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College · Catholic life on campus

University of Illinois Chicago

  • LocationChicago, IL
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 33,522 students
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University of Illinois Chicago is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The St. John Paul II Newman Center at 700 S. Morgan St., on the UIC campus, is the Catholic center for UIC students, with a chapel, the Cor Coffee shop, and study space. Fr. Tim Anastos is its Director and Chaplain, and a five-person FOCUS team serves there. While UIC is in session, Mass is celebrated every weekday and on Sunday at 11 AM, with confession an hour before each Mass and Eucharistic adoration every weekday morning. The center offers FOCUS Bible studies, OCIA, retreats, a SEEK conference trip, and student social events.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 3

  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S. Morgan St. · When UIC is in session (the schedule follows UIC's academic calendar).
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday12:00 PMSt. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S. Morgan St. · When UIC is in session (the schedule follows UIC's academic calendar).
  • Tuesday, Thursday5:00 PMSt. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S. Morgan St. · When UIC is in session (the schedule follows UIC's academic calendar).

Confession 3

  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S. Morgan St. · Listed as '1 hour before every Mass'; time worked out from the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday11:00 AMSt. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S. Morgan St. · Listed as '1 hour before every Mass'; time worked out from the 12:00 PM Mass.
  • Tuesday, Thursday4:00 PMSt. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S. Morgan St. · Listed as '1 hour before every Mass'; time worked out from the 5:00 PM Mass.

Adoration 2

  • Monday–Friday9:00 AMSt. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S. Morgan St. · 9:00-10:00 AM, when UIC is in session.
  • Tuesday, Thursday4:00 PMSt. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S. Morgan St. · 4:00-5:00 PM, when UIC is in session.

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. Mass Schedule - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Mass Times Sunday 11:00am Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00pm Tuesday, Thursday 5:00pm”
    Mass is celebrated Sunday at 11 AM, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon, and Tuesday and Thursday at 5 PM.
    “Mass Times Sunday 11:00am Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00pm Tuesday, Thursday 5:00pm”
    Mass is celebrated Sunday at 11 AM, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon, and Tuesday and Thursday at 5 PM.
    “Mass Times Sunday 11:00am Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00pm Tuesday, Thursday 5:00pm”
    Mass is celebrated Sunday at 11 AM, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon, and Tuesday and Thursday at 5 PM.
    “Confession Times Sunday-Friday 1 hour before every Mass”
    Confession is offered Sunday through Friday, one hour before every Mass.
    “Confession Times Sunday-Friday 1 hour before every Mass”
    Confession is offered Sunday through Friday, one hour before every Mass.
    “Confession Times Sunday-Friday 1 hour before every Mass”
    Confession is offered Sunday through Friday, one hour before every Mass.
    “Eucharistic Adoration Monday-Friday 9:00am-10:00am Tuesday, Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm”
    Eucharistic adoration is held Monday through Friday from 9 to 10 AM and Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 5 PM.
    “Eucharistic Adoration Monday-Friday 9:00am-10:00am Tuesday, Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm”
    Eucharistic adoration is held Monday through Friday from 9 to 10 AM and Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 5 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Illinois Chicago, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miJohn Paul II Roman Catholic Center: 0.1 mi1Holy Family Church: 0.4 mi2Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church: 0.4 mi3Our Lady of Pompeii Roman Catholic Church: 0.4 mi4Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church: 0.5 mi5Old Saint Patrick's Church: 0.6 mi6St. John Paul II Newman Center: 0.1 miUniversity of Illinois Chicago (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. John Paul II Roman Catholic Center — 0.1 mi · 700 South Morgan Street, Chicago
  2. Holy Family Church — 0.4 mi · 1080 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago
  3. Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 813 West Roosevelt Road
  4. Our Lady of Pompeii Roman Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 1226 West Lexington Street
  5. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 1336 West Flournoy Street
  6. Old Saint Patrick's Church — 0.6 mi · 180 South Desplaines Street, Chicago

