Is Washington University in St Louis a Catholic college?

No. Washington University in St Louis is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Student Center.

Where is Mass celebrated at Washington University in St Louis?

Mass is listed at Catholic Student Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Washington University in St Louis Compass Recommended?

Yes. Washington University in St Louis meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

College · Catholic life on campus

Washington University in St Louis

LocationSt. Louis, MO
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 16,500 students

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Catholic Life Score

Catholic life 75%Academics 25%

ACatholic life
85 of 100

AAcademics
100 of 100

Verified Oct. 12, 2026 · How the score works

Campus Ministry Honor RollCompass Recommended

Washington University in St Louis 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 Student Center at Washington University, 6352 Forsyth Blvd., is the Catholic campus ministry for students, located on campus. It lists Masses Monday through Thursday, a Sunday 4:30 p.m. Mass, weekly Wednesday confession, and Catholic student groups including the Catholic Student Union and Core Communities.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 3

Monday, Thursday12:05 PMCatholic Student Center · During the academic year.
Tuesday, Wednesday5:30 PMCatholic Student Center · During the academic year; the Wednesday Mass includes a monthly Spanish Mass.
Sunday4:30 PMCatholic Student Center · Weekly Sunday evening Mass during the academic year, followed by supper.

Confession 1

Wednesday6:00 PMCatholic Student Center · Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. also by appointment.

Adoration 2

Monday, Thursday12:30 PMCatholic Student Center · Mondays and Thursdays 12:30-5 p.m.
Wednesday6:00 PMCatholic Student Center · Wednesdays 6-7 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 (2)

Mass & Sacraments | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Mondays and Thursdays - 12:05 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays (including monthly Spanish Mass) - 5:30 p.m.”
Weekday Masses are listed Monday through Thursday, at 12:05 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
“Mondays and Thursdays - 12:05 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays (including monthly Spanish Mass) - 5:30 p.m.”
Weekday Masses are listed Monday through Thursday, at 12:05 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
“Face-to-face or anonymous confession is available: Wednesdays - 6-7 p.m.”
Confession is scheduled Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m.
“Adoration Mondays and Thursdays - 12:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays - 6-7 p.m.”
Adoration is scheduled Mondays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m.
“Adoration Mondays and Thursdays - 12:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays - 6-7 p.m.”
Adoration is scheduled Mondays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m.
Students | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/student-welcome · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Join us for weekly Sunday evening Mass and supper or weekday Masses including Tuesday evening Mass and soup.”
The center offers a weekly Sunday evening Mass and supper.

Catholic churches nearby

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

Washington University Catholic Student Center — 0.3 mi
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish — 0.6 mi · 7148 Forsyth Boulevard, University City
Saint Roch Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 6052 Waterman Boulevard, Saint Louis
All Saints Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
Christ the King Catholic Church — 1.3 mi
Little Flower Catholic Church — 1.5 mi

