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Catholic college

Xavier University

  • LocationCincinnati, OH
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 6,000 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)
  • TraditionJesuit

Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a Jesuit and Catholic university founded in 1831. Catholic Campus Ministry is based in the Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice and at Bellarmine Chapel, an on-campus Jesuit parish that offers Mass twice each weekday, five Sunday Masses during the academic year (two of them student Masses), a Tuesday student Mass with adoration, and confession several times a week. The core curriculum for students entering in fall 2026 requires two theology courses (THEO 111 Theological Foundations and a 200-499 level course) and two philosophy courses.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 8

  • Monday–Saturday8:00 AMBellarmine Chapel
  • Monday–Friday5:00 PMBellarmine Chapel
  • Tuesday8:00 PMBellarmine Chapel · Student Mass during the academic year.
  • Sunday9:00 AMBellarmine Chapel
  • Sunday11:30 AMBellarmine Chapel
  • Sunday4:00 PMBellarmine Chapel · Student Mass during the academic year.
Show 2 more mass times
  • Sunday7:00 PMBellarmine Chapel
  • Sunday10:00 PMBellarmine Chapel · Student Mass during the academic year.

Confession 4

  • Wednesday, Friday4:00 PMBellarmine Chapel · Before the 5 PM Mass.
  • Saturday8:45 AMBellarmine Chapel · After the 8 AM Mass.
  • Sunday3:00 PMBellarmine Chapel (The Confessional, by the side chapel) · During the academic year.
  • Tuesday7:00 PMBellarmine Chapel (The Confessional, by the side chapel) · During the academic year.

Adoration 1

  • Tuesday5:30 PMBellarmine Chapel · 5:30-8:00 PM, sponsored by Life After Sunday.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (3)
  1. Mass Schedule - Bellarmine Chapelbellarminechapel.org/liturgy-prayer/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Monday through Saturday – 8 a.m. Monday through Friday – 5 p.m. (Livestream available)”
    Bellarmine Chapel has Mass Monday-Saturday at 8 AM and Monday-Friday at 5 PM.
    “Monday through Saturday – 8 a.m. Monday through Friday – 5 p.m. (Livestream available)”
    Bellarmine Chapel has Mass Monday-Saturday at 8 AM and Monday-Friday at 5 PM.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule: 9 a.m. (Livestream available) 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m.”
    Bellarmine Chapel has Sunday Masses at 9 AM, 11:30 AM, and 7 PM.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule: 9 a.m. (Livestream available) 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m.”
    Bellarmine Chapel has Sunday Masses at 9 AM, 11:30 AM, and 7 PM.
    “During the academic year, Sunday student masses are celebrated at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. in Bellarmine Chapel.”
    Sunday student Masses are at 4 PM and 10 PM during the academic year.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule: 9 a.m. (Livestream available) 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m.”
    Bellarmine Chapel has Sunday Masses at 9 AM, 11:30 AM, and 7 PM.
    “During the academic year, Sunday student masses are celebrated at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. in Bellarmine Chapel.”
    Sunday student Masses are at 4 PM and 10 PM during the academic year.
  2. Catholic Campus Ministry - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/catholic-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Join Life After Sunday for Adoration from 5:30-8:00 p.m.. Confession is from 7-8 pm. Stay for a special student mass at 8:00 p.m.”
    On Tuesday nights Bellarmine Chapel has adoration 5:30-8:00 PM, confession 7-8 PM, and a student Mass at 8:00 PM.
    “Join Life After Sunday for Adoration from 5:30-8:00 p.m.. Confession is from 7-8 pm. Stay for a special student mass at 8:00 p.m.”
    On Tuesday nights Bellarmine Chapel has adoration 5:30-8:00 PM, confession 7-8 PM, and a student Mass at 8:00 PM.
  3. Reconciliation - Bellarmine Chapelbellarminechapel.org/sacraments/reconcilliation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Wednesdays at 4 p.m. (preceding the daily 5 p.m. Mass) Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. (following the daily 8 a.m. Mass) Fridays at 4 p.m. (preceding the daily 5 p.m. Mass) Saturdays at 8:45 a.m. (following the daily 8 a.m. Mass)”
    Bellarmine Chapel lists confession Wednesday and Friday at 4 PM and Thursday and Saturday at 8:45 AM.
    “Wednesdays at 4 p.m. (preceding the daily 5 p.m. Mass) Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. (following the daily 8 a.m. Mass) Fridays at 4 p.m. (preceding the daily 5 p.m. Mass) Saturdays at 8:45 a.m. (following the daily 8 a.m. Mass)”
    Bellarmine Chapel lists confession Wednesday and Friday at 4 PM and Thursday and Saturday at 8:45 AM.
    “Sundays at 3 p.m. (preceding the 4 p.m. student Mass) Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (preceding the 8 p.m. Tuesday student Mass)”
    During the academic year, confession is also offered Sundays at 3 PM and Tuesdays at 7 PM.
    “Sundays at 3 p.m. (preceding the 4 p.m. student Mass) Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (preceding the 8 p.m. Tuesday student Mass)”
    During the academic year, confession is also offered Sundays at 3 PM and Tuesdays at 7 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Xavier University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miBellarmine Chapel: 0.0 mi1Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church: 0.8 mi2Saint Francis DeSales Parish: 1.4 mi3Saint Clement Catholic Church: 1.4 mi4The Wedding Chapel at Saint Aloysius: 1.6 mi5Church of the Assumption: 1.6 mi6Bellarmine Chapel and the Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice (Catholic Campus Ministry): 0.1 miXavier University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Bellarmine Chapel — 0.0 mi · 3801 Francis Xavier Way, Cincinnati
  2. Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · Burton Woods Lane
  3. Saint Francis DeSales Parish — 1.4 mi · 1600 Madison Road, Cincinnati
  4. Saint Clement Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
  5. The Wedding Chapel at Saint Aloysius — 1.6 mi
  6. Church of the Assumption — 1.6 mi · 2622 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith 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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

