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University of North Dakota

  • LocationGrand Forks, ND
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 14,172 students
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University of North Dakota is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, which uses the name undCatholic, has carried on ministry on Cambridge Street in Grand Forks since 1924 and is led by its pastor, Fr. Chris Markman. Its site lists school-year Mass on four weekdays, on Saturday and at two Sunday times, weekly confession, and adoration on three weekdays. FOCUS, Bible studies, a student board, an OCIA class and several retreats are listed among its activities.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 8

  • Monday5:15 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 410 Cambridge St · School year.
  • Tuesday5:15 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 410 Cambridge St · School year.
  • Wednesday8:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 410 Cambridge St · School year.
  • Thursday12:10 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 410 Cambridge St · School year.
  • Saturday4:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 410 Cambridge St · School year and summer/breaks.
  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 410 Cambridge St · School year and summer/breaks.
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  • Sunday7:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 410 Cambridge St · School year.
  • Monday–Thursday8:30 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 410 Cambridge St · Summer and breaks only.

Confession 2

  • Saturday3:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 410 Cambridge St · School year and summer/breaks.
  • Sunday6:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 410 Cambridge St · School year.

Adoration 3

  • Tuesday9:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 410 Cambridge St · School year; until 5:05 PM.
  • Wednesday9:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 410 Cambridge St · School year; until 7:50 PM.
  • Thursday9:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 410 Cambridge St · School year; until 12:00 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. undCatholicundcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass - School Year Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 10:00 am, 7:00 pm Mon: 5:15 pm Tues: 5:15 pm Wed: 8:00 pm Thurs: 12:10 pm No Friday Mass”
    The Newman Center's school-year Mass schedule lists Saturday, two Sunday, and four weekday Masses, with no Friday Mass.
    “Mass - School Year Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 10:00 am, 7:00 pm Mon: 5:15 pm Tues: 5:15 pm Wed: 8:00 pm Thurs: 12:10 pm No Friday Mass”
    The Newman Center's school-year Mass schedule lists Saturday, two Sunday, and four weekday Masses, with no Friday Mass.
    “Mass - School Year Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 10:00 am, 7:00 pm Mon: 5:15 pm Tues: 5:15 pm Wed: 8:00 pm Thurs: 12:10 pm No Friday Mass”
    The Newman Center's school-year Mass schedule lists Saturday, two Sunday, and four weekday Masses, with no Friday Mass.
    “Mass - School Year Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 10:00 am, 7:00 pm Mon: 5:15 pm Tues: 5:15 pm Wed: 8:00 pm Thurs: 12:10 pm No Friday Mass”
    The Newman Center's school-year Mass schedule lists Saturday, two Sunday, and four weekday Masses, with no Friday Mass.
    “Mass - School Year Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 10:00 am, 7:00 pm Mon: 5:15 pm Tues: 5:15 pm Wed: 8:00 pm Thurs: 12:10 pm No Friday Mass”
    The Newman Center's school-year Mass schedule lists Saturday, two Sunday, and four weekday Masses, with no Friday Mass.
    “Mass - School Year Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 10:00 am, 7:00 pm Mon: 5:15 pm Tues: 5:15 pm Wed: 8:00 pm Thurs: 12:10 pm No Friday Mass”
    The Newman Center's school-year Mass schedule lists Saturday, two Sunday, and four weekday Masses, with no Friday Mass.
    “Mass - School Year Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 10:00 am, 7:00 pm Mon: 5:15 pm Tues: 5:15 pm Wed: 8:00 pm Thurs: 12:10 pm No Friday Mass”
    The Newman Center's school-year Mass schedule lists Saturday, two Sunday, and four weekday Masses, with no Friday Mass.
    “Mass - Summer/Breaks Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 10:00 am Mon: 8:30 am Tues: 8:30 am Wed: 8:30 am Thurs: 8:30 am No Friday Mass”
    The Newman Center's summer and break Mass schedule lists Mass at 8:30 AM on Monday through Thursday.
    “Confession - School Year Saturday: 3:30 pm Sunday: 6:00 pm 30 minutes before Daily Mass”
    The Newman Center lists school-year confession on Saturday at 3:30 PM and Sunday at 6:00 PM, and 30 minutes before daily Mass.
    “Confession - School Year Saturday: 3:30 pm Sunday: 6:00 pm 30 minutes before Daily Mass”
    The Newman Center lists school-year confession on Saturday at 3:30 PM and Sunday at 6:00 PM, and 30 minutes before daily Mass.
    “Adoration - School Year Tues: 9:00 am - 5:05 pm Wed: 9:00 am - 7:50 pm Thurs: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm”
    The Newman Center lists school-year adoration on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
    “Adoration - School Year Tues: 9:00 am - 5:05 pm Wed: 9:00 am - 7:50 pm Thurs: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm”
    The Newman Center lists school-year adoration on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
    “Adoration - School Year Tues: 9:00 am - 5:05 pm Wed: 9:00 am - 7:50 pm Thurs: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm”
    The Newman Center lists school-year adoration on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of North Dakota, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSacred Heart Catholic Church: 2.3 mi1St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center (undCatholic): 0.1 miUniversity of North Dakota (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 2.3 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.

