with Fr. Martin Latiff.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Anteater Catholic (registered campus organization), a FOCUS missionary team leading weekly men's and women's Bible studies, and Liwanag, a Filipino Catholic community registered on ZotSpot that meets Mondays on campus.)
Sources (3)
1. List of Groups | ZotSpot (UC Irvine)zotspot.uci.edu/club_signup · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “To accompany and guide the Anteater Catholic community to a deep, dynamic, and personal encounter with Jesus Christ, seeking truth, beauty, and goodness as they belong, believe, and become who God created them to be.”
  UCI's ZotSpot campus organization directory lists Anteater Catholic (formerly University Catholic Community at UC Irvine) with this mission statement.
  “Our mission is to build a humble community of God, united with the Catholic Church, to foster the spiritual growth of young adults through our Marian devotion and response to the Holy Spirit.”
  UCI's ZotSpot directory lists Filipino Catholic Community - Liwanag, a Catholic student organization.
2. Our Team - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “As missionaries on the campus of UCI, along with the students involved in FOCUS discipleship, we lead multiple men’s and women’s Bible studies on a weekly basis which are open to anyone who desires to get involved.”
  FOCUS missionaries at UCI lead several weekly men's and women's Bible studies open to anyone.
3. Newman Center Catholic Clubs @ UCI - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/uci-catholic-students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “They have meetings every Monday from 5-6 PM on campus.”
  Liwanag, a Catholic ministry for young adults listed on the ministry's students page, meets Mondays from 5 to 6 PM on campus.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Men's and women's small groups led by missionaries and student leaders, OCIA for students seeking full initiation, weekly Tuesday meetings followed by adoration, and monthly men's and women's nights with formation.)
Sources (2)
1. Newman Center Catholic Clubs @ UCI - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/uci-catholic-students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Our men’s and women’s small groups are led by our campus missionaries and student leaders.”
  Men's and women's small groups are led by campus missionaries and student leaders.
  “Order of Christian Initiation for Adults is for students seeking to be fully initiated in the Roman Catholic Church. For more information, please contact our chaplain Fr. Martin Latiff”
  The ministry offers OCIA for students and names Fr. Martin Latiff as its chaplain; the page gives his phone as-861-3445.
2. Our Team - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “As missionaries on the campus of UCI, along with the students involved in FOCUS discipleship, we lead multiple men’s and women’s Bible studies on a weekly basis which are open to anyone who desires to get involved.”
  FOCUS missionaries at UCI lead several weekly men's and women's Bible studies open to anyone.
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 (19 weekly times documented: 12 Mass, 4 confession, 3 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 named priest chaplain, Fr. Martin Latiff, was appointed to the UCI ministry on July 1, 2026.
Sources (2)
1. Our Team - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “On July 1, 2026, Fr. Martin was appointed chaplain of the Anteater Catholic community at the University of California, Irvine.”
  Fr. Martin Latiff was appointed chaplain of Anteater Catholic at UC Irvine on July 1, 2026.
2. University Campus Ministry - Roman Catholic Diocese of Orangercbo.org/ministry/university-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Fr. Martin Latiff Chaplain 949-861-3445”
  The diocese lists Fr. Martin Latiff as chaplain for the UCI ministry, with phone 949-861-3445.
Confession and adoration are each scheduled twice a week (Tuesday evening at the parish and Thursday midday in the UCI Student Center), with Mass on both days.
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy Times - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/liturgy-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Tuesdays: Holy Mass at 6:30 PM before our weekly meeting and Adoration at 8:40 PM after our weekly meeting at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton”
  On Tuesdays the ministry has Mass at 6:30 PM and adoration at 8:40 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
  “Thursdays: Adoration at 11:30 AM and Holy Mass at 12:30 PM on campus at the Student Center”
  On Thursdays the ministry has adoration at 11:30 AM and Mass at 12:30 PM on campus at the UCI Student Center.
  “Confessions are available at 6 PM on Tuesday before our weekly meetings at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and 11:30 AM Thursday on campus at the Student Center. You can also make an appointment for confession with Fr. Martin Latiff”
  Confession is offered Tuesdays at 6:00 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Thursdays at 11:30 AM on campus at the Student Center, and by appointment with Fr. Martin Latiff.
A FOCUS team leads weekly men's and women's Bible studies, and UCI's directory lists two Catholic student organizations, Anteater Catholic and Liwanag.
Sources (2)
1. Our Team - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “As missionaries on the campus of UCI, along with the students involved in FOCUS discipleship, we lead multiple men’s and women’s Bible studies on a weekly basis which are open to anyone who desires to get involved.”
  FOCUS missionaries at UCI lead several weekly men's and women's Bible studies open to anyone.
2. List of Groups | ZotSpot (UC Irvine)zotspot.uci.edu/club_signup · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “To accompany and guide the Anteater Catholic community to a deep, dynamic, and personal encounter with Jesus Christ, seeking truth, beauty, and goodness as they belong, believe, and become who God created them to be.”
  UCI's ZotSpot campus organization directory lists Anteater Catholic (formerly University Catholic Community at UC Irvine) with this mission statement.
  “Our mission is to build a humble community of God, united with the Catholic Church, to foster the spiritual growth of young adults through our Marian devotion and response to the Holy Spirit.”
  UCI's ZotSpot directory lists Filipino Catholic Community - Liwanag, a Catholic student organization.
A Sunday 4:30 PM student Mass at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is followed by a free dinner, and the ministry runs a carpool for off-campus events.
Sources (2)
1. Liturgy Times - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/liturgy-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sundays at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Holy Mass at 4:30 PM”
  The ministry's weekend Mass is Sunday at 4:30 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
2. Newman Center Catholic Clubs @ UCI - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/uci-catholic-students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Enjoy our complementary ‘Eater Dinners (funded by donations) after every Sunday Mass at 4:30 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.”
  Free 'Eater Dinners follow the Sunday 4:30 PM Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
  “While most events take place on campus, we ensure that those held off campus have easy access with our carpool service.”
  Most ministry events are on campus, and the ministry runs a carpool for off-campus events.