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

93 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 St. John Paul II Newman Center describes itself as the Newman Center at the University of Illinois Chicago, and UIC's student involvement platform lists it among UIC's groups.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Home - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The St. John Paul II Newman Center provides a home away from home for both Catholics and non-Catholics at the University of Illinois Chicago.”
      The St. John Paul II Newman Center is the Catholic center serving the University of Illinois Chicago.
      “St. John Paul II Newman Center at the University of Illinois Chicago”
      The Newman Center presents itself as the Newman Center at the University of Illinois Chicago.
    2. List of Groups (UIC Connect, Departmental Initiatives)uic.campusgroups.com/club_signup · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We offer a variety of student-led social, service, and faith-based activities and events for Catholic and non-Catholic students, such as daily and Sunday Masses, social events, Bible studies, service events, mission trips, retreats, and more!”
      UIC's student involvement platform lists the St. John Paul II Newman Center, which offers student-led social, service, and faith activities including daily and Sunday Masses, Bible studies, service events, mission trips, and retreats.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Newman Center at 700 S. Morgan St. has a chapel. UIC's involvement platform places it between BSB and the library, and the center's parking page says it is on campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. List of Groups (UIC Connect, Departmental Initiatives)uic.campusgroups.com/club_signup · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We offer a variety of student-led social, service, and faith-based activities and events for Catholic and non-Catholic students, such as daily and Sunday Masses, social events, Bible studies, service events, mission trips, retreats, and more!”
      UIC's student involvement platform lists the St. John Paul II Newman Center, which offers student-led social, service, and faith activities including daily and Sunday Masses, Bible studies, service events, mission trips, and retreats.
      “Our Newman Center has a chapel, an in-house coffeeshop called Cor Coffee, a ping-pong table, board games, and quiet study space, and we are located between BSB and the library (700 S Morgan).”
      The Newman Center has a chapel, the Cor Coffee shop, a ping-pong table, board games, and quiet study space, and is located on campus between BSB and the library.
    2. Parking - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/parking · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Conveniently located on campus”
      The Newman Center's parking lot is on campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Tim Anastos is listed as Director and Chaplain on the staff page, and the history page says he has served as Director/Chaplain since July 2024.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Staff - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Tim Anastos Director and Chaplain”
      Fr. Tim Anastos is the Newman Center's Director and Chaplain.
    2. Our History - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Tim Anastos currently serves as the Newman Center’s Director/Chaplain, as of July 2024.”
      Fr. Tim Anastos has been the Newman Center's Director/Chaplain since July 2024.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12:00 PM and Tuesday and Thursday at 5:00 PM, following UIC's academic calendar.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Times Sunday 11:00am Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00pm Tuesday, Thursday 5:00pm”
      Mass is celebrated Sunday at 11 AM, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon, and Tuesday and Thursday at 5 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One weekend Mass, Sunday at 11:00 AM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Times Sunday 11:00am Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00pm Tuesday, Thursday 5:00pm”
      Mass is celebrated Sunday at 11 AM, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon, and Tuesday and Thursday at 5 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession Sunday through Friday, one hour before every Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confession Times Sunday-Friday 1 hour before every Mass”
      Confession is offered Sunday through Friday, one hour before every Mass.
  • 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 (A FOCUS missionary team (five missionaries, listed on focus.org and the center's staff page) leading weekly Bible studies, and the Newman Center's student community, listed on UIC's involvement platform with student-led social, service, and faith activities.)
    Sources (3)
    1. List of Groups (UIC Connect, Departmental Initiatives)uic.campusgroups.com/club_signup · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We offer a variety of student-led social, service, and faith-based activities and events for Catholic and non-Catholic students, such as daily and Sunday Masses, social events, Bible studies, service events, mission trips, retreats, and more!”
      UIC's student involvement platform lists the St. John Paul II Newman Center, which offers student-led social, service, and faith activities including daily and Sunday Masses, Bible studies, service events, mission trips, and retreats.
    2. University of Illinois Chicago - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-illinois-chicago · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “University of Illinois Chicago Chicago HOME | CAMPUSES | University of Illinois Chicago”
      FOCUS lists the University of Illinois Chicago among its campuses.
      “Ruano Daniela Ruano Martinez Daniela Martinez Garcia Gilberto Garcia Heinrichs Abbey Heinrichs Maurer Jonah Maurer”
      FOCUS lists five missionaries at UIC: Daniela Ruano, Daniela Martinez, Gilberto Garcia, Abbey Heinrichs, and Jonah Maurer.
    3. Our Staff - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Jonah Maurer FOCUS Team Director”
      The Newman Center's staff includes FOCUS Team Director Jonah Maurer.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Bible studies, OCIA (inquiry form on the current Get Involved page; weekly formation meetings in 2025-26), retreats (the Father's House Retreat and a FOCUS spring retreat in spring 2026), vocation-discernment days, and the SEEK conference.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Get Involved - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join a Bible Study Want to grow in faith and friendship? Join a Bible study to dive deeper into Scripture and build authentic community! Fill out this form or text a missionary! Women: text Abbey at 563-381-0742 Men: text Gil at 515-822-3801”
      Students can join a Bible study by form or by texting FOCUS missionaries Abbey (women, 563-381-0742) or Gil (men, 515-822-3801).
      “Becoming Catholic Interested in becoming Catholic? Need to complete the Sacraments? Interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Fill out this OCIA Inquiry Form and our Director of OCIA will reach out to you!”
      The Newman Center offers OCIA for those becoming Catholic or completing the sacraments, with a Director of OCIA.
    2. 2026 Spring Newsletter - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/2026/05/2026-spring-newsletter · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At the beginning of the semester, they accompanied 40 students to SEEK in Columbus, Ohio, joining thousands of college students from across the country for worship, formation, and encounters with Christ. Throughout the semester, they continued leading weekly Bible studies and one-on-one discipleship”
      In spring 2026 (2025-26 newsletter) FOCUS missionaries took 40 students to the SEEK conference and led weekly Bible studies and one-on-one discipleship.
      “This spring, students stepped away from the busyness of campus life for our Father’s House Retreat at Mission of Our Lady of the Angels.”
      In spring 2026 students attended the Father's House Retreat at Mission of Our Lady of the Angels.
      “Over the last year, these students have been attending weekly OCIA formation meetings while also coming to Mass and adoration, asking difficult questions in Bible study, going on retreats”
      In 2025-26, OCIA participants attended weekly formation meetings.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (19 weekly times documented: 6 Mass, 6 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

