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College · Catholic life on campus

University of California-Los Angeles

  • LocationLos Angeles, CA
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 46,678 students
Official website

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

The University Catholic Center at UCLA, at 633 Gayley Avenue in Westwood, is the Catholic campus ministry for UCLA listed by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and staffed by the Paulist Fathers, who have served the UCLA Newman Center since 1925. Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P., is director, and the archdiocese's 2025 directory also lists a Paulist associate director and a campus minister. The archdiocese lists three Sunday Masses and a 5:15 PM Mass Monday through Thursday. FOCUS lists four missionaries at UCLA.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 4

  • Monday–Thursday5:15 PMUniversity Catholic Center at UCLA · Archdiocese of Los Angeles parish listing (holy-day section dated 2025); confirm current semester times.
  • Sunday10:30 AMUniversity Catholic Center at UCLA · Archdiocese of Los Angeles parish listing (holy-day section dated 2025); confirm current semester times.
  • Sunday7:00 PMUniversity Catholic Center at UCLA · Archdiocese of Los Angeles parish listing (holy-day section dated 2025); confirm current semester times.
  • Sunday9:00 PMUniversity Catholic Center at UCLA · Archdiocese of Los Angeles parish listing (holy-day section dated 2025); confirm current semester times.

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. University Catholic Center at UCLA | LA Catholicslacatholics.org/venue/university-catholic-center-at-ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Weekly Mass Schedule saturday No Mass sunday 10:30 am 7:00 pm 9:00 pm monday 5:15 pm tuesday 5:15 pm wednesday 5:15 pm thursday 5:15 pm friday Holy Days of Obligation”
    The archdiocese's listing for the University Catholic Center at UCLA gives Sunday Masses at 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM, weekday Mass Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM, no Friday time, and no Saturday Mass.
    “Weekly Mass Schedule saturday No Mass sunday 10:30 am 7:00 pm 9:00 pm monday 5:15 pm tuesday 5:15 pm wednesday 5:15 pm thursday 5:15 pm friday Holy Days of Obligation”
    The archdiocese's listing for the University Catholic Center at UCLA gives Sunday Masses at 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM, weekday Mass Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM, no Friday time, and no Saturday Mass.
    “Weekly Mass Schedule saturday No Mass sunday 10:30 am 7:00 pm 9:00 pm monday 5:15 pm tuesday 5:15 pm wednesday 5:15 pm thursday 5:15 pm friday Holy Days of Obligation”
    The archdiocese's listing for the University Catholic Center at UCLA gives Sunday Masses at 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM, weekday Mass Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM, no Friday time, and no Saturday Mass.
    “Weekly Mass Schedule saturday No Mass sunday 10:30 am 7:00 pm 9:00 pm monday 5:15 pm tuesday 5:15 pm wednesday 5:15 pm thursday 5:15 pm friday Holy Days of Obligation”
    The archdiocese's listing for the University Catholic Center at UCLA gives Sunday Masses at 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM, weekday Mass Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM, no Friday time, and no Saturday Mass.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of California-Los Angeles, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Sebastian Catholic Church: 1.9 mi1Saint Martin of Tours Church: 2.0 mi2Church of the Good Shepherd: 2.0 mi3Saint Timothy Catholic Church: 2.2 mi4Saint Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church: 2.7 mi5University Catholic Center at UCLA: 0.5 miUniversity of California-Los Angeles (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Sebastian Catholic Church — 1.9 mi
  2. Saint Martin of Tours Church — 2.0 mi
  3. Church of the Good Shepherd — 2.0 mi · 501;505 North Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills
  4. Saint Timothy Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
  5. Saint Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church — 2.7 mi

