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University of Kansas

  • LocationLawrence, KS
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 28,406 students
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University of Kansas is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

St. Lawrence Catholic Center, the Catholic church at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, describes itself as a mission of the Archdiocese of Kansas City to the university. Fr. Luke Doyle is listed as its director and chaplain. Mass is listed Monday through Friday and on Sunday, with confession and adoration listed for Sunday, Monday through Thursday, and Friday. Student groups and programs listed include FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Varsity Catholic, OCIA, and retreats.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 7

  • Monday–Thursday5:15 PMSt. Lawrence Catholic Center · Mass changes and holy day times are listed separately by the center.
  • Friday12:10 PMSt. Lawrence Catholic Center
  • Saturday4:00 PMSt. Lawrence Catholic Center · Saturday vigil.
  • Sunday9:00 AMSt. Lawrence Catholic Center
  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. Lawrence Catholic Center
  • Sunday5:00 PMSt. Lawrence Catholic Center
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  • Sunday9:00 PMSt. Lawrence Catholic Center

Confession 3

  • Sunday8:00 PMSt. Lawrence Catholic Center · 8 to 9 PM.
  • Monday–Thursday4:15 PMSt. Lawrence Catholic Center · 4:15 to 5:15 PM.
  • Friday11:10 AMSt. Lawrence Catholic Center · 11:10 AM to 12:10 PM.

Adoration 3

  • Sunday8:00 PMSt. Lawrence Catholic Center · 8 to 9 PM.
  • Monday–Thursday4:15 PMSt. Lawrence Catholic Center · 4:15 to 5:15 PM.
  • Friday11:10 AMSt. Lawrence Catholic Center · 11:10 AM to 12:10 PM.

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. Mass | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “sunday 9AM, 11 AM, 5pm, 9PM Monday- THURSDAY 5:15PM FRIDAY 12:10PM SATURDAY 4 PM”
    Mass is listed Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM and 9 PM; Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM; Friday at 12:10 PM; Saturday vigil at 4 PM.
    “sunday 9AM, 11 AM, 5pm, 9PM Monday- THURSDAY 5:15PM FRIDAY 12:10PM SATURDAY 4 PM”
    Mass is listed Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM and 9 PM; Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM; Friday at 12:10 PM; Saturday vigil at 4 PM.
    “sunday 9AM, 11 AM, 5pm, 9PM Monday- THURSDAY 5:15PM FRIDAY 12:10PM SATURDAY 4 PM”
    Mass is listed Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM and 9 PM; Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM; Friday at 12:10 PM; Saturday vigil at 4 PM.
    “sunday 9AM, 11 AM, 5pm, 9PM Monday- THURSDAY 5:15PM FRIDAY 12:10PM SATURDAY 4 PM”
    Mass is listed Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM and 9 PM; Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM; Friday at 12:10 PM; Saturday vigil at 4 PM.
    “sunday 9AM, 11 AM, 5pm, 9PM Monday- THURSDAY 5:15PM FRIDAY 12:10PM SATURDAY 4 PM”
    Mass is listed Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM and 9 PM; Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM; Friday at 12:10 PM; Saturday vigil at 4 PM.
    “sunday 9AM, 11 AM, 5pm, 9PM Monday- THURSDAY 5:15PM FRIDAY 12:10PM SATURDAY 4 PM”
    Mass is listed Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM and 9 PM; Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM; Friday at 12:10 PM; Saturday vigil at 4 PM.
    “sunday 9AM, 11 AM, 5pm, 9PM Monday- THURSDAY 5:15PM FRIDAY 12:10PM SATURDAY 4 PM”
    Mass is listed Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM and 9 PM; Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM; Friday at 12:10 PM; Saturday vigil at 4 PM.
    “CONFESSION TIMES sunday 8-9PM Monday- THURSDAY 4:15-5:15PM FRIDAY 11:10AM-12:10PM”
    Confession is listed Sunday 8 to 9 PM, Monday to Thursday 4:15 to 5:15 PM, and Friday 11:10 AM to 12:10 PM.
    “CONFESSION TIMES sunday 8-9PM Monday- THURSDAY 4:15-5:15PM FRIDAY 11:10AM-12:10PM”
    Confession is listed Sunday 8 to 9 PM, Monday to Thursday 4:15 to 5:15 PM, and Friday 11:10 AM to 12:10 PM.
    “CONFESSION TIMES sunday 8-9PM Monday- THURSDAY 4:15-5:15PM FRIDAY 11:10AM-12:10PM”
    Confession is listed Sunday 8 to 9 PM, Monday to Thursday 4:15 to 5:15 PM, and Friday 11:10 AM to 12:10 PM.
    “ADORATION sunday 8-9PM Monday- THURSDAY 4:15-5:15PM FRIDAY 11:10AM-12:10PM”
    Adoration is listed Sunday 8 to 9 PM, Monday to Thursday 4:15 to 5:15 PM, and Friday 11:10 AM to 12:10 PM.
    “ADORATION sunday 8-9PM Monday- THURSDAY 4:15-5:15PM FRIDAY 11:10AM-12:10PM”
    Adoration is listed Sunday 8 to 9 PM, Monday to Thursday 4:15 to 5:15 PM, and Friday 11:10 AM to 12:10 PM.
    “ADORATION sunday 8-9PM Monday- THURSDAY 4:15-5:15PM FRIDAY 11:10AM-12:10PM”
    Adoration is listed Sunday 8 to 9 PM, Monday to Thursday 4:15 to 5:15 PM, and Friday 11:10 AM to 12:10 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Kansas, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSt. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center: 0.5 mi1Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church: 0.5 mi2Haskell Catholic Campus Center: 1.4 mi3St. Lawrence Catholic Center: 0.5 miUniversity of Kansas (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center — 0.5 mi · 1631 Crescent Road, Lawrence
  2. Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 1234 Kentucky Street, Lawrence
  3. Haskell Catholic Campus Center — 1.4 mi · 2301 Barker Avenue, Lawrence

