Is University of Miami a Catholic college?

No. University of Miami is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by UM Catholic Campus Ministry.

Where is Mass celebrated at University of Miami?

Mass is listed at On Campus Catholic Center, 1210 Stanford Dr., St. Augustine Church and 1400 Miller Rd. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is University of Miami Compass Recommended?

Yes. University of Miami meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

College · Catholic life on campus

University of Miami

LocationCoral Gables, FL
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 19,593 students

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University of Miami is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The University of Miami's Catholic campus ministry, UM Catholic Campus Ministry, is run by Saint Augustine Church in Coral Gables. Its on-campus Catholic Center at 1210 Stanford Drive has a lounge open to undergraduates, a Tuesday evening Mass, and Wednesday confession, while most published Masses are at the parish at 1400 Miller Road. The chaplain serves part-time, and FOCUS also serves University of Miami students.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 12

Tuesday7:00 PMOn Campus Catholic Center, 1210 Stanford Dr. · Listed on the ministry's page, which refers to Instagram for the latest details.
Monday–Friday8:00 AMSt. Augustine Church, 1400 Miller Rd
Monday–Friday12:05 PMSt. Augustine Church, 1400 Miller Rd
Saturday8:00 AMSt. Augustine Church, 1400 Miller Rd
Saturday5:30 PMSt. Augustine Church, 1400 Miller Rd · Vigil Mass.
Saturday7:00 PMSt. Augustine Church, 1400 Miller Rd · Spanish-language Mass.

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Sunday8:00 AMSt. Augustine Church, 1400 Miller Rd
Sunday10:00 AMSt. Augustine Church, 1400 Miller Rd
Sunday12:00 PMSt. Augustine Church, 1400 Miller Rd
Sunday5:00 PMSt. Augustine Church, 1400 Miller Rd
Sunday6:30 PMSt. Augustine Church, 1400 Miller Rd
Sunday8:00 PMSt. Augustine Church, 1400 Miller Rd · College Mass, run by the campus ministry; open to all during the semesters; not offered in summer.

Confession 2

Wednesday12:00 PM–2:00 PMOn campus (table in the breezeway; location posted weekly)
Saturday10:00 AM–1:00 PMSt. Augustine Church, 1400 Miller Rd

Adoration 2

Monday–Friday7:00 AM–5:00 PMAdoration chapel, St. Augustine Church
Saturday8:00 AM–1:00 PMAdoration chapel, St. Augustine Church

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)

Undergrad Students | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/undergrad-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Tuesdays @ 7pm – Mass & free Meal at Catholic Center”
A Mass is listed at the Catholic Center on Tuesdays at 7 PM.
“Wednesdays @12-2pm – Confession is available on campus, find our table in breezeway for location”
Confession is listed on campus on Wednesdays from 12 to 2 PM.
Mass Times | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Daily Mass Schedule Monday – Friday 8:00 am and 12:05 pm Saturday 8:00 am”
The parish publishes its weekday and Saturday morning Mass times.
“Daily Mass Schedule Monday – Friday 8:00 am and 12:05 pm Saturday 8:00 am”
The parish publishes its weekday and Saturday morning Mass times.
“Daily Mass Schedule Monday – Friday 8:00 am and 12:05 pm Saturday 8:00 am”
The parish publishes its weekday and Saturday morning Mass times.
“Saturday Vigil Masses 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Spanish Sunday Masses 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm (College Mass, open to all during the semesters.”
The parish publishes its weekend Mass times, including the 8 PM College Mass.
“Saturday Vigil Masses 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Spanish Sunday Masses 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm (College Mass, open to all during the semesters.”
The parish publishes its weekend Mass times, including the 8 PM College Mass.
“Saturday Vigil Masses 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Spanish Sunday Masses 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm (College Mass, open to all during the semesters.”
The parish publishes its weekend Mass times, including the 8 PM College Mass.
“Saturday Vigil Masses 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Spanish Sunday Masses 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm (College Mass, open to all during the semesters.”
The parish publishes its weekend Mass times, including the 8 PM College Mass.
“Saturday Vigil Masses 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Spanish Sunday Masses 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm (College Mass, open to all during the semesters.”
The parish publishes its weekend Mass times, including the 8 PM College Mass.
“Saturday Vigil Masses 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Spanish Sunday Masses 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm (College Mass, open to all during the semesters.”
The parish publishes its weekend Mass times, including the 8 PM College Mass.
“Saturday Vigil Masses 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Spanish Sunday Masses 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm (College Mass, open to all during the semesters.”
The parish publishes its weekend Mass times, including the 8 PM College Mass.
“Saturday Vigil Masses 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Spanish Sunday Masses 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm (College Mass, open to all during the semesters.”
The parish publishes its weekend Mass times, including the 8 PM College Mass.
“Confessions Saturdays 10:00 am – 1:00 pm”
The parish lists Saturday confession from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Eucharistic Adoration | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/eucharistic-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is Monday- Friday in the adoration chapel: 7am – 5pm and Saturday 8am-1pm.”
The parish lists weekday and Saturday adoration hours in its adoration chapel.
“Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is Monday- Friday in the adoration chapel: 7am – 5pm and Saturday 8am-1pm.”
The parish lists weekday and Saturday adoration hours in its adoration chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Saint Augustine Church — 0.3 mi · 1400 Miller Road, Coral Gables
Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 1.6 mi · 2711 Indian Mound Trail, Coral Gables
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 2.9 mi · 7355 Coral Way, Miami

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.

