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University of Colorado Boulder

  • LocationBoulder, CO
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 41,432 students
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University of Colorado Boulder 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 Catholic Center (St. Tom's), the Catholic university ministry and parish serving CU Boulder, has a Catholic Center with an adoration chapel, library, and Drogo's Coffee Bar at 1520 Euclid Avenue, a block from campus, and a church at 898 14th Street. Its pastor, Fr. Chris Considine, is director of university ministry, and five FOCUS missionaries serve there. It lists Mass every weekday, five weekend Masses, confession six days a week, weekday adoration, OCIA, and retreats. CU recognizes Buffalo Catholic and the Thomistic Institute at CU as student organizations.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 8

  • Monday–Friday5:10 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church
  • Wednesday–Friday12:10 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church
  • Tuesday9:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church · Candlelight Mass, during the school year.
  • Saturday5:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church · Vigil.
  • Sunday7:30 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church
  • Sunday9:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church
Show 2 more mass times
  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church
  • Sunday6:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church · Student Mass, followed by student supper.

Confession 5

  • Saturday3:30 PM–4:45 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church
  • Sunday5:00 PM–6:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church
  • Tuesday–Friday4:40 PM–5:10 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church
  • Tuesday8:00 PM–9:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church · Before the Tuesday Candlelight Mass.
  • Wednesday–Friday11:40 AM–12:10 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church

Adoration 3

  • Monday–Friday9:00 AM–5:00 PMCatholic Center chapel (Drogo's Coffee Bar building, 1520 Euclid Ave) · During the school year.
  • Tuesday8:00 PM–9:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church · Before the Tuesday Candlelight Mass.
  • Sunday5:00 PM–6:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church

