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University of Idaho

  • LocationMoscow, ID
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 11,849 students
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University of Idaho is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

St. Augustine's Catholic Center serves students at the University of Idaho in Moscow, and its pastor is listed as Rev. Chase Hasenoehrl. The center publishes two Sunday Masses and Masses on four weekdays, and lists a student Catholic club, FOCUS Bible studies, OCIA classes and a fall retreat.

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Mass 6

  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. Augustine's Catholic Center
  • Sunday7:00 PMSt. Augustine's Catholic Center
  • Tuesday6:00 PMSt. Augustine's Catholic Center
  • Wednesday6:00 PMSt. Augustine's Catholic Center
  • Thursday8:00 PMSt. Augustine's Catholic Center · By candlelight.
  • Friday11:30 AMSt. Augustine's Catholic Center

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. St. Augustine's Catholic Center - Moscow, IDvandalcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Sun: 11:00 AM English English EN 7:00 PM English English EN”
    The center's home page lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Sun: 11:00 AM English English EN 7:00 PM English English EN”
    The center's home page lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
    “Daily Mass Schedule Tue: 6:00 PM English English EN Wed: 6:00 PM English English EN Thu: 8:00 PM English English EN By candlelight Fri: 11:30 AM English English EN”
    The center's home page lists weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    “Daily Mass Schedule Tue: 6:00 PM English English EN Wed: 6:00 PM English English EN Thu: 8:00 PM English English EN By candlelight Fri: 11:30 AM English English EN”
    The center's home page lists weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    “Daily Mass Schedule Tue: 6:00 PM English English EN Wed: 6:00 PM English English EN Thu: 8:00 PM English English EN By candlelight Fri: 11:30 AM English English EN”
    The center's home page lists weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    “Daily Mass Schedule Tue: 6:00 PM English English EN Wed: 6:00 PM English English EN Thu: 8:00 PM English English EN By candlelight Fri: 11:30 AM English English EN”
    The center's home page lists weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Idaho, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Augustine Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1Saint Mary Catholic Church: 1.1 mi2St. Augustine's Catholic Center: 0.4 miUniversity of Idaho (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Augustine Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 628 Deakin Avenue, Moscow
  2. Saint Mary Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 618 East 1st Street, Moscow

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

87 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
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Boisedioceseofboise.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University of Idaho St. Augustine Catholic Student Center”
      The Diocese of Boise lists St. Augustine Catholic Student Center as its campus ministry for the University of Idaho.
    2. St. Augustine's Catholic Center - Moscow, IDvandalcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Augustine’s Catholic Center lives, fosters, and proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the University of Idaho.”
      The center describes its ministry to the University of Idaho.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (A named Catholic center with its own street address; the distance to campus is computed from that address.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Boisedioceseofboise.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University of Idaho St. Augustine Catholic Student Center”
      The Diocese of Boise lists St. Augustine Catholic Student Center as its campus ministry for the University of Idaho.
      “628 South Deakin St. Moscow, ID 208-882-4613”
      The diocese lists the center at 628 South Deakin St., Moscow, with telephone 208-882-4613.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Listed as Pastor.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Staff | St. Augustine's Catholic Centervandalcatholic.com/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Chase Hasenoehrl, STL, DPhil (Oxon) Pastor”
      Rev. Chase Hasenoehrl is listed as Pastor of the center.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Masses are listed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Augustine's Catholic Center - Moscow, IDvandalcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Schedule Tue: 6:00 PM English English EN Wed: 6:00 PM English English EN Thu: 8:00 PM English English EN By candlelight Fri: 11:30 AM English English EN”
      The center's home page lists weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Sunday Masses are listed at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Augustine's Catholic Center - Moscow, IDvandalcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Schedule Sun: 11:00 AM English English EN 7:00 PM English English EN”
      The center's home page lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Vandal Catholic Club and FOCUS Bible studies are listed.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Vandal Catholic Club | St. Augustine's Catholic Centervandalcatholic.com/vandal-catholic-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Vandal Catholic Club is the student Catholic presence at UI!”
      The Vandal Catholic Club is a student Catholic group at the University of Idaho.
    2. FOCUS | St. Augustine's Catholic Centervandalcatholic.com/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Augustine's Catholic Center is proud to partner with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) to provide evangelization to the University of Idaho through Bible studies, discipleship programs, prayer, and more!”
      The center partners with FOCUS, which offers Bible studies and discipleship at the University of Idaho.
    3. Campus Ministry Groups | St. Augustine's Catholic Centervandalcatholic.com/groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join our FOCUS missionaries in diving into Scripture and exploring different aspects of the Catholic faith.”
      FOCUS missionaries lead Bible study groups through the center.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (A fall retreat, OCIA classes and service opportunities are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Augustine's Catholic Centervandalcatholic.com/campusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fall Retreat is 10/16-10/18”
      The center lists a fall retreat on October 16 to 18.
      “SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES”
      The campus ministry page lists service opportunities.
    2. OCIA | St. Augustine's Catholic Centervandalcatholic.com/rcia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Are you interested in becoming Catholic? St. Augustine's Catholic Center offers classes for those interested in learning more about the Catholic faith.”
      The center offers OCIA classes for adults interested in becoming Catholic.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 6 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

  • Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM and weekday Masses on four days are published on the center's home page.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Augustine's Catholic Center - Moscow, IDvandalcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Schedule Sun: 11:00 AM English English EN 7:00 PM English English EN”
      The center's home page lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
      “Daily Mass Schedule Tue: 6:00 PM English English EN Wed: 6:00 PM English English EN Thu: 8:00 PM English English EN By candlelight Fri: 11:30 AM English English EN”
      The center's home page lists weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
  • A student Catholic club and FOCUS Bible studies are listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Vandal Catholic Club | St. Augustine's Catholic Centervandalcatholic.com/vandal-catholic-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Vandal Catholic Club is the student Catholic presence at UI!”
      The Vandal Catholic Club is a student Catholic group at the University of Idaho.
    2. FOCUS | St. Augustine's Catholic Centervandalcatholic.com/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Augustine's Catholic Center is proud to partner with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) to provide evangelization to the University of Idaho through Bible studies, discipleship programs, prayer, and more!”
      The center partners with FOCUS, which offers Bible studies and discipleship at the University of Idaho.
  • OCIA classes for adults interested in becoming Catholic are offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. OCIA | St. Augustine's Catholic Centervandalcatholic.com/rcia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Are you interested in becoming Catholic? St. Augustine's Catholic Center offers classes for those interested in learning more about the Catholic faith.”
      The center offers OCIA classes for adults interested in becoming Catholic.

Concerns

  • Confession times are not labeled on the published schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Augustine's Catholic Center - Moscow, IDvandalcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Schedule Sun: 11:00 AM English English EN 7:00 PM English English EN”
      The center's home page lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

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The Catholic center

St. Augustine's Catholic Center

  • Address: 628 South Deakin St., Moscow, ID
  • Distance from campus: 0.4 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: dioceseofboise.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, dioceseofboise.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, vandalcatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 13 location not published

Faith formation 3

Clubs and groups 1

  • Vandal Catholic Club
    The student Catholic club at the University of Idaho; it holds meetings and organizes events and intramural teams.
    vandalcatholic.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Charismatic prayer group
    Mondays 7:00 PM
    A prayer group that meets in the dining hall.
    vandalcatholic.com
  • Eucharistic adoration
    Wednesdays, one slot a week
    Adoration slots are signed up for once a week on Wednesdays.
    vandalcatholic.com

Other 1

  • Pro-Life Night
    Wednesday, October 21, 6:30 PM
    An evening with Adrienne LeCoure.
    vandalcatholic.com

Retreats 1

Service 1

Social life 2

  • Theology on Tap
    Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 PM
    A talk titled Theology of the Body with Fr. Paul Kallal.
    vandalcatholic.com
  • Homecoming Tailgate
    Saturday, October 24, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    A tailgate event listed by the center.
    vandalcatholic.com

Sports and recreation 2

  • Vandal Catholic Gym
    A CrossFit-style workout group; meeting times are sent by text.
    vandalcatholic.com
  • Intramural sports teams
    Teams organized by the Vandal Catholic Club for intramural sports.
    vandalcatholic.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (5)
  1. St. Augustine's Catholic Center - Moscow, IDvandalcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Augustine’s Catholic Center lives, fosters, and proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the University of Idaho.”
    The center describes its ministry to the University of Idaho.
    “St. Augustine’s Catholic Center lives, fosters, and proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the University of Idaho.”
    The center describes its ministry to the University of Idaho.
  2. FOCUS | St. Augustine's Catholic Centervandalcatholic.com/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Augustine's Catholic Center is proud to partner with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) to provide evangelization to the University of Idaho through Bible studies, discipleship programs, prayer, and more!”
    The center partners with FOCUS, which offers Bible studies and discipleship at the University of Idaho.
  3. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “University of IdahoBoise State UniversityBrown University”
    FOCUS lists the University of Idaho among the campuses it serves.
  4. Vandal Catholic Club | St. Augustine's Catholic Centervandalcatholic.com/vandal-catholic-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Vandal Catholic Club is the student Catholic presence at UI!”
    The Vandal Catholic Club is a student Catholic group at the University of Idaho.
  5. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Boisedioceseofboise.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “University of Idaho St. Augustine Catholic Student Center”
    The Diocese of Boise lists St. Augustine Catholic Student Center as its campus ministry for the University of Idaho.
    “628 South Deakin St. Moscow, ID 208-882-4613”
    The diocese lists the center at 628 South Deakin St., Moscow, with telephone 208-882-4613.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
62 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.57%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.76%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,116 · ACT 23
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.18 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$14,991

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

SportsNCAA Division I · Big Sky Conference
SettingTown
ROTCArmy · Navy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member18 to 1

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

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
9,269
Total students11,849
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$14,831
Cost of attendance (per year)$23,738
Median federal debt at graduation$21,982
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
57%
First-year retention76%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$54,670
Admission rate76%
Students receiving Pell grants23%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 990–1230ACT 20–26
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1116
SAT reading & writing500–630
SAT math490–600
ACT composite20–26
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 61 / 100 (how it’s computed)

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

Local Church

Diocese of Boise

The Most Reverend Peter F. Christensen, Bishop of Boise

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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