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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

  • LocationEau Claire, WI
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 9,991 students
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Newman Catholic Parish, established in 1969 to serve UW-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College, is based in the Ecumenical Religious Center at 110 Garfield Ave. The parish publishes Mass on Saturday, Sunday and four weekdays, weekly confession and scheduled adoration, and names a student chaplain, Fr. Kyle Lang. Student groups and programs listed include Blugold Catholic, FOCUS Bible studies, OCIA and student retreats.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 6

  • Saturday5:00 PMNewman Catholic Parish, Eau Claire · Academic year Mass times.
  • Sunday8:30 AMNewman Catholic Parish, Eau Claire · Academic year Mass times.
  • Sunday11:30 AMNewman Catholic Parish, Eau Claire · Academic year Mass times.
  • Sunday7:30 PMNewman Catholic Parish, Eau Claire · Academic year Mass times.
  • Monday–Wednesday12:05 PMNewman Catholic Parish, Eau Claire · Academic year Mass times.
  • Thursday6:05 PMNewman Catholic Parish, Eau Claire · Academic year Mass times.

Confession 4

  • Monday–Wednesday11:15 AMNewman Catholic Parish, Eau Claire · Before Mass; until 11:45 AM.
  • Thursday5:05 PMNewman Catholic Parish, Eau Claire · Before Mass; until 5:45 PM.
  • Saturday4:00 PMNewman Catholic Parish, Eau Claire · Until 4:45 PM.
  • Sunday6:30 PMNewman Catholic Parish, Eau Claire · Until 7:15 PM.

Adoration 3

  • Monday–Wednesday10:45 AMNewman Catholic Parish, Eau Claire · Until 11:45 AM.
  • Thursday5:00 PMNewman Catholic Parish, Eau Claire · Until 6:00 PM.
  • Sunday6:15 PMNewman Catholic Parish, Eau Claire · Until 7:15 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. Mass, Confession, Adoration | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Saturday 5:00 pm”
    Newman Parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 pm, Sunday Masses at 8:30 am, 11:30 am and 7:30 pm, and weekday Masses at 12:05 pm Monday through Wednesday and 6:05 pm Thursday.
    “Saturday 5:00 pm”
    Newman Parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 pm, Sunday Masses at 8:30 am, 11:30 am and 7:30 pm, and weekday Masses at 12:05 pm Monday through Wednesday and 6:05 pm Thursday.
    “Saturday 5:00 pm”
    Newman Parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 pm, Sunday Masses at 8:30 am, 11:30 am and 7:30 pm, and weekday Masses at 12:05 pm Monday through Wednesday and 6:05 pm Thursday.
    “Saturday 5:00 pm”
    Newman Parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 pm, Sunday Masses at 8:30 am, 11:30 am and 7:30 pm, and weekday Masses at 12:05 pm Monday through Wednesday and 6:05 pm Thursday.
    “Saturday 5:00 pm”
    Newman Parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 pm, Sunday Masses at 8:30 am, 11:30 am and 7:30 pm, and weekday Masses at 12:05 pm Monday through Wednesday and 6:05 pm Thursday.
    “Saturday 5:00 pm”
    Newman Parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 pm, Sunday Masses at 8:30 am, 11:30 am and 7:30 pm, and weekday Masses at 12:05 pm Monday through Wednesday and 6:05 pm Thursday.
    “Confessions (before Mass) Monday-Wednesday 11:15 - 11:45 am”
    Newman Parish schedules confession Monday through Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
    “Confessions (before Mass) Monday-Wednesday 11:15 - 11:45 am”
    Newman Parish schedules confession Monday through Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
    “Confessions (before Mass) Monday-Wednesday 11:15 - 11:45 am”
    Newman Parish schedules confession Monday through Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
    “Confessions (before Mass) Monday-Wednesday 11:15 - 11:45 am”
    Newman Parish schedules confession Monday through Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
    “Eucharistic Adoration Monday - Wednesday 10:45-11:45 am”
    Newman Parish schedules Eucharistic adoration Monday through Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
    “Eucharistic Adoration Monday - Wednesday 10:45-11:45 am”
    Newman Parish schedules Eucharistic adoration Monday through Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
    “Eucharistic Adoration Monday - Wednesday 10:45-11:45 am”
    Newman Parish schedules Eucharistic adoration Monday through Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church: 1.0 mi1Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 1.4 mi2St. James the Greater Catholic Church: 2.1 mi3Newman Catholic Parish (Newman Parish) at the Ecumenical Religious Center: 0.1 miUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church — 1.0 mi
  2. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
  3. St. James the Greater 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