93 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Bellarmine Chapel (on campus): Monday-Saturday 8 AM and Monday-Friday 5 PM; student Mass Tuesday 8 PM during the academic year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Schedule - Bellarmine Chapelbellarminechapel.org/liturgy-prayer/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Monday through Saturday – 8 a.m. Monday through Friday – 5 p.m. (Livestream available)”
      Bellarmine Chapel has Mass Monday-Saturday at 8 AM and Monday-Friday at 5 PM.
    2. Catholic Campus Ministry - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/catholic-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Join Life After Sunday for Adoration from 5:30-8:00 p.m.. Confession is from 7-8 pm. Stay for a special student mass at 8:00 p.m.”
      On Tuesday nights Bellarmine Chapel has adoration 5:30-8:00 PM, confession 7-8 PM, and a student Mass at 8:00 PM.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 7:00 PM parish Masses and 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM student Masses (academic year), all in Bellarmine Chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Schedule - Bellarmine Chapelbellarminechapel.org/liturgy-prayer/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Schedule: 9 a.m. (Livestream available) 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m.”
      Bellarmine Chapel has Sunday Masses at 9 AM, 11:30 AM, and 7 PM.
      “During the academic year, Sunday student masses are celebrated at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. in Bellarmine Chapel.”
      Sunday student Masses are at 4 PM and 10 PM during the academic year.
    2. Catholic Campus Ministry - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/catholic-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Join us in the the iconic Bellarmine Chapel on Sundays for Catholic Mass at 4:00 and 10:00 p.m.”
      Student Masses are celebrated in Bellarmine Chapel on Sundays at 4:00 and 10:00 PM.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (Wednesday 4 PM, Friday 4 PM, Saturday 8:45 AM, and (during the academic year) Sunday 3 PM and Tuesday 7 PM. The parish page also lists Thursday 8:45 AM, while the Campus Ministry page lists Monday 8:45 AM instead; that slot is omitted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Reconciliation - Bellarmine Chapelbellarminechapel.org/sacraments/reconcilliation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Wednesdays at 4 p.m. (preceding the daily 5 p.m. Mass) Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. (following the daily 8 a.m. Mass) Fridays at 4 p.m. (preceding the daily 5 p.m. Mass) Saturdays at 8:45 a.m. (following the daily 8 a.m. Mass)”
      Bellarmine Chapel lists confession Wednesday and Friday at 4 PM and Thursday and Saturday at 8:45 AM.
      “Sundays at 3 p.m. (preceding the 4 p.m. student Mass) Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (preceding the 8 p.m. Tuesday student Mass)”
      During the academic year, confession is also offered Sundays at 3 PM and Tuesdays at 7 PM.
    2. Catholic Campus Ministry - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/catholic-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Each week, you will find a priest inside of The Confessional, which is located adjacent to the small side chapel for confession on Sundays at 3:00 p.m. and Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. or by appointment.”
      Confession is offered weekly on Sundays at 3:00 PM and Tuesdays at 7:00 PM.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Tuesday 5:30-8:00 PM in Bellarmine Chapel, sponsored by Life After Sunday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/catholic-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Join Life After Sunday for Adoration from 5:30-8:00 p.m.. Confession is from 7-8 pm. Stay for a special student mass at 8:00 p.m.”
      On Tuesday nights Bellarmine Chapel has adoration 5:30-8:00 PM, confession 7-8 PM, and a student Mass at 8:00 PM.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Rev. Eric M. Sundrup, S.J., is University Chaplain (and Vice President for Mission and Ministry); several Jesuits live on campus and preside at Masses, confession, and retreats.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Jesuit Ministers - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/jesuit-ministers · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rev. Eric M. Sundrup, S.J. Vice President for Mission and Ministry; University Chaplain”
      A Jesuit priest serves as University Chaplain and Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
    2. Catholic Campus Ministry - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/catholic-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Reach out to Rev. Eric M. Sundrup, S.J., University Chaplain to get connected.”
      Rev. Eric M. Sundrup, S.J., is University Chaplain.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule - Bellarmine Chapelbellarminechapel.org/liturgy-prayer/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Bellarmine Chapel remains open for private prayer from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week.”
      Bellarmine Chapel is open for private prayer 7:30 AM-11 PM daily.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration20 to 29 times a week (23 weekly times documented: 17 Mass, 5 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
BTheology and core curriculum: 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.

