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College · Catholic life on campus

University of South Florida

  • LocationTampa, FL
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 48,572 students
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University of South Florida is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic ministry at the University of South Florida's Tampa campus is based at the Catholic Student Center at USF, 13005 North 50th Street, which the Diocese of St. Petersburg lists with Rev. Kyle P. Bell as director. The diocese lists Mass twice every weekday and three times each weekend, confession every day of the week, and weekday Eucharistic adoration. USF's Religious & Spiritual Life page and student organization directory describe the Catholic Student Union, Bible studies, Catholic Bulls Nights, men's and women's groups, a Thomistic Institute chapter, and the Bellarmine Newman Hall faith-based housing.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 5

  • Monday–Friday12:30 PMCatholic Student Center at USF · Ad orientem.
  • Monday–Friday7:00 PMCatholic Student Center at USF · Ad orientem.
  • Saturday5:00 PMCatholic Student Center at USF
  • Sunday10:00 AMCatholic Student Center at USF
  • Sunday5:00 PMCatholic Student Center at USF · Ad orientem.

Confession 5

  • Monday–Friday11:30 AM–12:20 PMCatholic Student Center at USF
  • Monday–Friday6:00 PM–6:50 PMCatholic Student Center at USF
  • Saturday4:00 PM–4:50 PMCatholic Student Center at USF
  • Sunday9:00 AM–9:50 AMCatholic Student Center at USF
  • Sunday4:00 PM–4:50 PMCatholic Student Center at USF

Adoration 3

  • Monday–Friday8:30 AM–9:30 AMCatholic Student Center at USF
  • Monday–Friday1:00 PM–1:30 PMCatholic Student Center at USF
  • Monday–Friday7:30 PM–8:00 PMCatholic Student Center at USF

