Is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater a Catholic college?

No. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Warhawk Catholic.

Where is Mass celebrated at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?

Mass is listed at The Upper Room, 336 N. Prairie St., Whitewater, St. Peter, 1981 Beulah Ave, East Troy, St. Patrick, 1225 W Main St, and Whitewater. 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-Whitewater

LocationWhitewater, WI
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 11,519 students

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

Warhawk Catholic is the Catholic campus ministry for UW-Whitewater. Its Campus Ministry Center on North Prairie Street has a St. Mel Chapel and a listed chaplain, Fr. Redmond Tuttle. The ministry lists weekday Masses, weekly confession and adoration at its Upper Room facility, Sunday Masses at St. Patrick Parish in Whitewater, a weekly student dinner, small faith groups, and fall and SEEK retreats.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 9

Thursday5:00 PMThe Upper Room, 336 N. Prairie St., Whitewater · Academic year.
Wednesday8:00 PMThe Upper Room, 336 N. Prairie St., Whitewater · Academic year.
Monday6:00 PMSt. Peter, 1981 Beulah Ave, East Troy · Academic year; parish church, not the ministry's facility.
Tuesday6:00 PMSt. Patrick, 1225 W Main St, Whitewater · Academic year; parish church.
Wednesday8:00 AMSt. Patrick, 1225 W Main St, Whitewater · Academic year; parish church.
Friday8:00 AMSt. Patrick, 1225 W Main St, Whitewater · Academic year; parish church.

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Sunday9:00 AMSt. Patrick, 1225 W Main St, Whitewater · Academic year; parish church.
Sunday11:30 AMSt. Patrick, 1225 W Main St, Whitewater · Academic year. Mass in Spanish; parish church.
Sunday5:00 PMSt. Patrick, 1225 W Main St, Whitewater · Academic year; parish church.

Confession 3

Sunday4:00 PM–4:45 PMSt. Patrick, 1225 W Main St, Whitewater · Academic year; parish church.
Wednesday7:00 PM–7:45 PMThe Upper Room, 336 N. Prairie St., Whitewater · Academic year.
Thursday4:00 PM–4:45 PMThe Upper Room, 336 N. Prairie St., Whitewater · Academic year.

Adoration 4

Sunday4:00 PM–4:50 PMSt. Patrick, 1225 W Main St, Whitewater · Academic year; parish church.
Tuesday8:00 AM–5:00 PMSt. Patrick, 1225 W Main St, Whitewater · First Tuesday of each month, academic year; parish church.
Wednesday7:00 PM–7:50 PMThe Upper Room, 336 N. Prairie St., Whitewater · Academic year.
Thursday4:00 PM–4:50 PMThe Upper Room, 336 N. Prairie St., Whitewater · Academic year.

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 (3)

Holy Mass | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/holy-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Thursday - 5:00pm at the Upper Room”
Mass is offered at the Upper Room on Thursdays at 5:00 PM during the academic year.
“Wednesday – 8:00pm at the Upper Room”
Mass is offered at the Upper Room on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM during the academic year.
“Monday - 6:00pm at St. Peter, East Troy Tuesday - 6:00pm at St. Patrick, Whitewater Wednesday - 8:00am at St. Patrick, Whitewater”
Weekday Masses are listed for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the parish sites named.
“Monday - 6:00pm at St. Peter, East Troy Tuesday - 6:00pm at St. Patrick, Whitewater Wednesday - 8:00am at St. Patrick, Whitewater”
Weekday Masses are listed for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the parish sites named.
“Monday - 6:00pm at St. Peter, East Troy Tuesday - 6:00pm at St. Patrick, Whitewater Wednesday - 8:00am at St. Patrick, Whitewater”
Weekday Masses are listed for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the parish sites named.
“Friday - 8:00am at St. Patrick, Whitewater”
A Friday Mass is listed at 8:00 AM at St. Patrick, Whitewater.
“Sunday Mass: 9:00am at St. Patrick, Whitewater *11:30am at St. Patrick, Whitewater (*Mass in Spanish) 5:00pm at St. Patrick, Whitewater”
Sunday Masses are listed at St. Patrick, Whitewater.
“Sunday Mass: 9:00am at St. Patrick, Whitewater *11:30am at St. Patrick, Whitewater (*Mass in Spanish) 5:00pm at St. Patrick, Whitewater”
Sunday Masses are listed at St. Patrick, Whitewater.
“Sunday Mass: 9:00am at St. Patrick, Whitewater *11:30am at St. Patrick, Whitewater (*Mass in Spanish) 5:00pm at St. Patrick, Whitewater”
Sunday Masses are listed at St. Patrick, Whitewater.
Confession | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“4:00pm - 4:45pm at St. Patrick, Whitewater”
Confession is listed on Sundays from 4:00 to 4:45 PM at St. Patrick, Whitewater.
“7:00pm - 7:45pm at the Upper Room”
Confession is listed on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 7:45 PM at the Upper Room.
“4:00pm - 4:45pm at the Upper Room”
Confession is listed on Thursdays from 4:00 to 4:45 PM at the Upper Room.
Eucharistic Adoration | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/eucharistic-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“4:00pm - 4:50pm at St. Patrick, Whitewater”
Eucharistic adoration is listed on Sundays from 4:00 to 4:50 PM at St. Patrick, Whitewater.
“First Tuesday of Each Month 8:00am-5:00pm at St. Patrick, Whitewater”
Eucharistic adoration is listed on the first Tuesday of each month, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at St. Patrick, Whitewater.
“7:00 - 7:50pm in the Upper Room”
Eucharistic adoration is listed on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 7:50 PM in the Upper Room.
“4:00-4:50pm in the Upper Room”
Eucharistic adoration is listed on Thursdays from 4:00 to 4:50 PM in the Upper Room.