  • An on-campus Newman Center with a chapel, coffee shop, and study space has a named Director and Chaplain, Fr. Tim Anastos.
    Sources (3)
    1. List of Groups (UIC Connect, Departmental Initiatives)uic.campusgroups.com/club_signup · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our Newman Center has a chapel, an in-house coffeeshop called Cor Coffee, a ping-pong table, board games, and quiet study space, and we are located between BSB and the library (700 S Morgan).”
      The Newman Center has a chapel, the Cor Coffee shop, a ping-pong table, board games, and quiet study space, and is located on campus between BSB and the library.
    2. Our Staff - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Tim Anastos Director and Chaplain”
      Fr. Tim Anastos is the Newman Center's Director and Chaplain.
    3. Our History - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Tim Anastos currently serves as the Newman Center’s Director/Chaplain, as of July 2024.”
      Fr. Tim Anastos has been the Newman Center's Director/Chaplain since July 2024.
  • While UIC is in session, Mass is celebrated every weekday, confession is offered one hour before every Mass Sunday through Friday, and Eucharistic adoration is held every weekday morning.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Times Sunday 11:00am Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00pm Tuesday, Thursday 5:00pm”
      Mass is celebrated Sunday at 11 AM, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon, and Tuesday and Thursday at 5 PM.
      “Confession Times Sunday-Friday 1 hour before every Mass”
      Confession is offered Sunday through Friday, one hour before every Mass.
      “Eucharistic Adoration Monday-Friday 9:00am-10:00am Tuesday, Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm”
      Eucharistic adoration is held Monday through Friday from 9 to 10 AM and Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 5 PM.
      “Our schedule is based on UIC’s academic calendar, so check our calendar to see if we’re in session!”
      The Newman Center's schedule follows UIC's academic calendar.
  • A five-person FOCUS team leads weekly Bible studies, and the center offers OCIA, retreats, and a SEEK conference trip.
    Sources (3)
    1. Get Involved - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/get-involved · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Join a Bible Study Want to grow in faith and friendship? Join a Bible study to dive deeper into Scripture and build authentic community! Fill out this form or text a missionary! Women: text Abbey at 563-381-0742 Men: text Gil at 515-822-3801”
      Students can join a Bible study by form or by texting FOCUS missionaries Abbey (women, 563-381-0742) or Gil (men, 515-822-3801).
      “Becoming Catholic Interested in becoming Catholic? Need to complete the Sacraments? Interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Fill out this OCIA Inquiry Form and our Director of OCIA will reach out to you!”
      The Newman Center offers OCIA for those becoming Catholic or completing the sacraments, with a Director of OCIA.
    2. University of Illinois Chicago - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-illinois-chicago · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ruano Daniela Ruano Martinez Daniela Martinez Garcia Gilberto Garcia Heinrichs Abbey Heinrichs Maurer Jonah Maurer”
      FOCUS lists five missionaries at UIC: Daniela Ruano, Daniela Martinez, Gilberto Garcia, Abbey Heinrichs, and Jonah Maurer.
    3. 2026 Spring Newsletter - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/2026/05/2026-spring-newsletter · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At the beginning of the semester, they accompanied 40 students to SEEK in Columbus, Ohio, joining thousands of college students from across the country for worship, formation, and encounters with Christ. Throughout the semester, they continued leading weekly Bible studies and one-on-one discipleship”
      In spring 2026 (2025-26 newsletter) FOCUS missionaries took 40 students to the SEEK conference and led weekly Bible studies and one-on-one discipleship.
      “This spring, students stepped away from the busyness of campus life for our Father’s House Retreat at Mission of Our Lady of the Angels.”
      In spring 2026 students attended the Father's House Retreat at Mission of Our Lady of the Angels.