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

Catholic life scorecard

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

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

Catholic life on campus

78 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 Archdiocese of Los Angeles lists the University Catholic Center at UCLA in its parish directory and, in its 2025 Catholic Directory, under Campus Ministry / Newman Centers; the Paulist Fathers list it among their campus ministries.)
    Sources (3)
    1. The 2025 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Directorylacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025_ArchdioceseOfLA_Catholic_Directory-REV7.8.25.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “University Catholic Center at UCLA”
      The archdiocese's 2025 Catholic Directory, in its Campus Ministry / Newman Centers section under University of California, Los Angeles, lists the University Catholic Center at UCLA.
    2. University Catholic Center, UCLA – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/location/university-catholic-center-ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “When UCLA moved to Westwood in 1928, the Newman Center followed, sharing space in the pioneer ecumenical University Religious Conference. The present center was dedicated in 1999. Director: Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P.”
      The Paulist Fathers state that the UCLA Newman Center moved to Westwood in 1928, that the present center was dedicated in 1999, and that Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P., is director.
      “The Paulist Fathers took responsibility for the Newman Center at the original UCLA campus in central Los Angeles in 1925.”
      The Paulist Fathers have run the UCLA Newman Center since 1925.
    3. University Catholic Center at UCLA | LA Catholicslacatholics.org/venue/university-catholic-center-at-ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Parishes » University Catholic Center at UCLA Mass Times saturday No Mass sunday 10:30 am, 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm Confession”
      The Archdiocese of Los Angeles lists the University Catholic Center at UCLA in its parish directory with Sunday Masses at 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM; the Confession heading has no times.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The present center at 633 Gayley Avenue was dedicated in 1999 (Paulist Fathers). Distance to campus is computed from the address.)
    Sources (3)
    1. University Catholic Center, UCLA – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/location/university-catholic-center-ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “When UCLA moved to Westwood in 1928, the Newman Center followed, sharing space in the pioneer ecumenical University Religious Conference. The present center was dedicated in 1999. Director: Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P.”
      The Paulist Fathers state that the UCLA Newman Center moved to Westwood in 1928, that the present center was dedicated in 1999, and that Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P., is director.
    2. The 2025 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Directorylacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025_ArchdioceseOfLA_Catholic_Directory-REV7.8.25.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “633 Gayley Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90024”
      The directory gives the University Catholic Center at UCLA's address as 633 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024, with phone 208-5015 and email staff@uccla.org.
    3. University Catholic Center at UCLA | LA Catholicslacatholics.org/venue/university-catholic-center-at-ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “633 Gayley Ave Los Angeles, CA 90024 United States Phone (310) 208-5015”
      The archdiocese lists the center at 633 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, phone 208-5015.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P., is Director (current Paulist page and 2025 archdiocesan directory); the 2025 directory also lists Fr. Stuart Wilson Smith, C.S.P., as Associate Director.)
    Sources (2)
    1. University Catholic Center, UCLA – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/location/university-catholic-center-ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “When UCLA moved to Westwood in 1928, the Newman Center followed, sharing space in the pioneer ecumenical University Religious Conference. The present center was dedicated in 1999. Director: Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P.”
      The Paulist Fathers state that the UCLA Newman Center moved to Westwood in 1928, that the present center was dedicated in 1999, and that Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P., is director.
    2. The 2025 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Directorylacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025_ArchdioceseOfLA_Catholic_Directory-REV7.8.25.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Director: Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P.,”
      The 2025 directory lists Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P., as Director of the University Catholic Center at UCLA (email jbaca@uccla.org).
      “Associate Director: Fr. Stuart Wilson Smith, C.S.P.”
      The 2025 directory lists Fr. Stuart Wilson Smith, C.S.P., as Associate Director of the University Catholic Center at UCLA (email swilsonsmith@uccla.org).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Monday-Thursday at 5:15 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. University Catholic Center at UCLA | LA Catholicslacatholics.org/venue/university-catholic-center-at-ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Mass Schedule saturday No Mass sunday 10:30 am 7:00 pm 9:00 pm monday 5:15 pm tuesday 5:15 pm wednesday 5:15 pm thursday 5:15 pm friday Holy Days of Obligation”
      The archdiocese's listing for the University Catholic Center at UCLA gives Sunday Masses at 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM, weekday Mass Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM, no Friday time, and no Saturday Mass.
  • 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 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM; no Saturday vigil (archdiocese parish listing).)
    Sources (1)
