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University of Louisville

  • LocationLouisville, KY
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 22,139 students
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University of Louisville is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

UofL Catholic Campus Ministry, a Newman-style ministry based in the Interfaith Center on the Louisville campus, is led by a Dominican chaplain and a campus minister. Mass is offered at 12:20 PM on weekdays in the Interfaith Center and at 11 AM on Sundays at Holy Name Church, with confession on weekdays and adoration on Thursday evenings.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 2

  • Monday–Friday12:20 PMInterfaith Center · When UofL is in session (Fall and Spring).
  • Sunday11:00 AMHoly Name Church (parish, not on campus) · When UofL is in session (Fall and Spring).

Confession 2

  • Monday–Friday11:00 AMInterfaith Center · Runs 11 AM to 12 PM, before daily Mass.
  • Thursday7:00 PMInterfaith Center · During Thursday evening adoration.

Adoration 2

  • Monday–Friday11:00 AMInterfaith Center · Runs 11 AM to 12 PM.
  • Thursday7:00 PMInterfaith 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 (3)
  1. Mass | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday-Friday at 12:20pm in the Interfaith Center.”
    Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 12:20 PM in the Interfaith Center, when UofL is in session.
    “Sundays at 11am at Holy Name Church.”
    Sunday Mass is offered at 11 AM at Holy Name Church.
  2. Confession | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The sacrament of Confession is offered daily Mon-Fri from 11am to 12pm before daily Mass, and during Adoration at 7pm on Thursdays in the Interfaith Center.”
    Confession is offered weekdays from 11 AM to 12 PM and during Thursday 7 PM adoration in the Interfaith Center.
    “The sacrament of Confession is offered daily Mon-Fri from 11am to 12pm before daily Mass, and during Adoration at 7pm on Thursdays in the Interfaith Center.”
    Confession is offered weekdays from 11 AM to 12 PM and during Thursday 7 PM adoration in the Interfaith Center.
  3. Adoration | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Eucharistic Adoration is offered Mon-Fri at 11am-12pm and weekly at 7pm on Thursday evenings in the Interfaith Center.”
    Eucharistic Adoration is offered weekdays from 11 AM to 12 PM and Thursday evenings at 7 PM in the Interfaith Center.
    “Eucharistic Adoration is offered Mon-Fri at 11am-12pm and weekly at 7pm on Thursday evenings in the Interfaith Center.”
    Eucharistic Adoration is offered weekdays from 11 AM to 12 PM and Thursday evenings at 7 PM in the Interfaith Center.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Louisville, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miHoly Name Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church: 1.2 mi3Saint Louis Bertrand Catholic Church: 1.4 mi4African American Catholic Ministry: 1.5 mi5Saint William Catholic Church: 1.5 mi6UofL Catholic Campus Ministry (Interfaith Center): 0.1 miUniversity of Louisville (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Name Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 2914 South 3rd Street, Louisville
  2. Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 760 Eastern Parkway, Louisville
  3. Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 1032 East Burnett Avenue, Louisville
  4. Saint Louis Bertrand Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 1104 South 6th Street, Louisville
  5. African American Catholic Ministry — 1.5 mi
  6. Saint William Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 1216 West Oak Street, Louisville

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

92 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 (1)
    1. UofL Catholic Campus Ministry | Homeuoflcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “UofL Catholic is the University of Louisville's Catholic Campus Ministry.”
      The ministry states it is the Catholic campus ministry for the University of Louisville.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The staff page presents Fr. John Baptist Hoang, O.P. as the ministry's Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Staff | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. John Baptist Hoang, O.P. Chaplain”
      The ministry's staff page lists Fr. John Baptist Hoang, O.P. as Chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass Monday through Friday at 12:20 PM in the Interfaith Center during the academic year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday-Friday at 12:20pm in the Interfaith Center.”
      Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 12:20 PM in the Interfaith Center, when UofL is in session.
  • 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 (The ministry's one weekend Mass is Sunday at 11 AM at Holy Name Church, an ordinary parish, which the ministry uses for its Sunday Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sundays at 11am at Holy Name Church.”
      Sunday Mass is offered at 11 AM at Holy Name Church.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession weekdays 11 AM to 12 PM and Thursdays at 7 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Confession | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The sacrament of Confession is offered daily Mon-Fri from 11am to 12pm before daily Mass, and during Adoration at 7pm on Thursdays in the Interfaith Center.”
      Confession is offered weekdays from 11 AM to 12 PM and during Thursday 7 PM adoration in the Interfaith Center.
  • 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
    Sources (4)
    1. FOCUS Missionaries | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FOCUS Missionary - Team Director”
      FOCUS missionaries are listed on the ministry's page as serving the campus.
    2. University of Louisville | FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-louisville · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “HOME | CAMPUSES | University of Louisville”
      FOCUS lists a campus team at the University of Louisville.
    3. Pro-Life Ministry | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/pro-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Louisville Students for Life offers students the opportunity to support expectant mothers in need”
      Louisville Students for Life is a pro-life group offered to students through the ministry.
    4. Bible Studies | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We have weekly Bible studies led by our student leaders and by our campus missionaries.”
      Weekly Bible studies are led by student leaders and campus missionaries.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats, OCIA formation, and service programs are each listed.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Retreats & Conferences | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/retreats-and-conferences · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year we have a Fall Retreat, the SEEK Conference, and a Spring Retreat.”
      The ministry holds a Fall Retreat, attends the SEEK Conference, and holds a Spring Retreat each year.
    2. Becoming Catholic | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “we have weekly faith formation sessions as part of the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) program”
      The ministry offers OCIA faith formation for those becoming Catholic.
    3. Serve | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/serve · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We seek to love our neighbors in the UofL community, the local community, and beyond through weekly and seasonal service activities, Spring Break trips, and Summer Missions.”
      The ministry runs weekly and seasonal service, Spring Break trips, and Summer Missions.
  • 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 (18 weekly times documented: 6 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 offered in the Interfaith Center on campus every weekday at 12:20 PM.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday-Friday at 12:20pm in the Interfaith Center.”
      Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 12:20 PM in the Interfaith Center, when UofL is in session.
  • A named priest, Fr. John Baptist Hoang, O.P., is listed as the ministry's chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Staff | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. John Baptist Hoang, O.P. Chaplain”
      The ministry's staff page lists Fr. John Baptist Hoang, O.P. as Chaplain.
  • Confession is offered on weekdays and during Thursday evening adoration.
    Sources (1)
    1. Confession | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The sacrament of Confession is offered daily Mon-Fri from 11am to 12pm before daily Mass, and during Adoration at 7pm on Thursdays in the Interfaith Center.”
      Confession is offered weekdays from 11 AM to 12 PM and during Thursday 7 PM adoration in the Interfaith Center.
  • FOCUS missionaries and weekly student Bible studies serve the campus.
    Sources (2)
    1. FOCUS Missionaries | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FOCUS Missionary - Team Director”
      FOCUS missionaries are listed on the ministry's page as serving the campus.
    2. Bible Studies | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We have weekly Bible studies led by our student leaders and by our campus missionaries.”
      Weekly Bible studies are led by student leaders and campus missionaries.