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

85 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. Mass & Sacraments | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The mission of the Catholic Student Center is to foster the spiritual formation of students of Washington University.”
  The Catholic Student Center is the Catholic ministry serving Washington University students.
2. Visitor & Parking Information | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/visit · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Catholic Student Center at Washington University 6352 Forsyth Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63105”
  The Catholic Student Center is located at 6352 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Catholic Student Center at 6352 Forsyth Blvd is the ministry's own building and includes a chapel.)
Sources (1)
1. Visitor & Parking Information | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/visit · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Catholic Student Center at Washington University 6352 Forsyth Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63105”
  The Catholic Student Center is located at 6352 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105.
  “We also have handicap-accessible parking spaces in front of the chapel.”
  The Catholic Student Center has a chapel.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Brian Fallon is listed as the center's chaplain.)
Sources (1)
1. Our Team | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/our-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Brian Fallon Chaplain”
  Fr. Brian Fallon is listed as the chaplain of the Catholic Student Center.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Masses are listed for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (four weekdays).)
Sources (1)
1. Mass & Sacraments | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mondays and Thursdays - 12:05 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays (including monthly Spanish Mass) - 5:30 p.m.”
  Weekday Masses are listed Monday through Thursday, at 12:05 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Partly:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One weekend Mass has a published day: the Sunday 4:30 p.m. Mass. The 11 a.m. Mass is listed without a day of the week; it is not counted.)
Sources (2)
1. Mass & Sacraments | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our 4:30 p.m. and weekday Masses are celebrated at the times below during the academic year. Our 11 a.m. Mass is celebrated year round.”
  The center lists a 4:30 p.m. Mass, weekday Masses during the academic year, and an 11 a.m. Mass year round.
  “4:30 p.m. Mass and Sunday Supper”
  The 4:30 p.m. Mass is paired with a Sunday supper.
2. Students | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/student-welcome · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Join us for weekly Sunday evening Mass and supper or weekday Masses including Tuesday evening Mass and soup.”
  The center offers a weekly Sunday evening Mass and supper.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is scheduled Wednesdays 6-7 p.m., and by appointment.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass & Sacraments | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Face-to-face or anonymous confession is available: Wednesdays - 6-7 p.m.”
  Confession is scheduled Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Catholic Student Union and Gratia Plena are open to undergraduates. Core Communities are also listed.)
Sources (2)
1. Catholic Student Union (CSU) | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/catholic-student-union-csu · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Catholic Student Union (CSU) is the student leadership team that represents students of the Catholic Student Center.”
  The Catholic Student Union is a student leadership group of the center.
  “Membership is open to all undergraduate students, regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability, language proficiency and/or preference.”
  CSU membership is open to all undergraduates.
2. Faith Groups | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/faith-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Gratia Plena is open to all undergrad women at WashU who are interested in pursuing their faith, growth, and friendship.”
  Gratia Plena is a faith group for undergraduate women.
  “Core Communities are small, student-led, faith-sharing groups of five to eight students that meet for one hour each week”
  Core Communities are student-led faith-sharing groups that meet weekly.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats, service programs, OCIA and the Upper Room are listed.)
Sources (4)
1. Retreats | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Awakening is a retreat designed to help you take a break from student life by focusing on your understanding your own growth, faith, and college experience.”
  The center offers the Awakening retreat for undergraduate and graduate students.
  “In the Upper Room, we gather together, like the disciples at Pentecost, with intention, to take a deep dive into our faith”
  The Upper Room is a semester-long formation program with a retreat and small groups.
2. Service and Social Justice | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/service-social-justice · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We offer monthly opportunities to serve the needs of those in our community.”
  The center offers monthly service opportunities.
3. Service Immersion Experiences | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/immersion-experiences · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “To learn more about upcoming service trips, contact a Campus Minister!”
  The center offers service immersion trips.
4. OCIA - Becoming Catholic | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/ocia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA, formerly RCIA) is the process through which interested adults and older children are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic faith and way of life.”
  The center runs an OCIA program for adults seeking to become Catholic.
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 (9 weekly times documented: 5 Mass, 1 confession, 3 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

Masses are listed on four weekdays and on Sunday evening at the center.
Sources (2)
1. Mass & Sacraments | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mondays and Thursdays - 12:05 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays (including monthly Spanish Mass) - 5:30 p.m.”
  Weekday Masses are listed Monday through Thursday, at 12:05 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
2. Students | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/student-welcome · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Join us for weekly Sunday evening Mass and supper or weekday Masses including Tuesday evening Mass and soup.”
  The center offers a weekly Sunday evening Mass and supper.
Weekly confession and adoration are listed on the center's Mass and Sacraments page.
Sources (1)
1. Mass & Sacraments | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Face-to-face or anonymous confession is available: Wednesdays - 6-7 p.m.”
  Confession is scheduled Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m.
  “Adoration Mondays and Thursdays - 12:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays - 6-7 p.m.”
  Adoration is scheduled Mondays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m.
Several student groups and formation programs are listed, including the Catholic Student Union, Core Communities, the Upper Room and OCIA.
Sources (4)
1. Catholic Student Union (CSU) | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/catholic-student-union-csu · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Catholic Student Union (CSU) is the student leadership team that represents students of the Catholic Student Center.”
  The Catholic Student Union is a student leadership group of the center.
2. Faith Groups | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/faith-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Core Communities are small, student-led, faith-sharing groups of five to eight students that meet for one hour each week”
  Core Communities are student-led faith-sharing groups that meet weekly.
3. Retreats | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “In the Upper Room, we gather together, like the disciples at Pentecost, with intention, to take a deep dive into our faith”
  The Upper Room is a semester-long formation program with a retreat and small groups.
4. OCIA - Becoming Catholic | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/ocia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA, formerly RCIA) is the process through which interested adults and older children are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic faith and way of life.”
  The center runs an OCIA program for adults seeking to become Catholic.