90 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. History | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/general-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In 1969, Bishop Frederick William Freking established Newman Parish with the specific mission of providing campus ministry to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College.”
      Newman Parish was established in 1969 to provide campus ministry to UW-Eau Claire and CVTC.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The parish church and offices are in the Ecumenical Religious Center, which the parish describes as housing Newman on campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. History | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/general-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In 1971, the Ecumenical Religious Center was established to be a central place of Christian ministry on campus. Currently, the ERC houses Newman and University Lutheran Church.”
      The Ecumenical Religious Center on campus houses Newman Parish.
    2. Parishes of the Diocese of La Crossediolc.org/parishes · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Church: 110 Garfield Ave Eau Claire, WI 54701”
      The diocese lists the Newman Catholic Church at 110 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Kyle Lang is listed as Student Chaplain and his bio says he devotes his time to UWEC and CVTC students. The page does not use the words full-time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. CONTACT | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/team-4 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Kyle Lang Student Chaplain”
      Fr. Kyle Lang is listed as the Student Chaplain of Newman Parish.
      “Now he enjoys devoting his time helping UWEC/CVTC students fall in love with Christ.”
      The parish says Fr. Kyle Lang devotes his time to helping UWEC and CVTC students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Mass on campus Monday through Thursday (4 weekdays). Recorded at the ministry's own Mass schedule for the academic year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass, Confession, Adoration | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday 5:00 pm”
      Newman Parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 pm, Sunday Masses at 8:30 am, 11:30 am and 7:30 pm, and weekday Masses at 12:05 pm Monday through Wednesday and 6:05 pm Thursday.
  • 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 and Sunday 8:30 am, 11:30 am and 7:30 pm.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass, Confession, Adoration | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday 5:00 pm”
      Newman Parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 pm, Sunday Masses at 8:30 am, 11:30 am and 7:30 pm, and weekday Masses at 12:05 pm Monday through Wednesday and 6:05 pm Thursday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession on Monday through Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass, Confession, Adoration | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confessions (before Mass) Monday-Wednesday 11:15 - 11:45 am”
      Newman Parish schedules confession Monday through Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • 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 (Weekly Bible studies, a FOCUS team at Newman, and the Blugold Catholic student group.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Get Involved | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/general-1-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “These weekly gatherings provide students with a community of fellow Catholic college students”
      Newman Parish offers weekly, gender-specific Bible studies for Catholic college students.
      “You will meet our four missionaries from the Fellowship of Catholic University Students in and around Newman!”
      A FOCUS team of four missionaries serves at Newman.
      “Blugold Catholic 2026-2027 Leadership Team:”
      The Blugold Catholic student group has a 2026-2027 leadership team listed on the parish site.
    2. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University of Wisconsin Eau Claire”
      FOCUS lists UW-Eau Claire among the campuses it serves.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Listed kinds: OCIA (formation), student retreats, weekly Bible studies and spiritual direction.)
    Sources (3)
    1. OCIA: Becoming Catholic | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/rcia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “When and where do classes meet? Sunday evenings at Newman throughout the school year.”
      Newman Parish holds OCIA classes for students on Sunday evenings during the school year.
    2. Events | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/general-clean-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25 Student Retreat”
      Newman Parish lists a student retreat on October 23-25 and a men's silent retreat on November 6-8.
      “Thursdays Questions of the Day Seminar. Beginning at 11a, Newman Basement.”
      Newman Parish holds a Questions of the Day seminar on Thursdays in the Newman basement.
    3. Good Resources | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/general-6 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Supported by Newman Parish, Chris Maslonkowski offers spiritual direction”
      Spiritual direction is offered with the support of Newman Parish.
  • 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 (19 weekly times documented: 8 Mass, 6 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

  • Newman Parish lists Mass on campus on four weekdays and on three Sunday times, plus a Saturday Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass, Confession, Adoration | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday 5:00 pm”
      Newman Parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 pm, Sunday Masses at 8:30 am, 11:30 am and 7:30 pm, and weekday Masses at 12:05 pm Monday through Wednesday and 6:05 pm Thursday.
  • A named student chaplain and published confession and adoration schedules are listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. CONTACT | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/team-4 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Kyle Lang Student Chaplain”
      Fr. Kyle Lang is listed as the Student Chaplain of Newman Parish.
    2. Mass, Confession, Adoration | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confessions (before Mass) Monday-Wednesday 11:15 - 11:45 am”
      Newman Parish schedules confession Monday through Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
      “Eucharistic Adoration Monday - Wednesday 10:45-11:45 am”
      Newman Parish schedules Eucharistic adoration Monday through Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
  • Several student-facing groups and programs are listed, including Bible studies, OCIA, retreats and a FOCUS team.
    Sources (3)
    1. Get Involved | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/general-1-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “These weekly gatherings provide students with a community of fellow Catholic college students”
      Newman Parish offers weekly, gender-specific Bible studies for Catholic college students.
      “You will meet our four missionaries from the Fellowship of Catholic University Students in and around Newman!”
      A FOCUS team of four missionaries serves at Newman.
    2. OCIA: Becoming Catholic | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/rcia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “When and where do classes meet? Sunday evenings at Newman throughout the school year.”
      Newman Parish holds OCIA classes for students on Sunday evenings during the school year.
    3. Events | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/general-clean-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25 Student Retreat”
      Newman Parish lists a student retreat on October 23-25 and a men's silent retreat on November 6-8.