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)
  1. Mass + Confession — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “MONDAY | 5:10pm TUESDAY | 5:10pm, 9:00pm WEDNESDAY | 12:10pm, 5:10pm THURSDAY | 12:10pm, 5:10pm FRIDAY | 12:10pm. 5:10pm”
    Weekday Masses are Monday 5:10 PM; Tuesday 5:10 and 9:00 PM; Wednesday-Friday 12:10 and 5:10 PM.
    “MONDAY | 5:10pm TUESDAY | 5:10pm, 9:00pm WEDNESDAY | 12:10pm, 5:10pm THURSDAY | 12:10pm, 5:10pm FRIDAY | 12:10pm. 5:10pm”
    Weekday Masses are Monday 5:10 PM; Tuesday 5:10 and 9:00 PM; Wednesday-Friday 12:10 and 5:10 PM.
    “MONDAY | 5:10pm TUESDAY | 5:10pm, 9:00pm WEDNESDAY | 12:10pm, 5:10pm THURSDAY | 12:10pm, 5:10pm FRIDAY | 12:10pm. 5:10pm”
    Weekday Masses are Monday 5:10 PM; Tuesday 5:10 and 9:00 PM; Wednesday-Friday 12:10 and 5:10 PM.
    “Mass SATURDAY | 5:00pm (Vigil) SUNDAY | 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 6pm (Student Mass)”
    Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:00 PM (vigil) and Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass).
    “Mass SATURDAY | 5:00pm (Vigil) SUNDAY | 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 6pm (Student Mass)”
    Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:00 PM (vigil) and Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass).
    “Mass SATURDAY | 5:00pm (Vigil) SUNDAY | 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 6pm (Student Mass)”
    Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:00 PM (vigil) and Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass).
    “Mass SATURDAY | 5:00pm (Vigil) SUNDAY | 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 6pm (Student Mass)”
    Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:00 PM (vigil) and Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass).
    “Mass SATURDAY | 5:00pm (Vigil) SUNDAY | 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 6pm (Student Mass)”
    Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:00 PM (vigil) and Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass).
    “Confession SATURDAY | 3:30–4:45pm SUNDAY | 5-6pm TUESDAY | 4:40–5:10pm, 8-9pm WEDNESDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm THURSDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm FRIDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm *Also available by appointment”
    Confession is Saturday 3:30-4:45 PM, Sunday 5-6 PM, Tuesday 4:40-5:10 and 8-9 PM, and Wednesday-Friday 11:40 AM-12:10 PM and 4:40-5:10 PM, and by appointment.
    “Confession SATURDAY | 3:30–4:45pm SUNDAY | 5-6pm TUESDAY | 4:40–5:10pm, 8-9pm WEDNESDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm THURSDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm FRIDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm *Also available by appointment”
    Confession is Saturday 3:30-4:45 PM, Sunday 5-6 PM, Tuesday 4:40-5:10 and 8-9 PM, and Wednesday-Friday 11:40 AM-12:10 PM and 4:40-5:10 PM, and by appointment.
    “Confession SATURDAY | 3:30–4:45pm SUNDAY | 5-6pm TUESDAY | 4:40–5:10pm, 8-9pm WEDNESDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm THURSDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm FRIDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm *Also available by appointment”
    Confession is Saturday 3:30-4:45 PM, Sunday 5-6 PM, Tuesday 4:40-5:10 and 8-9 PM, and Wednesday-Friday 11:40 AM-12:10 PM and 4:40-5:10 PM, and by appointment.
    “Confession SATURDAY | 3:30–4:45pm SUNDAY | 5-6pm TUESDAY | 4:40–5:10pm, 8-9pm WEDNESDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm THURSDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm FRIDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm *Also available by appointment”
    Confession is Saturday 3:30-4:45 PM, Sunday 5-6 PM, Tuesday 4:40-5:10 and 8-9 PM, and Wednesday-Friday 11:40 AM-12:10 PM and 4:40-5:10 PM, and by appointment.
    “Confession SATURDAY | 3:30–4:45pm SUNDAY | 5-6pm TUESDAY | 4:40–5:10pm, 8-9pm WEDNESDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm THURSDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm FRIDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm *Also available by appointment”
    Confession is Saturday 3:30-4:45 PM, Sunday 5-6 PM, Tuesday 4:40-5:10 and 8-9 PM, and Wednesday-Friday 11:40 AM-12:10 PM and 4:40-5:10 PM, and by appointment.
  2. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “ADORATION Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm (At the chapel in Drogo’s Coffee Bar) Tue: 8-9pm (Church) Sun: 5-6pm (Church)”
    Adoration is Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM in the chapel at the Catholic Center, Tuesday 8-9 PM in the church, and Sunday 5-6 PM in the church.
    “ADORATION Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm (At the chapel in Drogo’s Coffee Bar) Tue: 8-9pm (Church) Sun: 5-6pm (Church)”
    Adoration is Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM in the chapel at the Catholic Center, Tuesday 8-9 PM in the church, and Sunday 5-6 PM in the church.
    “ADORATION Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm (At the chapel in Drogo’s Coffee Bar) Tue: 8-9pm (Church) Sun: 5-6pm (Church)”
    Adoration is Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM in the chapel at the Catholic Center, Tuesday 8-9 PM in the church, and Sunday 5-6 PM in the church.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Colorado Boulder, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Thomas Aquinas University Parish: 0.4 mi1Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church: 2.1 mi3St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center (St. Tom's): Catholic Center and Drogo's Coffee Bar: 0.3 miUniversity of Colorado Boulder (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Thomas Aquinas University Parish — 0.4 mi · 898 14th Street, Boulder
  2. Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 1316 Mapleton Avenue, Boulder
  3. Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 3300 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder