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)
  1. Catholic Student Center at USF - Diocese of Saint Petersburgdosp.org/parishes/catholic-student-center-at-usf-tampa · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Weekend Masses: Sat: 5:00pm Sun: 10:00am 5:00pm (Ad Orientem) Weekday Masses (Ad Orientem): Mon through Friday: 12:30pm 7:00pm”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:00 PM, Sunday at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and Monday through Friday at 12:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
    “Weekend Masses: Sat: 5:00pm Sun: 10:00am 5:00pm (Ad Orientem) Weekday Masses (Ad Orientem): Mon through Friday: 12:30pm 7:00pm”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:00 PM, Sunday at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and Monday through Friday at 12:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
    “Weekend Masses: Sat: 5:00pm Sun: 10:00am 5:00pm (Ad Orientem) Weekday Masses (Ad Orientem): Mon through Friday: 12:30pm 7:00pm”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:00 PM, Sunday at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and Monday through Friday at 12:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
    “Weekend Masses: Sat: 5:00pm Sun: 10:00am 5:00pm (Ad Orientem) Weekday Masses (Ad Orientem): Mon through Friday: 12:30pm 7:00pm”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:00 PM, Sunday at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and Monday through Friday at 12:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
    “Weekend Masses: Sat: 5:00pm Sun: 10:00am 5:00pm (Ad Orientem) Weekday Masses (Ad Orientem): Mon through Friday: 12:30pm 7:00pm”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:00 PM, Sunday at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and Monday through Friday at 12:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
    “Confession Times Sat: 4:00pm – 4:50pm Sun: 9:00am – 9:50am 4:00pm – 4:50pm Weekdays: 11:30am – 12:20pm 6:00pm – 6:50pm”
    Confession is offered Saturday 4:00-4:50 PM, Sunday 9:00-9:50 AM and 4:00-4:50 PM, and weekdays 11:30 AM-12:20 PM and 6:00-6:50 PM.
    “Confession Times Sat: 4:00pm – 4:50pm Sun: 9:00am – 9:50am 4:00pm – 4:50pm Weekdays: 11:30am – 12:20pm 6:00pm – 6:50pm”
    Confession is offered Saturday 4:00-4:50 PM, Sunday 9:00-9:50 AM and 4:00-4:50 PM, and weekdays 11:30 AM-12:20 PM and 6:00-6:50 PM.
    “Confession Times Sat: 4:00pm – 4:50pm Sun: 9:00am – 9:50am 4:00pm – 4:50pm Weekdays: 11:30am – 12:20pm 6:00pm – 6:50pm”
    Confession is offered Saturday 4:00-4:50 PM, Sunday 9:00-9:50 AM and 4:00-4:50 PM, and weekdays 11:30 AM-12:20 PM and 6:00-6:50 PM.
    “Confession Times Sat: 4:00pm – 4:50pm Sun: 9:00am – 9:50am 4:00pm – 4:50pm Weekdays: 11:30am – 12:20pm 6:00pm – 6:50pm”
    Confession is offered Saturday 4:00-4:50 PM, Sunday 9:00-9:50 AM and 4:00-4:50 PM, and weekdays 11:30 AM-12:20 PM and 6:00-6:50 PM.
    “Confession Times Sat: 4:00pm – 4:50pm Sun: 9:00am – 9:50am 4:00pm – 4:50pm Weekdays: 11:30am – 12:20pm 6:00pm – 6:50pm”
    Confession is offered Saturday 4:00-4:50 PM, Sunday 9:00-9:50 AM and 4:00-4:50 PM, and weekdays 11:30 AM-12:20 PM and 6:00-6:50 PM.
    “Adoration Times Weekdays: 8:30am – 9:30am 1:00pm – 1:30pm 7:30pm – 8:00pm”
    Eucharistic adoration is held on weekdays 8:30-9:30 AM, 1:00-1:30 PM, and 7:30-8:00 PM.
    “Adoration Times Weekdays: 8:30am – 9:30am 1:00pm – 1:30pm 7:30pm – 8:00pm”
    Eucharistic adoration is held on weekdays 8:30-9:30 AM, 1:00-1:30 PM, and 7:30-8:00 PM.
    “Adoration Times Weekdays: 8:30am – 9:30am 1:00pm – 1:30pm 7:30pm – 8:00pm”
    Eucharistic adoration is held on weekdays 8:30-9:30 AM, 1:00-1:30 PM, and 7:30-8:00 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of South Florida, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miCatholic Student Center at USF: 0.8 mi1Corpus Christi Catholic Church: 2.1 mi2Catholic Student Center at USF (Catholic Student Union): 0.8 miUniversity of South Florida (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Catholic Student Center at USF — 0.8 mi
  2. Corpus Christi Catholic Church — 2.1 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

