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Yale University

  • LocationNew Haven, CT
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 15,081 students
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Yale University 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 campus ministry at Yale is Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at 268 Park Street, located on campus across from the Pierson College gateway. The published academic-year schedule lists Sunday Masses at 10 am, 5 pm and 9 pm, Monday to Thursday Mass at 5:30 pm, Friday Mass at 8 am, and scheduled reconciliation, with a chaplain, an associate chaplain, Knights of Columbus, Scripture and Centering Prayer groups, retreats, and a soup kitchen.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 6

  • Sunday10:00 AMSaint Thomas More Chapel, 268 Park Street · Academic year; 10 am Mass is livestreamed.
  • Sunday5:00 PMSaint Thomas More Chapel, 268 Park Street · Academic year.
  • Sunday9:00 PMSaint Thomas More Chapel, 268 Park Street · Academic year.
  • Sunday3:00 PMSaint Thomas More Chapel, 268 Park Street · Spanish Mass, usually the fourth Sunday of the month.
  • Monday–Thursday5:30 PMSaint Thomas More Chapel, 268 Park Street · Daily Mass, academic year.
  • Friday8:00 AMSaint Thomas More Chapel, 268 Park Street · Daily Mass, academic year.

Confession 1

  • Monday–Thursday5:00 PMSaint Thomas More Chapel, 268 Park Street · Listed 5 to 5:30 PM, before Daily Mass, academic year.

Adoration 1

  • Monday7:30 PMSaint Thomas More Chapel, 268 Park Street · Adoration 7:30 to 8:30 PM, 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 (1)
  1. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday Mass Academic Year (beginning August 30) 10 am, 5 pm, and 9 pm”
    Academic-year Sunday Masses at 10 am, 5 pm and 9 pm.
    “Sunday Mass Academic Year (beginning August 30) 10 am, 5 pm, and 9 pm”
    Academic-year Sunday Masses at 10 am, 5 pm and 9 pm.
    “Sunday Mass Academic Year (beginning August 30) 10 am, 5 pm, and 9 pm”
    Academic-year Sunday Masses at 10 am, 5 pm and 9 pm.
    “Spanish Mass 3 pm, usually the fourth Sunday of the month”
    Spanish Mass listed.
    “Daily Mass Academic Year 5:30 pm, Monday–Thursday 8 am, Friday”
    Daily Mass Monday to Friday during the academic year.
    “Daily Mass Academic Year 5:30 pm, Monday–Thursday 8 am, Friday”
    Daily Mass Monday to Friday during the academic year.
    “Monday through Thursday, 5 to 5:30 pm (before Daily Mass); Monday from 7:30 to 8:30 pm during Adoration”
    Scheduled reconciliation Monday to Thursday, 5 to 5:30 pm.
    “Adoration Mondays, 7:30–8:30 pm”
    Adoration Monday evening.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Yale University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miSaint Mary's Church: 0.2 mi1Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale University: 0.3 mi2St. Martin De Porres: 0.5 mi3Saint Casimirs Roman Catholic Church: 0.5 mi4Saint Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church: 0.6 mi5Saint Michael's Church: 0.7 mi6Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center: 0.3 miYale University (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mary's Church — 0.2 mi · 5 Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven
  2. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale University — 0.3 mi · 268 Park Street, New Haven
  3. St. Martin De Porres — 0.5 mi
  4. Saint Casimirs Roman Catholic Church — 0.5 mi
  5. Saint Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church — 0.6 mi
  6. Saint Michael's Church — 0.7 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.