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Catholic churches nearby

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St. Patrick's Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 1225 West Main Street, Whitewater

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

77 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. Alumni | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/alumni · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We strive to create a home for students at UW-Whitewater.”
  The Catholic campus ministry states that it serves UW-Whitewater students.
2. Current Students | University of Wisconsin-Whitewateruww.edu/students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Catholic Ministry Center”
  The university's students page links to Warhawk Catholic as its Catholic Ministry Center.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Campus Ministry Center and its St. Mel Chapel are dedicated to Catholic ministry.)
Sources (1)
1. About | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/facilities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The St. Mel Chapel provides a secure and convenient space for prayer and contemplation for students, missionaries, and faculty.”
  The ministry has a chapel for prayer that is open to students.
  “The Campus Ministry Center (CMC), located at 344 N. Prairie Street, serves as the central location for our activities.”
  The Campus Ministry Center is at 344 N. Prairie Street and is the ministry's central location.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr.)
Sources (1)
1. Meet Our Team | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Redmond Tuttle Chaplain”
  Fr. Redmond Tuttle is the chaplain of Warhawk Catholic.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Masses at the Upper Room, the ministry's facility next to the Campus Ministry Center, are on Wednesday and Thursday. Other weekday Masses are at St. Patrick Parish and St. Peter in East Troy and are listed in schedules.)
Sources (1)
1. Holy Mass | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/holy-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Thursday - 5:00pm at the Upper Room”
  Mass is offered at the Upper Room on Thursdays at 5:00 PM during the academic year.
  “Wednesday – 8:00pm at the Upper Room”
  Mass is offered at the Upper Room on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM during the academic year.
No:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNone (students attend local parishes) (Sunday Masses are at St. Patrick Parish in Whitewater, not at the campus ministry or a campus chapel.)
Sources (1)
1. Holy Mass | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/holy-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass: 9:00am at St. Patrick, Whitewater *11:30am at St. Patrick, Whitewater (*Mass in Spanish) 5:00pm at St. Patrick, Whitewater”
  Sunday Masses are listed at St. Patrick, Whitewater.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession is offered every Wednesday and Thursday at the Upper Room, and on Sundays at St. Patrick Parish.)
Sources (1)
1. Confession | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “7:00pm - 7:45pm at the Upper Room”
  Confession is listed on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 7:45 PM at the Upper Room.
  “4:00pm - 4:45pm at the Upper Room”
  Confession is listed on Thursdays from 4:00 to 4:45 PM at the Upper Room.
Partly:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (The small faith sharing groups, which meet in several weekly groups.)
Sources (1)
1. Small Groups | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/smallgroups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our small faith sharing communities are groups of 6 to 10 people who meet weekly to pray, discuss scripture, and walk with one another in our faith journey.”
  The ministry runs small faith-sharing groups for students that meet weekly.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Two kinds of formation are listed: small faith sharing groups and retreats.)
Sources (2)
1. Small Groups | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/smallgroups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our small faith sharing communities are groups of 6 to 10 people who meet weekly to pray, discuss scripture, and walk with one another in our faith journey.”
  The ministry runs small faith-sharing groups for students that meet weekly.
2. Retreats | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our fall retreat is exclusively for college students from south east Wisconsin to grow as a community and explore the different ways we can encounter God in our daily lives.”
  The ministry runs a fall retreat for college students from southeast Wisconsin.
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 adoration12 to 19 times a week (16 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 3 confession, 4 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

Scheduled confession is offered weekly at the Upper Room on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Sources (1)
1. Confession | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “7:00pm - 7:45pm at the Upper Room”
  Confession is listed on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 7:45 PM at the Upper Room.
  “4:00pm - 4:45pm at the Upper Room”
  Confession is listed on Thursdays from 4:00 to 4:45 PM at the Upper Room.
A chaplain is named, and the ministry has a dedicated chapel and a campus ministry center.
Sources (2)
1. Meet Our Team | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Redmond Tuttle Chaplain”
  Fr. Redmond Tuttle is the chaplain of Warhawk Catholic.
2. About | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/facilities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The St. Mel Chapel provides a secure and convenient space for prayer and contemplation for students, missionaries, and faculty.”
  The ministry has a chapel for prayer that is open to students.
Small faith sharing groups, a weekly student dinner, and retreats are listed for students.
Sources (3)
1. Small Groups | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/smallgroups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our small faith sharing communities are groups of 6 to 10 people who meet weekly to pray, discuss scripture, and walk with one another in our faith journey.”
  The ministry runs small faith-sharing groups for students that meet weekly.
2. Weekly Events | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/weekly-events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Join us every Thursday night at 6:00pm at the CMC for our FREE student dinner.”
  The ministry hosts a free student dinner every Thursday at 6:00 PM at the Campus Ministry Center.
3. Retreats | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our fall retreat is exclusively for college students from south east Wisconsin to grow as a community and explore the different ways we can encounter God in our daily lives.”
  The ministry runs a fall retreat for college students from southeast Wisconsin.