100 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 Diocese of St. Petersburg lists the Catholic Student Center at USF among its parishes and missions. USF's Religious & Spiritual Life page lists the Catholic Student Center (USF Catholic Student Union) as a member faith community, and the Catholic Student Union at USF is a registered Tampa-campus student organization.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Catholic Student Center at USF - Diocese of Saint Petersburgdosp.org/parishes/catholic-student-center-at-usf-tampa · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Student Center at USF Address: 13005 North 50th Street, Tampa, FL 33617 Website: www.catholicusf.org Phone: (813) 988-3727”
      The Diocese of St. Petersburg lists the Catholic Student Center at USF at 13005 North 50th Street, Tampa, FL 33617, website catholicusf.org, phone 988-3727.
    2. Religious & Spiritual Life | Dean of Studentsusf.edu/student-affairs/dean-of-students/resources/religious-and-spiritual-life.aspx · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Student Center | Fr. Kyle Bell, Director | The USF Catholic Student Union is a home for you to discover or continue in your Catholic faith.”
      USF's Religious & Spiritual Life page lists the Catholic Student Center, directed by Fr. Kyle Bell, and the USF Catholic Student Union.
    3. List of Groupsbullsconnect.usf.edu/club_signup?search=catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Student Union at USF Student Organization - Campus - Tampa, Interfaith/Spiritual/Religious, A&S Eligible, GRSO, Elections - 04 April Website Mission Mission The Catholic Student Union is a campus ministry community that lives the Gospel at the University of South Florida.”
      The Catholic Student Union at USF is a registered Tampa-campus student organization described as a campus ministry community.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Catholic Student Center at USF, 13005 North 50th Street, Tampa, is a dedicated Catholic student center with its own Mass, confession, and adoration schedule. Distance to campus is computed from the address.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Student Center at USF - Diocese of Saint Petersburgdosp.org/parishes/catholic-student-center-at-usf-tampa · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Student Center at USF Address: 13005 North 50th Street, Tampa, FL 33617 Website: www.catholicusf.org Phone: (813) 988-3727”
      The Diocese of St. Petersburg lists the Catholic Student Center at USF at 13005 North 50th Street, Tampa, FL 33617, website catholicusf.org, phone 988-3727.
      “Weekend Masses: Sat: 5:00pm Sun: 10:00am 5:00pm (Ad Orientem) Weekday Masses (Ad Orientem): Mon through Friday: 12:30pm 7:00pm”
      Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:00 PM, Sunday at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and Monday through Friday at 12:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The diocese lists Rev. Kyle P. Bell as Director of the Catholic Student Center at USF, and USF's Religious & Spiritual Life page lists Fr. Kyle Bell as Director of the Catholic Student Center. Deacon Frank Julian is also assigned.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Student Center at USF - Diocese of Saint Petersburgdosp.org/parishes/catholic-student-center-at-usf-tampa · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Clergy Deacon Frank Julian Assigned Rev. Kyle P. Bell Director”
      Rev. Kyle P. Bell is Director of the Catholic Student Center at USF; Deacon Frank Julian is assigned there.
    2. Religious & Spiritual Life | Dean of Studentsusf.edu/student-affairs/dean-of-students/resources/religious-and-spiritual-life.aspx · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Student Center | Fr. Kyle Bell, Director | The USF Catholic Student Union is a home for you to discover or continue in your Catholic faith.”
      USF's Religious & Spiritual Life page lists the Catholic Student Center, directed by Fr. Kyle Bell, and the USF Catholic Student Union.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday through Friday at 12:30 PM and 7:00 PM (diocese listing).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Student Center at USF - Diocese of Saint Petersburgdosp.org/parishes/catholic-student-center-at-usf-tampa · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekend Masses: Sat: 5:00pm Sun: 10:00am 5:00pm (Ad Orientem) Weekday Masses (Ad Orientem): Mon through Friday: 12:30pm 7:00pm”
      Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:00 PM, Sunday at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and Monday through Friday at 12:30 PM and 7:00 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 (Saturday 5:00 PM. Sunday 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM (diocese listing).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Student Center at USF - Diocese of Saint Petersburgdosp.org/parishes/catholic-student-center-at-usf-tampa · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekend Masses: Sat: 5:00pm Sun: 10:00am 5:00pm (Ad Orientem) Weekday Masses (Ad Orientem): Mon through Friday: 12:30pm 7:00pm”
      Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:00 PM, Sunday at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and Monday through Friday at 12:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is scheduled every day: Saturday 4:00-4:50 PM. Sunday 9:00-9:50 AM and 4:00-4:50 PM; weekdays 11:30 AM-12:20 PM and 6:00-6:50 PM (diocese listing).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Student Center at USF - Diocese of Saint Petersburgdosp.org/parishes/catholic-student-center-at-usf-tampa · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confession Times Sat: 4:00pm – 4:50pm Sun: 9:00am – 9:50am 4:00pm – 4:50pm Weekdays: 11:30am – 12:20pm 6:00pm – 6:50pm”
      Confession is offered Saturday 4:00-4:50 PM, Sunday 9:00-9:50 AM and 4:00-4:50 PM, and weekdays 11:30 AM-12:20 PM and 6:00-6:50 PM.
  • 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 (Catholic Student Union at USF and Thomistic Institute at USF (both registered Tampa-campus student organizations), plus on-campus Bible studies and men's and women's groups described on USF's Religious & Spiritual Life page.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Religious & Spiritual Life | Dean of Studentsusf.edu/student-affairs/dean-of-students/resources/religious-and-spiritual-life.aspx · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Please join us for weekend and daily Masses, community prayer, on-campus Bible studies, Catholic Bulls Nights, Men’s & Women’s Group, and much more! We also have faith-based housing – Bellarmine Newman Hall – right across from campus.”
