Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee a Catholic college?

No. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Newman Center at UW-Milwaukee (Panther Catholic).

Where is Mass celebrated at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

Mass is listed at Newman Center and 3069 N. Downer Ave.. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Compass Recommended?

Yes. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

College · Catholic life on campus

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

LocationMilwaukee, WI
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 22,481 students

Official website Campus Ministry Honor Roll badge

Catholic Life Score

Catholic life 75%Academics 25%

ACatholic life
88 of 100

CAcademics
56 of 100

Verified Oct. 12, 2026 · How the score works

Campus Ministry Honor RollCompass RecommendedWhat the badges mean

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Newman Center at UW-Milwaukee, run by the student organization Panther Catholic, is a ministry of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee with a full-time priest chaplain and a full-time campus minister. Published Mass times during the school year are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and two Sundays, with confession offered before each Mass, and student activities include FOCUS missionaries, Bible studies, retreats, and service trips.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 5

Tuesday5:15 PMNewman Center, 3069 N. Downer Ave. · School year, starting August 30.
Thursday, Friday12:00 PMNewman Center, 3069 N. Downer Ave. · School year, starting August 30.
Saturday9:00 AMNewman Center, 3069 N. Downer Ave. · School year, starting August 30; coffee follows.
Sunday10:30 AMNewman Center, 3069 N. Downer Ave. · School year, starting August 30; brunch follows.
Sunday9:00 PMNewman Center, 3069 N. Downer Ave.

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 (2)

WORSHIP — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“TUESDAY 5:15 PM, Dinner to follow”
Mass is offered Tuesdays at 5:15 PM during the school year, followed by dinner.
“THURSDAY, FRIDAY 12:00 PM”
Mass is offered Thursdays and Fridays at 12:00 PM.
“SATURDAY 9:00 AM, VIA cafe to follow”
Mass is offered Saturdays at 9:00 AM, followed by coffee.
“SUNDAY 10:30AM, Brunch to follow”
Mass is offered Sundays at 10:30 AM, followed by brunch.
PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Mass @ 9:00pm”
A Sunday Mass is listed at 9:00 PM.

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Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

St. Robert Parish — 0.9 mi · 4019 North Farwell Avenue, Shorewood
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 2490 North Cramer Street, Milwaukee
Holy Rosary Church — 1.4 mi · 2011 North Oakland Avenue, Milwaukee
St. Martin De Porres — 1.6 mi
Saint Hedwig Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 1702 North Humboldt Avenue, Milwaukee
Three Holy Women Parish - Saint Rita Church — 2.1 mi · 1613 North Cass Street, Milwaukee

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.