Concerns

  • The parish's weekday Mass and confession are offered at midday on Monday through Wednesday, with the Thursday Mass at 6:05 pm.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass, Confession, Adoration | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday 5:00 pm”
      Newman Parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 pm, Sunday Masses at 8:30 am, 11:30 am and 7:30 pm, and weekday Masses at 12:05 pm Monday through Wednesday and 6:05 pm Thursday.
      “Confessions (before Mass) Monday-Wednesday 11:15 - 11:45 am”
      Newman Parish schedules confession Monday through Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

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The Catholic center

Newman Catholic Parish (Newman Parish) at the Ecumenical Religious Center

  • Address: 110 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: church (Mass, confession and adoration), basement meeting space

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Source: newmanec.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, newmanec.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, diolc.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 0 off campus, 7 location not published

Faith formation 4

  • OCIA (Becoming Catholic)On campus
    Sunday evenings during the school year
    Free OCIA classes for students who want to become Catholic or receive remaining sacraments; registration through Sean Coyle.
    newmanec.com
  • Questions of the Day SeminarOn campus
    Thursdays, 11 AM
    Weekly seminar in the Newman basement.
    newmanec.com
  • FOCUS Bible studies
    Weekly
    Weekly gender-specific Bible or book studies for Catholic college students, led with FOCUS missionaries.
    newmanec.com, newmanec.com
  • Spiritual direction
    Spiritual direction offered with the support of Newman Parish.
    newmanec.com

Social life 2

  • Student dinners (meal ministry)On campus
    Mondays, 2026-2027 dinner dates listed
    Student dinners coordinated by the parish meal ministry on listed Monday dates.
    newmanec.com
  • CrafternoonOn campus
    Sundays after the 11:30 am Mass
    Social gathering after Sunday Mass at Newman.
    newmanec.com

Clubs and groups 1

  • Blugold Catholic
    Catholic student group with a 2026-2027 leadership team listed on the Newman Parish site.
    newmanec.com

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Saint Tarcisius Acolyte Guild
    Men's guild that serves at Mass and adoration.
    newmanec.com

Retreats 2

  • Student retreat
    October 23-25
    Student retreat listed on the parish events page with a sign-up link.
    newmanec.com
  • Men's silent retreat
    November 6-8
    Men's silent retreat listed on the parish events page with a sign-up link.
    newmanec.com

Service 1

  • Saturday worktime after 8 AM Mass
    Saturdays
    Worktime at Phoenix Coffee following the 8 AM Mass at Sacred Heart.
    newmanec.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 (2)
  1. History | Newman Parishnewmanec.com/general-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “In 1969, Bishop Frederick William Freking established Newman Parish with the specific mission of providing campus ministry to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College.”
    Newman Parish was established in 1969 to provide campus ministry to UW-Eau Claire and CVTC.
    “In 1971, the Ecumenical Religious Center was established to be a central place of Christian ministry on campus. Currently, the ERC houses Newman and University Lutheran Church.”
    The Ecumenical Religious Center on campus houses Newman Parish.
    “In 1969, Bishop Frederick William Freking established Newman Parish with the specific mission of providing campus ministry to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College.”
    Newman Parish was established in 1969 to provide campus ministry to UW-Eau Claire and CVTC.
    “In 1971, the Ecumenical Religious Center was established to be a central place of Christian ministry on campus. Currently, the ERC houses Newman and University Lutheran Church.”
    The Ecumenical Religious Center on campus houses Newman Parish.
  2. Parishes of the Diocese of La Crossediolc.org/parishes · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Church: 110 Garfield Ave Eau Claire, WI 54701”
    The diocese lists the Newman Catholic Church at 110 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
66 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.64%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.82%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,220 · ACT 24.5
  • 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.$9,211

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)
9,304
Total students9,991
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$16,550
Cost of attendance (per year)$21,705
Median federal debt at graduation$20,909
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
64%
First-year retention82%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$58,561
Admission rate82%
Students receiving Pell grants20%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1220
SAT reading & writing—
SAT math—
ACT composite22–27
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 66 / 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 La Crosse

The Most Reverend Gerard W. Battersby, Bishop of La Crosse

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire a Catholic college?
No. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Newman Catholic Parish (Newman Parish).
What is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’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 Wisconsin-Eau Claire?
Mass is listed at Newman Catholic Parish and Eau Claire. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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