Theology and core curriculum

77 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Core for students entering fall 2026 or later: THEO 111 Theological Foundations plus one Theological Explorations course (THEO 200-499). The earlier core also required THEO 111 plus Theological Perspectives electives.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Courses Comprising the 2026 Core Curriculum - Core | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/core/core-2026 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Theological Explorations, THEO 200-499 (3) Philosophical Explorations, PHIL 200-299 (3)”
      The 2026 core requires one Theological Explorations course and one Philosophical Explorations course.
      “PHIL 100 Philosophical Foundations: Ethics (3) THEO 111 Theological Foundations (3)”
      The 2026 core requires PHIL 100 and THEO 111.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (The Theology Department describes its teaching as dialogue among Scripture, the church's traditions, and the world in line with Gaudium et Spes; its mission statement draws on 'Christian and other religious/spiritual traditions'. Courses such as THEO 340 US Catholic Church and Public Issues are among the options.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Courses Comprising the 2026 Core Curriculum - Core | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/core/core-2026 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “PHIL 100 Philosophical Foundations: Ethics (3) THEO 111 Theological Foundations (3)”
      The 2026 core requires PHIL 100 and THEO 111.
    2. Our Ignatian Approach - Theology Department | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/theology-department/ignatian-approach · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Theological reflection, as it is practiced by Xavier University's Department of Theology, resonates well with Gaudium et Spes' vision of the church in the world.”
      The Theology Department describes its approach in terms of Gaudium et Spes and the church's traditions.
    3. Mission and Vision - Theology Department | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/theology-department/mission-vision · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The mission of the Theology Department is to provide students with resources from Christian and other religious/spiritual traditions for constructing lives of personal meaning and purpose.”
      The Theology Department's mission draws on Christian and other religious traditions.
    4. Core Classes Full List - Core | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/core/core-classes/full-list · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “THEO340: US Catholic Church and Public Issues”
      THEO 340 US Catholic Church and Public Issues is among core-eligible theology courses.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (PHIL 100 Philosophical Foundations: Ethics plus one Philosophical Explorations course (PHIL 200-299).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Courses Comprising the 2026 Core Curriculum - Core | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/core/core-2026 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Theological Explorations, THEO 200-499 (3) Philosophical Explorations, PHIL 200-299 (3)”
      The 2026 core requires one Theological Explorations course and one Philosophical Explorations course.
      “PHIL 100 Philosophical Foundations: Ethics (3) THEO 111 Theological Foundations (3)”
      The 2026 core requires PHIL 100 and THEO 111.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description
    Sources (1)
    1. Vision, Goals, and Objectives - Core | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/core/facstaff/vision,-goals,-and-objectives · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Furthering the Catholic intellectual tradition, Xavier's core brings faith into dialogue with reason, and thus addresses the whole person, intellectually, morally, and spiritually.”
      The core's stated vision names the Catholic intellectual tradition and faith and reason.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Major (B.A.) | Cincinnati, Ohioxavier.edu/theology/index · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The theology major is designed to help you develop a deep understanding of faith-based traditions”
      A Bachelor of Arts in Theology is offered.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture and residence life: 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.