      The Catholic Student Union offers weekend and daily Masses, community prayer, on-campus Bible studies, Catholic Bulls Nights, men's and women's groups, and faith-based housing at Bellarmine Newman Hall across from campus.
    2. List of Groupsbullsconnect.usf.edu/club_signup?search=catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Student Union at USF Student Organization - Campus - Tampa, Interfaith/Spiritual/Religious, A&S Eligible, GRSO, Elections - 04 April Website Mission Mission The Catholic Student Union is a campus ministry community that lives the Gospel at the University of South Florida.”
      The Catholic Student Union at USF is a registered Tampa-campus student organization described as a campus ministry community.
      “Promote academic discussion of the Catholic church’s intellectual tradition, placing particular emphasis on the thought of the 13th-century philosopher and theologian St. Thomas Aquinas.”
      The Thomistic Institute at USF, a registered Tampa-campus student organization, promotes discussion of the Catholic intellectual tradition and St. Thomas Aquinas.
    3. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Florida Florida State University Florida International University University of Tampa University of Miami University of Florida Florida Atlantic University Georgia”
      FOCUS's campus list for Florida names Florida State, Florida International, Tampa, Miami, Florida, and Florida Atlantic; the University of South Florida is not listed.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Small groups (on-campus Bible studies; men's and women's groups), Thomistic Institute intellectual formation, and faith-based housing (Bellarmine Newman Hall). Retreat and OCIA schedules were not on readable pages.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious & Spiritual Life | Dean of Studentsusf.edu/student-affairs/dean-of-students/resources/religious-and-spiritual-life.aspx · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Please join us for weekend and daily Masses, community prayer, on-campus Bible studies, Catholic Bulls Nights, Men’s & Women’s Group, and much more! We also have faith-based housing – Bellarmine Newman Hall – right across from campus.”
      The Catholic Student Union offers weekend and daily Masses, community prayer, on-campus Bible studies, Catholic Bulls Nights, men's and women's groups, and faith-based housing at Bellarmine Newman Hall across from campus.
    2. List of Groupsbullsconnect.usf.edu/club_signup?search=catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Promote academic discussion of the Catholic church’s intellectual tradition, placing particular emphasis on the thought of the 13th-century philosopher and theologian St. Thomas Aquinas.”
      The Thomistic Institute at USF, a registered Tampa-campus student organization, promotes discussion of the Catholic intellectual tradition and St. Thomas Aquinas.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration30 or more times a week (41 weekly times documented: 13 Mass, 13 confession, 15 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 celebrated twice every weekday (12:30 PM and 7:00 PM) and three times each weekend at the Catholic Student Center.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Student Center at USF - Diocese of Saint Petersburgdosp.org/parishes/catholic-student-center-at-usf-tampa · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekend Masses: Sat: 5:00pm Sun: 10:00am 5:00pm (Ad Orientem) Weekday Masses (Ad Orientem): Mon through Friday: 12:30pm 7:00pm”
      Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:00 PM, Sunday at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and Monday through Friday at 12:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
  • Confession is scheduled every day of the week, twice on weekdays and Sundays, and Eucharistic adoration is held three times each weekday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Student Center at USF - Diocese of Saint Petersburgdosp.org/parishes/catholic-student-center-at-usf-tampa · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confession Times Sat: 4:00pm – 4:50pm Sun: 9:00am – 9:50am 4:00pm – 4:50pm Weekdays: 11:30am – 12:20pm 6:00pm – 6:50pm”
      Confession is offered Saturday 4:00-4:50 PM, Sunday 9:00-9:50 AM and 4:00-4:50 PM, and weekdays 11:30 AM-12:20 PM and 6:00-6:50 PM.
      “Adoration Times Weekdays: 8:30am – 9:30am 1:00pm – 1:30pm 7:30pm – 8:00pm”
      Eucharistic adoration is held on weekdays 8:30-9:30 AM, 1:00-1:30 PM, and 7:30-8:00 PM.
  • A priest, Rev. Kyle P. Bell, is listed as director of the Catholic Student Center, with a deacon also assigned.
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Student Center at USF - Diocese of Saint Petersburgdosp.org/parishes/catholic-student-center-at-usf-tampa · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Clergy Deacon Frank Julian Assigned Rev. Kyle P. Bell Director”
      Rev. Kyle P. Bell is Director of the Catholic Student Center at USF; Deacon Frank Julian is assigned there.
    2. Religious & Spiritual Life | Dean of Studentsusf.edu/student-affairs/dean-of-students/resources/religious-and-spiritual-life.aspx · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Student Center | Fr. Kyle Bell, Director | The USF Catholic Student Union is a home for you to discover or continue in your Catholic faith.”
      USF's Religious & Spiritual Life page lists the Catholic Student Center, directed by Fr. Kyle Bell, and the USF Catholic Student Union.
  • The Catholic Student Union offers Bible studies, men's and women's groups, Catholic Bulls Nights, and faith-based housing at Bellarmine Newman Hall; a Thomistic Institute chapter is also registered.
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious & Spiritual Life | Dean of Studentsusf.edu/student-affairs/dean-of-students/resources/religious-and-spiritual-life.aspx · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Please join us for weekend and daily Masses, community prayer, on-campus Bible studies, Catholic Bulls Nights, Men’s & Women’s Group, and much more! We also have faith-based housing – Bellarmine Newman Hall – right across from campus.”
      The Catholic Student Union offers weekend and daily Masses, community prayer, on-campus Bible studies, Catholic Bulls Nights, men's and women's groups, and faith-based housing at Bellarmine Newman Hall across from campus.
    2. List of Groupsbullsconnect.usf.edu/club_signup?search=catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Promote academic discussion of the Catholic church’s intellectual tradition, placing particular emphasis on the thought of the 13th-century philosopher and theologian St. Thomas Aquinas.”
      The Thomistic Institute at USF, a registered Tampa-campus student organization, promotes discussion of the Catholic intellectual tradition and St. Thomas Aquinas.

