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University of Oregon

  • LocationEugene, OR
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 23,786 students
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University of Oregon 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 More Catholic Newman Center is a Dominican-staffed parish and campus ministry serving the University of Oregon, at 1850 Emerald Street in Eugene. Its homepage lists Mass on weekdays at 5:15 PM, a Wednesday student Mass at 8:00 PM, weekend Masses, weekday adoration, and Saturday confession. Student offerings include a FOCUS team, Bible studies, an annual fall student retreat, Sunday night dinners, and OCIA for adults.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 5

  • Monday–Friday5:15 PMSt. Thomas More Newman Center
  • Wednesday8:00 PMSt. Thomas More Newman Center · Student Mass.
  • Saturday5:00 PMSt. Thomas More Newman Center · Saturday vigil.
  • Sunday9:00 AMSt. Thomas More Newman Center
  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. Thomas More Newman Center

Confession 1

  • Saturday4:00 PM–4:45 PMSt. Thomas More Newman Center

Adoration 1

  • Monday–Friday4:00 PM–4:45 PMSt. Thomas More Newman 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 (1)
  1. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5:15 PM - MONDAY - FRIDAY”
    Mass is listed at 5:15 PM Monday through Friday.
    “8:00 PM - WEDNESDAY”
    A student Mass is listed at 8:00 PM on Wednesday.
    “5:00 PM - SATURDAY VIGIL”
    A Saturday vigil Mass is listed at 5:00 PM.
    “9:00 AM - SUNDAY”
    A Sunday Mass is listed at 9:00 AM.
    “11:00 AM - SUNDAY”
    A Sunday Mass is listed at 11:00 AM.
    “4:00 - 4:45 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY”
    Adoration is listed at 4:00 to 4:45 PM on weekdays.
    “4:00 - 4:45 PM SATURDAY”
    Confession is listed at 4:00 to 4:45 PM on Saturday.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Oregon, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Thomas More Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1Saint Mary Catholic Church: 1.1 mi2Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church: 1.7 mi3Saint Paul Catholic Church: 2.3 mi4Saint Jude Catholic Church: 2.7 mi5St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center: 0.5 miUniversity of Oregon (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Thomas More Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 1850 Emerald Street, Eugene
  2. Saint Mary Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 1062 Charnelton Street, Eugene
  3. Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 704 Aspen Street, Springfield
  4. Saint Paul Catholic Church — 2.3 mi · 1201 Satre Street, Eugene
  5. Saint Jude Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 4330 Willamette Street, Eugene

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

96 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. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Striving and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ at the University of Oregon”
      The St. Thomas More Newman Center describes its ministry as serving the University of Oregon.
      “We serve the University of Oregon and neighboring colleges and universities.”
      The center states that it serves the University of Oregon.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Newman Center building at 1850 Emerald Street is the center's own building.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Visit | St. Thomas More Newman Centeruonewman.org/visit.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “1850 EMERALD STREET EUGENE, OR 97403”
      The center's published address is 1850 Emerald Street, Eugene, OR 97403.
      “We are the green building across from the flagpoles by Hayward Field.”
      The center is located in a green building across from the flagpoles by Hayward Field.
    2. Our History | St. Thomas More Newman Centeruonewman.org/our-history.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Newman Center began in 1915 as a Newman Club founded for the purpose of bringing Catholic students together in faith and fellowship at the University of Oregon.”
      The Newman Center began in 1915 as a Catholic student club at the University of Oregon.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Two Dominican priests are listed on staff, a pastor and a parochial vicar.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact Us | St. Thomas More Newman Centeruonewman.org/contact-us.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FR. JORDAN BRADSHAW, O.P. - PASTOR”
      Fr. Jordan Bradshaw, O.P., is listed as pastor of the parish and Newman Center.
      “FR. PHILIP NERI GERLOMES, O.P. - PAROCHIAL VICAR”
      A second Dominican priest, a parochial vicar, is listed on the staff.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass is listed at 5:15 PM Monday through Friday at the Newman Center.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “5:15 PM - MONDAY - FRIDAY”
      Mass is listed at 5:15 PM Monday through Friday.
  • 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 (Saturday vigil and two Sunday Masses are listed; a Sunday student Mass is also listed (time disputed, see gaps).)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “5:00 PM - SATURDAY VIGIL”
      A Saturday vigil Mass is listed at 5:00 PM.
      “9:00 AM - SUNDAY”
      A Sunday Mass is listed at 9:00 AM.
      “11:00 AM - SUNDAY”
      A Sunday Mass is listed at 11:00 AM.
      “6:30 PM - SUNDAY”
      A Sunday student Mass is listed at 6:30 PM on the homepage.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is listed Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4:00 - 4:45 PM SATURDAY”
      Confession is listed at 4:00 to 4:45 PM on Saturday.
  • 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 (A FOCUS team at the Newman Center and undergraduate Bible studies. A graduate student Bible study is not counted.)
    Sources (3)
    1. FOCUS @ Newman | St. Thomas More Newman Centeruonewman.org/focus--newman.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Learn more about FOCUS”
      The Newman Center hosts a FOCUS team with missionaries for University of Oregon students.
    2. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University of Oregon”
      FOCUS lists the University of Oregon among the campuses it serves.
    3. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible studies Graduate Student Bible Study”
      The center lists Bible studies for students.
  • 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 for adults, and Bible studies.)
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FALL STUDENT RETREAT - OCT. 16-18”
      A fall student retreat is listed for October 16 to 18.
      “Bible studies Graduate Student Bible Study”
      The center lists Bible studies for students.
    2. OCIA Registration | St. Thomas More Newman Centeruonewman.org/ocia-registration.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We welcome new adult members into the Church through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)!”
      The Newman Center runs OCIA classes for adults.
  • 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 (15 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 1 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

