Is American University a Catholic college?

No. American University is not a Catholic college. Its listed religious affiliation is United Methodist. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by AUCatholic (Catholic Campus Ministry at American University).

Where is Mass celebrated at American University?

Mass is listed at Kay Spiritual Life Center, St. Ann's (parish and listed by the ministry). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

American University

UbicaciónWashington, DC
Tipo y tamañoPrivada sin fines de lucro · de 4 años · 13,019 estudiantes

Affiliation: United Methodist

Sitio web oficial

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

AUCatholic, the Catholic campus ministry at American University, is based at the Kay Spiritual Life Center at 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Its published schedule lists weekday Mass on Tuesday through Friday, a Sunday Mass at the Kay center, weekly confession, and Thursday adoration, with two priests listed as chaplains and a campus minister. Its formation programs include Bible studies, OCIA, Venture, Fragua, and a Works of Mercy service program.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 4

Martes6:30 p. m.Kay Spiritual Life Center · Faith, Food & Fellowship Mass.
Wednesday–Friday8:30 a. m.Kay Spiritual Life Center
Domingo12:00 p. m.Kay Spiritual Life Center
Domingo7:00 p. m.St. Ann's (parish, listed by the ministry) · Listed on the ministry's page at a parish; not counted for L5.

Confesión 3

Martes6:00 p. m.Kay Spiritual Life Center · Until 6:30 PM.
Sábado4:00 p. m.St. Ann's (parish, listed by the ministry) · Until 4:45 PM.
Domingo11:30 a. m.Kay Spiritual Life Center · Until 12:00 PM.

Adoración 1

Jueves2:30 p. m.Kay Spiritual Life Center · Until 4:30 PM, per the main pages. The site footer lists 3 to 5 PM; see gaps.

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 12 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (1)

AUCatholic | Campus Ministryaucatholicdc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Daily Mass Tuesday 6:30 PM (Kay) Wednesday 8:30 AM (Kay) Thursday 8:30 AM (Kay) Friday 8:30 AM (Kay)”
Daily Mass is listed on campus at the Kay center on Tuesday at 6:30 PM and Wednesday through Friday at 8:30 AM.
“Daily Mass Tuesday 6:30 PM (Kay) Wednesday 8:30 AM (Kay) Thursday 8:30 AM (Kay) Friday 8:30 AM (Kay)”
Daily Mass is listed on campus at the Kay center on Tuesday at 6:30 PM and Wednesday through Friday at 8:30 AM.
“Sunday Mass 12:00 PM (Kay) 7:00 PM (St. Ann’s)”
Sunday Mass is listed at 12:00 PM at the Kay center and at 7:00 PM at St. Ann's.
“Sunday Mass 12:00 PM (Kay) 7:00 PM (St. Ann’s)”
Sunday Mass is listed at 12:00 PM at the Kay center and at 7:00 PM at St. Ann's.
“Tuesdays: 6:00PM - 6:30PM (Kay)”
Confession is listed Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:30 PM at the Kay center.
“Saturdays: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM (St. Ann’s)”
Confession is listed on Saturdays from 4:00 to 4:45 PM at St. Ann's.
“Sundays: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Kay)”
Confession is listed on Sundays from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Kay center.
“Thursday 2:30 - 4:30PM (Kay)”
Adoration is listed Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at the Kay center.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›

Annunciation Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 3810 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
Saint Ann Church — 0.9 mi · Yuma Street Northwest, Washington
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 4835 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
Saint Thomas Apostle Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 2665 Woodley Road Northwest
Church of the Little Flower — 2.2 mi · 5807 Massachusetts Avenue, Bethesda
Holy Trinity Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 1315 36th Street Northwest, Washington