Concerns

  • Only one weekend Mass is listed (Sunday at 11 AM), with no Saturday vigil.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Times Sunday 11:00am Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00pm Tuesday, Thursday 5:00pm”
      Mass is celebrated Sunday at 11 AM, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon, and Tuesday and Thursday at 5 PM.
  • The Mass, confession, and adoration schedule follows UIC's academic calendar; times may not apply during breaks.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our schedule is based on UIC’s academic calendar, so check our calendar to see if we’re in session!”
      The Newman Center's schedule follows UIC's academic calendar.

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The Catholic center

St. John Paul II Newman Center

  • Address: 700 S. Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60607
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, Cor Coffee (coffee shop), quiet study space, ping-pong table and board games, parking lot

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Source: jp2newman.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, jp2newman.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, uic.campusgroups.com, verified Oct. 8, 2026, uic.campusgroups.com, verified Oct. 8, 2026, jp2newman.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 4

  • SEEK conference tripOff campus
    Start of the spring semester (2026: Columbus, Ohio)
    FOCUS missionaries took 40 students to the SEEK conference in 2026.
    jp2newman.org
  • Convent Crawl and Seminary SprintOff campus
    Spring (2026)
    Vocational discernment visits: women students to two local convents (an annual Convent Crawl) and men students to Mundelein Seminary for a weekend.
    jp2newman.org, jp2newman.org
  • FOCUS Bible studiesOn campus
    Weekly
    Weekly Bible studies and one-on-one discipleship led by the Newman Center's five FOCUS missionaries; women contact Abbey and men contact Gil.
    jp2newman.org, focus.org, jp2newman.org
  • OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)On campus
    For students becoming Catholic or completing the sacraments; inquiries go to the Director of OCIA through an online form. In 2025-26 participants met weekly.
    jp2newman.org, jp2newman.org

Retreats 1

  • Student retreatsOff campus
    Spring 2026 retreats included the Father's House Retreat at Mission of Our Lady of the Angels and a retreat provided through the FOCUS national office. UIC's listing says the center offers retreats and mission trips.
    uic.campusgroups.com, jp2newman.org, jp2newman.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Liturgical ministriesOn campus
    Students serve as ushers, lectors, altar servers, and choir members at the Newman Center's Masses.
    jp2newman.org
  • Eucharistic ProcessionOn campus
    Annually, the week after Easter
    Procession with the Eucharist through the UIC campus led by the chaplain; the second annual procession was held in 2026.
    jp2newman.org

