Is University of Nevada-Las Vegas a Catholic college?

No. University of Nevada-Las Vegas is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center (Catholic Rebels).

Where is Mass celebrated at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?

Mass is listed at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is University of Nevada-Las Vegas Compass Recommended?

Yes. University of Nevada-Las Vegas meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

College · Catholic life on campus

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

LocationLas Vegas, NV
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 31,094 students

Official website Campus Ministry Honor Roll badge

Catholic Life Score

Catholic life 75%Academics 25%

ACatholic life
89 of 100

CAcademics
60 of 100

Verified Oct. 8, 2026 · How the score works

Campus Ministry Honor RollCompass RecommendedWhat the badges mean

University of Nevada-Las Vegas 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. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center at 4765 Brussels St. serves UNLV students in the Dominican tradition; its director is Fr. Daniel Rolland, OP, and four FOCUS missionaries serve there. During the school year it lists Sunday Masses at 11 AM and 7 PM, Mass Monday through Thursday at 12:05 PM plus a Wednesday 8:30 PM Mass, and adoration in the hour before weekday Masses. Students are offered the Catholic Rebels community, weekly Wednesday Newman Nights with a free dinner, men's and women's Bible studies, classes for becoming Catholic and Confirmation, and a monthly Feed My Sheep meal ministry.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 4

Sunday11:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center · During the school year.
Sunday7:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center · During the school year.
Monday–Thursday12:05 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center · During the school year.
Wednesday8:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center · During the school year. Newman Nights Mass.

Adoration 2

Monday–Thursday11:05 AM–12:05 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center · The page states 'Adoration one hour before mass on week days during the school year'; times are counted back one hour from the 12:05 PM Mass.
Wednesday7:30 PM–8:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center · The page states 'Adoration one hour before mass on week days during the school year'; times are counted back one hour from the 8:30 PM Mass.

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)

St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Mass Times During The School Year Sunday: 11 AM | 7 PM Monday - Thursday: 12:05PM Wednesday: 8:30PM Adoration one hour before mass on week days during the school year”
During the school year Mass is Sunday at 11 AM and 7 PM, Monday-Thursday at 12:05 PM, and Wednesday at 8:30 PM, with adoration one hour before weekday Masses.
“Mass Times During The School Year Sunday: 11 AM | 7 PM Monday - Thursday: 12:05PM Wednesday: 8:30PM Adoration one hour before mass on week days during the school year”
During the school year Mass is Sunday at 11 AM and 7 PM, Monday-Thursday at 12:05 PM, and Wednesday at 8:30 PM, with adoration one hour before weekday Masses.
“Mass Times During The School Year Sunday: 11 AM | 7 PM Monday - Thursday: 12:05PM Wednesday: 8:30PM Adoration one hour before mass on week days during the school year”
During the school year Mass is Sunday at 11 AM and 7 PM, Monday-Thursday at 12:05 PM, and Wednesday at 8:30 PM, with adoration one hour before weekday Masses.
“Mass Times During The School Year Sunday: 11 AM | 7 PM Monday - Thursday: 12:05PM Wednesday: 8:30PM Adoration one hour before mass on week days during the school year”
During the school year Mass is Sunday at 11 AM and 7 PM, Monday-Thursday at 12:05 PM, and Wednesday at 8:30 PM, with adoration one hour before weekday Masses.
“Mass Times During The School Year Sunday: 11 AM | 7 PM Monday - Thursday: 12:05PM Wednesday: 8:30PM Adoration one hour before mass on week days during the school year”
During the school year Mass is Sunday at 11 AM and 7 PM, Monday-Thursday at 12:05 PM, and Wednesday at 8:30 PM, with adoration one hour before weekday Masses.
“Mass Times During The School Year Sunday: 11 AM | 7 PM Monday - Thursday: 12:05PM Wednesday: 8:30PM Adoration one hour before mass on week days during the school year”
During the school year Mass is Sunday at 11 AM and 7 PM, Monday-Thursday at 12:05 PM, and Wednesday at 8:30 PM, with adoration one hour before weekday Masses.