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

100 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 (St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center says it serves the University of Colorado-Boulder community and calls itself the Catholic university ministry and parish serving CU Boulder. CU's student organization directory lists Buffalo Catholic, which names the Center.)
    Sources (3)
    1. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Who We Serve We serve the University of Colorado-Boulder community. This includes the students, faculty, staff, alumni, permanent resident community and those who choose to share in this mission.”
      St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center serves the University of Colorado Boulder community.
    2. Students — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We’re the Catholic university ministry and parish serving CU Boulder.”
      St. Tom's is the Catholic university ministry and parish serving CU Boulder.
    3. List of Groupscampusgroups.colorado.edu/club_signup?search=catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Buffalo Catholic and the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center serves the University of Colorado-Boulder community. We strive to live and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, engage higher education and form students, faculty, staff, parishioners and those who choose to share in this mission in the intellectual, spiritual and apostolic tradition of the Catholic Faith. We hold outdoor, spiritual, intramural, greek, pro-life, service, and social events year round!”
      CU Boulder's student organization directory lists Buffalo Catholic, which with the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center serves CU Boulder and holds outdoor, spiritual, intramural, Greek, pro-life, service, and social events.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Catholic Center (1520 Euclid Avenue), described as just steps from campus, has an adoration chapel, a library, and Drogo's Coffee Bar. St. Thomas Aquinas Church is at 898 14th Street. Distance to campus is computed from the address.)
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Center + Drogo's Coffee Bar 1520 Euclid Avenue | 303 443 8383 Administrative Office (mailing address) 904 14th Street | 303 443 8383 St. Thomas Aquinas Church 898 14th Street | 303 443 8383”
      The Catholic Center and Drogo's Coffee Bar are at 1520 Euclid Avenue, the administrative office at 904 14th Street, and St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 898 14th Street; phone 303-443-8383.
    2. Students — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Catholic Center and Drogo’s Coffee Bar is open all week during the school year. Check our hours and stop by for great coffee just steps away from campus, study in our library, spend time in the adoration chapel, or just come say hello.”
      The Catholic Center, just steps from campus, has a library, an adoration chapel, and a coffee bar, open all week during the school year.
      “Eucharistic Adoration Come spend time with our Lord in the Catholic Center Chapel, open for Adoration during the school year 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday.”
      The Catholic Center chapel is open for adoration 9 AM-5 PM Monday through Friday during the school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Chris Considine is listed as Pastor and Director of University Ministry. Fr. Micah Flores is Parochial Vicar.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet Us — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/meet-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Chris Considine Pastor and Director of University Ministry Fr. Micah Flores Parochial Vicar | father.flores@thomascenter.org”
      Fr. Chris Considine is pastor and director of university ministry; Fr. Micah Flores is parochial vicar (father.flores@thomascenter.org).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday-Friday 5:10 PM. Wednesday-Friday also 12:10 PM. Tuesday also 9:00 PM (Candlelight Mass, during the school year).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass + Confession — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “MONDAY | 5:10pm TUESDAY | 5:10pm, 9:00pm WEDNESDAY | 12:10pm, 5:10pm THURSDAY | 12:10pm, 5:10pm FRIDAY | 12:10pm. 5:10pm”
      Weekday Masses are Monday 5:10 PM; Tuesday 5:10 and 9:00 PM; Wednesday-Friday 12:10 and 5:10 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday 5:00 PM vigil. Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass + Confession — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass SATURDAY | 5:00pm (Vigil) SUNDAY | 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 6pm (Student Mass)”
      Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:00 PM (vigil) and Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Nine scheduled times on six days (Tuesday-Sunday): Saturday 3:30-4:45 PM, Sunday 5-6 PM, Tuesday 4:40-5:10 PM and 8-9 PM, and Wednesday-Friday 11:40 AM-12:10 PM and 4:40-5:10 PM; also by appointment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass + Confession — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confession SATURDAY | 3:30–4:45pm SUNDAY | 5-6pm TUESDAY | 4:40–5:10pm, 8-9pm WEDNESDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm THURSDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm FRIDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm *Also available by appointment”
      Confession is Saturday 3:30-4:45 PM, Sunday 5-6 PM, Tuesday 4:40-5:10 and 8-9 PM, and Wednesday-Friday 11:40 AM-12:10 PM and 4:40-5:10 PM, and by appointment.
  • 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 (Buffalo Catholic and the Thomistic Institute at CU (both recognized student organizations in CU's directory), a FOCUS team of five missionaries with Bible studies and discipleship, and a pro-life ministry.)
    Sources (4)
    1. List of Groupscampusgroups.colorado.edu/club_signup?search=catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Buffalo Catholic and the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center serves the University of Colorado-Boulder community. We strive to live and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, engage higher education and form students, faculty, staff, parishioners and those who choose to share in this mission in the intellectual, spiritual and apostolic tradition of the Catholic Faith. We hold outdoor, spiritual, intramural, greek, pro-life, service, and social events year round!”
      CU Boulder's student organization directory lists Buffalo Catholic, which with the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center serves CU Boulder and holds outdoor, spiritual, intramural, Greek, pro-life, service, and social events.
      “Thomistic Institute at CU Recognized Student Organization (RSO) - Religion & Spirituality”
      The Thomistic Institute at CU is a recognized student organization in CU Boulder's directory.
    2. University of Colorado - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-colorado · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Grieshaber Elizabeth Grieshaber Vavak Anna Vavak Lynn Megan Lynn Purdy Spencer Purdy Mellen Timothy Mellen”
      FOCUS's University of Colorado (Boulder) campus page lists five missionaries: Elizabeth Grieshaber, Anna Vavak, Megan Lynn, Spencer Purdy, and Timothy Mellen.
    3. Students — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Bible Studies Get in touch with a FOCUS missionary or student leader to learn more and get plugged in to a study. Reach out with questions. Discipleship Get in touch with a FOCUS missionary or student leader to learn more about discipleship.”
      Students can join Bible studies and discipleship through FOCUS missionaries and student leaders.