Concerns

Sunday Masses are listed at St. Patrick Parish in Whitewater rather than at the campus ministry or a campus chapel.
Sources (1)
1. Holy Mass | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/holy-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass: 9:00am at St. Patrick, Whitewater *11:30am at St. Patrick, Whitewater (*Mass in Spanish) 5:00pm at St. Patrick, Whitewater”
  Sunday Masses are listed at St. Patrick, Whitewater.
Mass at the ministry's own facility is listed on two weekdays, Wednesday and Thursday.
Sources (1)
1. Holy Mass | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/holy-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Thursday - 5:00pm at the Upper Room”
  Mass is offered at the Upper Room on Thursdays at 5:00 PM during the academic year.
  “Wednesday – 8:00pm at the Upper Room”
  Mass is offered at the Upper Room on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM during the academic year.

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The Catholic center

Warhawk Catholic Campus Ministry Center

Address: 344 N. Prairie Street, Whitewater, WI
Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: St. Mel Chapel, small group meeting room, Sun Room

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 2

Fall retreatOff campus
October 30 to November 1, 2026
Retreat in Mukwonago, WI for college students from southeast Wisconsin. Listed cost: $35.
warhawkcatholic.org, warhawkcatholic.org
SEEK ConferenceOff campus
January 1 to 5, 2027
Annual national conference for college students in Columbus, OH, offered as a ministry retreat opportunity.
warhawkcatholic.org, warhawkcatholic.org

Faith formation 1

Small faith sharing groups
Fall 2026 groups meet weekly, Mondays through Wednesdays; days vary by group
Groups of 6 to 10 students who meet weekly to pray, discuss scripture, and walk together in faith. Listed groups are coed, men's, women's, and freshman groups, and an apologetics group. Groups meet at the Campus Ministry Center or the Arey/Fricker link.
warhawkcatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Liturgical ministries
Training once a semester
Students and alumni serve in liturgies; training is provided once a semester.
warhawkcatholic.org

Other 1

The Upper Room study space
Study space with free snacks in the Brown House at 336 N. Prairie Street, next to the Campus Ministry Center.
warhawkcatholic.org

Service 1

Annual mission trip and pilgrimages
Annual mission trip; occasional pilgrimages
The ministry lists an annual mission trip and occasional pilgrimages as retreat opportunities.
warhawkcatholic.org

Social life 1

Thursday student dinner
Thursdays, 6:00 PM
Free student dinner at the Campus Ministry Center.
warhawkcatholic.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

Warhawk Catholic

Sources (4)

Alumni | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/alumni · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“We strive to create a home for students at UW-Whitewater.”
The Catholic campus ministry states that it serves UW-Whitewater students.
Current Students | University of Wisconsin-Whitewateruww.edu/students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Catholic Ministry Center”
The university's students page links to Warhawk Catholic as its Catholic Ministry Center.
About | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/facilities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Campus Ministry Center (CMC), located at 344 N. Prairie Street, serves as the central location for our activities.”
The Campus Ministry Center is at 344 N. Prairie Street and is the ministry's central location.
“The St. Mel Chapel provides a secure and convenient space for prayer and contemplation for students, missionaries, and faculty.”
The ministry has a chapel for prayer that is open to students.
Holy Mass | Warhawk Catholicwarhawkcatholic.org/holy-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Upper Room is located at 336 N Prairie St, Whitewater”
The Upper Room, where the ministry holds Mass, confession, and adoration, is at 336 N. Prairie Street next to the Campus Ministry Center.

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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 score59%
First-year retention 20% of score78%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,050 · ACT 20.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score21 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$8,065

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	Town
ROTC	Army · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	21 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)	9,812
Total students	11,519
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$14,158
Cost of attendance (per year)	$18,719
Median federal debt at graduation	$23,188
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	59%
First-year retention	78%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$55,356
Admission rate	86%
Students receiving Pell grants	25%

Admitted students’ middle range:ACT 17–24

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1050
SAT reading & writing	—
SAT math	—
ACT composite	17–24
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 62 / 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 240189
Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater a Catholic college?: No. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Warhawk Catholic.
What is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Catholic Life Score?: 72 out of 100 (grade B). 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-Whitewater?: Mass is listed at The Upper Room, 336 N. Prairie St., Whitewater, St. Peter, 1981 Beulah Ave, East Troy, St. Patrick, 1225 W Main St, and Whitewater. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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