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

96 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. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale.”
      Official site names the chapel and center at Yale.
      “Saint Thomas More is a spiritual home for Yalies to grow in faith, build relationships, and discover deeper purpose.”
      Ministry describes itself as a spiritual home for Yale students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The chapel and Golden Center are on campus, across from the Pierson College gateway.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Located across from the Pierson College gateway, Saint Thomas More Chapel and The Thomas E. Golden, Jr. Center are magnificent spaces for students and visitors alike.”
      Chapel and Golden Center are located on campus.
      “Visit us and discover your new favorite spot for studying on campus!”
      Center is described as on campus.
    2. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “268 Park Street New Haven, CT 06511”
      Address of the chapel and center.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The page presents Fr. Joseph MacNeill as chaplain, with an associate chaplain (Jesuit priest) also listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/meet-the-chaplains · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Joseph MacNeill CHAPLAIN”
      Fr. Joseph MacNeill is listed as the chaplain.
      “Fr. Gregory Waldrop, SJ, '84 ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN”
      Fr. Gregory Waldrop is associate chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Academic-year Mass Monday to Thursday at 5:30 pm and Friday at 8 am at the chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Academic Year 5:30 pm, Monday–Thursday 8 am, Friday”
      Daily Mass Monday to Friday during the academic year.
  • 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 (Academic-year Sunday Masses at 10 am, 5 pm and 9 pm.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Academic Year (beginning August 30) 10 am, 5 pm, and 9 pm”
      Academic-year Sunday Masses at 10 am, 5 pm and 9 pm.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled reconciliation Monday to Thursday, 5 to 5:30 pm, during the academic year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday through Thursday, 5 to 5:30 pm (before Daily Mass); Monday from 7:30 to 8:30 pm during Adoration”
      Scheduled reconciliation Monday to Thursday, 5 to 5:30 pm.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Knights of Columbus, an undergraduate men's spirituality group, Scripture study, and the Catholic Relief Services chapter.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/Service-and-Social-Justice · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join the Knights of Columbus! We are a fraternity of Catholic men dedicated to growing closer to Christ, serving our campus, and building fellowship.”
      Knights of Columbus group serving the campus.
    2. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/spirituality-and-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Connect over dinner and engage in discussion-based exercises designed to foster our spiritual growth with other undergraduate men.”
      Undergraduate men's spirituality group.
      “Deepen your spiritual life and broaden your understanding of the Word of God in this weekly exploration of Sacred Scripture led by Fr. Joe MacNeill.”
      Weekly Scripture study.
    3. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/meet-the-chaplains · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Relief Services Chapter, and the refugee resettlement initiative”
      Yale Catholic Relief Services chapter is led by the graduate and multicultural staff.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Kinds listed: retreats (one-day, Advent, and an off-campus day retreat), service (soup kitchen), and formation (Scripture study, Centering Prayer, OCIA).)
    Sources (4)
    1. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/immersion-trips-and-pilgrimages · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Enjoy a one-day pause for prayer, discussion, and relaxation with Yale peers as you reflect on your faith journey amidst the busyness of life.”
      One-day undergraduate-open retreat.
    2. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/soup-kitchen · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students and community members are invited to volunteer for an hour between 9 am and 1 pm, helping to prepare food, serve meals, and offer a warm welcome to our guests.”
      Soup kitchen volunteering.
    3. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/spirituality-and-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Meet in the Meditation Room on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm to learn and practice Centering Prayer”
      Centering Prayer group on Tuesdays.
    4. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/become-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “OCIA begins during the fall and meets weekly at STM.”
      OCIA program meets weekly at the chapel.
  • 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 (14 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 4 confession, 1 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 listed Monday to Friday during the academic year, and three times on Sundays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Academic Year 5:30 pm, Monday–Thursday 8 am, Friday”
      Daily Mass Monday to Friday during the academic year.
      “Sunday Mass Academic Year (beginning August 30) 10 am, 5 pm, and 9 pm”
      Academic-year Sunday Masses at 10 am, 5 pm and 9 pm.
  • Scheduled reconciliation is listed Monday to Thursday, in an on-campus chapel.
    Sources (2)
    1. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday through Thursday, 5 to 5:30 pm (before Daily Mass); Monday from 7:30 to 8:30 pm during Adoration”
      Scheduled reconciliation Monday to Thursday, 5 to 5:30 pm.
    2. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Located across from the Pierson College gateway, Saint Thomas More Chapel and The Thomas E. Golden, Jr. Center are magnificent spaces for students and visitors alike.”
      Chapel and Golden Center are located on campus.
  • The page presents a named chaplain, an associate chaplain, and an assistant chaplain for undergraduates.
    Sources (1)
    1. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/meet-the-chaplains · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Joseph MacNeill CHAPLAIN”
      Fr. Joseph MacNeill is listed as the chaplain.
      “Fr. Gregory Waldrop, SJ, '84 ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN”
      Fr. Gregory Waldrop is associate chaplain.
      “Sr. Mary Rose Irvine, FSE UNDERGRADUATES, OCIA, ESTEEM”
      Sister Mary Rose Irvine serves undergraduates and OCIA.