Concerns

  • The only weekend Mass listed is at Holy Name Church, not at a campus building.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sundays at 11am at Holy Name Church.”
      Sunday Mass is offered at 11 AM at Holy Name Church.

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The Catholic center

UofL Catholic Campus Ministry (Interfaith Center)

  • Address: 2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40292
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: campus ministry office, Catholic book collection, space for weekday Mass, confession and adoration

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

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 9 location not published

Service 3

  • Spring Break and summer mission tripsOff campus
    Spring break and summer
    Domestic and international mission trips.
    uoflcatholic.org
  • Louisville Students for Life
    Pro-life group that supports expectant mothers, hosts speakers, and attends the National March for Life.
    uoflcatholic.org
  • Works of Mercy and weekly service
    Weekly and seasonal service activities and help for students in need.
    uoflcatholic.org

Faith formation 4

  • Faith & Reason discussionsOn campus
    Monday evenings at 7 PM (another page says Wednesday evenings at 7 PM)
    Discussion of a topic in Catholic theology in the Interfaith Center.
    uoflcatholic.org, uoflcatholic.org
  • Weekly Bible studies
    Weekly
    Small-group Bible studies led by student leaders and campus missionaries.
    uoflcatholic.org
  • Thomistic Institute chapter
    Reading groups and talks each semester.
    uoflcatholic.org
  • OCIA faith formation
    Weekly sessions
    Faith formation for those becoming Catholic or not yet confirmed.
    uoflcatholic.org

Social life 2

  • Women's Book ClubOn campus
    Weekly
    Catholic book club for women, meeting in the Interfaith Center.
    uoflcatholic.org
  • Monthly hikes and trips
    Monthly
    Monthly hikes or other trips for students.
    uoflcatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • FOCUS missionaries (campus team)
    FOCUS missionaries serve the campus and lead weekly Bible studies.
    uoflcatholic.org, focus.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Sunday Mass and community brunch
    Sundays, 11 AM Mass followed by brunch
    Community brunch after the 11 AM Sunday Mass at Holy Name Church.
    uoflcatholic.org

Retreats 1

  • Fall Retreat, Spring Retreat, and SEEK Conference
    Each year (dates not published)
    Annual retreats and the SEEK conference.
    uoflcatholic.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 (3)
  1. UofL Catholic Campus Ministry | Homeuoflcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “UofL Catholic is the University of Louisville's Catholic Campus Ministry.”
    The ministry states it is the Catholic campus ministry for the University of Louisville.
    “2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40292”
    The ministry's address is 2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40292.
  2. Campus Ministry Staff | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. John Baptist Hoang, O.P. Chaplain”
    The ministry's staff page lists Fr. John Baptist Hoang, O.P. as Chaplain.
  3. About | U of L Catholic Campus Ministryuoflcatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The UofL Catholic Campus Ministry is located in the Interfaith Center on University of Louisville's campus”
    The ministry is located in the Interfaith Center on the UofL 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.
70 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.61%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.81%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,150 · ACT 23
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$17,552

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)
16,194
Total students22,139
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$17,988
Cost of attendance (per year)$32,941
Median federal debt at graduation$20,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
61%
First-year retention81%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$53,899
Admission rate79%
Students receiving Pell grants31%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1150
SAT reading & writing530–640
SAT math510–630
ACT composite19–27
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 60 / 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 Louisville

The Most Reverend Shelton J. Fabre, Archbishop of Louisville

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.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 157289
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is University of Louisville a Catholic college?
No. University of Louisville is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by UofL Catholic Campus Ministry.
What is University of Louisville’s Catholic Life Score?
87 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 Louisville?
Mass is listed at Interfaith Center, Holy Name Church (parish and not on campus). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Louisville Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of Louisville meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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