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Catholic churches nearby

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Catholic Newman Center — 0.2 mi · 4765 Brussels Avenue, Las Vegas
Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 4765 Brussels Avenue, Las Vegas
First Church of Religious Science — 0.3 mi
Saint Viator Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 2461 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas
Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer — 1.9 mi · 55 East Reno Avenue, Las Vegas
Guardian Angel Cathedral — 2.2 mi · 302 Cathedral Way, Las Vegas

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

89 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center says it serves as a sanctuary for UNLV students, faculty, and staff, and that its mission is to proclaim the Gospel on campus in the Dominican tradition. FOCUS lists UNLV among its campuses, and the Newman Center's FOCUS page says the team is serving at UNLV.)
Sources (3)
1. St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “With so many student organizations at UNLV, our Newman Center serves as a sanctuary for students, faculty, staff, and anyone who would like to grow in their faith and be a part of our mission.”
  The St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center serves UNLV students, faculty, and staff.
  “Our Mission To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ on campus supported by the Dominican traditions of Prayer, Study, Community and Preaching.”
  The Newman Center's mission is to proclaim the Gospel on campus in the Dominican tradition.
2. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-nevada-las-vegas · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Denvir Angela Denvir Manzanares Xander Manzanares Pittner Ryan Pittner Rosales Angeles Rosales”
  FOCUS lists four missionaries at UNLV: Angela Denvir, Xander Manzanares, Ryan Pittner, and Angeles Rosales.
3. FOCUS — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/focus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “We are excited to be serving at UNLV and we can’t wait to meet you all!”
  The FOCUS team serves at UNLV through the Newman Center.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (Dedicated Newman Center at 4765 Brussels St. with a student lounge, where students are welcome to study, cook, and pray; its Wednesday Mass and Newman Nights are held there. The U.S. Census geocoder places 4765 Brussels St about 0.2 mile from the IPEDS campus point. The center's art competition page says a new church is planned for it.)
Sources (2)
1. St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Newman Nights: Wednesdays 6:00PM 4765 Brussels St. Las Vegas, NV 89119”
  The Newman Center is at 4765 Brussels St., Las Vegas, NV 89119; Newman Nights are Wednesdays at 6 PM.
  “Students are always welcome at the Newman Center to study, nap, cook, pray, or relax!”
  Students may use the Newman Center to study, nap, cook, pray, or relax.
2. Student Events — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/student-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Location: St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center Time: Wednesdays at 6:00 PM”
  Newman Nights are held at the St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Daniel Rolland, OP, is listed first on the staff page as Director of the Newman Center.)
Sources (1)
1. Our Staff — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/our-staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Our Staff Fr. Daniel Rolland Director, OP Reynaldo Chavez Office Manager Ryan Pittner FOCUS Missionary Angela Denvir FOCUS Missionary Angeles Rosales FOCUS Missionary Xander Manzanares FOCUS Missionary”
  Fr. Daniel Rolland, OP, is Director; the staff also includes an office manager and four FOCUS missionaries.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Mass Monday through Thursday at 12:05 PM, plus Wednesday at 8:30 PM, during the school year: four weekdays.)
Sources (1)
1. St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass Times During The School Year Sunday: 11 AM | 7 PM Monday - Thursday: 12:05PM Wednesday: 8:30PM Adoration one hour before mass on week days during the school year”
  During the school year Mass is Sunday at 11 AM and 7 PM, Monday-Thursday at 12:05 PM, and Wednesday at 8:30 PM, with adoration one hour before weekday Masses.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Sunday Masses at 11 AM and 7 PM during the school year.)
Sources (1)
1. St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass Times During The School Year Sunday: 11 AM | 7 PM Monday - Thursday: 12:05PM Wednesday: 8:30PM Adoration one hour before mass on week days during the school year”
  During the school year Mass is Sunday at 11 AM and 7 PM, Monday-Thursday at 12:05 PM, and Wednesday at 8:30 PM, with adoration one hour before weekday Masses.