    4. Ministries — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/get-involved/ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “explore other ways to get involved as a student (such as retreats, FOCUS Bible studies, discipleship groups, pro-life ministry, events, intramurals, and more)”
      Student involvement includes retreats, FOCUS Bible studies, discipleship groups, a pro-life ministry, events, and intramurals.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Weekly OCIA class, Inquire by the Fire for those exploring the faith, the semesterly Buffalo Awakening retreat, FOCUS Bible studies and discipleship, homeless street-walk ministry, and student pilgrimages and mission trips.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Students — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Bible Studies Get in touch with a FOCUS missionary or student leader to learn more and get plugged in to a study. Reach out with questions. Discipleship Get in touch with a FOCUS missionary or student leader to learn more about discipleship.”
      Students can join Bible studies and discipleship through FOCUS missionaries and student leaders.
      “Homeless Ministry We host street walks every Wednesday and Friday night.”
      The homeless ministry holds street walks every Wednesday and Friday night.
      “We’ve led student pilgrimages and mission trips to places like Rome, Poland, Peru, and the Holy Land. Stay tuned to the bulletin and GroupMe for upcoming opportunities!”
      The ministry leads student pilgrimages and mission trips, announced through the bulletin and GroupMe.
    2. Buffalo Awakening — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/buffalo-awakening · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Buffalo Awakening 49 November 6-8 | Annunciation Heights in Allenspark, CO Experience More Buffalo Awakening is a three day, uplifting, HIGH ENERGY retreat specifically designed for and run by college students.”
      Buffalo Awakening 49, a three-day student-run retreat, is November 6-8 at Annunciation Heights in Allenspark, Colorado.
    3. Events — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “O.C.I.A Wednesdays | 7pm | Catholic Center Library Interested in taking the next steps to become Catholic? Join us for a weekly class for those seriously interested in becoming Catholic taught by either Fr. Chris or Fr. Micah.”
      OCIA meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7 PM in the Catholic Center library, taught by Fr. Chris or Fr. Micah.
      “Inquire by the Fire Wednesdays | 7pm | Weathertech Cafe on campus Inquire by a fire is an opportunity for those who not catholic or not currently practicing the catholic faith but are seeking to understand in a deeper way what the Church professes to be true.”
      Inquire by the Fire meets Wednesdays at 7 PM in the Weathertech Cafe on campus for people exploring the Catholic faith.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration30 or more times a week (31 weekly times documented: 14 Mass, 10 confession, 7 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is offered every weekday (twice Wednesday through Friday, plus a Tuesday 9 PM Candlelight Mass) and five times each weekend, including a Sunday 6 PM Student Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass + Confession — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass SATURDAY | 5:00pm (Vigil) SUNDAY | 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 6pm (Student Mass)”
      Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:00 PM (vigil) and Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 6:00 PM (Student Mass).
      “MONDAY | 5:10pm TUESDAY | 5:10pm, 9:00pm WEDNESDAY | 12:10pm, 5:10pm THURSDAY | 12:10pm, 5:10pm FRIDAY | 12:10pm. 5:10pm”
      Weekday Masses are Monday 5:10 PM; Tuesday 5:10 and 9:00 PM; Wednesday-Friday 12:10 and 5:10 PM.
  • Confession is scheduled nine times a week on six days, and the Catholic Center chapel is open for adoration 9 AM-5 PM on weekdays during the school year.
    Sources (3)
    1. Mass + Confession — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confession SATURDAY | 3:30–4:45pm SUNDAY | 5-6pm TUESDAY | 4:40–5:10pm, 8-9pm WEDNESDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm THURSDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm FRIDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm *Also available by appointment”
      Confession is Saturday 3:30-4:45 PM, Sunday 5-6 PM, Tuesday 4:40-5:10 and 8-9 PM, and Wednesday-Friday 11:40 AM-12:10 PM and 4:40-5:10 PM, and by appointment.
    2. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “ADORATION Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm (At the chapel in Drogo’s Coffee Bar) Tue: 8-9pm (Church) Sun: 5-6pm (Church)”
      Adoration is Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM in the chapel at the Catholic Center, Tuesday 8-9 PM in the church, and Sunday 5-6 PM in the church.
    3. Students — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration Come spend time with our Lord in the Catholic Center Chapel, open for Adoration during the school year 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday.”
      The Catholic Center chapel is open for adoration 9 AM-5 PM Monday through Friday during the school year.
  • A Catholic Center with an adoration chapel, library, and coffee bar sits just steps from campus, and the pastor is also director of university ministry.
    Sources (2)
    1. Students — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Catholic Center and Drogo’s Coffee Bar is open all week during the school year. Check our hours and stop by for great coffee just steps away from campus, study in our library, spend time in the adoration chapel, or just come say hello.”
      The Catholic Center, just steps from campus, has a library, an adoration chapel, and a coffee bar, open all week during the school year.
    2. Meet Us — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/meet-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Chris Considine Pastor and Director of University Ministry Fr. Micah Flores Parochial Vicar | father.flores@thomascenter.org”
      Fr. Chris Considine is pastor and director of university ministry; Fr. Micah Flores is parochial vicar (father.flores@thomascenter.org).
  • CU Boulder recognizes two Catholic student organizations (Buffalo Catholic and the Thomistic Institute at CU), and five FOCUS missionaries serve the campus.
    Sources (2)
    1. List of Groupscampusgroups.colorado.edu/club_signup?search=catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Buffalo Catholic and the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center serves the University of Colorado-Boulder community. We strive to live and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, engage higher education and form students, faculty, staff, parishioners and those who choose to share in this mission in the intellectual, spiritual and apostolic tradition of the Catholic Faith. We hold outdoor, spiritual, intramural, greek, pro-life, service, and social events year round!”
      CU Boulder's student organization directory lists Buffalo Catholic, which with the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center serves CU Boulder and holds outdoor, spiritual, intramural, Greek, pro-life, service, and social events.
      “Thomistic Institute at CU Recognized Student Organization (RSO) - Religion & Spirituality”
      The Thomistic Institute at CU is a recognized student organization in CU Boulder's directory.
    2. University of Colorado - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-colorado · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Grieshaber Elizabeth Grieshaber Vavak Anna Vavak Lynn Megan Lynn Purdy Spencer Purdy Mellen Timothy Mellen”
      FOCUS's University of Colorado (Boulder) campus page lists five missionaries: Elizabeth Grieshaber, Anna Vavak, Megan Lynn, Spencer Purdy, and Timothy Mellen.