Catholic life on campus

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry - Archdiocese of Milwaukeearchmil.org/nodes/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campus Ministry - UW-Milwaukee”
  The Archdiocese of Milwaukee lists a campus ministry for UW-Milwaukee.
2. ABOUT — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Newman Center at UWM is a ministry of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee”
  The Newman Center at UWM is a ministry of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Newman Center, with its chapel, at 3069 N. Downer Ave is about a quarter mile from the university's address.)
Sources (2)
1. WORSHIP — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Location: 3069 N. Downer Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53211”
  The Mass location is 3069 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211.
2. ABOUT — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Newman Center at UWM is a ministry of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee”
  The Newman Center at UWM is a ministry of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Andrew Infanger is listed as director; the staff page describes a full-time priest chaplain and director.)
Sources (1)
1. ABOUT — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Currently, we are served by a full time priest chaplain / director, a full time campus minister, and four full time FOCUS missionaries”
  The ministry lists a full-time priest chaplain and director, and a full-time campus minister.
  “Fr. Andrew Infanger Director”
  Fr. Andrew Infanger is the Director.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Mass is listed on Tuesday (5:15 PM), Thursday and Friday (12:00 PM).)
Sources (1)
1. WORSHIP — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “TUESDAY 5:15 PM, Dinner to follow”
  Mass is offered Tuesdays at 5:15 PM during the school year, followed by dinner.
  “THURSDAY, FRIDAY 12:00 PM”
  Mass is offered Thursdays and Fridays at 12:00 PM.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Three weekend Masses are listed: Saturday 9:00 AM, Sunday 10:30 AM, and Sunday 9:00 PM.)
Sources (2)
1. WORSHIP — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “SATURDAY 9:00 AM, VIA cafe to follow”
  Mass is offered Saturdays at 9:00 AM, followed by coffee.
  “SUNDAY 10:30AM, Brunch to follow”
  Mass is offered Sundays at 10:30 AM, followed by brunch.
2. PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass @ 9:00pm”
  A Sunday Mass is listed at 9:00 PM.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is listed as offered 30 minutes before each Mass (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).)
Sources (1)
1. WORSHIP — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Confessions 30 minutes before all mass times”
  Confession is offered 30 minutes before each Mass.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Panther Catholic student organization, a FOCUS missionary team, and Bible studies.)
Sources (2)
1. ABOUT — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Panther Catholic the name of our student organization chartered by UWM, and consists of enrolled students at UWM.”
  Panther Catholic is a student organization chartered by UWM.
  “FOCUS missionaries go out to meet students where they are: in the dorms, on the field, at the student union and in every corner of campus.”
  FOCUS missionaries serve students on campus, with Bible studies, prayer, and sacraments.
2. GET INVOLVED — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/getinvolved · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “If you are interested in a bible study, click HERE.”
  Bible studies are offered for students who sign up.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats, weekly community service, and Bible studies are listed.)
Sources (2)
1. RETREATS — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our fall retreat, learn about the message of Jesus, meet new friends”
  A fall retreat (Lux Mundi) is held October 23-25, 2026, at a camp in rural Wisconsin.
2. GET INVOLVED — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/getinvolved · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We have weekly service opportunities in the community!”
  Weekly community service opportunities are offered.
  “If you are interested in a bible study, click HERE.”
  Bible studies are offered for students who sign up.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 6 Mass, 0 confession, 0 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

A full-time priest chaplain and a full-time campus minister are listed on the staff page.
Sources (1)
1. ABOUT — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Currently, we are served by a full time priest chaplain / director, a full time campus minister, and four full time FOCUS missionaries”
  The ministry lists a full-time priest chaplain and director, and a full-time campus minister.
Three weekend Masses are listed: Saturday 9:00 AM, Sunday 10:30 AM, and Sunday 9:00 PM.
Sources (2)
1. WORSHIP — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “SATURDAY 9:00 AM, VIA cafe to follow”
  Mass is offered Saturdays at 9:00 AM, followed by coffee.
  “SUNDAY 10:30AM, Brunch to follow”
  Mass is offered Sundays at 10:30 AM, followed by brunch.
2. PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass @ 9:00pm”
  A Sunday Mass is listed at 9:00 PM.
Confession is listed before each published Mass.
Sources (1)
1. WORSHIP — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Confessions 30 minutes before all mass times”
  Confession is offered 30 minutes before each Mass.
FOCUS missionaries, a student organization, Bible studies, retreats, and weekly service opportunities are listed.
Sources (3)
1. ABOUT — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “FOCUS missionaries go out to meet students where they are: in the dorms, on the field, at the student union and in every corner of campus.”
  FOCUS missionaries serve students on campus, with Bible studies, prayer, and sacraments.
  “Panther Catholic the name of our student organization chartered by UWM, and consists of enrolled students at UWM.”
  Panther Catholic is a student organization chartered by UWM.
2. GET INVOLVED — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/getinvolved · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “If you are interested in a bible study, click HERE.”
  Bible studies are offered for students who sign up.
  “We have weekly service opportunities in the community!”
  Weekly community service opportunities are offered.
3. RETREATS — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our fall retreat, learn about the message of Jesus, meet new friends”
  A fall retreat (Lux Mundi) is held October 23-25, 2026, at a camp in rural Wisconsin.

Concerns

Weekday Mass is listed on three days (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday).
Sources (1)
1. WORSHIP — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “TUESDAY 5:15 PM, Dinner to follow”
  Mass is offered Tuesdays at 5:15 PM during the school year, followed by dinner.
  “THURSDAY, FRIDAY 12:00 PM”
  Mass is offered Thursdays and Fridays at 12:00 PM.
A page says the ministry is moving to a new building in July.
Sources (1)
1. MOVE — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/move · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We are moving in July to a New Building!”
  A page says the ministry is moving to a new building in July.