Catholic life on campus

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (1)
1. Chaplains Association | Dean of Studentsdoso.studentaffairs.miami.edu/chaplains-association/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “UM Catholic Campus Ministry Chaplain: Fr. Richard Vigoa”
  The university's Dean of Students page lists UM Catholic Campus Ministry, with a chaplain.
  “The Chaplains Association, the official body responsible for religious life on campus, includes various campus ministries”
  The university describes the Chaplains Association as responsible for religious life on campus, and the list includes UM Catholic Campus Ministry.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes
Sources (1)
1. On Campus Catholic Center | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/on-campus-catholic-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our Catholic Center on campus 1210 Stanford Dr.”
  The Catholic Center is on campus at 1210 Stanford Drive.
  “All undergrads are welcome to stop by the lounge throughout the day.”
  Undergraduates are welcome to use the center's lounge during the day.
Partly:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Fr. Adam Tokashiki is listed as UM Chaplain and Parochial Vicar; the role is shared with the parish. The university's Chaplains Association page lists Fr. Richard Vigoa as chaplain.)
Sources (2)
1. Undergrad Students | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/undergrad-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Adam Tokashiki (UM Chaplain) fradam@saintaugustinechurch.org”
  Fr. Adam Tokashiki is listed as UM Chaplain, with an email address.
2. Staff Members | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Adam Tokashiki UM Chaplain & Parochial Vicar”
  Fr. Adam Tokashiki is UM Chaplain and also a parochial vicar of the parish.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (One weekday Mass (Tuesday) is listed at the on-campus Catholic Center. The parish's weekday Masses at 1400 Miller Road are listed in schedules and not counted here.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergrad Students | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/undergrad-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Tuesdays @ 7pm – Mass & free Meal at Catholic Center”
  A Mass is listed at the Catholic Center on Tuesdays at 7 PM.
Partly:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One weekend Mass is run by the ministry: the Sunday 8 PM College Mass, held at St. Augustine Church. The parish's other weekend Masses are listed in schedules and not counted here.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergrad Students | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/undergrad-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sundays @ 8PM – College Mass at St Augustine Church followed by a Social.”
  The ministry lists a Sunday 8 PM College Mass at St. Augustine Church, followed by a social.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (The ministry's own page lists Wednesday confession on campus from 12 to 2 PM. The parish page lists Wednesday on-campus confession from 11 AM to 1 PM; the ministry's page is used.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergrad Students | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/undergrad-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Wednesdays @12-2pm – Confession is available on campus, find our table in breezeway for location”
  Confession is listed on campus on Wednesdays from 12 to 2 PM.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Counted: the FOCUS team and the ministry's Bible study small groups.)
Sources (2)
1. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “University of GeorgiaUniversity of MiamiClemson University”
  FOCUS lists the University of Miami among the campuses it serves.
2. Undergrad Students | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/undergrad-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Carter Adams FOCUS Team leader”
  The ministry's page lists a FOCUS team leader for students.
  “Bible Study Small Groups – Get to know other students and grow together through our Bible Study Series!”
  The ministry lists Bible study small groups for students.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Counted: Bible study small groups and Backyard Mission service projects.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergrad Students | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/undergrad-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Bible Study Small Groups – Get to know other students and grow together through our Bible Study Series!”
  The ministry lists Bible study small groups for students.
  “Backyard Mission Service Projects- take place twice a month”
  The ministry lists service projects that take place twice a month.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration20 to 29 times a week (28 weekly times documented: 20 Mass, 2 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