    1. University Catholic Center at UCLA | LA Catholicslacatholics.org/venue/university-catholic-center-at-ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Mass Schedule saturday No Mass sunday 10:30 am 7:00 pm 9:00 pm monday 5:15 pm tuesday 5:15 pm wednesday 5:15 pm thursday 5:15 pm friday Holy Days of Obligation”
      The archdiocese's listing for the University Catholic Center at UCLA gives Sunday Masses at 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM, weekday Mass Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM, no Friday time, and no Saturday Mass.
      “Parishes » University Catholic Center at UCLA Mass Times saturday No Mass sunday 10:30 am, 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm Confession”
      The Archdiocese of Los Angeles lists the University Catholic Center at UCLA in its parish directory with Sunday Masses at 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM; the Confession heading has no times.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (FOCUS lists UCLA among its campuses with four named missionaries.)
    Sources (2)
    1. UCLA - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Lewis Benjamin Lewis Silva Alexander Silva Bagta Camill Nia Bagta Rodriguez Perla Rodriguez”
      FOCUS's UCLA (Los Angeles) campus page lists four missionaries: Benjamin Lewis, Alexander Silva, Camill Nia Bagta, and Perla Rodriguez.
    2. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “California State University, Long Beach UCLA California State University, Fullerton”
      FOCUS lists UCLA among the California campuses where it serves.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (7 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 0 confession, 0 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 archdiocese lists three Sunday Masses (10:30 AM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM) and a 5:15 PM Mass Monday through Thursday at the center.
    Sources (1)
    1. University Catholic Center at UCLA | LA Catholicslacatholics.org/venue/university-catholic-center-at-ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Mass Schedule saturday No Mass sunday 10:30 am 7:00 pm 9:00 pm monday 5:15 pm tuesday 5:15 pm wednesday 5:15 pm thursday 5:15 pm friday Holy Days of Obligation”
      The archdiocese's listing for the University Catholic Center at UCLA gives Sunday Masses at 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM, weekday Mass Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM, no Friday time, and no Saturday Mass.
      “Parishes » University Catholic Center at UCLA Mass Times saturday No Mass sunday 10:30 am, 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm Confession”
      The Archdiocese of Los Angeles lists the University Catholic Center at UCLA in its parish directory with Sunday Masses at 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM; the Confession heading has no times.
  • A dedicated Catholic center at 633 Gayley Avenue in Westwood, dedicated in 1999, serves UCLA; the Paulist Fathers have run the UCLA Newman Center since 1925.
    Sources (2)
    1. University Catholic Center, UCLA – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/location/university-catholic-center-ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “When UCLA moved to Westwood in 1928, the Newman Center followed, sharing space in the pioneer ecumenical University Religious Conference. The present center was dedicated in 1999. Director: Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P.”
      The Paulist Fathers state that the UCLA Newman Center moved to Westwood in 1928, that the present center was dedicated in 1999, and that Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P., is director.
      “The Paulist Fathers took responsibility for the Newman Center at the original UCLA campus in central Los Angeles in 1925.”
      The Paulist Fathers have run the UCLA Newman Center since 1925.
    2. The 2025 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Directorylacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025_ArchdioceseOfLA_Catholic_Directory-REV7.8.25.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “633 Gayley Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90024”
      The directory gives the University Catholic Center at UCLA's address as 633 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024, with phone 208-5015 and email staff@uccla.org.
  • A Paulist priest, Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P., is director; the 2025 archdiocesan directory also lists a Paulist associate director and a campus minister.
    Sources (2)
    1. University Catholic Center, UCLA – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/location/university-catholic-center-ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “When UCLA moved to Westwood in 1928, the Newman Center followed, sharing space in the pioneer ecumenical University Religious Conference. The present center was dedicated in 1999. Director: Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P.”
      The Paulist Fathers state that the UCLA Newman Center moved to Westwood in 1928, that the present center was dedicated in 1999, and that Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P., is director.
    2. The 2025 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Directorylacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025_ArchdioceseOfLA_Catholic_Directory-REV7.8.25.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Director: Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P.,”
      The 2025 directory lists Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P., as Director of the University Catholic Center at UCLA (email jbaca@uccla.org).
      “Associate Director: Fr. Stuart Wilson Smith, C.S.P.”
      The 2025 directory lists Fr. Stuart Wilson Smith, C.S.P., as Associate Director of the University Catholic Center at UCLA (email swilsonsmith@uccla.org).
      “Campus Minister: Sr. Kathy Schneider, O.D.N.”
      The 2025 directory lists Sr. Kathy Schneider, O.D.N., as Campus Minister at the University Catholic Center at UCLA (email kschneider@uccla.org).
  • FOCUS lists four missionaries serving at UCLA.
    Sources (2)
    1. UCLA - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Lewis Benjamin Lewis Silva Alexander Silva Bagta Camill Nia Bagta Rodriguez Perla Rodriguez”
      FOCUS's UCLA (Los Angeles) campus page lists four missionaries: Benjamin Lewis, Alexander Silva, Camill Nia Bagta, and Perla Rodriguez.
    2. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “California State University, Long Beach UCLA California State University, Fullerton”
      FOCUS lists UCLA among the California campuses where it serves.