Concerns

The ministry is based at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Irvine, and one Mass a week (Thursday) is held on campus.
Sources (2)
1. Anteater Catholic Newman Club at UCI - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Anteater Catholic @ UCI Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 9 Hillgate Irvine, California 92612 Office (949) 861-3445”
  Anteater Catholic @ UCI gives its address as Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 9 Hillgate, Irvine, California 92612, with office phone 861-3445.
2. Liturgy Times - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/liturgy-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Thursdays: Adoration at 11:30 AM and Holy Mass at 12:30 PM on campus at the Student Center”
  On Thursdays the ministry has adoration at 11:30 AM and Mass at 12:30 PM on campus at the UCI Student Center.
The ministry schedules weekday Mass on two days (Tuesday and Thursday); other weekday Masses are the parish's 8:30 AM Masses.
Sources (2)
1. Liturgy Times - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/liturgy-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Tuesdays: Holy Mass at 6:30 PM before our weekly meeting and Adoration at 8:40 PM after our weekly meeting at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton”
  On Tuesdays the ministry has Mass at 6:30 PM and adoration at 8:40 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
  “Thursdays: Adoration at 11:30 AM and Holy Mass at 12:30 PM on campus at the Student Center”
  On Thursdays the ministry has adoration at 11:30 AM and Mass at 12:30 PM on campus at the UCI Student Center.
2. Mass Times - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Churchseasirvine.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Monday – Saturday at 8:30 AM”
  Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton has Mass Monday through Saturday at 8:30 AM.
The ministry lists one weekend Mass of its own (Sunday 4:30 PM).
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy Times - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/liturgy-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sundays at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Holy Mass at 4:30 PM”
  The ministry's weekend Mass is Sunday at 4:30 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

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The Catholic center

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (home of Anteater Catholic @ UCI)

Address: 9 Hillgate, Irvine, CA 92612
Distance from campus: 1.4 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: church

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Source: anteatercatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, anteatercatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, rcbo.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 5 on campus, 5 off campus

Faith formation 2

OCIAOff campus
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults for students seeking full initiation in the Catholic Church; contact the chaplain. Meeting place not stated.
anteatercatholic.org
FOCUS Bible studies (men's and women's small groups)On campus
Weekly
Men's and women's Bible studies and small groups led by FOCUS missionaries and student leaders, open to anyone.
anteatercatholic.org, anteatercatholic.org, focus.org

Clubs and groups 4

Anteater Catholic weekly meetingOff campus
Tuesdays 7:15 PM (social at 7 PM)
Weekly gathering at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, preceded by confession, Mass, and snacks and followed by adoration.
anteatercatholic.org
Star of the SEAS Young Adult Ministry Bible studyOff campus
Thursdays 7:30 PM
Co-ed Bible study at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton for graduate students, young professionals, and young adults.
seasirvine.org
Filipino Catholic Community - LiwanagOn campus
Mondays 5-6 PM
Registered Catholic student organization centered on Marian devotion, praise and worship, and community.
zotspot.uci.edu, anteatercatholic.org
Live Action at UCI (formerly Anteaters For Life)On campus
Registered pro-life student organization at UCI (not a Catholic ministry).
zotspot.uci.edu

Other 1

Carpool serviceOff campus
The ministry arranges carpools to its off-campus events through its GroupMe chat.
anteatercatholic.org