Not enough information:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (The Catholic Rebels student community (the Newman Center's student ministry, which posts updates through the UNLV Involvement Center and Instagram), a four-member FOCUS team, men's and women's Bible studies meeting seven times a week in the Newman Student Lounge, and a Student Leadership Team.)
Sources (6)
1. St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center Students Catholic Rebels With so many student organizations at UNLV”
  The Newman Center's student community is called Catholic Rebels.
2. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-nevada-las-vegas · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Denvir Angela Denvir Manzanares Xander Manzanares Pittner Ryan Pittner Rosales Angeles Rosales”
  FOCUS lists four missionaries at UNLV: Angela Denvir, Xander Manzanares, Ryan Pittner, and Angeles Rosales.
3. FOCUS — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/focus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Hey, my name is Angeles Rosales! I am a fifth year missionary with FOCUS and serve as the FOCUS Team Director!”
  Angeles Rosales is the FOCUS Team Director at UNLV.
4. Student Events — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/student-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Undergrad Bible Study Men’s Bible Study Time: 4:00-5:00pm Tuesdays Time: 2:30-3:30pm Wednesdays Time: 5:30-6:30pm Thursdays Location: Newman Student Lounge”
  The men's undergraduate Bible study meets Tuesdays 4-5 PM, Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 PM, and Thursdays 5:30-6:30 PM in the Newman Student Lounge.
  “Women’s Bible Study Time: 6:30-7:30pm Mondays Time: 5:30-6:30pm Tuesdays Time: 4:00-5:00pm Thursdays Time: 4:00-5:00pm Fridays Location: Newman Student Lounge”
  The women's Bible study meets Mondays 6:30-7:30 PM, Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM, and Thursdays and Fridays 4-5 PM in the Newman Student Lounge.
5. Events & Ministries — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/events-and-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Ministry Student Leadership Team Meet the team”
  The Newman Center lists a Student Leadership Team among its ministries.
6. Calendar — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/calendar · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “For regular schedule updates you can check our Instagram page, @catholicrebels, the Involvement Center, or if you are a student, you can join our GroupMe chat”
  The ministry posts schedule updates on Instagram (@catholicrebels), the UNLV Involvement Center, and a student GroupMe chat.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Small-group Bible studies, a Becoming Catholic program and semester-based Confirmation classes for adults, the monthly Feed My Sheep service ministry, and weekly Newman Nights.)
Sources (3)
1. Student Events — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/student-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Get ready for Newman Nights every Wednesday at 6:o0 PM! These are your go-to social events for fun, food, and fellowship.”
  Newman Nights are weekly Wednesday social events.
  “Undergrad Bible Study Men’s Bible Study Time: 4:00-5:00pm Tuesdays Time: 2:30-3:30pm Wednesdays Time: 5:30-6:30pm Thursdays Location: Newman Student Lounge”
  The men's undergraduate Bible study meets Tuesdays 4-5 PM, Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 PM, and Thursdays 5:30-6:30 PM in the Newman Student Lounge.
  “Women’s Bible Study Time: 6:30-7:30pm Mondays Time: 5:30-6:30pm Tuesdays Time: 4:00-5:00pm Thursdays Time: 4:00-5:00pm Fridays Location: Newman Student Lounge”
  The women's Bible study meets Mondays 6:30-7:30 PM, Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM, and Thursdays and Fridays 4-5 PM in the Newman Student Lounge.
2. Becoming Catholic — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/becomingcatholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “we offer Confirmation semester-based classes to help you receive the sacrament. For more information, you may contact Fr. Daniel at drollandop@unlvnewman.com”
  The Newman Center offers semester-based Confirmation classes for baptized Catholic adults; contact Fr. Daniel at drollandop@unlvnewman.com.
3. Church Ministries — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/church-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Monthly meet up First Sunday of every month from 4:00pm-6:00pm”
  The Feed My Sheep ministry meets on the first Sunday of every month from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
  “We gather monthly to prepare meals, share encouragement, and remind our community that they are seen, valued, and loved by God.”
  Feed My Sheep gathers monthly to prepare meals for neighbors in need.
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 adoration12 to 19 times a week (12 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 0 confession, 5 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

