Is University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh a Catholic college?

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

Where is Mass celebrated at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?

Mass is listed at UW Oshkosh Reeve Union 202, Newman Center and 800 Elmwood Avenue. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

College · Catholic life on campus

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

LocationOshkosh, WI
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 13,761 students

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

Titan Catholics, the Oshkosh Newman Center, is the Catholic campus ministry for UW Oshkosh, located directly behind Polk Library. Its chaplain and campus ministry director, Fr. Zach Weber, leads Mass on Sunday, Tuesday through Friday and Saturday, with weekly confession and adoration. FOCUS missionaries lead Bible studies, and the ministry lists retreats, RCIA and service opportunities.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 4

Sunday7:07 PMUW Oshkosh Reeve Union 202 · Mass times are subject to change; the ministry points to its Instagram for the most accurate times.
Tuesday–Thursday5:07 PMNewman Center, 800 Elmwood Avenue
Friday10:07 AMNewman Center, 800 Elmwood Avenue
Saturday9:07 AMNewman Center, 800 Elmwood Avenue

Confession 2

Tuesday–Thursday4:10 PM–4:50 PMNewman Center, 800 Elmwood Avenue · Academic year schedule; the ministry says to check its calendar for exceptions.
Sunday6:30 PM–7:00 PMUW Oshkosh Reeve Union 202 · Academic year schedule; the ministry says to check its calendar for exceptions.

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)

Go to Mass | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/go-to-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Sunday Mass 7:07 pm UW Oshkosh Reeve Union 202 Daily Masses at Newman Center Tuesday: 5:07 pm Wednesday: 5:07 pm Thursday: 5:07 pm Friday: 10:07 am Saturday: 9:07am”
Mass is listed on Sunday, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday, on campus at Reeve Union 202 and the Newman Center.
“Sunday Mass 7:07 pm UW Oshkosh Reeve Union 202 Daily Masses at Newman Center Tuesday: 5:07 pm Wednesday: 5:07 pm Thursday: 5:07 pm Friday: 10:07 am Saturday: 9:07am”
Mass is listed on Sunday, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday, on campus at Reeve Union 202 and the Newman Center.
“Sunday Mass 7:07 pm UW Oshkosh Reeve Union 202 Daily Masses at Newman Center Tuesday: 5:07 pm Wednesday: 5:07 pm Thursday: 5:07 pm Friday: 10:07 am Saturday: 9:07am”
Mass is listed on Sunday, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday, on campus at Reeve Union 202 and the Newman Center.
“Sunday Mass 7:07 pm UW Oshkosh Reeve Union 202 Daily Masses at Newman Center Tuesday: 5:07 pm Wednesday: 5:07 pm Thursday: 5:07 pm Friday: 10:07 am Saturday: 9:07am”
Mass is listed on Sunday, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday, on campus at Reeve Union 202 and the Newman Center.
Go to Confession | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/go-to-confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Academic year confession schedule Please check our calendar to confirm as there are exceptions. Tues, Wed, Thurs: 4:10-4:50 pm Newman Center 800 Elmwood Avenue in Oshkosh Sunday: 6:30-7:00 pm Reeve Union 202”
Confession is scheduled weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
“Academic year confession schedule Please check our calendar to confirm as there are exceptions. Tues, Wed, Thurs: 4:10-4:50 pm Newman Center 800 Elmwood Avenue in Oshkosh Sunday: 6:30-7:00 pm Reeve Union 202”
Confession is scheduled weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

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Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

St. Mary's Church — 1.1 mi · 605 Merritt Avenue, Oshkosh
Sacred Heart Church (St. Jude Parish) — 1.1 mi · 519 Knapp Street, Oshkosh
Saint Vincent Church (St. Jude Parish) — 1.4 mi · 1225 Oregon Street, Oshkosh
St. Martin de Porres Chapel — 1.6 mi
St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 830 South Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh

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

86 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. Young Adult Ministry | Diocese of Green Baygbdioc.org/discover-jesus/young-adult-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Join us, Titans, for a lively mix of studying, eating, chilling, playing sports, and praying—where faith meets fun, friendship, and community at UW-Oshkosh.”
  The Diocese of Green Bay's campus ministries listing directs UW-Oshkosh students to Titan Catholics.
2. Titan Catholics | Oshkosh Newman Centertitancatholics.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Oshkosh Newman Center 800 Elmwood Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901 (920) 233-5555 titancatholics@gbdioc.org”
  The Oshkosh Newman Center is the ministry's address, phone and email.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes
Sources (1)
1. Where We Are | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/where-we-are · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We are located at 800 Elmwood Avenue, directly behind Polk Library and across from the Student Success Center. The Newman Center is an easy walk from just about anywhere on campus.”
  The Newman Center is on the UW Oshkosh campus, directly behind Polk Library.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Zach Weber is presented as the chaplain and campus ministry director.)
Sources (1)
1. Who We Are | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/who-we-are · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Father Zach Weber Chaplain & CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY DIRECTOR”
  Fr. Zach Weber is the chaplain and Catholic campus ministry director.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Four weekdays (Tuesday through Friday) are listed for Mass at the Newman Center.)
Sources (1)
1. Go to Mass | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/go-to-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass 7:07 pm UW Oshkosh Reeve Union 202 Daily Masses at Newman Center Tuesday: 5:07 pm Wednesday: 5:07 pm Thursday: 5:07 pm Friday: 10:07 am Saturday: 9:07am”
  Mass is listed on Sunday, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday, on campus at Reeve Union 202 and the Newman Center.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Two weekend Masses are listed on campus: Saturday at 9:07 AM at the Newman Center and Sunday at 7:07 PM in Reeve Union 202.)
Sources (1)
1. Go to Mass | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/go-to-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass 7:07 pm UW Oshkosh Reeve Union 202 Daily Masses at Newman Center Tuesday: 5:07 pm Wednesday: 5:07 pm Thursday: 5:07 pm Friday: 10:07 am Saturday: 9:07am”
  Mass is listed on Sunday, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday, on campus at Reeve Union 202 and the Newman Center.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is listed weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.)
Sources (1)
1. Go to Confession | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/go-to-confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Academic year confession schedule Please check our calendar to confirm as there are exceptions. Tues, Wed, Thurs: 4:10-4:50 pm Newman Center 800 Elmwood Avenue in Oshkosh Sunday: 6:30-7:00 pm Reeve Union 202”
  Confession is scheduled weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Two groups are listed: the FOCUS campus outreach and student Bible studies.)
Sources (2)
1. FOCUS | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The ministry of Titan Catholics at the Newman Center is served by a team of FOCUS missionaries.”
  FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, serves the ministry at the Newman Center.
2. Study the Bible | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Led by our FOCUS missionaries and student missionary disciples, these small groups of men or women dig into”
  Weekly small-group Bible studies for students are led by FOCUS missionaries and student disciples.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Listed kinds: retreats, RCIA, service, and small-group Bible study.)
Sources (3)
1. Attend a Retreat | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/attend-a-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Titan Catholics regularly attend retreats together”
  The ministry regularly attends retreats together, including FOCUS-sponsored retreats.
2. Become Catholic | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/become-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We are available to help prepare you through RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults).”
  The ministry offers RCIA preparation for adults.
3. Serve | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/serve · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each Friday morning during the semester, we serve at Fr. Carr”
  The ministry serves at Fr. Carr's Place 2B on Friday mornings during the semester.
Partly:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (10 weekly times documented: 6 Mass, 4 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

Mass is offered on campus on Sunday at Reeve Union 202 and on weekdays and Saturday at the Newman Center.
Sources (1)
1. Go to Mass | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/go-to-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass 7:07 pm UW Oshkosh Reeve Union 202 Daily Masses at Newman Center Tuesday: 5:07 pm Wednesday: 5:07 pm Thursday: 5:07 pm Friday: 10:07 am Saturday: 9:07am”
  Mass is listed on Sunday, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday, on campus at Reeve Union 202 and the Newman Center.
The Newman Center is on campus, directly behind Polk Library.
Sources (1)
1. Where We Are | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/where-we-are · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We are located at 800 Elmwood Avenue, directly behind Polk Library and across from the Student Success Center. The Newman Center is an easy walk from just about anywhere on campus.”
  The Newman Center is on the UW Oshkosh campus, directly behind Polk Library.
A priest is named as chaplain and Catholic campus ministry director.
Sources (1)
1. Who We Are | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/who-we-are · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Father Zach Weber Chaplain & CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY DIRECTOR”
  Fr. Zach Weber is the chaplain and Catholic campus ministry director.
Confession is scheduled weekly, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Sources (1)
1. Go to Confession | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/go-to-confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Academic year confession schedule Please check our calendar to confirm as there are exceptions. Tues, Wed, Thurs: 4:10-4:50 pm Newman Center 800 Elmwood Avenue in Oshkosh Sunday: 6:30-7:00 pm Reeve Union 202”
  Confession is scheduled weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Concerns

The published Mass schedule has no Monday Mass.
Sources (1)
1. Go to Mass | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/go-to-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass 7:07 pm UW Oshkosh Reeve Union 202 Daily Masses at Newman Center Tuesday: 5:07 pm Wednesday: 5:07 pm Thursday: 5:07 pm Friday: 10:07 am Saturday: 9:07am”
  Mass is listed on Sunday, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday, on campus at Reeve Union 202 and the Newman Center.
Adoration is offered around the weekday Masses.
Sources (1)
1. Pray | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/pray · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Adoration is offered an hour before our Tuesday-Thursday Masses. On Fridays Adoration will be after Mass.”
  Adoration is offered at the Newman Center around the Tuesday to Friday Masses, without a published start time.

