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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

  • LocationGreen Bay, WI
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 10,326 students
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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Phoenix Catholic Campus Ministry serves University of Wisconsin-Green Bay students, as listed by the Diocese of Green Bay and described on the ministry's own website. The ministry's pages list a Sunday Mass during the semester, a Wednesday Mass with adoration and confession, weekly dinners, retreats, OCIA, service opportunities, and a small-group Bible study. The sacramental minister is a priest who also has other assignments.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Sunday7:00 PMMauthe Center · During the semester.
  • Wednesday5:30 PMNot stated on the page · Worship Wednesday, followed by dinner.

Confession 2

  • Sunday6:00 PMMauthe Center · During the semester, before the 7 PM Mass.
  • Wednesday4:30 PMNot stated on the page · Worship Wednesday.

Adoration 1

  • Wednesday4:30 PMNot stated on the page · Worship Wednesday.

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. Pray | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “During the semester, we have 7 PM Mass at the Mauthe Center with confession available at 6 pm!”
    Sunday Mass is at 7 PM at the Mauthe Center during the semester, with confession at 6 PM.
    “During the semester, we have 7 PM Mass at the Mauthe Center with confession available at 6 pm!”
    Sunday Mass is at 7 PM at the Mauthe Center during the semester, with confession at 6 PM.
    “On Wednesdays, we have 4:30 pm Eucharistic adoration and confession, 5:30 pm Mass, and a dinner to follow!”
    Wednesdays include 4:30 PM adoration and confession, a 5:30 PM Mass, and a dinner.
    “On Wednesdays, we have 4:30 pm Eucharistic adoration and confession, 5:30 pm Mass, and a dinner to follow!”
    Wednesdays include 4:30 PM adoration and confession, a 5:30 PM Mass, and a dinner.
    “On Wednesdays, we have 4:30 pm Eucharistic adoration and confession, 5:30 pm Mass, and a dinner to follow!”
    Wednesdays include 4:30 PM adoration and confession, a 5:30 PM Mass, and a dinner.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miHoly Cross Catholic Church: 2.0 mi1University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Cross Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 3009 Bay Settlement Road, Green Bay

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.

CCatholic life on campus: 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.

Catholic life on campus

66 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 (2)
    1. Young Adult Ministry | Diocese of Green Baygbdioc.org/discover-jesus/young-adult-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Phoenix Catholic Campus Ministry helps UW-Green Bay students grow closer to Jesus Christ through year-round faith opportunities.”
      The Diocese of Green Bay lists Phoenix Catholic Campus Ministry as the Catholic campus ministry for UW-Green Bay students.
    2. Welcome | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This is the official website for Catholic campus ministry at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay!”
      Phoenix Catholic is the official website of the Catholic campus ministry at UW-Green Bay.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (A sacramental minister is named; he also serves as Director of the Kairos year; the page does not present him as a full-time campus chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/aboutus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Kevin Ripley Sacramental Minister”
      Fr. Kevin Ripley is listed as the Sacramental Minister for the campus ministry.
      “In addition to being involved at UWGB, he is the Director of the Kairos year”
      Fr. Kevin Ripley also has a diocesan formation assignment as Director of the Kairos year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (One weekday Mass (Wednesday 5:30 PM) is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pray | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On Wednesdays, we have 4:30 pm Eucharistic adoration and confession, 5:30 pm Mass, and a dinner to follow!”
      Wednesdays include 4:30 PM adoration and confession, a 5:30 PM Mass, and a dinner.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass (7 PM, Mauthe Center) during the semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pray | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the semester, we have 7 PM Mass at the Mauthe Center with confession available at 6 pm!”
      Sunday Mass is at 7 PM at the Mauthe Center during the semester, with confession at 6 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession on Sunday at 6 PM during the semester and on Wednesday at 4:30 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pray | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the semester, we have 7 PM Mass at the Mauthe Center with confession available at 6 pm!”
      Sunday Mass is at 7 PM at the Mauthe Center during the semester, with confession at 6 PM.
      “On Wednesdays, we have 4:30 pm Eucharistic adoration and confession, 5:30 pm Mass, and a dinner to follow!”
      Wednesdays include 4:30 PM adoration and confession, a 5:30 PM Mass, and a dinner.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (The ministry describes a student-led officer team and small-group Bible studies.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Pray | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join a small group to meet other students on campus who are diving deeper into their faith!”
      Small groups for students meet to study the faith.
    2. Contact | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/aboutus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Phoenix Catholic Officer Team”
      Phoenix Catholic has a student officer team with a co-president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer.
  • 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, service, and small-group formation are listed.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Pray | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “From our annual fall retreat at Camp Tekakwitha to our busy students retreat and silent retreat, students have many options to bond with other Catholics and learn to hear God's voice.”
      The ministry offers an annual fall retreat, a busy students retreat, and a silent retreat.
      “Join us for our annual fall retreat at Camp Tekakwitha in Shawano!”
      The annual fall retreat is held at Camp Tekakwitha in Shawano.
      “Join a small group to meet other students on campus who are diving deeper into their faith!”
      Small groups for students meet to study the faith.
    2. OCIA: Becoming Catholic | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/ocia-becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “If you would like information on joining OCIA, please contact Becky VanKauwenberg @bvankauwenberg@gbdioc.org!”
      OCIA information is available from Becky VanKauwenberg at the published email address.
    3. Serve | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/serve · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Feed My Starving Children is a mobile food packing event that happens right here on campus at the Kress Events Center!”
      Feed My Starving Children food packing is held on campus at the Kress Events Center.
  • 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 adoration1 to 5 times a week (5 weekly times documented: 2 Mass, 2 confession, 1 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