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

98 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 center states it is a mission of the Archdiocese of Kansas City to the University of Kansas.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Mission | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/ourmission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Founded in 1958, the St. Lawrence Center is a mission of the Archdiocese of Kansas City to the University of Kansas.”
      The St. Lawrence Center states that it is a mission of the Archdiocese of Kansas City to the University of Kansas.
    2. St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The St. Lawrence Center, the Catholic Church at the University of Kansas, guides and forms those she encounters”
      The center describes itself as the Catholic church at the University of Kansas.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (Chapel and social hall on the center's site; the page describes the center as near campus and serving the KU community on the Hill.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Facilities | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/our-facilities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Lawrence has one of the few kitchens near campus that can be reserved.”
      The center describes its kitchen as near campus.
      “we are blessed to serve and gather the KU community here on this Hill”
      The center says it serves the KU community on the Hill.
      “The chapel is reserved primarily for Roman Catholic prayer and liturgy, but occasionally can be used for other purposes that also respect the sacred character of the chapel.”
      The center has a chapel reserved primarily for Roman Catholic prayer and liturgy.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Luke Doyle is presented as Director and Chaplain of the center.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Staff | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/meet-the-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Luke Doyle | Director and Chaplain frluke@kucatholic.org”
      Fr. Luke Doyle is listed as Director and Chaplain of the center.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass Monday to Thursday at 5:15 PM and Friday at 12:10 PM at the center: five weekdays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “sunday 9AM, 11 AM, 5pm, 9PM Monday- THURSDAY 5:15PM FRIDAY 12:10PM SATURDAY 4 PM”
      Mass is listed Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM and 9 PM; Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM; Friday at 12:10 PM; Saturday vigil at 4 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 (Sunday Masses at 9 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM and 9 PM, plus a Saturday vigil at 4 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “sunday 9AM, 11 AM, 5pm, 9PM Monday- THURSDAY 5:15PM FRIDAY 12:10PM SATURDAY 4 PM”
      Mass is listed Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM and 9 PM; Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM; Friday at 12:10 PM; Saturday vigil at 4 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession Sunday 8 to 9 PM, Monday to Thursday 4:15 to 5:15 PM, and Friday 11:10 AM to 12:10 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CONFESSION TIMES sunday 8-9PM Monday- THURSDAY 4:15-5:15PM FRIDAY 11:10AM-12:10PM”
      Confession is listed Sunday 8 to 9 PM, Monday to Thursday 4:15 to 5:15 PM, and Friday 11:10 AM to 12:10 PM.
      “Email frluke@kucatholic.org to make an appointment outside of these times.”
      Confession appointments outside listed times are arranged by email with the chaplain.
  • 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 (FOCUS (Bible studies, FOCUS Greek), Varsity Catholic, and Saint Paul's Outreach household program.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Benedictine CollegeUniversity of KansasMurray State University”
      FOCUS lists the University of Kansas among the campuses where it serves.
    2. FOCUS | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each week, hundreds of students gather in homes, apartments, and dorms across Lawrence to share life and faith.”
      FOCUS Bible studies meet weekly in homes, apartments and dorms in Lawrence.
      “Varsity Catholic connects student athletes in community and faith through social events, mixers, and bible studies.”
      Varsity Catholic connects student athletes through social events and Bible studies.