Concerns

The 11 a.m. Mass is listed without a day of the week.
Sources (1)
1. Mass & Sacraments | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our 4:30 p.m. and weekday Masses are celebrated at the times below during the academic year. Our 11 a.m. Mass is celebrated year round.”
  The center lists a 4:30 p.m. Mass, weekday Masses during the academic year, and an 11 a.m. Mass year round.

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The Catholic center

Catholic Student Center

Address: 6352 Forsyth Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63105
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel, living room, dining room

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

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 2 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 3

Service SaturdaysOff campus
Monthly Saturday morning service in the St. Louis community.
washucsc.org, washucsc.org
Service immersion tripsOff campus
Service immersion trips; contact a campus minister for upcoming dates.
washucsc.org
Study Break ServiceOn campus
Drop-in service events held a few times a semester during weekday afternoons at the center.
washucsc.org

Clubs and groups 3

Catholic Student Union (CSU)On campus
Student leadership team of the Catholic Student Center that organizes spiritual, social and service programming. Membership is open to undergraduates.
washucsc.org, washucsc.org, washucsc.org
Core CommunitiesOn campus
Fall 2026: several weekly times, including Sundays 7 p.m. and Thursdays 7 p.m.
Small student-led faith-sharing groups of five to eight students that meet weekly in the center's living or dining room.
washucsc.org, washucsc.org, washucsc.org
Gratia Plena
Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Faith group for undergraduate women.
washucsc.org

Social life 1

Sunday SupperOn campus
Sundays, after the 4:30 p.m. Mass
Supper offered with the 4:30 p.m. Mass.
washucsc.org, washucsc.org

Faith formation 3

Upper Room
Semester-long program with a retreat, bi-weekly small groups and mentorship meetings with campus ministry staff.
washucsc.org
OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults program for adults seeking to become Catholic.
washucsc.org
Young Catholic Scholars
Eight-month program on the intersection of faith and academics.
washucsc.org

Retreats 1

Awakening Retreat
November 20-22, 2026
Retreat for undergraduate and graduate students.
washucsc.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

Catholic Student Center

Sources (2)

Mass & Sacraments | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The mission of the Catholic Student Center is to foster the spiritual formation of students of Washington University.”
The Catholic Student Center is the Catholic ministry serving Washington University students.
“The mission of the Catholic Student Center is to foster the spiritual formation of students of Washington University.”
The Catholic Student Center is the Catholic ministry serving Washington University students.
Visitor & Parking Information | Catholic Student Centerwashucsc.org/visit · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Catholic Student Center at Washington University 6352 Forsyth Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63105”
The Catholic Student Center is located at 6352 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105.
“We also have handicap-accessible parking spaces in front of the chapel.”
The Catholic Student Center has a chapel.
“find us on campus”
The center describes its location as on campus.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

100 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score94%
First-year retention 20% of score95%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,530 · ACT 34
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score7 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$181,929

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.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	8,267
Total students	16,500
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$21,786
Cost of attendance (per year)	$88,488
Median federal debt at graduation	$17,500
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	94%
First-year retention	95%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$86,182
Admission rate	12%
Students receiving Pell grants	18%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1530
SAT reading & writing	730–770
SAT math	770–800
ACT composite	33–35
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 77 / 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 St. Louis

The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archstl.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 179867
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 Washington University in St Louis a Catholic college?: No. Washington University in St Louis is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Student Center.
What is Washington University in St Louis’s Catholic Life Score?: 89 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 Washington University in St Louis?: Mass is listed at Catholic Student Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Washington University in St Louis Compass Recommended?: Yes. Washington University in St Louis meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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