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University of Wyoming

  • LocationLaramie, WY
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 10,913 students
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University of Wyoming is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Catholic community serving the University of Wyoming is St. Paul's Newman Center in Laramie, a parish that exists to serve university students, faculty, and staff, led by a named pastor, Fr. Rob Spaulding. Mass is published at the Newman Center on weekdays Monday through Thursday, Saturday evening, and three times on Sunday, with confession scheduled on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Published student activities include a weekly large-group gathering, Sunday supper, service ministries, and the SEARCH retreat.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 6

  • Monday–Thursday5:00 PMSt. Paul's Newman Center worship space · Evening Prayer and Mass.
  • Thursday12:25 PMOn campus near the flagpole at Prexy's Pasture, or the Union Room 202 · Weather permitting; not offered over the summer and Christmas break.
  • Saturday5:00 PMSt. Paul's Newman Center worship space
  • Sunday8:30 AMSt. Paul's Newman Center worship space
  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. Paul's Newman Center worship space
  • Sunday5:00 PMSt. Paul's Newman Center worship space · Not celebrated over the summer and Christmas break.

Confession 2

  • Saturday4:00 PMSt. Paul's Newman Center
  • Wednesday4:00 PMSt. Paul's Newman Center · During the school year only.

Adoration 1

  • Sunday–Saturday7:00 AMBlessed Sacrament Chapel, northwest corner of the worship space · Open whenever the building is open, usually 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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. Worship With Us | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/worship-with-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday-Thursday: Evening Prayer and Mass at 5:00 p.m.”
    Mass is offered at 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Newman Center.
    “Thursday: 12:25 p.m. near the flagpole on Prexy’s Pasture weather permitting or Union Room 202.”
    A Mass is offered on campus on Thursdays at 12:25 p.m., weather permitting.
    “Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.”
    Weekend Masses are offered at the Newman Center on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.
    “Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.”
    Weekend Masses are offered at the Newman Center on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.
    “Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.”
    Weekend Masses are offered at the Newman Center on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.
    “Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.”
    Weekend Masses are offered at the Newman Center on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.
    “Reconciliation Schedule Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.”
    Reconciliation is scheduled weekly on Saturday and Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
    “Reconciliation Schedule Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.”
    Reconciliation is scheduled weekly on Saturday and Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
    “You are most welcome to come adore the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament any time the building is open (usually 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.).”
    The Blessed Sacrament is available for adoration whenever the building is open, usually 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Wyoming, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miSaint Paul Newman Center: 0.4 mi1Saint Lawrence O'Toole Catholic Church: 0.7 mi2St. Paul's Newman Center: 0.3 miUniversity of Wyoming (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Paul Newman Center — 0.4 mi · 1800 East Grand Avenue, Laramie
  2. Saint Lawrence O'Toole Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 319 East Grand Avenue, Laramie

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

85 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. About | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The University of Wyoming Catholic Community was established in 1957 by Bishop Newell.”
      The Newman Center's community was established in 1957 as the University of Wyoming Catholic Community.
      “While our parish exists to serve the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Wyoming”
      The parish exists to serve the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Wyoming.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (St. Paul's Newman Center, with its chapel, at 1800 E. Grand Ave. is about 0.35 mile from the university's address.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Contact | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “1800 E Grand Avenue Laramie, WY 82070”
      St. Paul's Newman Center is located at 1800 E Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070.
    2. About | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “While our parish exists to serve the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Wyoming”
      The parish exists to serve the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Wyoming.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Rob Spaulding is listed as pastor of the parish that serves the university, with no other assignment listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Rob Spaulding – Pastor”
      Fr. Rob Spaulding is the pastor of St. Paul's Newman Center.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Mass at the Newman Center Monday through Thursday at 5:00 p.m. (four weekdays).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship With Us | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/worship-with-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday-Thursday: Evening Prayer and Mass at 5:00 p.m.”
      Mass is offered at 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Newman Center.
      “Thursday: 12:25 p.m. near the flagpole on Prexy’s Pasture weather permitting or Union Room 202.”
      A Mass is offered on campus on Thursdays at 12:25 p.m., weather permitting.
  • 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 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. at the Newman Center.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship With Us | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/worship-with-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.”
      Weekend Masses are offered at the Newman Center on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Saturday 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday 4:00 p.m. Wednesday confession is not offered during the summer and Christmas break.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship With Us | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/worship-with-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation Schedule Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.”
      Reconciliation is scheduled weekly on Saturday and Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
  • 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 (Cowboy Catholic is the only Catholic student group confirmed on the ministry's pages.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Current Students | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/current-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A large group meeting in the worship space intended to help students grow in faith and fellowship.”
      Cowboy Catholic is a weekly Wednesday gathering for students at the Newman Center.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Published retreat (SEARCH), service and outreach, and formation (Fall Faith Series and the adult initiation program).)
    Sources (3)
    1. Current Students | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/current-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Student SEARCH is a powerful weekend retreat where college students experience of Christian community, worship, recreation, and fellowship.”
      The ministry offers a weekend SEARCH retreat each fall and spring semester.
    2. Service and Outreach | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/service-and-outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Paul’s Newman Center is committed to serving the community of Laramie through our Service & Outreach Program.”
      The Newman Center runs a service and outreach program in Laramie.
    3. Sacraments | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us for our Fall Faith Series.”
      The Newman Center holds a Fall Faith Series for people interested in becoming Catholic.
  • 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 (18 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 2 confession, 7 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 published at the Newman Center Monday through Thursday, on Saturday, and three times on Sunday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship With Us | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/worship-with-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday-Thursday: Evening Prayer and Mass at 5:00 p.m.”
      Mass is offered at 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Newman Center.
      “Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.”
      Weekend Masses are offered at the Newman Center on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.
  • Confession is scheduled weekly on Wednesday and Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship With Us | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/worship-with-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation Schedule Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.”
      Reconciliation is scheduled weekly on Saturday and Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
  • A named pastor, Fr. Rob Spaulding, leads the parish that serves the university.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Rob Spaulding – Pastor”
      Fr. Rob Spaulding is the pastor of St. Paul's Newman Center.
  • Retreat, service, and formation programs are published on the ministry's pages.
    Sources (3)
    1. Current Students | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/current-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Student SEARCH is a powerful weekend retreat where college students experience of Christian community, worship, recreation, and fellowship.”
      The ministry offers a weekend SEARCH retreat each fall and spring semester.
    2. Service and Outreach | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/service-and-outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Paul’s Newman Center is committed to serving the community of Laramie through our Service & Outreach Program.”
      The Newman Center runs a service and outreach program in Laramie.
    3. Sacraments | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us for our Fall Faith Series.”
      The Newman Center holds a Fall Faith Series for people interested in becoming Catholic.