  • Sunday Mass and confession are published for the semester, and Wednesday adoration and confession are listed weekly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Pray | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the semester, we have 7 PM Mass at the Mauthe Center with confession available at 6 pm!”
      Sunday Mass is at 7 PM at the Mauthe Center during the semester, with confession at 6 PM.
      “On Wednesdays, we have 4:30 pm Eucharistic adoration and confession, 5:30 pm Mass, and a dinner to follow!”
      Wednesdays include 4:30 PM adoration and confession, a 5:30 PM Mass, and a dinner.
  • Retreats, OCIA, service, and small-group Bible study are all listed on the ministry's pages.
    Sources (3)
    1. Pray | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “From our annual fall retreat at Camp Tekakwitha to our busy students retreat and silent retreat, students have many options to bond with other Catholics and learn to hear God's voice.”
      The ministry offers an annual fall retreat, a busy students retreat, and a silent retreat.
      “Join a small group to meet other students on campus who are diving deeper into their faith!”
      Small groups for students meet to study the faith.
    2. OCIA: Becoming Catholic | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/ocia-becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “If you would like information on joining OCIA, please contact Becky VanKauwenberg @bvankauwenberg@gbdioc.org!”
      OCIA information is available from Becky VanKauwenberg at the published email address.
    3. Serve | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/serve · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Feed My Starving Children is a mobile food packing event that happens right here on campus at the Kress Events Center!”
      Feed My Starving Children food packing is held on campus at the Kress Events Center.

Concerns

  • The ministry's pages list one weekend Mass and one weekday Mass per week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Pray | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the semester, we have 7 PM Mass at the Mauthe Center with confession available at 6 pm!”
      Sunday Mass is at 7 PM at the Mauthe Center during the semester, with confession at 6 PM.
      “On Wednesdays, we have 4:30 pm Eucharistic adoration and confession, 5:30 pm Mass, and a dinner to follow!”
      Wednesdays include 4:30 PM adoration and confession, a 5:30 PM Mass, and a dinner.

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The Catholic center

Phoenix Catholic Campus Ministry

  • Facilities: Mauthe Center (site of Sunday Mass and Wednesday dinners, per the ministry's pages)

Source: phoenixcatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, phoenixcatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, uwgb.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus, 10 location not published

Other 1

  • Walk to MaryOff campus
    Annual
    A 22-mile walk from the Shrine of St. Joseph to the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion.
    phoenixcatholic.org

Retreats 3

Service 2

  • Feed My Starving ChildrenOn campus
    Mobile food packing event held on campus at the Kress Events Center.
    phoenixcatholic.org
  • Community service with Whatsoever You Do Ministries and Streetlights Outreach
    Service with local nonprofits in Green Bay, including Whatsoever You Do Ministries and Streetlights Outreach.
    phoenixcatholic.org

Faith formation 3

  • Men's and Women's Ministry
    Men's and women's events held throughout each semester.
    phoenixcatholic.org
  • Small group Bible study
    Small groups where students study and discuss the faith.
    phoenixcatholic.org, phoenixcatholic.org
  • OCIA: Becoming Catholic
    Inquiry into the Catholic faith for students who are unbaptized, have been away from the Church, or have been baptized; not received first Communion.
    phoenixcatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Mass ministries (lectors, altar servers, gifts, hospitality)
    Student-led service at Mass.
    phoenixcatholic.org
  • Music ministry (choir)
    Choir open to students with no experience required.
    phoenixcatholic.org

Social life 2

  • Wednesday Dinners
    Wednesdays around 6 PM or after Mass
    Free dinner offered by the ministry at the Mauthe Center.
    phoenixcatholic.org
  • Social Activities
    After each Wednesday dinner
    Recreational sports, trivia, and ice skating.
    phoenixcatholic.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 (4)
  1. Young Adult Ministry | Diocese of Green Baygbdioc.org/discover-jesus/young-adult-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Phoenix Catholic Campus Ministry helps UW-Green Bay students grow closer to Jesus Christ through year-round faith opportunities.”
    The Diocese of Green Bay lists Phoenix Catholic Campus Ministry as the Catholic campus ministry for UW-Green Bay students.
  2. Welcome | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “This is the official website for Catholic campus ministry at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay!”
    Phoenix Catholic is the official website of the Catholic campus ministry at UW-Green Bay.
    “This is the official website for Catholic campus ministry at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay!”
    Phoenix Catholic is the official website of the Catholic campus ministry at UW-Green Bay.
  3. Pray | Phoenix Catholicphoenixcatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “During the semester, we have 7 PM Mass at the Mauthe Center with confession available at 6 pm!”
    Sunday Mass is at 7 PM at the Mauthe Center during the semester, with confession at 6 PM.
  4. About | UW-Green Bayuwgb.edu/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2420 Nicolet Drive Green Bay, WI 54311”
    The university's published address is 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
45 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.48%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.66%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,120 · ACT 21
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.25 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$6,613

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)
9,853
Total students10,326
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$13,369
Cost of attendance (per year)$19,366
Median federal debt at graduation$18,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
48%
First-year retention66%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$52,528
Admission rate89%
Students receiving Pell grants22%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1120
SAT reading & writing—
SAT math—
ACT composite18–24
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 59 / 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 Green Bay

The Most Reverend David L. Ricken, Bishop of Green Bay

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

Source: gbdioc.org, gbdioc.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

Questions families ask

Is University of Wisconsin-Green Bay a Catholic college?
No. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Phoenix Catholic Campus Ministry.
What is University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Catholic Life Score?
60 out of 100 (grade C). 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-Green Bay?
Mass is listed at Mauthe Center and Not stated on the page. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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