Campus culture and residence life

86 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (7 Catholic ministry staff: Director of Campus Ministry, Senior Campus Minister for Catholic Ministry, Coordinator of Catholic Liturgy and Music, Campus Minister (Jesuit), Senior Campus Minister for Service and Retreats, Senior Minister for Service, Justice, and Immersion, and the University Chaplain. Interfaith, Jewish, Muslim, and Episcopal chaplains and the gospel choir director are not counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Meet Our Staff - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/about/directory/index · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Colleen Ryan Mayrand Director of Campus Ministry/Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice 513-745-3706”
      Colleen Ryan Mayrand is Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Devon James Senior Campus Minister for Catholic Ministry 513-745-3109”
      Devon James is Senior Campus Minister for Catholic Ministry.
      “Roberta Whitely Coordinator, Catholic Liturgy and Music, Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice 513-745-3587”
      Roberta Whitely coordinates Catholic liturgy and music.
      “Patrick Saint-Jean, S.J. Campus Minister”
      Patrick Saint-Jean, S.J., is a campus minister.
      “Mary Bryan Senior Campus Minister for Service and Retreats”
      Mary Bryan is Senior Campus Minister for Service and Retreats.
      “Rachel Younce Senior Minister for Service, Justice, and Immersion”
      Rachel Younce is Senior Minister for Service, Justice, and Immersion.
    2. Jesuit Ministers - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/jesuit-ministers · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rev. Eric M. Sundrup, S.J. Vice President for Mission and Ministry; University Chaplain”
      A Jesuit priest serves as University Chaplain and Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Approach, Encounter, and Rooted retreats.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/catholic-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Join us for our first step retreat, Approach (Devon James), each semester. Encounter (Mary Bryan) can serve as a great capstone to your faith experiences on campus”
      Campus Ministry offers the Approach retreat each semester and the Encounter retreat.
    2. Campus Ministry | Center for Faith and Justicexavier.edu/cfj/index · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Try our new Rooted retreat by and for students of color”
      A Rooted retreat is also offered.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Life After Sunday, Companion Groups, Catholic Ministry Team (Together in Christ), liturgical choir and Mass committees.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/catholic-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Life After Sunday (LAS) is a student organization that works to integrate Catholic faith into everyday life. Through praying the Rosary, studying the Bible, sponsoring Eucharistic Adoration, hosting Lord's Day dinners”
      Life After Sunday is a Catholic student organization with Rosary, Bible study, adoration, and Lord's Day dinners.
      “Companion Groups are weekly small groups that provide students with the opportunities to reflect on their lives, grow in faith and build community.”
      Companion Groups are weekly small faith groups.
      “Join Life After Sunday for Adoration from 5:30-8:00 p.m.. Confession is from 7-8 pm. Stay for a special student mass at 8:00 p.m.”
      On Tuesday nights Bellarmine Chapel has adoration 5:30-8:00 PM, confession 7-8 PM, and a student Mass at 8:00 PM.
      “Serve our community through liturgical ministries, singing in the Liturgical choir, playing an instrument or joining a mass committee.”
      Students can serve in liturgical ministries, the liturgical choir, and Mass committees.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (Halls have single-gender wings on co-ed floors (e.g., Kuhlman Hall).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/handbook/aggregate · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Members of another gender may be in individual student rooms or apartments and on single gender wings only during visitation hours which are: Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.”
      Opposite-gender visitors are allowed in rooms and on single-gender wings only during visitation hours ending at 1 or 2 AM.
    2. Kuhlman Hall Double Bedroom | Xavier University Residence Lifexavier.edu/residence-life/documents/hallinfosheet-kuh-double.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Single gender”
      Kuhlman Hall has single-gender wings on co-ed floors.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Members of another gender may be in rooms only during visitation hours (to 1 AM Sunday-Thursday, 2 AM Friday-Saturday); overnight guests must be of the same gender.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/handbook/aggregate · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Members of another gender may be in individual student rooms or apartments and on single gender wings only during visitation hours which are: Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.”