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de vida católica

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

Vida católica en el campus

76 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí
Fuentes (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Washingtonadw.org/living-the-faith/young-adult-campus-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Kay Spiritual Life Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20016 202-885-3327 aucatholicdc.org”
  Arquidiócesis de Washington's campus ministry listing gives the Kay Spiritual Life Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, as American University's campus ministry address.
2. AUCatholic | Campus Ministryaucatholicdc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We are the Catholic Campus Ministry at American University”
  The ministry describes itself as the Catholic campus ministry at American University.
Información insuficiente:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
En parte:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaSacerdote de medio tiempo o compartido (Two priests are listed as chaplains: Fr. Iván Pertiné (Chaplain) and Fr. Marcelo Olmedo (Co-Chaplain). Fr. Pertiné is also General Director of the Saint John Society.)
Fuentes (1)
1. About Us | AUCatholicaucatholicdc.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “He led the Catholic Newman Centers at Oregon State University and Portland State University for three years before coming to Washington, DC, as the Catholic Chaplain at American University.”
  Fr. Iván Pertiné is listed as the Catholic Chaplain at American University.
  “He is now a Co-Chaplain at American University since July 2026.”
  Fr. Marcelo Olmedo is listed as Co-Chaplain at American University since July 2026.
  “Fr. Iván Pertiné is General Director of the Saint John Society”
  Fr. Iván Pertiné is also General Director of the Saint John Society.
En parte:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitaria1–4 días entre semana (Weekday Mass is listed Tuesday through Friday at the Kay center (four weekdays).)
Fuentes (1)
1. AUCatholic | Campus Ministryaucatholicdc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daily Mass Tuesday 6:30 PM (Kay) Wednesday 8:30 AM (Kay) Thursday 8:30 AM (Kay) Friday 8:30 AM (Kay)”
  Daily Mass is listed on campus at the Kay center on Tuesday at 6:30 PM and Wednesday through Friday at 8:30 AM.
En parte:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusUna Misa de fin de semana (One Sunday Mass is listed at the Kay center (12:00 PM). The 7:00 PM Sunday Mass at St. Ann's is at a parish and is not counted.)
Fuentes (1)
1. AUCatholic | Campus Ministryaucatholicdc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass 12:00 PM (Kay) 7:00 PM (St. Ann’s)”
  Sunday Mass is listed at 12:00 PM at the Kay center and at 7:00 PM at St. Ann's.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Scheduled confession is listed weekly on Tuesdays (6:00 to 6:30 PM) and Sundays (11:30 AM to 12:00 PM) at the Kay center.)
Fuentes (1)
1. AUCatholic | Campus Ministryaucatholicdc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Tuesdays: 6:00PM - 6:30PM (Kay)”
  Confession is listed Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:30 PM at the Kay center.
  “Sundays: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Kay)”
  Confession is listed on Sundays from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Kay center.
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (Bible studies, Venture (for first-semester freshmen), and Fragua circles of friends are listed.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Programs | AUCatholicaucatholicdc.org/programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We offer Bible Studies at various times throughout the year.”
  The ministry offers Bible studies at various times during the year.
  “Venture is a semester-long program for first semester Catholic freshmen to form meaningful friendships in Christ and deepen their faith.”
  The ministry runs Venture, a semester-long formation program for first-semester Catholic freshmen.
  “Fragua is designed to form those who have encountered Christ in the path of the new life.”
  The ministry lists Fragua, a formation program with courses and circles of friends.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Formation (OCIA, Venture, Fragua, Bible study), service (Works of Mercy), and a summer mission trip are listed.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Programs | AUCatholicaucatholicdc.org/programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “OCIA is the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults for those who are interested in becoming Catholic or want to learn more about the Catholic faith.”
  The ministry lists OCIA for adults interested in becoming Catholic.
  “Venture is a semester-long program for first semester Catholic freshmen to form meaningful friendships in Christ and deepen their faith.”
  The ministry runs Venture, a semester-long formation program for first-semester Catholic freshmen.
  “Join us for Works of Mercy, a program for volunteering that occurs twice per month on Saturday mornings”
  The ministry runs Works of Mercy, a volunteer program twice a month on Saturday mornings.
  “Every year, AUCatholic partners with students from The Catholic University of America to mission in Belize.”
  The ministry lists a yearly summer mission trip to Belize.
Sí:
Iglesia católica a distancia de caminata (calculado a partir de OpenStreetMap)A menos de 1 milla del campusCalculado a partir de las ubicaciones de iglesias en OpenStreetMap.
En parte:
Horario semanal publicado de Misa, confesión y adoraciónDe 6 a 11 veces por semana (10 horarios semanales documentados: 6 de Misa, 3 de confesión, 1 de adoración.)Calculado a partir de los horarios verificados de Misa, confesión y adoración que aparecen en esta página (cada día con horario cuenta una vez).