    3. SPO | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/spo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saint Paul’s Outreach builds missional households on college campuses.”
      Saint Paul's Outreach builds student households on college campuses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Three kinds: formation (OCIA, spiritual direction, Mission Formation Nights), retreats (Fan Into Flame, SPO household retreat), and worship (Pack the Chapel).)
    Sources (4)
    1. Becoming Catholic | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “OCIA classes are approximately every Tuesday evening during the school year from 6:00 - 7:15pm.”
      OCIA classes meet Tuesday evenings during the school year, 6:00 to 7:15 PM.
    2. SPO | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/spo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SPO also offers an annual retreat called Fan Into Flame to form students in relationship with the Holy Spirit.”
      SPO offers an annual retreat called Fan Into Flame, open to any student.
    3. Spiritual Direction | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/spiritual-direction · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Regular meetings (usually monthly)”
      Spiritual direction is offered, with regular meetings usually monthly.
    4. Events | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us for a night of prayer & worship at our monthly Pack the Chapel.”
      Pack the Chapel is a monthly night of prayer and worship.
  • 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 adoration20 to 29 times a week (22 weekly times documented: 10 Mass, 6 confession, 6 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 listed on five weekdays and on four Sunday times at the center.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “sunday 9AM, 11 AM, 5pm, 9PM Monday- THURSDAY 5:15PM FRIDAY 12:10PM SATURDAY 4 PM”
      Mass is listed Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM and 9 PM; Monday through Thursday at 5:15 PM; Friday at 12:10 PM; Saturday vigil at 4 PM.
  • A priest is listed as the center's director and chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Staff | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/meet-the-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Luke Doyle | Director and Chaplain frluke@kucatholic.org”
      Fr. Luke Doyle is listed as Director and Chaplain of the center.
  • Confession and adoration are listed for Sunday, Monday through Thursday, and Friday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CONFESSION TIMES sunday 8-9PM Monday- THURSDAY 4:15-5:15PM FRIDAY 11:10AM-12:10PM”
      Confession is listed Sunday 8 to 9 PM, Monday to Thursday 4:15 to 5:15 PM, and Friday 11:10 AM to 12:10 PM.
      “ADORATION sunday 8-9PM Monday- THURSDAY 4:15-5:15PM FRIDAY 11:10AM-12:10PM”
      Adoration is listed Sunday 8 to 9 PM, Monday to Thursday 4:15 to 5:15 PM, and Friday 11:10 AM to 12:10 PM.
  • Student programs include FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Varsity Catholic, OCIA, and retreats.
    Sources (3)
    1. FOCUS | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each week, hundreds of students gather in homes, apartments, and dorms across Lawrence to share life and faith.”
      FOCUS Bible studies meet weekly in homes, apartments and dorms in Lawrence.
    2. SPO | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/spo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saint Paul’s Outreach builds missional households on college campuses.”
      Saint Paul's Outreach builds student households on college campuses.
      “SPO also offers an annual retreat called Fan Into Flame to form students in relationship with the Holy Spirit.”
      SPO offers an annual retreat called Fan Into Flame, open to any student.
    3. Becoming Catholic | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “OCIA classes are approximately every Tuesday evening during the school year from 6:00 - 7:15pm.”
      OCIA classes meet Tuesday evenings during the school year, 6:00 to 7:15 PM.

Concerns

  • The center notes that its Mass schedule is variable, especially when KU is not in session.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THE MASS SCHEDULE IS VARIABLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN KU IS NOT IN SESSION. PLEASE REFER TO THIS LIST FOR CHANGES AND HOLY DAY TIMES.”
      The Mass schedule is noted as variable, especially when KU is not in session.