Concerns

  • Times come from the diocese's listing, which says schedules are subject to change.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Student Center at USF - Diocese of Saint Petersburgdosp.org/parishes/catholic-student-center-at-usf-tampa · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Please note: Schedules are subject to change. Please visit the parish website or call the parish office to verify time and day.”
      The diocese notes that schedules are subject to change and should be confirmed with the center.

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The Catholic center

Catholic Student Center at USF (Catholic Student Union)

  • Address: 13005 North 50th Street, Tampa, FL 33617
  • Distance from campus: 0.8 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: Catholic student center with Mass, confession, and adoration, faith-based housing (Bellarmine Newman Hall, across from campus)

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Source: dosp.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, usf.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, usf.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 1 off campus

Other 1

  • Bellarmine Newman HallOff campus
    Faith-based housing offered by the Catholic Student Union, located across from campus.
    usf.edu

Faith formation 2

  • Men's & Women's GroupOn campus
    Men's and women's groups offered by the Catholic Student Union; meeting place and times were not on readable pages.
    usf.edu
  • Thomistic Institute at USFOn campus
    Registered Tampa-campus student organization that promotes academic discussion of the Catholic intellectual tradition, with emphasis on St. Thomas Aquinas.
    bullsconnect.usf.edu, bullsconnect.usf.edu

Clubs and groups 3

  • Catholic Student Union at USFOn campus
    Registered Tampa-campus student organization; the campus ministry community of the Catholic Student Center.
    usf.edu, bullsconnect.usf.edu
  • Bible studiesOn campus
    On-campus Bible studies offered by the Catholic Student Union.
    usf.edu
  • Bulls4LIFEOn campus
    Registered pro-life student organization on the Tampa campus.
    bullsconnect.usf.edu