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

88 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 ministry describes its campus work as igniting the fire of faith on campus at UND's Newman Center.)
    Sources (2)
    1. undCatholicundcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “igniting the fire of faith on campus”
      The ministry describes its work as igniting the fire of faith on campus.
    2. About - undCatholicundcatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center has been carrying out ministry on Cambridge Street in Grand Forks since 1924.”
      St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center has carried on ministry on Cambridge Street in Grand Forks since 1924.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (Dedicated Newman Center building at 410 Cambridge St.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About - undCatholicundcatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center has been carrying out ministry on Cambridge Street in Grand Forks since 1924.”
      St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center has carried on ministry on Cambridge Street in Grand Forks since 1924.
    2. undCatholicundcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “410 Cambridge St Grand Forks, ND, 58203”
      The Newman Center's address is 410 Cambridge St, Grand Forks, ND 58203.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Chris Markman is listed as pastor and leader of the Newman Center, with no other assignment listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About - undCatholicundcatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Led by our Pastor, Fr. Chris Markman, we have a dynamic team of FOCUS Missionaries”
      The Newman Center is led by its pastor, Fr. Chris Markman.
    2. Staff - undCatholicundcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Chris Markman Pastor”
      Fr. Chris Markman is listed as the Newman Center's pastor.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (School-year Mass is listed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (four weekdays); there is no Friday Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. undCatholicundcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass - School Year Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 10:00 am, 7:00 pm Mon: 5:15 pm Tues: 5:15 pm Wed: 8:00 pm Thurs: 12:10 pm No Friday Mass”
      The Newman Center's school-year Mass schedule lists Saturday, two Sunday, and four weekday Masses, with no Friday Mass.
  • 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 (School-year weekend Masses: Saturday 4:30 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. undCatholicundcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass - School Year Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 10:00 am, 7:00 pm Mon: 5:15 pm Tues: 5:15 pm Wed: 8:00 pm Thurs: 12:10 pm No Friday Mass”
      The Newman Center's school-year Mass schedule lists Saturday, two Sunday, and four weekday Masses, with no Friday Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession on Saturday and Sunday during the school year, and 30 minutes before daily Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. undCatholicundcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession - School Year Saturday: 3:30 pm Sunday: 6:00 pm 30 minutes before Daily Mass”
      The Newman Center lists school-year confession on Saturday at 3:30 PM and Sunday at 6:00 PM, and 30 minutes before daily Mass.
  • 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, the Bible studies, and the Newman Center student board.)
    Sources (2)
    1. undCatholicundcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Fellowship of Catholic University Students is a national outreach organization”
      The Newman Center lists FOCUS as one of its outreach organizations.
      “There are over 40 Bible studies on campus almost every night of the week, with around 110 students attending regularly.”
      The Newman Center lists more than 40 Bible studies on campus, with about 110 students attending regularly.
    2. Student Board - undCatholicundcatholic.org/studentboard · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Apply for the 2026-2027 Student Board”
      The Newman Center has a student board for 2026-2027.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (An OCIA class, Bible studies, and retreats (First Timer's Retreat, Father's House Retreat, Spiritual Bootcamp).)
    Sources (1)
    1. undCatholicundcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our pastor hosts an engaging class exploring the beauty and tradition of the Catholic faith weekly at the Newman Center.”
      The pastor hosts a weekly class for people interested in becoming Catholic at the Newman Center.
      “There are over 40 Bible studies on campus almost every night of the week, with around 110 students attending regularly.”
      The Newman Center lists more than 40 Bible studies on campus, with about 110 students attending regularly.
      “such as the annual First Timer’s Retreat, Father's House Retreat, Spiritual Bootcamp”
      The Newman Center lists an annual First Timer's Retreat, a Father's House Retreat, and Spiritual Bootcamp.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed 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 (16 weekly times documented: 11 Mass, 2 confession, 3 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 Newman Center names its pastor and publishes his phone number and email address.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff - undCatholicundcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Chris Markman Pastor”
      Fr. Chris Markman is listed as the Newman Center's pastor.
      “Phone: 701-402-3806 Email: chris.markman@undcatholic.org”
      The Newman Center publishes a phone number and email address for Fr. Chris Markman.
  • Its site lists more than 40 Bible studies on campus and a weekly OCIA class.
    Sources (1)
    1. undCatholicundcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “There are over 40 Bible studies on campus almost every night of the week, with around 110 students attending regularly.”
      The Newman Center lists more than 40 Bible studies on campus, with about 110 students attending regularly.
      “Our pastor hosts an engaging class exploring the beauty and tradition of the Catholic faith weekly at the Newman Center.”
      The pastor hosts a weekly class for people interested in becoming Catholic at the Newman Center.
  • Scheduled confession is listed each week during the school year.
    Sources (1)
    1. undCatholicundcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession - School Year Saturday: 3:30 pm Sunday: 6:00 pm 30 minutes before Daily Mass”
      The Newman Center lists school-year confession on Saturday at 3:30 PM and Sunday at 6:00 PM, and 30 minutes before daily Mass.

