Is Brown University a Catholic college?

No. Brown University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Brown-RISD Catholic Community (BRCC).

Where is Mass celebrated at Brown University?

Mass is listed at BRCC, 51 Prospect St., Manning Chapel and 21 Prospect St.. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Brown University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Brown University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

Brown University

UbicaciónProvidence, RI
Tipo y tamañoPrivada sin fines de lucro · de 4 años · 11,516 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial Insignia del Cuadro de Honor de la pastoral universitaria

Puntuación de Vida Católica

Vida católica 75%Académicos 25%

AVida católica
91 de 100

AAcadémicos
100 de 100

Verificado el 12 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

Ivy LeagueCuadro de Honor de la Pastoral UniversitariaRecomendado por CompassQué significan las insignias

Brown 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 Brown-RISD Catholic Community serves students of Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design from 51 Prospect Street in Providence. Its chaplain, Fr. Justin Bolger, O.P., is a Dominican priest who serves both schools. The published schedule lists weekday Mass at the BRCC, Sunday Masses and confession at Manning Chapel on the Main Green, and weekly adoration, and the community lists a FOCUS missionary team, weekly dinners, retreats, service opportunities and OCIA.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 4

Monday, Friday12:05 p. m.BRCC, 51 Prospect St.
Tuesday–Thursday7:30 p. m.BRCC, 51 Prospect St.
Domingo10:30 a. m.Manning Chapel, 21 Prospect St. · Every Sunday when classes are in session.
Domingo8:30 p. m.Manning Chapel, 21 Prospect St. · Every Sunday when classes are in session.

Confesión 2

Domingo9:45 a. m.–10:15 a. m.Manning Chapel, 21 Prospect St. · Every Sunday when classes are in session.
Domingo7:45 p. m.–8:15 p. m.Manning Chapel, 21 Prospect St. · Every Sunday when classes are in session.

Adoración 1

Tuesday–Thursday6:15 p. m.–7:15 p. m.BRCC · Listed under the weekly adoration and confession schedule.

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)

WORSHIP | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Monday and Friday Mass is celebrated at 12:05 PM at the BRCC.”
Mass is celebrated at the BRCC on Mondays and Fridays at 12:05 PM.
“Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Mass is celebrated at 7:30 PM at the BRCC.”
Mass is celebrated at the BRCC on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 PM.
“Mass celebrated at 10:30am & 8:30pm in Manning Chapel (21 Prospect St.)”
Sunday Mass is celebrated at 10:30 AM and 8:30 PM in Manning Chapel.
“Mass celebrated at 10:30am & 8:30pm in Manning Chapel (21 Prospect St.)”
Sunday Mass is celebrated at 10:30 AM and 8:30 PM in Manning Chapel.
“Morning Confession: 9:45 to 10:15 AM Evening Confession: 7:45 to 8:15 PM”
Sunday confession is published for 9:45 to 10:15 AM and 7:45 to 8:15 PM in Manning Chapel.
“Morning Confession: 9:45 to 10:15 AM Evening Confession: 7:45 to 8:15 PM”
Sunday confession is published for 9:45 to 10:15 AM and 7:45 to 8:15 PM in Manning Chapel.
“WEEKDAY at BRCC Tuesday - Thursday: 6:15 to 7:15 PM”
Weekly adoration and confession schedule lists Tuesday to Thursday, 6:15 to 7:15 PM, at the BRCC.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

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

Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 92 Hope Street, Providence
Holy Rosary Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 21 Traverse Street, Providence
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral — 0.8 mi · 30 Fenner Street, Providence
Saint Patrick Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 244 Smith Street, Providence
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 99 Camp Street, Providence
Saint Sebastian Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 67 Cole Avenue, Providence