The on-campus Catholic Center has a lounge that undergraduates are welcome to use during the day.
Sources (1)
1. On Campus Catholic Center | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/on-campus-catholic-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our Catholic Center on campus 1210 Stanford Dr.”
  The Catholic Center is on campus at 1210 Stanford Drive.
  “All undergrads are welcome to stop by the lounge throughout the day.”
  Undergraduates are welcome to use the center's lounge during the day.
Mass is listed at the on-campus Catholic Center on Tuesdays, and the parish publishes weekday, Saturday and Sunday Mass times.
Sources (2)
1. Undergrad Students | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/undergrad-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Tuesdays @ 7pm – Mass & free Meal at Catholic Center”
  A Mass is listed at the Catholic Center on Tuesdays at 7 PM.
2. Mass Times | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Saturday Vigil Masses 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Spanish Sunday Masses 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm (College Mass, open to all during the semesters.”
  The parish publishes its weekend Mass times, including the 8 PM College Mass.
  “Daily Mass Schedule Monday – Friday 8:00 am and 12:05 pm Saturday 8:00 am”
  The parish publishes its weekday and Saturday morning Mass times.
Confession is listed on campus on Wednesdays, and adoration is listed on weekdays and Saturdays at the parish's adoration chapel.
Sources (2)
1. Undergrad Students | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/undergrad-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Wednesdays @12-2pm – Confession is available on campus, find our table in breezeway for location”
  Confession is listed on campus on Wednesdays from 12 to 2 PM.
2. Eucharistic Adoration | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/eucharistic-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is Monday- Friday in the adoration chapel: 7am – 5pm and Saturday 8am-1pm.”
  The parish lists weekday and Saturday adoration hours in its adoration chapel.
Student programs listed by the ministry include a FOCUS team, Bible study small groups, Thrive Night and service projects.
Sources (2)
1. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “University of GeorgiaUniversity of MiamiClemson University”
  FOCUS lists the University of Miami among the campuses it serves.
2. Undergrad Students | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/undergrad-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Bible Study Small Groups – Get to know other students and grow together through our Bible Study Series!”
  The ministry lists Bible study small groups for students.
  “Thursdays @ 8PM – Thrive Night. A night of fellowship, community and faith formation at UCatholic center on campus”
  The ministry lists a weekly Thursday evening fellowship and formation night at the on-campus center.
  “Backyard Mission Service Projects- take place twice a month”
  The ministry lists service projects that take place twice a month.

Concerns

Most published Mass times are at St. Augustine Church at 1400 Miller Road; only one weekday Mass is listed at the on-campus Catholic Center.
Sources (2)
1. Undergrad Students | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/undergrad-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Tuesdays @ 7pm – Mass & free Meal at Catholic Center”
  A Mass is listed at the Catholic Center on Tuesdays at 7 PM.
2. Mass Times | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daily Mass Schedule Monday – Friday 8:00 am and 12:05 pm Saturday 8:00 am”
  The parish publishes its weekday and Saturday morning Mass times.
The chaplain is listed as part-time, shared with the parish.
Sources (1)
1. Staff Members | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Adam Tokashiki UM Chaplain & Parochial Vicar”
  Fr. Adam Tokashiki is UM Chaplain and also a parochial vicar of the parish.

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The Catholic center

On Campus Catholic Center (UM Catholic Campus Ministry)

Address: 1210 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables, FL
Location: On campus
Facilities: lounge

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Faith formation 2

Thrive NightOn campus
Thursdays 8 PM
A weekly night of fellowship, community and faith formation at the on-campus center.
saintaugustinechurch.org
Bible study small groups
Details to be announced
Small-group Bible study series for students, run through the ministry.
saintaugustinechurch.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

Tuesday Mass and free mealOn campus
Tuesdays 7 PM
Mass followed by a free meal at the Catholic Center.
saintaugustinechurch.org
College Mass and social
Sundays 8 PM (semester only)
College Mass at St. Augustine Church, followed by a social.
saintaugustinechurch.org, saintaugustinechurch.org

Clubs and groups 1

FOCUS team
Team leader listed on the ministry's page
FOCUS serves students at the University of Miami; the ministry's page lists a FOCUS team leader.
focus.org, saintaugustinechurch.org

Service 1

Backyard Mission service projects
Twice a month
Service projects run through the ministry.
saintaugustinechurch.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

UM Catholic Campus Ministry

Sources (2)

Chaplains Association | Dean of Studentsdoso.studentaffairs.miami.edu/chaplains-association/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“UM Catholic Campus Ministry Chaplain: Fr. Richard Vigoa”
The university's Dean of Students page lists UM Catholic Campus Ministry, with a chaplain.
“The Chaplains Association, the official body responsible for religious life on campus, includes various campus ministries”
The university describes the Chaplains Association as responsible for religious life on campus, and the list includes UM Catholic Campus Ministry.
On Campus Catholic Center | Saint Augustine Churchsaintaugustinechurch.org/on-campus-catholic-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Our Catholic Center on campus 1210 Stanford Dr.”
The Catholic Center is on campus at 1210 Stanford Drive.
“All undergrads are welcome to stop by the lounge throughout the day.”
Undergraduates are welcome to use the center's lounge during the day.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

96 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score84%
First-year retention 20% of score94%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,415 · ACT 31.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score11 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$36,040

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

Sports	NCAA Division I · Atlantic Coast Conference
Setting	Suburb
ROTC	Army · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	11 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.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	12,883
Total students	19,593
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$37,244
Cost of attendance (per year)	$86,078
Median federal debt at graduation	$17,500
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	84%
First-year retention	94%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$75,328
Admission rate	19%
Students receiving Pell grants	15%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1415
SAT reading & writing	660–730
SAT math	660–750
ACT composite	30–33
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 64 / 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 Miami

The Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski, Archbishop of Miami

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: miamiarch.org, miamiarch.org, miamiarch.org, 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 135726
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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Is University of Miami a Catholic college?: No. University of Miami is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by UM Catholic Campus Ministry.
What is University of Miami’s Catholic Life Score?: 86 out of 100 (grade B). 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 Miami?: Mass is listed at On Campus Catholic Center, 1210 Stanford Dr., St. Augustine Church and 1400 Miller Rd. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Miami Compass Recommended?: Yes. University of Miami meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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