A dedicated Newman Center with a student lounge is directed by a Dominican priest, Fr. Daniel Rolland, OP, with four FOCUS missionaries on staff.
Sources (3)
1. St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students are always welcome at the Newman Center to study, nap, cook, pray, or relax!”
  Students may use the Newman Center to study, nap, cook, pray, or relax.
2. Our Staff — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/our-staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Our Staff Fr. Daniel Rolland Director, OP Reynaldo Chavez Office Manager Ryan Pittner FOCUS Missionary Angela Denvir FOCUS Missionary Angeles Rosales FOCUS Missionary Xander Manzanares FOCUS Missionary”
  Fr. Daniel Rolland, OP, is Director; the staff also includes an office manager and four FOCUS missionaries.
3. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-nevada-las-vegas · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Denvir Angela Denvir Manzanares Xander Manzanares Pittner Ryan Pittner Rosales Angeles Rosales”
  FOCUS lists four missionaries at UNLV: Angela Denvir, Xander Manzanares, Ryan Pittner, and Angeles Rosales.
During the school year the center lists two Sunday Masses, Mass Monday through Thursday at midday, a Wednesday 8:30 PM Mass, and adoration before weekday Masses.
Sources (1)
1. St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass Times During The School Year Sunday: 11 AM | 7 PM Monday - Thursday: 12:05PM Wednesday: 8:30PM Adoration one hour before mass on week days during the school year”
  During the school year Mass is Sunday at 11 AM and 7 PM, Monday-Thursday at 12:05 PM, and Wednesday at 8:30 PM, with adoration one hour before weekday Masses.
Men's and women's Bible studies meet seven times a week, and Wednesday Newman Nights combine a free dinner, activities, adoration, and Mass.
Sources (1)
1. Student Events — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/student-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Get ready for Newman Nights every Wednesday at 6:o0 PM! These are your go-to social events for fun, food, and fellowship.”
  Newman Nights are weekly Wednesday social events.
  “Events: Starting at 8:30pm we have mass but you are welcome to join us earlier for adoration. Prior to mass we will have free dinner at 6:00. After dinner we will have fun activities to participate in.”
  Newman Nights include a free dinner at 6:00 PM, activities, adoration, and Mass at 8:30 PM.
  “Undergrad Bible Study Men’s Bible Study Time: 4:00-5:00pm Tuesdays Time: 2:30-3:30pm Wednesdays Time: 5:30-6:30pm Thursdays Location: Newman Student Lounge”
  The men's undergraduate Bible study meets Tuesdays 4-5 PM, Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 PM, and Thursdays 5:30-6:30 PM in the Newman Student Lounge.
  “Women’s Bible Study Time: 6:30-7:30pm Mondays Time: 5:30-6:30pm Tuesdays Time: 4:00-5:00pm Thursdays Time: 4:00-5:00pm Fridays Location: Newman Student Lounge”
  The women's Bible study meets Mondays 6:30-7:30 PM, Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM, and Thursdays and Fridays 4-5 PM in the Newman Student Lounge.
The center offers a Becoming Catholic program, semester-based Confirmation classes, and a monthly Feed My Sheep meal ministry.
Sources (2)
1. Becoming Catholic — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/becomingcatholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “This program is designed for those interested in the Catholic faith or who want to be initiated into the church by receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation.”
  The Becoming Catholic program prepares those interested in the faith to receive Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation.
  “we offer Confirmation semester-based classes to help you receive the sacrament. For more information, you may contact Fr. Daniel at drollandop@unlvnewman.com”
  The Newman Center offers semester-based Confirmation classes for baptized Catholic adults; contact Fr. Daniel at drollandop@unlvnewman.com.
2. Church Ministries — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/church-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Monthly meet up First Sunday of every month from 4:00pm-6:00pm”
  The Feed My Sheep ministry meets on the first Sunday of every month from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
  “We gather monthly to prepare meals, share encouragement, and remind our community that they are seen, valued, and loved by God.”
  Feed My Sheep gathers monthly to prepare meals for neighbors in need.

