Is Northern Illinois University a Catholic college?

No. Northern Illinois University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Christ the Teacher University Parish and Newman Catholic Student Center.

Where is Mass celebrated at Northern Illinois University?

Mass is listed at Christ the Teacher University Parish (Newman Center). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Northern Illinois University Compass Recommended?

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

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

Northern Illinois University

UbicaciónDekalb, IL
Tipo y tamañoPública · de 4 años · 15,504 estudiantes

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

Puntuación de Vida Católica

Vida católica 75%Académicos 25%

AVida católica
98 de 100

CAcadémicos
60 de 100

Verificado el 12 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

Cuadro de Honor de la Pastoral UniversitariaRecomendado por CompassQué significan las insignias

Northern Illinois 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 Newman Catholic Student Center, part of Christ the Teacher University Parish, serves Catholic students at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. It publishes weekday and weekend Mass, weekly confession, adoration, Bible studies, a FOCUS team, OCIA, a fall retreat, and a spring service trip.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 6

Lunes a viernes12:05 p. m.Christ the Teacher University Parish (Newman Center)
Miércoles8:00 p. m.Christ the Teacher University Parish (Newman Center)
Sábado4:30 p. m.Christ the Teacher University Parish (Newman Center)
Domingo8:00 a. m.Christ the Teacher University Parish (Newman Center)
Domingo10:30 a. m.Christ the Teacher University Parish (Newman Center)
Domingo8:00 p. m.Christ the Teacher University Parish (Newman Center) · During active NIU fall and spring semesters.

Confesión 5

Miércoles11:00 a. m.Newman Center
Miércoles7:30 p. m.Newman Center
Viernes8:00 a. m.Newman Center · First Fridays only, until 12:00 PM.
Sábado3:00 p. m.Newman Center
Domingo7:00 p. m.Newman Center · During active NIU fall and spring semesters.

Adoración 3

Monday, Tuesday11:00 a. m.Newman Center
Miércoles9:00 a. m.Newman Center · Wednesday adoration runs until 8:00 PM.
Thursday, Friday11:00 a. m.Newman Center

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 (2)

Mass + Confession Times | Newmannewmanniu.org/times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Daily Mass Monday - Friday 12:05 p.m.”
Mass is offered at 12:05 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Newman Center's parish.
“Daily Mass Monday - Friday 12:05 p.m.”
Mass is offered at 12:05 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Newman Center's parish.
“Weekend Mass Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m.* *During Active NIU Fall & Spring Semesters”
Weekend Masses are listed on Saturday and on Sunday morning and evening; the 8:00 p.m. Sunday Mass runs during active NIU semesters.
“Weekend Mass Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m.* *During Active NIU Fall & Spring Semesters”
Weekend Masses are listed on Saturday and on Sunday morning and evening; the 8:00 p.m. Sunday Mass runs during active NIU semesters.
“Weekend Mass Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m.* *During Active NIU Fall & Spring Semesters”
Weekend Masses are listed on Saturday and on Sunday morning and evening; the 8:00 p.m. Sunday Mass runs during active NIU semesters.
“Weekend Mass Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m.* *During Active NIU Fall & Spring Semesters”
Weekend Masses are listed on Saturday and on Sunday morning and evening; the 8:00 p.m. Sunday Mass runs during active NIU semesters.
“Confession Schedule Wednesday 11:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. First Friday Saturday 3:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 p.m.*”
Confession is scheduled on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and on First Friday mornings.
“Confession Schedule Wednesday 11:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. First Friday Saturday 3:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 p.m.*”
Confession is scheduled on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and on First Friday mornings.
“Confession Schedule Wednesday 11:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. First Friday Saturday 3:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 p.m.*”
Confession is scheduled on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and on First Friday mornings.
“Confession Schedule Wednesday 11:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. First Friday Saturday 3:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 p.m.*”
Confession is scheduled on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and on First Friday mornings.
“Confession Schedule Wednesday 11:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. First Friday Saturday 3:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 p.m.*”
Confession is scheduled on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and on First Friday mornings.
Adoration | Newmannewmanniu.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday - Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday - Friday 11:00 a.m.”
Eucharistic adoration is published for weekdays, including Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
“Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday - Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday - Friday 11:00 a.m.”
Eucharistic adoration is published for weekdays, including Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
“Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday - Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday - Friday 11:00 a.m.”
Eucharistic adoration is published for weekdays, including Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

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

Saint Mary Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
United Pentacostal Church of DeKalb — 1.5 mi · 1120 South 7th Street, Dekalb