      Opposite-gender visitors are allowed in rooms and on single-gender wings only during visitation hours ending at 1 or 2 AM.
      “Any guest of the same gender who stays overnight may do so only with the permission of the roommate.”
      Overnight guests must be of the same gender and need the roommate's permission.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Division of Mission and Ministry led by a Vice President; its Center for Mission and Identity runs mission programs for faculty, staff, and administrators.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Jesuit Ministers - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/jesuit-ministers · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rev. Eric M. Sundrup, S.J. Vice President for Mission and Ministry; University Chaplain”
      A Jesuit priest serves as University Chaplain and Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
    2. Center for Mission and Identity | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/mission-identity/index · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Center develops programs that help integrate Xavier's mission into the work of faculty, staff, and administrators”
      The Center for Mission and Identity integrates the mission into the work of faculty, staff, and administrators.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (The Center for Faith and Justice runs the X-Change weekly service program and other service and immersion programs.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service and Justice - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/service-justice/index · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The X-CHANGE Weekly Service Program provides an action-oriented entry point for volunteers to engage in the Cincinnati community through weekly service and reflection”
      The X-Change program offers weekly service in Cincinnati.
    2. Faith and Service - Campus Life Landing Page | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/campus-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rooted in our Jesuit, Catholic tradition, The CFJ provides students opportunities to serve and pursue justice.”
      The Center for Faith and Justice provides service and justice opportunities rooted in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (The Eigel Center for Community-Engaged Learning supports service-learning courses; not required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Eigel Center - Community Engaged Learning | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/community-engaged-learning · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “the Center guides the development and integration of meaningful immersive and service-learning courses that bridge classrooms to communities”
      The Eigel Center supports service-learning courses.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (The Civil Rights and Title IX Office lists protections for pregnant and parenting students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Civil Rights and Title IX Office | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/titleix/index · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Protects pregnant and parenting students and employees.”
      The Title IX Office lists protections for pregnant and parenting students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Alternative Breaks, Dorothy Day Immersions, Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, Summer Service Internship.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service and Justice - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/service-justice/index · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “During Fall and Spring Break, Alternative Breaks sends students to various locations across the country and abroad to tackle injustice through education, direct service, and reflection”
      Alternative Breaks sends students on fall and spring break service trips.
      “Dorothy Day Immersions (DDI) provide students short-term opportunities to live, work, and reflect at the margins.”
      Dorothy Day Immersions offer short-term immersion experiences.
      “Ignatian Family Teach In for Justice is an annual gathering for members of Jesuit institutions”
      Students attend the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice.
      “The Summer Service Internship (SSI) is a paid summer internship for 20 students to serve full-time at local non-profit organizations and live in community on campus.”
      The Summer Service Internship places 20 students in full-time summer service.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith and Service - Campus Life Landing Page | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/campus-life/faith-service · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rooted in our Jesuit, Catholic tradition, The CFJ provides students opportunities to serve and pursue justice.”