Concerns

  • The ministry's pages list one Catholic student group, Cowboy Catholic.
    Sources (1)
    1. Current Students | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/current-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A large group meeting in the worship space intended to help students grow in faith and fellowship.”
      Cowboy Catholic is a weekly Wednesday gathering for students at the Newman Center.

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The Catholic center

St. Paul's Newman Center

  • Address: 1800 E Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070
  • Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel, worship space

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

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 3 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 1

  • SEARCH retreatOff campus
    Fall and spring semesters; Fall Search October 23-25, 2026
    Weekend retreat for college students with Christian community, worship, recreation, and fellowship.
    newmancenter.org, newmancenter.org

Service 3

  • Love in ActionOff campus
    Mondays 3:30 p.m.
    Service visits to the Laramie Soup Kitchen and delivery of Eucharist to nursing homes.
    newmancenter.org
  • Alternative break tripsOff campus
    Various times throughout the year
    Trips to Nazareth Farm and to Habitat for Humanity builds in Oklahoma City.
    newmancenter.org
  • Service and Outreach program
    Community garden, meal delivery, visits to the homebound, Christmas Giving Tree, and other service ministries in Laramie.
    newmancenter.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Mass on CampusOn campus
    Thursdays 12:25 p.m., weather permitting
    Liturgy celebrated near the flagpole at Prexy's Pasture or in the Union, Room 202.
    newmancenter.org

Faith formation 3

  • Young Adult Ministry
    Weekly prayer and discussion, plus social events such as hikes, game nights, and movie nights, for young adults ages 23 to 35.
    newmancenter.org
  • Fall Faith Series
    Fall
    Faith series for people interested in becoming Catholic.
    newmancenter.org
  • Adult initiation program
    Completed before the Easter Vigil in April
    Formation for adults who wish to join the Catholic Church.
    newmancenter.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Cowboy Catholic
    Wednesdays 8 p.m.
    Large-group student meeting for games, prayer and worship, presentations and discussion.
    newmancenter.org

Social life 2

  • Sunday Supper
    Sundays 6 p.m., after the 5 p.m. liturgy
    Homemade dinner for all college students.
    newmancenter.org
  • Social events
    Various times throughout the school year
    Holiday parties, movie nights, hiking, barbecues, game nights, and similar events open to all students.
    newmancenter.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 (2)
  1. About | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The University of Wyoming Catholic Community was established in 1957 by Bishop Newell.”
    The Newman Center's community was established in 1957 as the University of Wyoming Catholic Community.
    “While our parish exists to serve the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Wyoming”
    The parish exists to serve the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Wyoming.
    “While our parish exists to serve the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Wyoming”
    The parish exists to serve the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Wyoming.
  2. Contact | St. Paul's Newman Centernewmancenter.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1800 E Grand Avenue Laramie, WY 82070”
    St. Paul's Newman Center is located at 1800 E Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
72 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.59%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$17,639

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)
8,250
Total students10,913
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$13,599
Cost of attendance (per year)$24,818
Median federal debt at graduation$18,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
59%
First-year retention80%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$56,880
Admission rate97%
Students receiving Pell grants23%

Value index: 68 / 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 Cheyenne

The Most Reverend Steven Biegler, Bishop of Cheyenne

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.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 Wyoming a Catholic college?
No. University of Wyoming is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Paul's Newman Center.
What is University of Wyoming’s Catholic Life Score?
82 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 Wyoming?
Mass is listed at St. Paul's Newman Center worship space, On campus near the flagpole at Prexy's Pasture and or the Union Room 202. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Wyoming Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of Wyoming meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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