Concerns

  • Weekday adoration in the Catholic Center chapel and the Tuesday Candlelight Mass are listed for the school year only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Students — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Candlelight Mass Join us every Tuesday night at 9pm during the school year to worship by candlelight. Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions begin at 8pm. Student Supper Join us every Sunday Night after Student Mass (6pm) in the Church Hall for a FREE meal and fellowship.”
      A Candlelight Mass is held Tuesdays at 9 PM during the school year, preceded by adoration and confession at 8 PM; a free student supper follows the Sunday 6 PM Student Mass in the church hall.
      “Eucharistic Adoration Come spend time with our Lord in the Catholic Center Chapel, open for Adoration during the school year 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday.”
      The Catholic Center chapel is open for adoration 9 AM-5 PM Monday through Friday during the school year.
  • Monday has one Mass (5:10 PM) and no scheduled confession.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass + Confession — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “MONDAY | 5:10pm TUESDAY | 5:10pm, 9:00pm WEDNESDAY | 12:10pm, 5:10pm THURSDAY | 12:10pm, 5:10pm FRIDAY | 12:10pm. 5:10pm”
      Weekday Masses are Monday 5:10 PM; Tuesday 5:10 and 9:00 PM; Wednesday-Friday 12:10 and 5:10 PM.
      “Confession SATURDAY | 3:30–4:45pm SUNDAY | 5-6pm TUESDAY | 4:40–5:10pm, 8-9pm WEDNESDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm THURSDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm FRIDAY | 11:40–12:10pm, 4:40–5:10pm *Also available by appointment”
      Confession is Saturday 3:30-4:45 PM, Sunday 5-6 PM, Tuesday 4:40-5:10 and 8-9 PM, and Wednesday-Friday 11:40 AM-12:10 PM and 4:40-5:10 PM, and by appointment.