      The Center for Faith and Justice provides service and justice opportunities rooted in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.
    2. Catholic Campus Ministry - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/catholic-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “At the CFJ, pursue justice as a practice of your Catholic faith.”
      Campus Ministry frames justice work as a practice of Catholic faith.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Bellarmine Chapel on campus offers Mass twice each weekday, five Sunday Masses during the academic year (including two student Masses), and a Tuesday student Mass.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Schedule - Bellarmine Chapelbellarminechapel.org/liturgy-prayer/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Monday through Saturday – 8 a.m. Monday through Friday – 5 p.m. (Livestream available)”
      Bellarmine Chapel has Mass Monday-Saturday at 8 AM and Monday-Friday at 5 PM.
      “Sunday Mass Schedule: 9 a.m. (Livestream available) 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m.”
      Bellarmine Chapel has Sunday Masses at 9 AM, 11:30 AM, and 7 PM.
      “During the academic year, Sunday student masses are celebrated at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. in Bellarmine Chapel.”
      Sunday student Masses are at 4 PM and 10 PM during the academic year.
    2. Catholic Campus Ministry - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/catholic-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Join Life After Sunday for Adoration from 5:30-8:00 p.m.. Confession is from 7-8 pm. Stay for a special student mass at 8:00 p.m.”
      On Tuesday nights Bellarmine Chapel has adoration 5:30-8:00 PM, confession 7-8 PM, and a student Mass at 8:00 PM.
  • Confession is scheduled at least five times a week, and adoration is held weekly on Tuesday evenings.
    Sources (2)
    1. Reconciliation - Bellarmine Chapelbellarminechapel.org/sacraments/reconcilliation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Wednesdays at 4 p.m. (preceding the daily 5 p.m. Mass) Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. (following the daily 8 a.m. Mass) Fridays at 4 p.m. (preceding the daily 5 p.m. Mass) Saturdays at 8:45 a.m. (following the daily 8 a.m. Mass)”
      Bellarmine Chapel lists confession Wednesday and Friday at 4 PM and Thursday and Saturday at 8:45 AM.
      “Sundays at 3 p.m. (preceding the 4 p.m. student Mass) Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (preceding the 8 p.m. Tuesday student Mass)”
      During the academic year, confession is also offered Sundays at 3 PM and Tuesdays at 7 PM.
    2. Catholic Campus Ministry - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/catholic-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Join Life After Sunday for Adoration from 5:30-8:00 p.m.. Confession is from 7-8 pm. Stay for a special student mass at 8:00 p.m.”
      On Tuesday nights Bellarmine Chapel has adoration 5:30-8:00 PM, confession 7-8 PM, and a student Mass at 8:00 PM.
  • The core requires two theology courses and two philosophy courses, and the core's stated vision names the Catholic intellectual tradition.
    Sources (2)
    1. Courses Comprising the 2026 Core Curriculum - Core | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/core/core-2026 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Theological Explorations, THEO 200-499 (3) Philosophical Explorations, PHIL 200-299 (3)”
      The 2026 core requires one Theological Explorations course and one Philosophical Explorations course.
      “PHIL 100 Philosophical Foundations: Ethics (3) THEO 111 Theological Foundations (3)”
      The 2026 core requires PHIL 100 and THEO 111.
    2. Vision, Goals, and Objectives - Core | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/core/facstaff/vision,-goals,-and-objectives · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Furthering the Catholic intellectual tradition, Xavier's core brings faith into dialogue with reason, and thus addresses the whole person, intellectually, morally, and spiritually.”
      The core's stated vision names the Catholic intellectual tradition and faith and reason.
  • Opposite-gender visitors are limited to visitation hours, and overnight guests must be of the same gender.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/handbook/aggregate · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Members of another gender may be in individual student rooms or apartments and on single gender wings only during visitation hours which are: Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.”
      Opposite-gender visitors are allowed in rooms and on single-gender wings only during visitation hours ending at 1 or 2 AM.
      “Any guest of the same gender who stays overnight may do so only with the permission of the roommate.”
      Overnight guests must be of the same gender and need the roommate's permission.