Concerns

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The Catholic center

St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center (Catholic Rebels)

Address: 4765 Brussels St., Las Vegas, NV 89119
Distance from campus: 0.2 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: Newman Student Lounge, space for students to study, nap, cook, pray, or relax

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Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 9 location not published

Faith formation 3

Men's Bible Study
Tuesdays 4-5 PM, Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 PM, Thursdays 5:30-6:30 PM
Undergraduate men's Bible study in the Newman Student Lounge, with FOCUS missionaries Ryan Pittner and Xander Manzanares as contacts.
unlvnewman.com
Women's Bible Study
Mondays 6:30-7:30 PM, Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM, Thursdays and Fridays 4-5 PM
Undergraduate women's Bible study in the Newman Student Lounge.
unlvnewman.com
Becoming Catholic and Confirmation classes
Program for those interested in becoming Catholic (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) and semester-based Confirmation classes for baptized Catholic adults; contact Fr. Daniel Rolland.
unlvnewman.com, unlvnewman.com

Clubs and groups 3

Catholic Rebels
The Newman Center's student community; it posts schedule updates through Instagram (@catholicrebels), the UNLV Involvement Center, and a student GroupMe chat.
unlvnewman.com, unlvnewman.com
FOCUS
Four FOCUS missionaries, led by Team Director Angeles Rosales, serve UNLV students through the Newman Center; they are listed as contacts for the men's and women's Bible studies.
focus.org, unlvnewman.com, unlvnewman.com, unlvnewman.com, unlvnewman.com, unlvnewman.com
Student Leadership Team
Student leadership team listed among the Newman Center's ministries; its own page was not available.
unlvnewman.com

Liturgy and prayer 1

Music and liturgical ministries
Choirs and instrumentalists (led by music coordinator Lenny Madarang), extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, lectors, and altar servers at the Newman Center's Masses.
unlvnewman.com, unlvnewman.com, unlvnewman.com

Service 1

Feed My Sheep
First Sunday of every month, 4:00-6:00 PM
Monthly ministry that prepares meals and offers fellowship to neighbors in need.
unlvnewman.com, unlvnewman.com

Social life 1

Newman Nights
Wednesdays 6:00 PM (Mass at 8:30 PM)
Weekly gathering at the Newman Center with a free dinner, activities, adoration, and Mass.
unlvnewman.com, unlvnewman.com, unlvnewman.com

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)

St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“With so many student organizations at UNLV, our Newman Center serves as a sanctuary for students, faculty, staff, and anyone who would like to grow in their faith and be a part of our mission.”
The St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center serves UNLV students, faculty, and staff.
“Our Mission To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ on campus supported by the Dominican traditions of Prayer, Study, Community and Preaching.”
The Newman Center's mission is to proclaim the Gospel on campus in the Dominican tradition.
“With so many student organizations at UNLV, our Newman Center serves as a sanctuary for students, faculty, staff, and anyone who would like to grow in their faith and be a part of our mission.”
The St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center serves UNLV students, faculty, and staff.
“Newman Nights: Wednesdays 6:00PM 4765 Brussels St. Las Vegas, NV 89119”
The Newman Center is at 4765 Brussels St., Las Vegas, NV 89119; Newman Nights are Wednesdays at 6 PM.
“Students are always welcome at the Newman Center to study, nap, cook, pray, or relax!”
Students may use the Newman Center to study, nap, cook, pray, or relax.
Our Staff — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/our-staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Our Staff Fr. Daniel Rolland Director, OP Reynaldo Chavez Office Manager Ryan Pittner FOCUS Missionary Angela Denvir FOCUS Missionary Angeles Rosales FOCUS Missionary Xander Manzanares FOCUS Missionary”
Fr. Daniel Rolland, OP, is Director; the staff also includes an office manager and four FOCUS missionaries.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-nevada-las-vegas · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Denvir Angela Denvir Manzanares Xander Manzanares Pittner Ryan Pittner Rosales Angeles Rosales”
FOCUS lists four missionaries at UNLV: Angela Denvir, Xander Manzanares, Ryan Pittner, and Angeles Rosales.
FOCUS — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/focus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“We are excited to be serving at UNLV and we can’t wait to meet you all!”
The FOCUS team serves at UNLV through the Newman Center.
Student Events — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerunlvnewman.com/student-events · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Location: St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center Time: Wednesdays at 6:00 PM”
Newman Nights are held at the St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM.

Reach out

Contact details for Fr. Daniel Rolland, OP (Director, St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center; contact for Becoming Catholic and Confirmation) and 2 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

60 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score51%
First-year retention 20% of score79%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,094 · ACT 21.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score19 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$16,939

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 · Mountain West Conference
Setting	City
ROTC	Army · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	19 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)	25,794
Total students	31,094
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$10,359
Cost of attendance (per year)	$19,638
Median federal debt at graduation	$19,450
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	51%
First-year retention	79%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$55,037
Admission rate	96%
Students receiving Pell grants	40%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1010–1240ACT 18–25

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1094
SAT reading & writing	510–630
SAT math	500–610
ACT composite	18–25
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 65 / 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 Las Vegas

The Most Reverend George Leo Thomas, Archbishop of Las Vegas

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 182281
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
Accreditation: Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs; Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is University of Nevada-Las Vegas a Catholic college?: No. University of Nevada-Las Vegas is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center (Catholic Rebels).
What is University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Catholic Life Score?: 82 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 Nevada-Las Vegas?: Mass is listed at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Nevada-Las Vegas Compass Recommended?: Yes. University of Nevada-Las Vegas meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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