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

Mass is listed at the Kay center on four weekdays (Tuesday through Friday) and at noon on Sunday.
Fuentes (1)
1. AUCatholic | Campus Ministryaucatholicdc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daily Mass Tuesday 6:30 PM (Kay) Wednesday 8:30 AM (Kay) Thursday 8:30 AM (Kay) Friday 8:30 AM (Kay)”
  Daily Mass is listed on campus at the Kay center on Tuesday at 6:30 PM and Wednesday through Friday at 8:30 AM.
  “Sunday Mass 12:00 PM (Kay) 7:00 PM (St. Ann’s)”
  Sunday Mass is listed at 12:00 PM at the Kay center and at 7:00 PM at St. Ann's.
Confession is listed every week, on Tuesdays and Sundays at the Kay center.
Fuentes (1)
1. AUCatholic | Campus Ministryaucatholicdc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Tuesdays: 6:00PM - 6:30PM (Kay)”
  Confession is listed Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:30 PM at the Kay center.
  “Sundays: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Kay)”
  Confession is listed on Sundays from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Kay center.
Formation programs are listed for students, including OCIA, Venture for freshmen, Fragua, Bible studies, and mentoring with a priest.
Fuentes (1)
1. Programs | AUCatholicaucatholicdc.org/programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “OCIA is the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults for those who are interested in becoming Catholic or want to learn more about the Catholic faith.”
  The ministry lists OCIA for adults interested in becoming Catholic.
  “Venture is a semester-long program for first semester Catholic freshmen to form meaningful friendships in Christ and deepen their faith.”
  The ministry runs Venture, a semester-long formation program for first-semester Catholic freshmen.
  “Fragua is designed to form those who have encountered Christ in the path of the new life.”
  The ministry lists Fragua, a formation program with courses and circles of friends.
  “We offer Bible Studies at various times throughout the year.”
  The ministry offers Bible studies at various times during the year.
  “For those seeking to deepen their relationship with God through a one-on-one relationship with a priest or missionary.”
  The ministry offers mentoring and spiritual direction with a priest or missionary.

Inquietudes

The ministry's Thursday adoration hours differ between the footer and the main pages.
Fuentes (1)
1. AUCatholic | Campus Ministryaucatholicdc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Thursday 2:30 - 4:30PM (Kay)”
  Adoration is listed Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at the Kay center.
  “Adoration: 3-5 PM every Thursday (Kay)”
  The site footer lists Thursday adoration from 3 to 5 PM, which differs from the 2:30 to 4:30 PM times on the main pages.
Chaplaincy is shared between two priests, and one is also General Director of the Saint John Society.
Fuentes (1)
1. About Us | AUCatholicaucatholicdc.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “He led the Catholic Newman Centers at Oregon State University and Portland State University for three years before coming to Washington, DC, as the Catholic Chaplain at American University.”
  Fr. Iván Pertiné is listed as the Catholic Chaplain at American University.
  “Fr. Iván Pertiné is General Director of the Saint John Society”
  Fr. Iván Pertiné is also General Director of the Saint John Society.
  “He is now a Co-Chaplain at American University since July 2026.”
  Fr. Marcelo Olmedo is listed as Co-Chaplain at American University since July 2026.