Social life 2

'Eater DinnersOff campus
Sundays after the 4:30 PM Mass
Free dinner for students after the Sunday student Mass, provided by the parish community and funded by donations.
anteatercatholic.org
Men's and Women's NightsOn campus
Monthly
Monthly nights with food, fellowship, and formation alongside the small groups; the ministry says most of its events are on campus.
anteatercatholic.org, anteatercatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Thursday campus Mass and adorationOn campus
Thursdays 11:30 AM adoration and confession, 12:30 PM Mass
Weekly adoration, confession, and Mass at the UCI Student Center.
anteatercatholic.org, anteatercatholic.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 (8)

University Campus Ministry - Roman Catholic Diocese of Orangercbo.org/ministry/university-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“University Of California, Irvine Anteater Catholic Website”
The Diocese of Orange's University Campus Ministry page lists the University of California, Irvine, with its ministry Anteater Catholic.
Anteater Catholic Newman Club at UCI - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Anteater Catholic @ UCI Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 9 Hillgate Irvine, California 92612 Office (949) 861-3445”
Anteater Catholic @ UCI gives its address as Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 9 Hillgate, Irvine, California 92612, with office phone 861-3445.
“Anteater Catholic is your home on campus, where every college student, no matter where they are in their faith journey, is welcomed with open arms.”
Anteater Catholic describes itself as the Catholic community for college students at UCI.
“Anteater Catholic @ UCI Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 9 Hillgate Irvine, California 92612 Office (949) 861-3445”
Anteater Catholic @ UCI gives its address as Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 9 Hillgate, Irvine, California 92612, with office phone 861-3445.
“Anteater Catholic is your home on campus, where every college student, no matter where they are in their faith journey, is welcomed with open arms.”
Anteater Catholic describes itself as the Catholic community for college students at UCI.
List of Groups | ZotSpot (UC Irvine)zotspot.uci.edu/club_signup · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“To accompany and guide the Anteater Catholic community to a deep, dynamic, and personal encounter with Jesus Christ, seeking truth, beauty, and goodness as they belong, believe, and become who God created them to be.”
UCI's ZotSpot campus organization directory lists Anteater Catholic (formerly University Catholic Community at UC Irvine) with this mission statement.
“Our mission is to build a humble community of God, united with the Catholic Church, to foster the spiritual growth of young adults through our Marian devotion and response to the Holy Spirit.”
UCI's ZotSpot directory lists Filipino Catholic Community - Liwanag, a Catholic student organization.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church – Roman Catholic Diocese of Orangercbo.org/directories/parishes/saint-elizabeth-ann-seton-catholic-church · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“9 Hillgate, Irvine, 92612 call (949) 854-1000”
The diocese lists Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church at 9 Hillgate, Irvine 92612, phone 854-1000.
“9 Hillgate, Irvine, 92612 call (949) 854-1000”
The diocese lists Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church at 9 Hillgate, Irvine 92612, phone 854-1000.
Mass Times - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Churchseasirvine.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Saturday Vigil: 4 PM Sunday: 9 AM, 11 AM, 4:30 PM (UCI Anteater Catholic Mass)”
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton has a Saturday 4:00 PM vigil and Sunday Masses at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 4:30 PM, the last labeled the UCI Anteater Catholic Mass.
Our Team - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“As missionaries on the campus of UCI, along with the students involved in FOCUS discipleship, we lead multiple men’s and women’s Bible studies on a weekly basis which are open to anyone who desires to get involved.”
FOCUS missionaries at UCI lead several weekly men's and women's Bible studies open to anyone.
University of California, Irvine - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-california-irvine · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“HOME | CAMPUSES | University of California, Irvine”
FOCUS has a campus page for the University of California, Irvine, listing its missionaries there.
Newman Center Catholic Clubs @ UCI - Anteater Catholicanteatercatholic.org/uci-catholic-students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“They have meetings every Monday from 5-6 PM on campus.”
Liwanag, a Catholic ministry for young adults listed on the ministry's students page, meets Mondays from 5 to 6 PM on campus.

Reach out

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

90 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score87%
First-year retention 20% of score94%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreNot reported
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score19 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$29,852

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

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

Campus facts

Sports	NCAA Division I · Big West Conference
Setting	City
ROTC	Army · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	19 to 1

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

Cost and value

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Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	29,503
Total students	36,582
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$14,251
Cost of attendance (per year)	$38,632
Median federal debt at graduation	$15,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	87%
First-year retention	94%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$80,735
Admission rate	29%
Students receiving Pell grants	36%

Value index: 86 / 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

Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange

The Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of Orange

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Christ Cathedral

Source: rcbo.org, rcbo.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 110653
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
Accreditation: WASC Senior College and University Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is University of California-Irvine a Catholic college?: No. University of California-Irvine is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Anteater Catholic.
What is University of California-Irvine’s Catholic Life Score?: 85 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of California-Irvine?: Mass is listed at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 9 Hillgate, Irvine (Anteater Catholic), UCI Student Center (on campus), and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (UCI Anteater Catholic Mass). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of California-Irvine Compass Recommended?: Yes. University of California-Irvine meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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