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The Catholic center

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center (St. Tom's): Catholic Center and Drogo's Coffee Bar

  • Address: 1520 Euclid Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
  • Location: Next to campus
  • Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: church, adoration chapel, library, coffee bar, church hall

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Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 10 on campus, 3 off campus

Retreats 1

  • Buffalo Awakening RetreatOff campus
    Each semester; Buffalo Awakening 49 is November 6-8
    Three-day student-run retreat at Annunciation Heights in Allenspark, Colorado ($45 including housing and meals; scholarships available).
    thomascenter.org

Service 2

  • Homeless MinistryOff campus
    Wednesday and Friday nights
    Street walks serving people experiencing homelessness.
    thomascenter.org
  • Pilgrimages and mission tripsOff campus
    Student pilgrimages and mission trips (past destinations include Rome, Poland, Peru, and the Holy Land), announced through the bulletin and GroupMe.
    thomascenter.org

Faith formation 4

  • Thomistic Institute at CUOn campus
    Lectures during the semester (e.g. Friday, October 9, 4:30 PM)
    Recognized student organization for intellectual formation in the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas; hosts lectures with optional seminars on campus.
    campusgroups.colorado.edu, thomascenter.org
  • FOCUS Bible studies and discipleshipOn campus
    Bible studies and discipleship led by FOCUS missionaries and student leaders; focus.org lists five missionaries at CU Boulder.
    thomascenter.org, thomascenter.org, focus.org
  • OCIAOn campus
    Wednesdays 7 PM
    Weekly class in the Catholic Center library for those seriously interested in becoming Catholic, taught by Fr. Chris or Fr. Micah.
    thomascenter.org
  • Inquire by the FireOn campus
    Wednesdays 7 PM
    Discussion at the Weathertech Cafe on campus for people who are not Catholic or not practicing and want to understand what the Church teaches.
    thomascenter.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Buffalo CatholicOn campus
    Recognized student organization tied to the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center; holds outdoor, spiritual, intramural, Greek, pro-life, service, and social events.
    campusgroups.colorado.edu
  • Pro-life ministryOn campus
    Pro-life ministry listed among student involvement opportunities. Buffalo Catholic lists pro-life events.
    thomascenter.org, campusgroups.colorado.edu

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Candlelight MassOn campus
    Tuesdays 9 PM during the school year (adoration and confession from 8 PM)
    Weekly candlelight Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, preceded by adoration and confession.
    thomascenter.org

Social life 2

  • Student Mass and Student SupperOn campus
    Sundays 6 PM
    Sunday Student Mass followed by a free meal and fellowship in the church hall.
    thomascenter.org, thomascenter.org
  • Drogo's Coffee Bar and Catholic CenterOn campus
    Monday-Friday 7 AM-5 PM, Saturday 9 AM-2 PM
    Coffee bar run as a ministry of the Catholic Center, with a library for study and an adoration chapel, steps from campus.
    thomascenter.org, thomascenter.org