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El centro católico

AUCatholic (Catholic Campus Ministry at American University)

Dirección: 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016
Distancia desde el campus: 0.2 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)
Instalaciones: Lower Level Offices 7 and 8 at the Kay Spiritual Life Center, Mass and adoration are held at the Kay Spiritual Life Center

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Fuente: adw.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, aucatholicdc.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

11 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 1 fuera del campus, 10 sin ubicación publicada

Servicio 2

Summer mission trip to BelizeFuera del campus
Each summer (dates TBA)
Yearly mission trip with students from The Catholic University of America.
aucatholicdc.org
Works of Mercy
Twice per month, Saturday mornings
Volunteer program serving the wider DC community.
aucatholicdc.org

Formación en la fe 7

Alpha
Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Group conversations on the basics of the Christian faith, with dinner and a talk, in Letts Lounge.
aucatholicdc.org, aucatholicdc.org
Estudio bíblico
Various times during the year
Bible study for students who want to know Jesus Christ better through Scripture.
aucatholicdc.org, aucatholicdc.org
OCIA
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults for those interested in becoming Catholic.
aucatholicdc.org
Venture
Semester-long program for first-semester Catholic freshmen.
aucatholicdc.org
Fragua
Formation courses and circles of friends for students who want to grow as disciples.
aucatholicdc.org
Mentoring and Spiritual Direction
One-on-one mentoring with a priest or missionary.
aucatholicdc.org

Show 1 more

Omega
Once per month, Saturday mornings
For seniors preparing for life after college; includes Mass and breakfast.
aucatholicdc.org

Liturgia y oración 1

Thursday adoration
Thursdays 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Eucharistic adoration at the Kay center.
aucatholicdc.org, aucatholicdc.org

Vida social 1

Faith, Food & Fellowship
Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Weekly Tuesday evening with Mass, dinner, and fellowship at the Kay center.
aucatholicdc.org, aucatholicdc.org

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Pastoral universitaria católica

AUCatholic (Catholic Campus Ministry at American University)

Fuentes (3)

Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Washingtonadw.org/living-the-faith/young-adult-campus-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Kay Spiritual Life Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20016 202-885-3327 aucatholicdc.org”
Arquidiócesis de Washington's campus ministry listing gives the Kay Spiritual Life Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, as American University's campus ministry address.
“Kay Spiritual Life Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20016 202-885-3327 aucatholicdc.org”
Arquidiócesis de Washington's campus ministry listing gives the Kay Spiritual Life Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, as American University's campus ministry address.
AUCatholic | Campus Ministryaucatholicdc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“We are the Catholic Campus Ministry at American University”
The ministry describes itself as the Catholic campus ministry at American University.
Get Connected | AUCatholicaucatholicdc.org/get-connected · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Kay Spiritual Life Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave - Washington, DC 20016 We are located in Lower Level Offices 7 and 8”
The ministry's office is in Lower Level Offices 7 and 8 of the Kay Spiritual Life Center.

Comuníquese

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Excelencia académica

88 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación75%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación88%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,381 · ACT 30.5
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación10 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$19,197

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica.

Fuente: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026))

Costo y valor

Datos federales, mostrados por separado. El costo, la deuda y los ingresos nunca forman parte de una calificación.

Valor y resultados
Estudiantes de pregrado Matrícula de otoño (IPEDS)	7,817
Total de estudiantes	13,019
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$41,943
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$76,058
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$22,750
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	75%
Retención de primer año	88%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$77,370
Tasa de admisión	62%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	14%

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1381
SAT lectura y escritura	660–740
SAT matemáticas	620–720
ACT compuesto	29–32
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 57 / 100 (cómo se calcula)

Fuentes: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · calculadora de precio neto
College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026); directorio IPEDS 2024-25 y características institucionales; matrícula de otoño de 2023.

Iglesia local

Arquidiócesis de Washington

Su Eminencia el cardenal Robert McElroy, arzobispo de Washington

Tratamiento formal: “Su Eminencia”

Fuente: adw.org, adw.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

Diócesis determinada por el condado según los registros de escuelas católicas del NCES. Confirme con la diócesis.

Acerca de los datos de esta escuela

IPEDS unit ID 131159
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad doctoral (investigación alta)
Acreditación: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (DAPIP del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU.)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): United Methodist
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Is American University a Catholic college?: No. American University is not a Catholic college. Its listed religious affiliation is United Methodist. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by AUCatholic (Catholic Campus Ministry at American University).
What is American University’s Catholic Life Score?: 79 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at American University?: Mass is listed at Kay Spiritual Life Center, St. Ann's (parish and listed by the ministry). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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