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The Catholic center

Newman Center at UW-Milwaukee (Panther Catholic)

Address: 3069 N. Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Distance from campus: 0.2 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: chapel

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Source: panthercatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, panthercatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, panthercatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

14 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 3 off campus, 11 location not published

Other 2

SEEK26 conferenceOff campus
January 1-5, 2027
Annual Catholic college student conference, in Columbus, Ohio this year.
panthercatholic.com
Holy Hill Hike
October 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Annual hike listed on the ministry's pilgrimages section.
panthercatholic.com

Retreats 2

Lux Mundi fall retreatOff campus
October 23-25, 2026
Fall retreat at a camp along a lake in rural Wisconsin.
panthercatholic.com
Men's and women's spring retreat
Each year; most recent listed dates passed
Separate men's and women's retreats held on the same weekend each year.
panthercatholic.com, panthercatholic.com

Service 2

Spring break service trip to Arequipa, PeruOff campus
March 21-27, 2027
Spring break service trip to Arequipa, Peru.
panthercatholic.com
Weekly community service
Weekly
Weekly service opportunities in the community.
panthercatholic.com

Faith formation 1

Bible studies
Student Bible studies; interested students sign up through the ministry.
panthercatholic.com

Clubs and groups 2

Panther Catholic
Student organization chartered by UW-Milwaukee, made up of enrolled UWM students.
panthercatholic.com
FOCUS missionary team
Four full-time FOCUS missionaries who meet students on campus for Bible studies, prayer, sacraments, and service.
panthercatholic.com, panthercatholic.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

Mass ministry training (usher, reader, sacristan)
Training is provided for those who want to serve as ushers, readers, or sacristans at Mass.
panthercatholic.com
Morning Prayer
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 AM
Morning Prayer at the Newman Center.
panthercatholic.com

Social life 3

Tuesday student dinner
Tuesdays 6:00 PM
Free dinner for students at the Newman Center; no need to be Catholic to attend.
panthercatholic.com
Sunday brunch
Sundays after the 10:30 AM Mass
Brunch follows the Sunday Mass.
panthercatholic.com
Saturday coffee
Saturdays after the 9:00 AM Mass
Coffee (VIA cafe) follows the Saturday Mass.
panthercatholic.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

Newman Center at UW-Milwaukee (Panther Catholic)

Sources (3)

ABOUT — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Newman Center at UWM is a ministry of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee”
The Newman Center at UWM is a ministry of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
“The Newman Center at UWM is a ministry of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee”
The Newman Center at UWM is a ministry of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
“The chapel was built in the location of the former garage in 1962.”
The Newman Center building includes a chapel.
Campus Ministry - Archdiocese of Milwaukeearchmil.org/nodes/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Campus Ministry - UW-Milwaukee”
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee lists a campus ministry for UW-Milwaukee.
WORSHIP — PANTHER CATHOLICpanthercatholic.com/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Location: 3069 N. Downer Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53211”
The Mass location is 3069 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211.

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Academic Excellence

56 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score49%
First-year retention 20% of score73%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,090 · ACT 21.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score17 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$11,310

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))

Campus facts

Sports	NCAA Division I · Horizon League
Setting	City
ROTC	Army · Navy · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	17 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	18,047
Total students	22,481
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$15,014
Cost of attendance (per year)	$22,756
Median federal debt at graduation	$23,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	49%
First-year retention	73%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$54,990
Admission rate	91%
Students receiving Pell grants	33%

Admitted students’ middle range:ACT 18–25

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1090
SAT reading & writing	—
SAT math	—
ACT composite	18–25
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 55 / 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 Milwaukee

The Most Reverend Jeffrey S. Grob, Archbishop of Milwaukee

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archmil.org, archmil.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 240453
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee a Catholic college?: No. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Newman Center at UW-Milwaukee (Panther Catholic).
What is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Catholic Life Score?: 80 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-Milwaukee?: Mass is listed at Newman Center and 3069 N. Downer Ave.. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Compass Recommended?: Yes. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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