Concerns

  • Weekday Mass is offered on four days during the school year.
    Sources (1)
    1. undCatholicundcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass - School Year Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 10:00 am, 7:00 pm Mon: 5:15 pm Tues: 5:15 pm Wed: 8:00 pm Thurs: 12:10 pm No Friday Mass”
      The Newman Center's school-year Mass schedule lists Saturday, two Sunday, and four weekday Masses, with no Friday Mass.
  • The site states that adoration is not offered during the summer or breaks.
    Sources (1)
    1. undCatholicundcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration - Summer/Breaks No Adoration during the Summer or Breaks”
      The Newman Center states that adoration is not offered during the summer or breaks.

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The Catholic center

St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center (undCatholic)

  • Address: 410 Cambridge St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 8 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • Bible studiesOn campus
    Over 40 Bible studies on campus, most nights of the week, with a FOCUS missionary or student leader to connect with.
    undcatholic.org
  • OCIA class (Becoming Catholic)On campus
    Weekly
    Weekly class hosted by the pastor at the Newman Center for people interested in becoming Catholic.
    undcatholic.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • FOCUS
    FOCUS missionaries work with the Newman Center; the site links to FOCUS's UND campus page.
    undcatholic.org, undcatholic.org
  • Student Board
    Student leadership board of the Newman Center, with chairs for music, service, adoration, campus outreach and OCIA.
    undcatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Eucharistic adoration
    Tue, Wed and Thu during the school year
    Scheduled adoration during the school year; not offered during summer or breaks.
    undcatholic.org, undcatholic.org

Retreats 3

  • First Timer's Retreat
    Annual
    Annual retreat listed by the Newman Center.
    undcatholic.org
  • Father's House Retreat
    Retreat listed by the Newman Center.
    undcatholic.org
  • Spiritual Bootcamp
    Retreat listed by the Newman Center.
    undcatholic.org

Service 1

  • Mission trips
    Multiple domestic and international mission trips offered through the Newman Center.
    undcatholic.org

Social life 1

  • Sunday brunch
    Sunday brunches and coffee for students, supported by the hospitality endowment.
    undcatholic.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. About - undCatholicundcatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center has been carrying out ministry on Cambridge Street in Grand Forks since 1924.”
    St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center has carried on ministry on Cambridge Street in Grand Forks since 1924.
    “St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center has been carrying out ministry on Cambridge Street in Grand Forks since 1924.”
    St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center has carried on ministry on Cambridge Street in Grand Forks since 1924.
  2. Staff - undCatholicundcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. Chris Markman Pastor”
    Fr. Chris Markman is listed as the Newman Center's pastor.
  3. undCatholicundcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “igniting the fire of faith on campus”
    The ministry describes its work as igniting the fire of faith on campus.
    “410 Cambridge St Grand Forks, ND, 58203”
    The Newman Center's address is 410 Cambridge St, Grand Forks, ND 58203.

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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.
72 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.60%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$18,456

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)
10,216
Total students14,172
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$18,551
Cost of attendance (per year)$25,605
Median federal debt at graduation$22,057
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
60%
First-year retention84%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$63,552
Admission rate77%
Students receiving Pell grants17%

Value index: 63 / 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 Fargo

The Most Reverend John T. Folda, Bishop of Fargo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is University of North Dakota a Catholic college?
No. University of North Dakota 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 (undCatholic).
What is University of North Dakota’s Catholic Life Score?
84 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 North Dakota?
Mass is listed at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center and 410 Cambridge St. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of North Dakota Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of North Dakota meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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