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University of Mississippi

  • LocationUniversity, MS
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 24,043 students
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University of Mississippi is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic students at the University of Mississippi are served by Catholic Campus Ministry, which the parish St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (403 University Avenue, Oxford) directs students to on its website. The parish publishes weekday and Sunday Masses, scheduled confession on three days a week, and Becoming Catholic classes.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

  • Monday8:30 AMSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
  • Tuesday–Friday12:10 PMSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
  • Sunday8:30 AMSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
  • Sunday5:00 PMSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Confession 4

  • Sunday7:45 AMSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
  • Sunday10:30 AMSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
  • Sunday4:00 PMSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
  • Wednesday, Friday11:00 AMSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church · Confession by appointment is also offered.

Adoration 1

  • Sunday4:00 PM–4:45 PMSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church · Exposition, with benediction at 4:45 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. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - Oxford, MSstjohnoxford.org/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass Mon 8:30AM Tue-Fri 12:10PM”
    Weekday Mass is published for Monday at 8:30 AM and Tuesday through Friday at 12:10 PM.
    “Daily Mass Mon 8:30AM Tue-Fri 12:10PM”
    Weekday Mass is published for Monday at 8:30 AM and Tuesday through Friday at 12:10 PM.
    “Sunday Mass 8:30am, 11:00am, & 5:00pm (4pm Exposition w/ 4:45 Benediction)”
    Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with Sunday 4:00 PM exposition and 4:45 PM benediction.
    “Sunday Mass 8:30am, 11:00am, & 5:00pm (4pm Exposition w/ 4:45 Benediction)”
    Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with Sunday 4:00 PM exposition and 4:45 PM benediction.
    “Sunday Mass 8:30am, 11:00am, & 5:00pm (4pm Exposition w/ 4:45 Benediction)”
    Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with Sunday 4:00 PM exposition and 4:45 PM benediction.
    “Sunday Mass 8:30am, 11:00am, & 5:00pm (4pm Exposition w/ 4:45 Benediction)”
    Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with Sunday 4:00 PM exposition and 4:45 PM benediction.
    “Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 7:45am, 10:30am, & 4:00pm Wednesday & Friday 11:00am, & by appointment”
    Confession is published on Sundays at 7:45 AM, 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM, and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 AM.
    “Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 7:45am, 10:30am, & 4:00pm Wednesday & Friday 11:00am, & by appointment”
    Confession is published on Sundays at 7:45 AM, 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM, and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 AM.
    “Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 7:45am, 10:30am, & 4:00pm Wednesday & Friday 11:00am, & by appointment”
    Confession is published on Sundays at 7:45 AM, 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM, and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 AM.
    “Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 7:45am, 10:30am, & 4:00pm Wednesday & Friday 11:00am, & by appointment”
    Confession is published on Sundays at 7:45 AM, 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM, and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 AM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Mississippi, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miSaint John Catholic Church: 0.6 mi1Saint John Catholic Church: 0.6 mi2St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (Catholic Campus Ministry at Ole Miss): 0.4 miUniversity of Mississippi (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint John Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 416 South 5th Street, Oxford
  2. Saint John Catholic Church — 0.6 mi

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.

BCatholic life on campus: 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.

Catholic life on campus

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - Oxford, MSstjohnoxford.org/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “New Students, check out CCMOLEMISS.COM to see ways to connect and be part of Catholic Campus Ministry at Ole Miss!”
      The parish tells new students to connect with Catholic Campus Ministry at Ole Miss.
    2. Student Religious Organizations | University of Mississippi Chapeloutreach.olemiss.edu/chapel/organizations.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The organization of Catholic students at Ole Miss began with the need to come together to worship.”
      The university's chapel office lists Catholic Campus Ministry among student religious organizations.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (St. John the Evangelist Church, where the campus ministry is based, is about 0.43 mile from the IPEDS campus point.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Contact | St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - Oxford, MSstjohnoxford.org/contact.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Physical Address 403 University Avenue Oxford, MS 38655”
      The church's physical address is 403 University Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655.
    2. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - Oxford, MSstjohnoxford.org/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Educational classes to become Catholic will begin Sunday, September 13th at 7pm in the parish hall.”
      Becoming Catholic classes meet in the parish hall, beginning September 13 at 7 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Masses are published; no page names a priest as campus chaplain. The parish lists a pastor (Fr. Mark Shoffner) and a lay campus minister (Alex Barfield).)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - Oxford, MSstjohnoxford.org/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Mon 8:30AM Tue-Fri 12:10PM”
      Weekday Mass is published for Monday at 8:30 AM and Tuesday through Friday at 12:10 PM.
      “Sunday Mass 8:30am, 11:00am, & 5:00pm (4pm Exposition w/ 4:45 Benediction)”
      Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with Sunday 4:00 PM exposition and 4:45 PM benediction.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Weekday Masses are listed for all five weekdays at the parish church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - Oxford, MSstjohnoxford.org/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Mon 8:30AM Tue-Fri 12:10PM”
      Weekday Mass is published for Monday at 8:30 AM and Tuesday through Friday at 12:10 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 (Three Sunday Masses are listed at the parish church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - Oxford, MSstjohnoxford.org/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass 8:30am, 11:00am, & 5:00pm (4pm Exposition w/ 4:45 Benediction)”
      Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with Sunday 4:00 PM exposition and 4:45 PM benediction.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - Oxford, MSstjohnoxford.org/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 7:45am, 10:30am, & 4:00pm Wednesday & Friday 11:00am, & by appointment”
      Confession is published on Sundays at 7:45 AM, 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM, and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 AM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (Only Catholic Campus Ministry was found in the university's list of student religious organizations and on the parish site.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Religious Organizations | University of Mississippi Chapeloutreach.olemiss.edu/chapel/organizations.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The organization of Catholic students at Ole Miss began with the need to come together to worship.”
      The university's chapel office lists Catholic Campus Ministry among student religious organizations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)One kind (Only one kind found: Becoming Catholic classes (OCIA).)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - Oxford, MSstjohnoxford.org/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Educational classes to become Catholic will begin Sunday, September 13th at 7pm in the parish hall.”
      Becoming Catholic classes meet in the parish hall, beginning September 13 at 7 PM.
  • 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 (14 weekly times documented: 8 Mass, 5 confession, 1 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