Concerns

  • The archdiocese's listing has an empty Confession section.
    Sources (1)
    1. University Catholic Center at UCLA | LA Catholicslacatholics.org/venue/university-catholic-center-at-ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Parishes » University Catholic Center at UCLA Mass Times saturday No Mass sunday 10:30 am, 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm Confession”
      The Archdiocese of Los Angeles lists the University Catholic Center at UCLA in its parish directory with Sunday Masses at 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM; the Confession heading has no times.
  • The listing's holy-day section shows 2025 dates; the schedule may not reflect the current semester.
    Sources (1)
    1. University Catholic Center at UCLA | LA Catholicslacatholics.org/venue/university-catholic-center-at-ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Mass Schedule saturday No Mass sunday 10:30 am 7:00 pm 9:00 pm monday 5:15 pm tuesday 5:15 pm wednesday 5:15 pm thursday 5:15 pm friday Holy Days of Obligation”
      The archdiocese's listing for the University Catholic Center at UCLA gives Sunday Masses at 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM, weekday Mass Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM, no Friday time, and no Saturday Mass.
      “Holy Days of Obligation 01/01/2025 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God”
      The listing's holy-day section shows 2025 dates, so the schedule may date from 2025.
  • The associate director and campus minister are documented only in the July 2025 archdiocesan directory; no newer staff list could be read.
    Sources (1)
    1. The 2025 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Directorylacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025_ArchdioceseOfLA_Catholic_Directory-REV7.8.25.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Associate Director: Fr. Stuart Wilson Smith, C.S.P.”
      The 2025 directory lists Fr. Stuart Wilson Smith, C.S.P., as Associate Director of the University Catholic Center at UCLA (email swilsonsmith@uccla.org).
      “Campus Minister: Sr. Kathy Schneider, O.D.N.”
      The 2025 directory lists Sr. Kathy Schneider, O.D.N., as Campus Minister at the University Catholic Center at UCLA (email kschneider@uccla.org).

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The Catholic center

University Catholic Center at UCLA

  • Address: 633 Gayley Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Distance from campus: 0.5 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: lacatholics.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, paulist.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, paulist.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, lacatholics.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, lacatholics.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

1 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus

Clubs and groups 1

  • FOCUS missionary teamOn campus
    FOCUS lists UCLA among its campuses, with four named missionaries.
    focus.org, focus.org