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

98 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí
Fuentes (1)
1. Start Here | Newmannewmanniu.org/start · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We are a part of Christ the Teacher University Parish, located just a block north of the Holmes Student Center.”
  The Newman Catholic Student Center is part of Christ the Teacher University Parish and is located a block north of the Holmes Student Center on the NIU campus.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (The Newman Catholic Student Center is a dedicated Catholic center, stated to be a block north of the Holmes Student Center.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Newman Center | Northern Illinois Universitynewmanniu.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “512 Normal Road DeKalb, Illinois 60115”
  The Newman Center's street address is 512 Normal Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115.
2. Start Here | Newmannewmanniu.org/start · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We are a part of Christ the Teacher University Parish, located just a block north of the Holmes Student Center.”
  The Newman Catholic Student Center is part of Christ the Teacher University Parish and is located a block north of the Holmes Student Center on the NIU campus.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaCapellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (Fr. Robert Gonnella is pastor of Christ the Teacher University Parish, home of the Newman Catholic Student Center.)
Fuentes (1)
1. The Mission | Newmannewmanniu.org/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Robert Gonnella Pastor”
  Fr. Robert Gonnella is listed as pastor of the parish that includes the Newman Center.
Sí:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitariaTodos los días laborables (5 o más días) (Mass listed Monday through Friday at 12:05 p.m., plus Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass + Confession Times | Newmannewmanniu.org/times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daily Mass Monday - Friday 12:05 p.m.”
  Mass is offered at 12:05 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Newman Center's parish.
Sí:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusDos o más Misas de fin de semana (Saturday 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (Sunday 8:00 p.m. during active NIU fall and spring semesters).)
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass + Confession Times | Newmannewmanniu.org/times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Weekend Mass Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m.* *During Active NIU Fall & Spring Semesters”
  Weekend Masses are listed on Saturday and on Sunday morning and evening; the 8:00 p.m. Sunday Mass runs during active NIU semesters.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Scheduled confession Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, plus First Friday mornings.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass + Confession Times | Newmannewmanniu.org/times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Confession Schedule Wednesday 11:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. First Friday Saturday 3:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 p.m.*”
  Confession is scheduled on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and on First Friday mornings.
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (Men's and women's Bible study groups and the FOCUS missionary team.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Join a Bible Study | Newmannewmanniu.org/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Enter into community and discussion, exploring sacred scripture and the big questions we face in life”
  The Newman Center offers Bible study groups for men and for women.
2. Meet the Staff | Newmannewmanniu.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “FOCUS + Student Ministry Team Erin Mahaffa FOCUS Team Director erin.mahaffa@focus.org”
  A FOCUS missionary team works with students at the Newman Center.
3. Northern Illinois University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/northern-illinois-university · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Northern Illinois University - FOCUS”
  FOCUS lists a campus page for Northern Illinois University where its missionaries serve.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Fall retreat, spring service trip, OCIA, and small-group Bible studies.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Retreats and Mission Trips | Newmannewmanniu.org/retreats-missions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Northern Illinois Koinonia college retreat is held each fall semester.”
  The Newman Center holds a college retreat each fall (NIK, November 6-8, 2026).
  “Each spring break, Newman students travel to Murfreesboro, TN for a week of fun, adventure, and building homes with Habitat for Humanity.”
  Each spring break Newman students take a service trip to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with Habitat for Humanity.
2. Becoming Catholic | Newmannewmanniu.org/ocia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We meet Wednesday evenings during the NIU school year and receive the sacraments at the Easter Vigil Mass.”
  The OCIA program for adults meets on Wednesday evenings during the NIU school year.
3. Join a Bible Study | Newmannewmanniu.org/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Enter into community and discussion, exploring sacred scripture and the big questions we face in life”
  The Newman Center offers Bible study groups for men and for women.
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 20 a 29 veces por semana (20 horarios semanales documentados: 10 de Misa, 5 de confesión, 5 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 campus every weekday and on weekends, at the Newman Center's parish.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass + Confession Times | Newmannewmanniu.org/times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daily Mass Monday - Friday 12:05 p.m.”
  Mass is offered at 12:05 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Newman Center's parish.
  “Weekend Mass Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m.* *During Active NIU Fall & Spring Semesters”
  Weekend Masses are listed on Saturday and on Sunday morning and evening; the 8:00 p.m. Sunday Mass runs during active NIU semesters.
Confession and adoration are published on a weekly schedule.
Fuentes (2)
1. Mass + Confession Times | Newmannewmanniu.org/times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Confession Schedule Wednesday 11:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. First Friday Saturday 3:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 p.m.*”
  Confession is scheduled on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and on First Friday mornings.
2. Adoration | Newmannewmanniu.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday - Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday - Friday 11:00 a.m.”
  Eucharistic adoration is published for weekdays, including Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Men's and women's Bible studies and a FOCUS missionary team are listed for students.
Fuentes (2)
1. Join a Bible Study | Newmannewmanniu.org/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Enter into community and discussion, exploring sacred scripture and the big questions we face in life”
  The Newman Center offers Bible study groups for men and for women.
2. Meet the Staff | Newmannewmanniu.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “FOCUS + Student Ministry Team Erin Mahaffa FOCUS Team Director erin.mahaffa@focus.org”
  A FOCUS missionary team works with students at the Newman Center.