Concerns

  • The Theology Department's mission draws on Christian and other religious traditions.
    Sources (2)
    1. Courses Comprising the 2026 Core Curriculum - Core | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/core/core-2026 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “PHIL 100 Philosophical Foundations: Ethics (3) THEO 111 Theological Foundations (3)”
      The 2026 core requires PHIL 100 and THEO 111.
    2. Mission and Vision - Theology Department | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/theology-department/mission-vision · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The mission of the Theology Department is to provide students with resources from Christian and other religious/spiritual traditions for constructing lives of personal meaning and purpose.”
      The Theology Department's mission draws on Christian and other religious traditions.
  • Campus Ministry lists three retreats (Approach, Encounter, Rooted).
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/catholic-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Join us for our first step retreat, Approach (Devon James), each semester. Encounter (Mary Bryan) can serve as a great capstone to your faith experiences on campus”
      Campus Ministry offers the Approach retreat each semester and the Encounter retreat.
    2. Campus Ministry | Center for Faith and Justicexavier.edu/cfj/index · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Try our new Rooted retreat by and for students of color”
      A Rooted retreat is also offered.

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Campus ministry home

Bellarmine Chapel and the Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice (Catholic Campus Ministry)

  • Address: 3801 St. Francis Xavier Way, Cincinnati, OH 45207
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, confessional, Center for Faith and Justice gathering spaces, Reflection Room and conference room (Gallagher Student Center, Room 310)

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Catholic clubs and student life

16 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 9 off campus

Other 2

  • Ignatian Family Teach-In for JusticeOff campus
    Annual gathering of Jesuit institutions for justice education and advocacy.
  • Bellarmine Parish ministriesOn campus
    Students can join parish ministry internships, RCIA, and a Vincentian conference.

Retreats 3

  • Approach retreatOff campus
    Each semester
    First-step Ignatian retreat.
  • Encounter retreatOff campus
    Capstone Ignatian retreat for discerning next steps.
  • Rooted retreatOff campus
    Retreat by and for students of color.

Service 5

  • X-Change weekly serviceOff campus
    Weekly
    Weekly service and reflection in Cincinnati.
  • Alternative BreaksOff campus
    Fall and spring breaks
    Student-organized service trips focused on social justice issues.
  • Dorothy Day ImmersionsOff campus
    Short-term immersion experiences examining racial justice, economic disparity, and faith that does justice.
  • Summer Service InternshipOff campus
    Summer
    Paid full-time service internship for 20 students at local nonprofits, living in community on campus.
  • Community Action DayOff campus
    Once per semester
    University-wide service day in surrounding communities.

Faith formation 2

  • Companion GroupsOn campus
    Weekly
    Small faith-sharing groups matched by faith tradition and experience.
  • Ignatian Fellows ProgramOn campus
    Scholarship program for first-year students combining faith formation, 20 hours of service per semester, and an annual CFJ retreat.

Clubs and groups 1

  • Life After SundayOn campus
    Catholic student organization: Rosary, Bible study, Eucharistic adoration, Lord's Day dinners, and Holy Power Hours.