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Catholic campus ministry

Sources (6)
  1. The 2025 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Directorylacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025_ArchdioceseOfLA_Catholic_Directory-REV7.8.25.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “University Catholic Center at UCLA”
    The archdiocese's 2025 Catholic Directory, in its Campus Ministry / Newman Centers section under University of California, Los Angeles, lists the University Catholic Center at UCLA.
    “University Catholic Center at UCLA”
    The archdiocese's 2025 Catholic Directory, in its Campus Ministry / Newman Centers section under University of California, Los Angeles, lists the University Catholic Center at UCLA.
    “633 Gayley Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90024”
    The directory gives the University Catholic Center at UCLA's address as 633 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024, with phone 208-5015 and email staff@uccla.org.
  2. University Catholic Center, UCLA – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/location/university-catholic-center-ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “When UCLA moved to Westwood in 1928, the Newman Center followed, sharing space in the pioneer ecumenical University Religious Conference. The present center was dedicated in 1999. Director: Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P.”
    The Paulist Fathers state that the UCLA Newman Center moved to Westwood in 1928, that the present center was dedicated in 1999, and that Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P., is director.
    “The Paulist Fathers took responsibility for the Newman Center at the original UCLA campus in central Los Angeles in 1925.”
    The Paulist Fathers have run the UCLA Newman Center since 1925.
    “When UCLA moved to Westwood in 1928, the Newman Center followed, sharing space in the pioneer ecumenical University Religious Conference. The present center was dedicated in 1999. Director: Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P.”
    The Paulist Fathers state that the UCLA Newman Center moved to Westwood in 1928, that the present center was dedicated in 1999, and that Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P., is director.
    “The Paulist Fathers took responsibility for the Newman Center at the original UCLA campus in central Los Angeles in 1925.”
    The Paulist Fathers have run the UCLA Newman Center since 1925.
    “When UCLA moved to Westwood in 1928, the Newman Center followed, sharing space in the pioneer ecumenical University Religious Conference. The present center was dedicated in 1999. Director: Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P.”
    The Paulist Fathers state that the UCLA Newman Center moved to Westwood in 1928, that the present center was dedicated in 1999, and that Fr. Jamie Baca, C.S.P., is director.
    “The Paulist Fathers took responsibility for the Newman Center at the original UCLA campus in central Los Angeles in 1925.”
    The Paulist Fathers have run the UCLA Newman Center since 1925.
  3. Campus Ministries – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/ministry/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Today, Paulist Fathers provide pastoral care for Catholic students, faculty and staff members via: The University Catholic Center at UCLA”
    The Paulist Fathers provide pastoral care for Catholic students, faculty, and staff through the University Catholic Center at UCLA.
    “Today, Paulist Fathers provide pastoral care for Catholic students, faculty and staff members via: The University Catholic Center at UCLA”
    The Paulist Fathers provide pastoral care for Catholic students, faculty, and staff through the University Catholic Center at UCLA.
  4. UCLA - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Lewis Benjamin Lewis Silva Alexander Silva Bagta Camill Nia Bagta Rodriguez Perla Rodriguez”
    FOCUS's UCLA (Los Angeles) campus page lists four missionaries: Benjamin Lewis, Alexander Silva, Camill Nia Bagta, and Perla Rodriguez.
  5. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “California State University, Long Beach UCLA California State University, Fullerton”
    FOCUS lists UCLA among the California campuses where it serves.
  6. University Catholic Center at UCLA | LA Catholicslacatholics.org/venue/university-catholic-center-at-ucla · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “633 Gayley Ave Los Angeles, CA 90024 United States Phone (310) 208-5015”
    The archdiocese lists the center at 633 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, phone 208-5015.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
89 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.93%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.97%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.20 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$73,875

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)
33,040
Total students46,678
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$12,548
Cost of attendance (per year)$38,614
Median federal debt at graduation$14,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
93%
First-year retention97%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$82,511
Admission rate9%
Students receiving Pell grants28%

Value index: 89 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: lacatholics.org, lacatholics.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 California-Los Angeles a Catholic college?
No. University of California-Los Angeles is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by University Catholic Center at UCLA.
What is University of California-Los Angeles’s Catholic Life Score?
81 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-Los Angeles?
Mass is listed at University Catholic Center at UCLA. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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