Social life 2

  • Cor CoffeeOn campus
    Weekdays 9 AM-4 PM
    Coffee shop inside the Newman Center, described as the center's main outreach apostolate, with workspace for students.
    jp2newman.org, jp2newman.org
  • Mardi Gras Bingo NightOn campus
    Annually, before Lent
    Annual student bingo night at the Newman Center.
    jp2newman.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 (5)
  1. Home - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The St. John Paul II Newman Center provides a home away from home for both Catholics and non-Catholics at the University of Illinois Chicago.”
    The St. John Paul II Newman Center is the Catholic center serving the University of Illinois Chicago.
    “St. John Paul II Newman Center at the University of Illinois Chicago”
    The Newman Center presents itself as the Newman Center at the University of Illinois Chicago.
    “St. John Paul II Newman Center 700 S. Morgan Street Chicago, IL 60607 jp2newman@gmail.com”
    The Newman Center is at 700 S. Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60607; email jp2newman@gmail.com.
  2. List of Groups (UIC Connect, Departmental Initiatives)uic.campusgroups.com/club_signup · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “We offer a variety of student-led social, service, and faith-based activities and events for Catholic and non-Catholic students, such as daily and Sunday Masses, social events, Bible studies, service events, mission trips, retreats, and more!”
    UIC's student involvement platform lists the St. John Paul II Newman Center, which offers student-led social, service, and faith activities including daily and Sunday Masses, Bible studies, service events, mission trips, and retreats.
    “We offer a variety of student-led social, service, and faith-based activities and events for Catholic and non-Catholic students, such as daily and Sunday Masses, social events, Bible studies, service events, mission trips, retreats, and more!”
    UIC's student involvement platform lists the St. John Paul II Newman Center, which offers student-led social, service, and faith activities including daily and Sunday Masses, Bible studies, service events, mission trips, and retreats.
    “Our Newman Center has a chapel, an in-house coffeeshop called Cor Coffee, a ping-pong table, board games, and quiet study space, and we are located between BSB and the library (700 S Morgan).”
    The Newman Center has a chapel, the Cor Coffee shop, a ping-pong table, board games, and quiet study space, and is located on campus between BSB and the library.
  3. Our Staff - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Fr. Tim Anastos Director and Chaplain”
    Fr. Tim Anastos is the Newman Center's Director and Chaplain.
    “Jonah Maurer FOCUS Team Director”
    The Newman Center's staff includes FOCUS Team Director Jonah Maurer.
  4. University of Illinois Chicago - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-illinois-chicago · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “University of Illinois Chicago Chicago HOME | CAMPUSES | University of Illinois Chicago”
    FOCUS lists the University of Illinois Chicago among its campuses.
    “Ruano Daniela Ruano Martinez Daniela Martinez Garcia Gilberto Garcia Heinrichs Abbey Heinrichs Maurer Jonah Maurer”
    FOCUS lists five missionaries at UIC: Daniela Ruano, Daniela Martinez, Gilberto Garcia, Abbey Heinrichs, and Jonah Maurer.
  5. Parking - St. John Paul II Newman Centerjp2newman.org/parking · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Conveniently located on campus”
    The Newman Center's parking lot is on campus.

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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.
74 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.62%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,250 · ACT 28
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$28,590

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)
22,107
Total students33,522
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$10,974
Cost of attendance (per year)$27,521
Median federal debt at graduation$16,704
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
62%
First-year retention80%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$68,740
Admission rate77%
Students receiving Pell grants49%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1250
SAT reading & writing570–670
SAT math560–680
ACT composite25–31
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 79 / 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 Chicago

His Eminence Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: usccb.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 Illinois Chicago a Catholic college?
No. University of Illinois Chicago is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. John Paul II Newman Center.
What is University of Illinois Chicago’s Catholic Life Score?
88 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 Illinois Chicago?
Mass is listed at St. John Paul II Newman Center and 700 S. Morgan St.. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Illinois Chicago Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of Illinois Chicago meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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