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

91 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. HOME | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Brown-RISD Catholic Community (BRCC) serves the students of Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).”
  The Brown-RISD Catholic Community serves Brown University and RISD students.
2. ABOUT US | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Supported by the Catholic Diocese of Providence and served by the Dominican Province of St. Joseph.”
  The community is supported by the Catholic Diocese of Providence and served by the Dominican Province of St. Joseph.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (The BRCC is a dedicated center on College Hill at 51 Prospect Street. Mass and confession are also held at Manning Chapel on the Main Green.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Make a Gift | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org/donate · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “You can support the Center by making a gift that assists in providing:”
  The BRCC is described as a center that student programming and operations support.
2. HOME | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We have weekly masses, adoration and confession times throughout the day at the BRCC and Manning Chapel, located on the Main Green.”
  Weekly Mass, adoration and confession are offered at the BRCC and at Manning Chapel on the Main Green.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaCapellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (Fr. Justin Bolger, O.P., is presented as the Catholic Chaplain at Brown and RISD.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Staff | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “now serves as the Catholic Chaplain at Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design.”
  Fr. Justin Bolger, O.P., serves as the Catholic Chaplain at Brown University and RISD.
Sí:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitariaTodos los días laborables (5 o más días) (Mass at the BRCC on Monday and Friday at 12:05 PM and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 PM (five weekdays).)
Fuentes (1)
1. WORSHIP | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday and Friday Mass is celebrated at 12:05 PM at the BRCC.”
  Mass is celebrated at the BRCC on Mondays and Fridays at 12:05 PM.
  “Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Mass is celebrated at 7:30 PM at the BRCC.”
  Mass is celebrated at the BRCC on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 PM.
Sí:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusDos o más Misas de fin de semana (Two Sunday Masses at Manning Chapel, 10:30 AM and 8:30 PM.)
Fuentes (2)
1. WORSHIP | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass celebrated at 10:30am & 8:30pm in Manning Chapel (21 Prospect St.)”
  Sunday Mass is celebrated at 10:30 AM and 8:30 PM in Manning Chapel.
2. HOME | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We have weekly masses, adoration and confession times throughout the day at the BRCC and Manning Chapel, located on the Main Green.”
  Weekly Mass, adoration and confession are offered at the BRCC and at Manning Chapel on the Main Green.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Sunday confession at Manning Chapel (9:45 to 10:15 AM and 7:45 to 8:15 PM) is listed as weekly when classes are in session.)
Fuentes (1)
1. WORSHIP | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Morning Confession: 9:45 to 10:15 AM Evening Confession: 7:45 to 8:15 PM”
  Sunday confession is published for 9:45 to 10:15 AM and 7:45 to 8:15 PM in Manning Chapel.
  “WEEKDAY at BRCC Tuesday - Thursday: 6:15 to 7:15 PM”
  Weekly adoration and confession schedule lists Tuesday to Thursday, 6:15 to 7:15 PM, at the BRCC.
En parte:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Uno (The FOCUS missionary team at the BRCC is the only Catholic student or missionary group named.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Staff | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “FOCUS Team Director Patrick Doyal”
  Patrick Doyal is the FOCUS Team Director serving the BRCC.
2. Campus | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verificado el 12 oct. 2026
  “Boise State UniversityBrown UniversityIdaho State University”
  FOCUS lists Brown University among the campuses it serves.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Retreats, service opportunities and OCIA are all listed.)
Fuentes (2)
1. HOME | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We have weekly dinners, talks, retreats, and opportunities to serve the wider community.”
  The community holds weekly dinners and talks, retreats, and service opportunities.
2. WORSHIP | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)”
  The community offers OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults.
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 12 a 19 veces por semana (12 horarios semanales documentados: 7 de Misa, 2 de confesión, 3 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 published on five weekdays at the BRCC, and two Sunday Masses are published at Manning Chapel.
Fuentes (1)
1. WORSHIP | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday and Friday Mass is celebrated at 12:05 PM at the BRCC.”
  Mass is celebrated at the BRCC on Mondays and Fridays at 12:05 PM.
  “Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Mass is celebrated at 7:30 PM at the BRCC.”
  Mass is celebrated at the BRCC on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 PM.
  “Mass celebrated at 10:30am & 8:30pm in Manning Chapel (21 Prospect St.)”
  Sunday Mass is celebrated at 10:30 AM and 8:30 PM in Manning Chapel.
A Dominican priest is named as Catholic Chaplain, and Sunday confession is published weekly.
Fuentes (2)
1. Staff | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “now serves as the Catholic Chaplain at Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design.”
  Fr. Justin Bolger, O.P., serves as the Catholic Chaplain at Brown University and RISD.
2. WORSHIP | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Morning Confession: 9:45 to 10:15 AM Evening Confession: 7:45 to 8:15 PM”
  Sunday confession is published for 9:45 to 10:15 AM and 7:45 to 8:15 PM in Manning Chapel.
The community lists retreats, weekly dinners, service opportunities and OCIA.
Fuentes (2)
1. HOME | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We have weekly dinners, talks, retreats, and opportunities to serve the wider community.”
  The community holds weekly dinners and talks, retreats, and service opportunities.
2. WORSHIP | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)”
  The community offers OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults.