  • Weekday Mass is published for every weekday at the parish church, and Sunday Mass is offered three times.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - Oxford, MSstjohnoxford.org/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Mon 8:30AM Tue-Fri 12:10PM”
      Weekday Mass is published for Monday at 8:30 AM and Tuesday through Friday at 12:10 PM.
      “Sunday Mass 8:30am, 11:00am, & 5:00pm (4pm Exposition w/ 4:45 Benediction)”
      Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with Sunday 4:00 PM exposition and 4:45 PM benediction.
  • Scheduled confession is published on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - Oxford, MSstjohnoxford.org/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 7:45am, 10:30am, & 4:00pm Wednesday & Friday 11:00am, & by appointment”
      Confession is published on Sundays at 7:45 AM, 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM, and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 AM.
  • The university's chapel office lists Catholic Campus Ministry among its student religious organizations.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Religious Organizations | University of Mississippi Chapeloutreach.olemiss.edu/chapel/organizations.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The organization of Catholic students at Ole Miss began with the need to come together to worship.”
      The university's chapel office lists Catholic Campus Ministry among student religious organizations.

Concerns

  • The campus minister listed there is a lay staff member.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - Oxford, MSstjohnoxford.org/staff.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Minister Alex Barfield”
      The parish staff list names Alex Barfield as campus minister.
      “Pastor Fr. Mark Shoffner”
      The parish staff list names Fr. Mark Shoffner as pastor.
  • Its own events, student groups and schedules are not included.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - Oxford, MSstjohnoxford.org/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “New Students, check out CCMOLEMISS.COM to see ways to connect and be part of Catholic Campus Ministry at Ole Miss!”
      The parish tells new students to connect with Catholic Campus Ministry at Ole Miss.

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The Catholic center

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (Catholic Campus Ministry at Ole Miss)

  • Address: 403 University Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655
  • Distance from campus: 0.4 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: parish hall

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 1

  • Becoming Catholic classes (OCIA)
    Begin Sunday, September 13 at 7 PM (2026)
    Educational classes for people who want to become Catholic, held in the parish hall.
    stjohnoxford.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Catholic Campus Ministry at Ole Miss
    Organization of Catholic students at the University of Mississippi, listed by the university's chapel office among student religious organizations. Its own website was not reviewed.
    outreach.olemiss.edu, stjohnoxford.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. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - Oxford, MSstjohnoxford.org/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “New Students, check out CCMOLEMISS.COM to see ways to connect and be part of Catholic Campus Ministry at Ole Miss!”
    The parish tells new students to connect with Catholic Campus Ministry at Ole Miss.
    “SERVING OXFORD, LAFAYETTE, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SINCE 1943”
    The parish describes itself as serving the University of Mississippi.
    “Daily Mass Mon 8:30AM Tue-Fri 12:10PM”
    Weekday Mass is published for Monday at 8:30 AM and Tuesday through Friday at 12:10 PM.
    “Educational classes to become Catholic will begin Sunday, September 13th at 7pm in the parish hall.”
    Becoming Catholic classes meet in the parish hall, beginning September 13 at 7 PM.
  2. Student Religious Organizations | University of Mississippi Chapeloutreach.olemiss.edu/chapel/organizations.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The organization of Catholic students at Ole Miss began with the need to come together to worship.”
    The university's chapel office lists Catholic Campus Ministry among student religious organizations.
  3. Contact | St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church - Oxford, MSstjohnoxford.org/contact.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Physical Address 403 University Avenue Oxford, MS 38655”
    The church's physical address is 403 University Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655.

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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.72%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.87%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,184 · ACT 25
  • 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.$15,881

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)
19,094
Total students24,043
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$13,314
Cost of attendance (per year)$28,660
Median federal debt at graduation$20,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
72%
First-year retention87%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$50,994
Admission rate97%
Students receiving Pell grants22%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1184
SAT reading & writing510–610
SAT math490–590
ACT composite21–29
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 70 / 100 (how it’s computed)

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

Local Church

Diocese of Jackson

The Most Reverend Joseph R. Kopacz, Bishop of Jackson

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 176017
  • 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 Mississippi a Catholic college?
No. University of Mississippi is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry at Ole Miss.
What is University of Mississippi’s Catholic Life Score?
80 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 Mississippi?
Mass is listed at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Mississippi Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of Mississippi meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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