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The Catholic center

Oshkosh Newman Center (Titan Catholics)

Address: 800 Elmwood Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Location: On campus

Source: titancatholics.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, titancatholics.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

14 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 2 off campus, 8 location not published

Other 1

PilgrimagesOff campus
Pilgrimages to nearby shrines, including Our Lady of Good Help and Holy Hill.
titancatholics.org

Retreats 2

Catholic Youth Expeditions retreatsOff campus
Young adult expeditions and silent retreats in Door County, hosted by the sisters of the Missionaries of the Word.
titancatholics.org
Retreats
The ministry regularly attends retreats together, including FOCUS-sponsored retreats.
titancatholics.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

Sunday MassOn campus
Sundays, 7:07 PM
Mass in UW Oshkosh Reeve Union 202.
titancatholics.org
Weekday and Saturday MassOn campus
Tuesday to Thursday, 5:07 PM; Friday, 10:07 AM; Saturday, 9:07 AM
Mass at the Newman Center, 800 Elmwood Avenue.
titancatholics.org
Eucharistic adorationOn campus
An hour before Tuesday to Thursday Masses; Fridays after Mass
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the Newman Center.
titancatholics.org
The Well
A gathering with adoration, praise and worship, prayer ministry and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
titancatholics.org

Social life 2

Weekly student mealOn campus
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
A weekly meal for students at the Newman Center.
titancatholics.org
Women's and men's nights and social events
Women's and men's nights, a Halloween party and a Thanksgiving feast, announced on the ministry's Facebook and Instagram.
titancatholics.org

Faith formation 2

Bible studies
Weekly small-group Bible studies for students, led by FOCUS missionaries and student disciples.
titancatholics.org
RCIA
Preparation for adults who want to become Catholic or receive Confirmation.
titancatholics.org

Clubs and groups 1

FOCUS
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students; a FOCUS team serves the ministry.
titancatholics.org

Service 2

Friday service at Fr. Carr's Place 2B
Friday mornings during the semester
Weekly service at Fr. Carr's Place 2B.
titancatholics.org
Spring break mission trip
Each spring break
An annual service trip for the vulnerable, with sites chosen each year.
titancatholics.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)

Titan Catholics | Oshkosh Newman Centertitancatholics.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Oshkosh Newman Center 800 Elmwood Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901 (920) 233-5555 titancatholics@gbdioc.org”
The Oshkosh Newman Center is the ministry's address, phone and email.
“Oshkosh Newman Center 800 Elmwood Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901 (920) 233-5555 titancatholics@gbdioc.org”
The Oshkosh Newman Center is the ministry's address, phone and email.
Who We Are | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/who-we-are · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Father Zach Weber Chaplain & CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY DIRECTOR”
Fr. Zach Weber is the chaplain and Catholic campus ministry director.
FOCUS | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The ministry of Titan Catholics at the Newman Center is served by a team of FOCUS missionaries.”
FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, serves the ministry at the Newman Center.
Where We Are | Titan Catholicstitancatholics.org/where-we-are · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“We are located at 800 Elmwood Avenue, directly behind Polk Library and across from the Student Success Center. The Newman Center is an easy walk from just about anywhere on campus.”
The Newman Center is on the UW Oshkosh campus, directly behind Polk Library.

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Academic Excellence

49 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score46%
First-year retention 20% of score69%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,090 · ACT 21.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score22 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$10,569

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 III · Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Setting	City
ROTC	Army
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	22 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)	12,674
Total students	13,761
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$14,305
Cost of attendance (per year)	$19,652
Median federal debt at graduation	$21,500
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	46%
First-year retention	69%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$55,548
Admission rate	87%
Students receiving Pell grants	16%

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: 56 / 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

IPEDS unit ID 240365
Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh a Catholic college?: No. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Titan Catholics (Oshkosh Newman Center).
What is University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh’s Catholic Life Score?: 77 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-Oshkosh?: Mass is listed at UW Oshkosh Reeve Union 202, Newman Center and 800 Elmwood Avenue. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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