  • Mass is listed at the Newman Center five weekdays a week and on weekends.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “5:15 PM - MONDAY - FRIDAY”
      Mass is listed at 5:15 PM Monday through Friday.
      “5:00 PM - SATURDAY VIGIL”
      A Saturday vigil Mass is listed at 5:00 PM.
      “9:00 AM - SUNDAY”
      A Sunday Mass is listed at 9:00 AM.
      “11:00 AM - SUNDAY”
      A Sunday Mass is listed at 11:00 AM.
  • Two Dominican priests are listed on staff, with a faith formation director.
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact Us | St. Thomas More Newman Centeruonewman.org/contact-us.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FR. JORDAN BRADSHAW, O.P. - PASTOR”
      Fr. Jordan Bradshaw, O.P., is listed as pastor of the parish and Newman Center.
      “CORINNE LOPEZ - DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION”
      Corinne Lopez is listed as Director of Faith Formation.
      “FR. PHILIP NERI GERLOMES, O.P. - PAROCHIAL VICAR”
      A second Dominican priest, a parochial vicar, is listed on the staff.
  • Student groups and programs include FOCUS, Bible studies, a fall retreat, and OCIA.
    Sources (3)
    1. FOCUS @ Newman | St. Thomas More Newman Centeruonewman.org/focus--newman.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Learn more about FOCUS”
      The Newman Center hosts a FOCUS team with missionaries for University of Oregon students.
    2. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FALL STUDENT RETREAT - OCT. 16-18”
      A fall student retreat is listed for October 16 to 18.
    3. OCIA Registration | St. Thomas More Newman Centeruonewman.org/ocia-registration.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We welcome new adult members into the Church through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)!”
      The Newman Center runs OCIA classes for adults.

Concerns

  • The Sunday student Mass time is listed as 6:30 PM on the homepage and 7:30 PM on the liturgical ministries page.
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “6:30 PM - SUNDAY”
      A Sunday student Mass is listed at 6:30 PM on the homepage.
    2. Liturgical Ministries | St. Thomas More Newman Centeruonewman.org/liturgical-ministries.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the Sunday 7:30pm Mass”
      The liturgical ministries page lists the Sunday student Mass at 7:30 PM, which conflicts with the homepage time of 6:30 PM.

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The Catholic center

St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center

  • Address: 1850 Emerald Street, Eugene, OR 97403
  • Distance from campus: 0.5 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 1

Faith formation 3

  • Bible studies
    Bible studies for students listed on the Newman Center site.
    uonewman.org
  • Graduate Student Bible Study
    Fridays 7:30-8:30 PM, beginning October 23
    Bible study for graduate students on St. Paul's first letter to the Corinthians.
    uonewman.org, uonewman.org
  • OCIA
    Order of Christian Initiation of Adults classes for adults entering the Church.
    uonewman.org

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

Social life 2

  • Sunday Night Dinner
    Sundays, during the term
    Sunday night dinners with student-run meal sign-ups.
    uonewman.org
  • Newman Nights, hikes, breakfasts and games
    Regular weekly student activities listed on the Newman Center site.
    uonewman.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. Thomas More Catholic Newman Centeruonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Striving and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ at the University of Oregon”
    The St. Thomas More Newman Center describes its ministry as serving the University of Oregon.
    “We serve the University of Oregon and neighboring colleges and universities.”
    The center states that it serves the University of Oregon.
    “Striving and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ at the University of Oregon”
    The St. Thomas More Newman Center describes its ministry as serving the University of Oregon.
  2. Visit | St. Thomas More Newman Centeruonewman.org/visit.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1850 EMERALD STREET EUGENE, OR 97403”
    The center's published address is 1850 Emerald Street, Eugene, OR 97403.
    “We are the green building across from the flagpoles by Hayward Field.”
    The center is located in a green building across from the flagpoles by Hayward Field.
  3. Our History | St. Thomas More Newman Centeruonewman.org/our-history.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Newman Center began in 1915 as a Newman Club founded for the purpose of bringing Catholic students together in faith and fellowship at the University of Oregon.”
    The Newman Center began in 1915 as a Catholic student club at the University of Oregon.

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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.
75 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.86%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,272 · ACT 26.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.19 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$15,863

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)
19,963
Total students23,786
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$22,182
Cost of attendance (per year)$34,793
Median federal debt at graduation$20,139
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
72%
First-year retention86%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$61,324
Admission rate88%
Students receiving Pell grants21%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1272
SAT reading & writing580–690
SAT math550–670
ACT composite23–30
Test policyConsidered 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 Portland in Oregon

The Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample, Archbishop of Portland in Oregon

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 209551
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
  • Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

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

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