Sports and recreation 1

  • IntramuralsOn campus
    Nearly every week
    CU intramural teams and weekly volleyball and flag football on Farrand Field.
    thomascenter.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 (6)
  1. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Who We Serve We serve the University of Colorado-Boulder community. This includes the students, faculty, staff, alumni, permanent resident community and those who choose to share in this mission.”
    St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center serves the University of Colorado Boulder community.
    “Catholic Center + Drogo's Coffee Bar 1520 Euclid Avenue | 303 443 8383 Administrative Office (mailing address) 904 14th Street | 303 443 8383 St. Thomas Aquinas Church 898 14th Street | 303 443 8383”
    The Catholic Center and Drogo's Coffee Bar are at 1520 Euclid Avenue, the administrative office at 904 14th Street, and St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 898 14th Street; phone 303-443-8383.
    “Catholic Center + Drogo's Coffee Bar 1520 Euclid Avenue | 303 443 8383 Administrative Office (mailing address) 904 14th Street | 303 443 8383 St. Thomas Aquinas Church 898 14th Street | 303 443 8383”
    The Catholic Center and Drogo's Coffee Bar are at 1520 Euclid Avenue, the administrative office at 904 14th Street, and St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 898 14th Street; phone 303-443-8383.
  2. Students — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “We’re the Catholic university ministry and parish serving CU Boulder.”
    St. Tom's is the Catholic university ministry and parish serving CU Boulder.
    “We’re the Catholic university ministry and parish serving CU Boulder.”
    St. Tom's is the Catholic university ministry and parish serving CU Boulder.
    “The Catholic Center and Drogo’s Coffee Bar is open all week during the school year. Check our hours and stop by for great coffee just steps away from campus, study in our library, spend time in the adoration chapel, or just come say hello.”
    The Catholic Center, just steps from campus, has a library, an adoration chapel, and a coffee bar, open all week during the school year.
    “Candlelight Mass Join us every Tuesday night at 9pm during the school year to worship by candlelight. Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions begin at 8pm. Student Supper Join us every Sunday Night after Student Mass (6pm) in the Church Hall for a FREE meal and fellowship.”
    A Candlelight Mass is held Tuesdays at 9 PM during the school year, preceded by adoration and confession at 8 PM; a free student supper follows the Sunday 6 PM Student Mass in the church hall.
  3. List of Groupscampusgroups.colorado.edu/club_signup?search=catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Buffalo Catholic and the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center serves the University of Colorado-Boulder community. We strive to live and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, engage higher education and form students, faculty, staff, parishioners and those who choose to share in this mission in the intellectual, spiritual and apostolic tradition of the Catholic Faith. We hold outdoor, spiritual, intramural, greek, pro-life, service, and social events year round!”
    CU Boulder's student organization directory lists Buffalo Catholic, which with the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center serves CU Boulder and holds outdoor, spiritual, intramural, Greek, pro-life, service, and social events.
    “Thomistic Institute at CU Recognized Student Organization (RSO) - Religion & Spirituality”
    The Thomistic Institute at CU is a recognized student organization in CU Boulder's directory.
  4. Meet Us — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/meet-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Meet Our FOCUS Missionaries Spencer Purdy FOCUS Team Director + 10th Year Missionary (Varsity Catholic) | spencer.purdy@focus.org”
    Spencer Purdy is the FOCUS team director at St. Tom's; the page lists five FOCUS missionaries.
  5. University of Colorado - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-colorado · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Grieshaber Elizabeth Grieshaber Vavak Anna Vavak Lynn Megan Lynn Purdy Spencer Purdy Mellen Timothy Mellen”
    FOCUS's University of Colorado (Boulder) campus page lists five missionaries: Elizabeth Grieshaber, Anna Vavak, Megan Lynn, Spencer Purdy, and Timothy Mellen.
  6. Drogo's Coffee Bar — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Centerthomascenter.org/drogoscoffeebar · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Hours MONDAY - FRIDAY | 7am-5pm SATURDAY | 9am-2pm SUNDAY | closed 1520 Euclid Ave Boulder, CO, 80302”
    Drogo's Coffee Bar, a ministry of the Catholic Center at 1520 Euclid Ave, Boulder, CO 80302, is open Monday-Friday 7 AM-5 PM and Saturday 9 AM-2 PM.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
82 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.74%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.90%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,357 · ACT 31
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.19 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$18,515

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)
32,105
Total students41,432
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$25,346
Cost of attendance (per year)$37,684
Median federal debt at graduation$19,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
74%
First-year retention90%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$69,738
Admission rate78%
Students receiving Pell grants14%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1357
SAT reading & writing630–710
SAT math610–720
ACT composite29–33
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

Archdiocese of Denver

The Most Reverend James R. Golka, Archbishop of Denver

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archden.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 Colorado Boulder a Catholic college?
No. University of Colorado Boulder is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center (St. Tom's).
What is University of Colorado Boulder’s Catholic Life Score?
95 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 Colorado Boulder?
Mass is listed at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Colorado Boulder Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of Colorado Boulder meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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