Inquietudes

Only one Catholic student or missionary group (the FOCUS team) is named.
Fuentes (1)
1. Staff | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “FOCUS Team Director Patrick Doyal”
  Patrick Doyal is the FOCUS Team Director serving the BRCC.

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El centro católico

Brown-RISD Catholic Community (BRCC)

Dirección: 51 Prospect Street, Providence, RI 02906
Distancia desde el campus: 0.1 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)

Ver en el mapa ↗

Fuente: brownrisdcatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, brownrisdcatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

5 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 0 fuera del campus, 5 sin ubicación publicada

Formación en la fe 1

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Sundays at 1:30 PM, beginning September 27
Preparation for becoming Catholic and receiving the sacraments; contact Fr. Justin Bolger.
brownrisdcatholic.org, brownrisdcatholic.org

Clubes y grupos 1

FOCUS missionary team at the BRCC
Four FOCUS missionaries serve students at the BRCC, led by a FOCUS Team Director.
brownrisdcatholic.org, focus.org

Retiros 1

Retiros
Retreats offered by the community.
brownrisdcatholic.org

Servicio 1

Oportunidades de servicio
Opportunities to serve the wider community, per the community's home page.
brownrisdcatholic.org

Vida social 1

Weekly dinners and talks
Semanal
Weekly dinners and talks listed by the community.
brownrisdcatholic.org

Todo lo que aparece lo publica la escuela, su pastoral universitaria o la parroquia. Pregunte al ministro universitario qué se hace este semestre.

Pastoral universitaria católica

Brown-RISD Catholic Community (BRCC)

Fuentes (2)

HOME | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Brown-RISD Catholic Community (BRCC) serves the students of Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).”
The Brown-RISD Catholic Community serves Brown University and RISD students.
“51 Prospect Street Providence, RI 02906”
The community's address is 51 Prospect Street, Providence, RI 02906.
“The Brown-RISD Catholic Community (BRCC) serves the students of Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).”
The Brown-RISD Catholic Community serves Brown University and RISD students.
ABOUT US | Brown-RISD Catholicbrownrisdcatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Supported by the Catholic Diocese of Providence and served by the Dominican Province of St. Joseph.”
The community is supported by the Catholic Diocese of Providence and served by the Dominican Province of St. Joseph.

Comuníquese

Datos de contacto de Fr. Justin Bolger, O.P. (Chaplain (Catholic Chaplain at Brown and RISD)) and 2 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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Excelencia académica

100 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación96%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación99%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,546 · ACT 34.5
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación6 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$42,520

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)	7,741
Total de estudiantes	11,516
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$25,184
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$87,648
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$11,428
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	96%
Retención de primer año	99%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$93,487
Tasa de admisión	5%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	14%

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1546
SAT lectura y escritura	740–780
SAT matemáticas	770–800
ACT compuesto	34–35
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 76 / 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

Diócesis de Providence

Mons. Bruce Lewandowski, obispo de Providence

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

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

Diócesis determinada por el condado, según la lista de condados de la diócesis (Wikipedia). Confirme con la diócesis.

Acerca de los datos de esta escuela

IPEDS unit ID 217156
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad doctoral (investigación muy alta)
Acreditación: New England Commission of Higher Education (DAPIP del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU.)
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is Brown University a Catholic college?: No. Brown University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Brown-RISD Catholic Community (BRCC).
What is Brown University’s Catholic Life Score?: 93 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 Brown University?: Mass is listed at BRCC, 51 Prospect St., Manning Chapel and 21 Prospect St.. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Brown University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Brown University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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