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Tuesday Nights (adoration, confession, student Mass, Together in Christ)On campus
    Tuesdays 5:30-10:00 PM
    Adoration 5:30-8:00 PM, confession 7-8 PM, student Mass at 8:00 PM in Bellarmine Chapel, followed by Together in Christ community time in Gallagher Student Center.
  • Liturgical ministries, liturgical choir, and Mass committeesOn campus
    Sunday student Masses
    Students serve and sing at the 4:00 and 10:00 PM Sunday student Masses.

Social life 1

  • Lunch with the JesuitsOn campus
    Wednesdays at noon
    Students eat lunch with Jesuits in the cafeteria.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (6)
  1. Catholic Campus Ministry - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/catholic-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Bellarmine Chapel is home to both Catholic campus ministry and a parish community.”
    Bellarmine Chapel houses both Catholic campus ministry and a parish.
    “Bellarmine Chapel is home to both Catholic campus ministry and a parish community.”
    Bellarmine Chapel houses both Catholic campus ministry and a parish.
    “Each week, you will find a priest inside of The Confessional, which is located adjacent to the small side chapel for confession on Sundays at 3:00 p.m. and Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. or by appointment.”
    Confession is offered weekly on Sundays at 3:00 PM and Tuesdays at 7:00 PM.
  2. Our Space - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/about/our-space · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “The Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice is located on the 3rd floor of the Gallagher Student Center (Room 310).”
    The Center for Faith and Justice is in Gallagher Student Center, Room 310, with reservable gathering spaces, a Reflection Room, and a conference room.
    “The Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice is located on the 3rd floor of the Gallagher Student Center (Room 310).”
    The Center for Faith and Justice is in Gallagher Student Center, Room 310, with reservable gathering spaces, a Reflection Room, and a conference room.
  3. Meet Our Staff - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/about/directory/index · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Colleen Ryan Mayrand Director of Campus Ministry/Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice 513-745-3706”
    Colleen Ryan Mayrand is Director of Campus Ministry.
  4. Mass Schedule - Bellarmine Chapelbellarminechapel.org/liturgy-prayer/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Monday through Saturday – 8 a.m. Monday through Friday – 5 p.m. (Livestream available)”
    Bellarmine Chapel has Mass Monday-Saturday at 8 AM and Monday-Friday at 5 PM.
    “Bellarmine Chapel remains open for private prayer from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week.”
    Bellarmine Chapel is open for private prayer 7:30 AM-11 PM daily.
  5. Jesuit Ministers - Center for Faith & Justice | Xavier Universityxavier.edu/cfj/jesuit-ministers · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “serves as the parochial vicar/local pastor for Bellarmine Chapel Catholic Parish on the campus of Xavier University.”
    Bellarmine Chapel parish is on the Xavier campus.
    “serves as the parochial vicar/local pastor for Bellarmine Chapel Catholic Parish on the campus of Xavier University.”
    Bellarmine Chapel parish is on the Xavier campus.
  6. Bellarmine Chapelbellarminechapel.org · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “3801 St. Francis Xavier Way Cincinnati, OH 45207”
    Bellarmine Chapel is at 3801 St. Francis Xavier Way, Cincinnati, OH 45207.

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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.
75 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.69%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.77%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,217 · ACT 25.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,013

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)
4,748
Total students6,000
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$32,997
Cost of attendance (per year)$65,476
Median federal debt at graduation$23,250
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
69%
First-year retention77%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$64,873
Admission rate86%
Students receiving Pell grants16%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1217
SAT reading & writing553–660
SAT math550–650
ACT composite22–29
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 54 / 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 Cincinnati

The Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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

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Questions families ask

Is Xavier University a Catholic college?
Yes. Xavier University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
What is Xavier University’s Compass Score?
82 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Xavier University?
Mass is listed at Bellarmine Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Xavier University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Xavier University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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