Inquietudes

The staff page lists a pastor and a parochial vicar for the parish.
Fuentes (1)
1. Meet the Staff | Newmannewmanniu.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Robert Gonnella Pastor FrGonnella@newmanniu.org”
  Fr. Robert Gonnella is pastor, with a published email address.
  “Fr. Jack Reichardt Parochial Vicar”
  Fr. Jack Reichardt is listed as parochial vicar.
Some Mass and confession times are listed only during active NIU fall and spring semesters.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass + Confession Times | Newmannewmanniu.org/times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Weekend Mass Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m.* *During Active NIU Fall & Spring Semesters”
  Weekend Masses are listed on Saturday and on Sunday morning and evening; the 8:00 p.m. Sunday Mass runs during active NIU semesters.
  “Confession Schedule Wednesday 11:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. First Friday Saturday 3:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 p.m.*”
  Confession is scheduled on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and on First Friday mornings.

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El centro católico

Newman Catholic Student Center (Christ the Teacher University Parish)

Dirección: 512 Normal Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
Ubicación: Junto al campus
Distancia desde el campus: 0.3 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)

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

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

7 grupos y actividades regulares · 1 en el campus, 2 fuera del campus, 4 sin ubicación publicada

Retiros 1

Northern Illinois Koinonia (NIK) fall retreatFuera del campus
November 6-8, 2026
A weekend college retreat each fall semester at Bishop Lane Retreat Center in Rockford.
newmanniu.org, newmanniu.org

Servicio 2

Spring break Habitat for Humanity service tripFuera del campus
Vacaciones de primavera
A week of building homes with Habitat for Humanity in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
newmanniu.org
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The parish's St. Vincent de Paul Society provides support to people in the community.
newmanniu.org

Vida social 1

Halloween BowlingEn el campus
Friday, October 30, 2026
A social with dinner at the Newman library, then bowling at the Holmes Student Center.
newmanniu.org

Formación en la fe 2

Men's and women's Bible studies
Sign-up groups; no meeting times listed on the page
Men's and women's Bible study groups for college students, with sign-up links.
newmanniu.org
OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
Wednesday evenings during the NIU school year
Catechetical preparation for adults who want to become Catholic or complete their initiation.
newmanniu.org, newmanniu.org

Clubes y grupos 1

FOCUS missionary team and Student Ministry Team
FOCUS missionaries and a student ministry team work with students at the Newman Center.
newmanniu.org, focus.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

Fuentes (4)

The Mission | Newmannewmanniu.org/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Fr. Robert Gonnella Pastor”
Fr. Robert Gonnella is listed as pastor of the parish that includes the Newman Center.
Start Here | Newmannewmanniu.org/start · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“We are a part of Christ the Teacher University Parish, located just a block north of the Holmes Student Center.”
The Newman Catholic Student Center is part of Christ the Teacher University Parish and is located a block north of the Holmes Student Center on the NIU campus.
“We are a part of Christ the Teacher University Parish, located just a block north of the Holmes Student Center.”
The Newman Catholic Student Center is part of Christ the Teacher University Parish and is located a block north of the Holmes Student Center on the NIU campus.
Northern Illinois University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/northern-illinois-university · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Northern Illinois University - FOCUS”
FOCUS lists a campus page for Northern Illinois University where its missionaries serve.
Newman Center | Northern Illinois Universitynewmanniu.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“512 Normal Road DeKalb, Illinois 60115”
The Newman Center's street address is 512 Normal Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115.

Comuníquese

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Excelencia académica

60 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación49%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación70%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónNo reportado
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación15 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$14,474

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)	11,358
Total de estudiantes	15,504
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$13,391
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$28,851
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$22,162
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	49%
Retención de primer año	70%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$57,808
Tasa de admisión	70%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	47%

Índice de valor: 59 / 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 Rockford

Mons. David J. Malloy, obispo de Rockford

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 147703
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad doctoral (investigación alta)
Acreditación: Higher Learning Commission (DAPIP del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU.)
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is Northern Illinois University a Catholic college?: No. Northern Illinois University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Christ the Teacher University Parish and Newman Catholic Student Center.
What is Northern Illinois University’s Catholic Life Score?: 89 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Northern Illinois University?: Mass is listed at Christ the Teacher University Parish (Newman Center). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Northern Illinois University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Northern Illinois University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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