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The Catholic center

St. Lawrence Catholic Center

  • Address: 1631 Crescent Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044
  • Distance from campus: 0.5 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel, social hall, kitchen, living room, conference room, classroom, outdoor plaza and cafe

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Source: kucatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, kucatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, kucatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, kucatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

15 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 14 location not published

Retreats 2

  • SEEK conference (with SPO)Off campus
    early January (SEEK26 listed in Columbus, Ohio)
    National FOCUS SEEK conference in Columbus, Ohio, where SPO has a presence.
    kucatholic.org, kucatholic.org
  • SPO Household Retreat and Fan Into Flame retreat
    household retreat each August; Fan Into Flame annually
    SPO's annual retreats. Fan Into Flame is open to any student.
    kucatholic.org, kucatholic.org, kucatholic.org

Faith formation 4

  • Saint Paul's Outreach (SPO)
    annual household year; applications open each fall
    Missional student households with a rhythm of morning prayer, household dinners, small group formation and a weekly mission formation session.
    kucatholic.org, kucatholic.org, kucatholic.org
  • Mission Formation Nights
    monthly, Wednesday 7:30 PM (Nov 4, 2026 listed)
    Formation nights in the SLC Social Hall with dinner provided, for students who want to serve on mission at the center.
    kucatholic.org
  • OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
    Tuesdays 6:00 to 7:15 PM during the school year
    Order of Christian Initiation of Adults classes; adults baptized at the Easter Vigil each spring; baptized Christians received throughout the year.
    kucatholic.org, kucatholic.org
  • Spiritual direction and mentorship
    regular meetings, usually monthly
    Spiritual direction by inquiry; spiritual mentorship offered.
    kucatholic.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • FOCUS (Bible studies)
    weekly
    Weekly Bible studies in homes, apartments and dorms across Lawrence. FOCUS lists the University of Kansas as a campus it serves.
    kucatholic.org, focus.org
  • FOCUS Greek
    unknown
    Connects Greek students through social events, mixers and Bible studies.
    kucatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Pack the Chapel
    monthly, Wednesday 7:30 to 9:00 PM (Oct 28 and Nov 18, 2026 listed)
    A monthly night of prayer and worship.
    kucatholic.org
  • Sacred music ministry
    unknown
    Music ministry open to students, with national and international performance tours.
    kucatholic.org, kucatholic.org
  • Chapel hours
    Sunday 10 am to 6 pm; Monday to Friday 9 am to 3 pm; Saturday closed
    The chapel is listed as open for prayer at these hours.
    kucatholic.org

Other 1

  • Pastoral care meetings
    by appointment
    Meetings with ministry staff for pastoral care, and spiritual or life advice resources.
    kucatholic.org

Social life 2

  • Good Co.
    unknown
    A group of students pursuing friendship and community; the center says its door is always open.
    kucatholic.org, kucatholic.org
  • Supper Chill
    weekly
    Weekly supper and social at the center's kitchen.
    kucatholic.org

Sports and recreation 1

  • Varsity Catholic
    unknown
    Connects student athletes through social events, mixers and Bible studies.
    kucatholic.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. Our Mission | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/ourmission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Founded in 1958, the St. Lawrence Center is a mission of the Archdiocese of Kansas City to the University of Kansas.”
    The St. Lawrence Center states that it is a mission of the Archdiocese of Kansas City to the University of Kansas.
  2. St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The St. Lawrence Center, the Catholic Church at the University of Kansas, guides and forms those she encounters”
    The center describes itself as the Catholic church at the University of Kansas.
    “The St. Lawrence Center, the Catholic Church at the University of Kansas, guides and forms those she encounters”
    The center describes itself as the Catholic church at the University of Kansas.
  3. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Benedictine CollegeUniversity of KansasMurray State University”
    FOCUS lists the University of Kansas among the campuses where it serves.
  4. Contact Us | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1631 Crescent Rd Lawrence, KS 66044”
    The center's office address is 1631 Crescent Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044.
  5. Facilities | St. Lawrence Catholic Centerkucatholic.org/our-facilities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The chapel is reserved primarily for Roman Catholic prayer and liturgy, but occasionally can be used for other purposes that also respect the sacred character of the chapel.”
    The center has a chapel reserved primarily for Roman Catholic prayer and liturgy.
    “The social hall is directly beneath our chapel, and can host up to 220 guests.”
    The center has a social hall, kitchen, living room, conference room and classroom.

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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.
75 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.69%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.86%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,190 · ACT 24
  • 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.$22,979

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)
20,696
Total students28,406
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$18,059
Cost of attendance (per year)$26,751
Median federal debt at graduation$21,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
69%
First-year retention86%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$61,945
Admission rate93%
Students receiving Pell grants20%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1190
SAT reading & writing540–650
SAT math530–650
ACT composite20–28
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 69 / 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 Kansas City in Kansas

The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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