Concerns

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The Catholic center

Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center

  • Address: 268 Park Street, New Haven, CT 06511
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, Thomas E. Golden, Jr. Center (study and fellowship space), Meditation Room

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Source: stm.yale.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stm.yale.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stm.yale.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 10 location not published

Retreats 3

  • Enders Island day retreatOff campus
    One-day retreat for undergraduates with Adoration and Mass at Enders Island.
    stm.yale.edu
  • One-day undergraduate retreat
    One-day pause for prayer, discussion and relaxation with Yale peers.
    stm.yale.edu
  • Advent retreat in everyday life
    Advent
    One-week retreat in daily life with thirty minutes of prayer a day, paired with a chaplain.
    stm.yale.edu

Faith formation 4

  • Undergraduate men's spirituality group
    Dinner and discussion to foster spiritual growth with other undergraduate men.
    stm.yale.edu
  • Weekly Scripture study
    Weekly, academic year
    Weekly study of Sacred Scripture led by Fr. Joe MacNeill.
    stm.yale.edu
  • Centering Prayer
    Tuesdays 4:30 PM
    Silent meditation group that meets in the Meditation Room.
    stm.yale.edu
  • OCIA
    Begins in the fall, weekly
    Order of Christian Initiation of Adults for those discerning becoming Catholic.
    stm.yale.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Knights of Columbus at STM
    A fraternity of Catholic men serving the campus and building fellowship.
    stm.yale.edu

Service 2

  • Catholic Relief Services chapter
    Yale chapter supporting the mission of Catholic Relief Services through advocacy and fundraising.
    stm.yale.edu
  • Soup kitchen volunteering
    Wednesdays, October through April, 9 am to 1 pm
    Volunteers prepare food, serve meals and welcome guests.
    stm.yale.edu

Social life 1

  • Latino Ministry
    Spanish Masses, group excursions, prayer and cultural events for Latino students.
    stm.yale.edu

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

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale.”
    Official site names the chapel and center at Yale.
    “Saint Thomas More is a spiritual home for Yalies to grow in faith, build relationships, and discover deeper purpose.”
    Ministry describes itself as a spiritual home for Yale students.
  2. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “268 Park Street New Haven, CT 06511”
    Address of the chapel and center.
  3. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Located across from the Pierson College gateway, Saint Thomas More Chapel and The Thomas E. Golden, Jr. Center are magnificent spaces for students and visitors alike.”
    Chapel and Golden Center are located on campus.
  4. Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yalestm.yale.edu/spirituality-and-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Meet in the Meditation Room on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm to learn and practice Centering Prayer”
    Centering Prayer group on Tuesdays.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
100 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.96%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.99%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,534 · ACT 34
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.5 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$80,541

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)
6,818
Total students15,081
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$23,777
Cost of attendance (per year)$88,300
Median federal debt at graduation$12,975
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
96%
First-year retention99%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$100,533
Admission rate4%
Students receiving Pell grants20%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1534
SAT reading & writing730–780
SAT math740–790
ACT composite33–35
Test policyConsidered 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 Hartford

The Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne, Archbishop of Hartford

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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

About this school’s data

Questions families ask

Is Yale University a Catholic college?
No. Yale University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center.
What is Yale University’s Catholic Life Score?
97 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 Yale University?
Mass is listed at Saint Thomas More Chapel and 268 Park Street. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Yale University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Yale University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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