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Community prayerOn campus
    Community prayer offered by the Catholic Student Union; times were not on readable pages.
    usf.edu

Social life 1

  • Catholic Bulls NightsOn campus
    Student nights offered by the Catholic Student Union; location and times were not on readable pages.
    usf.edu

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. Catholic Student Center at USF - Diocese of Saint Petersburgdosp.org/parishes/catholic-student-center-at-usf-tampa · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Catholic Student Center at USF Address: 13005 North 50th Street, Tampa, FL 33617 Website: www.catholicusf.org Phone: (813) 988-3727”
    The Diocese of St. Petersburg lists the Catholic Student Center at USF at 13005 North 50th Street, Tampa, FL 33617, website catholicusf.org, phone 988-3727.
    “Clergy Deacon Frank Julian Assigned Rev. Kyle P. Bell Director”
    Rev. Kyle P. Bell is Director of the Catholic Student Center at USF; Deacon Frank Julian is assigned there.
    “Catholic Student Center at USF Address: 13005 North 50th Street, Tampa, FL 33617 Website: www.catholicusf.org Phone: (813) 988-3727”
    The Diocese of St. Petersburg lists the Catholic Student Center at USF at 13005 North 50th Street, Tampa, FL 33617, website catholicusf.org, phone 988-3727.
  2. Religious & Spiritual Life | Dean of Studentsusf.edu/student-affairs/dean-of-students/resources/religious-and-spiritual-life.aspx · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Catholic Student Center | Fr. Kyle Bell, Director | The USF Catholic Student Union is a home for you to discover or continue in your Catholic faith.”
    USF's Religious & Spiritual Life page lists the Catholic Student Center, directed by Fr. Kyle Bell, and the USF Catholic Student Union.
    “Catholic Student Center | Fr. Kyle Bell, Director | The USF Catholic Student Union is a home for you to discover or continue in your Catholic faith.”
    USF's Religious & Spiritual Life page lists the Catholic Student Center, directed by Fr. Kyle Bell, and the USF Catholic Student Union.
    “Please join us for weekend and daily Masses, community prayer, on-campus Bible studies, Catholic Bulls Nights, Men’s & Women’s Group, and much more! We also have faith-based housing – Bellarmine Newman Hall – right across from campus.”
    The Catholic Student Union offers weekend and daily Masses, community prayer, on-campus Bible studies, Catholic Bulls Nights, men's and women's groups, and faith-based housing at Bellarmine Newman Hall across from campus.
  3. List of Groupsbullsconnect.usf.edu/club_signup?search=catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Promote academic discussion of the Catholic church’s intellectual tradition, placing particular emphasis on the thought of the 13th-century philosopher and theologian St. Thomas Aquinas.”
    The Thomistic Institute at USF, a registered Tampa-campus student organization, promotes discussion of the Catholic intellectual tradition and St. Thomas Aquinas.
    “Thomistic Institute at USF Student Organization - Campus - Tampa, Interfaith/Spiritual/Religious”
    The Thomistic Institute at USF is a registered student organization on the Tampa campus.

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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.77%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.91%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,227 · ACT 26.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.22 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,361

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)
37,269
Total students48,572
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$9,812
Cost of attendance (per year)$22,859
Median federal debt at graduation$17,988
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
77%
First-year retention91%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$57,743
Admission rate43%
Students receiving Pell grants29%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1227
SAT reading & writing580–660
SAT math550–660
ACT composite24–29
Test policyRequired

Value index: 81 / 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 Saint Petersburg

The Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle

Source: dosp.org, dosp.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 137351
  • 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 South Florida a Catholic college?
No. University of South Florida is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Student Center at USF (Catholic Student Union).
What is University of South Florida’s Catholic Life Score?
94 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 South Florida?
Mass is listed at Catholic Student Center at USF. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of South Florida Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of South Florida meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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