Is the University of Tennessee-Knoxville a Catholic college?

No. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. John XXIII University Parish and Catholic Center.

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

UbicaciónKnoxville, TN
Tipo y tamañoPública · de 4 años · 36,304 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial

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

St. John XXIII University Parish and Catholic Center, at 1710 Melrose Place across Melrose Avenue from UT's Frieson Black Cultural Center, is the Catholic campus ministry for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and has been staffed by the Paulist Fathers since 1973. Fr. Larry Rice, C.S.P., is pastor, with an associate pastor and a senior Paulist priest, and the Paulists list a livestreamed 11:15 AM Sunday Mass at the parish. FOCUS lists six missionaries at the University of Tennessee.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

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Ficha de vida católica

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Vida católica en el campus

79 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí (The Paulist Fathers, who staff the parish, state that they provide pastoral care for Catholic students, faculty and staff through St. John XXIII University Parish at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. UT's Volopedia records that the parish was established at the University of Tennessee from the earlier Newman Club.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Campus Ministries – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/ministry/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Today, Paulist Fathers provide pastoral care for Catholic students, faculty and staff members via: The University Catholic Center at UCLA St. John XXIII University Parish at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville”
  The Paulist Fathers provide pastoral care for Catholic students, faculty, and staff at UT Knoxville through St. John XXIII University Parish.
2. John XXIII University Parish and Catholic Center - Volopediavolopedia.lib.utk.edu/entries/john-xxiii-university-parish-and-catholic-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “In June of 1967, the board of the local Newman Foundation sought permission to establish a parish at the University of Tennessee and to proceed with construction of a church and center.”
  UT's Volopedia records that the Newman Foundation sought to establish a parish at the University of Tennessee with a church and center.
3. “A Big Family Here”: St. John XXIII University Parish at the University of Tennessee – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/the-conversation/video-a-big-family-here-st-john-xxiii-university-parish-at-the-university-of-tennessee · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. John XXIII University Parish is the Catholic campus ministry served by the Paulist Fathers at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.”
  The Paulist Fathers describe St. John XXIII University Parish as the Catholic campus ministry at UT Knoxville (April 2020 post).
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (The university parish has its own church (Chapel of St. Jude) and Catholic Center building at 1710 Melrose Place. UT's admissions campus tour places it across Melrose Avenue from the Frieson Black Cultural Center.)
Fuentes (3)
1. St. John XXIII University Parish, Knoxville, Tenn. – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/location/john-xxiii-university-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Started as part of Immaculate Conception Parish, Newman Club founded in 1930. Catholic Center established in 1963, then it became canonical parish of John XXIII with Chapel of St. Jude in 1968; present building 1969.”
  The Newman Club became a Catholic Center in 1963 and the canonical parish of John XXIII with the Chapel of St. Jude in 1968; the present building dates from 1969.
2. John XXIII University Parish and Catholic Center - Volopediavolopedia.lib.utk.edu/entries/john-xxiii-university-parish-and-catholic-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The new center was opened in October 1969. In August 1973 the Paulist Fathers joined the community for the ministry at John XXIII University Parish and Catholic Center.”
  The John XXIII University Parish and Catholic Center building opened in 1969, and the Paulist Fathers have ministered there since 1973.
3. Self-Guided Campus Tour (Fall 2023) | UT Admissionsadmissions.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Self-Guided-Tour-Digital-PDF-7.20-Fall-2023-1.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. John XXIII University Parish, is Frieson Black Cultural”
  UT's self-guided campus tour (Fall 2023) places the Frieson Black Cultural Center at the corner of Melrose Avenue across from St. John XXIII University Parish.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaCapellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (Fr. Larry Rice, C.S.P., is pastor of the university parish, with Fr. Richard Whitney, C.S.P., as associate pastor and Fr. Robert O'Donnell, C.S.P., in senior ministry; the Paulist community runs the parish as its campus ministry at UT Knoxville.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Campus Ministries – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/ministry/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Today, Paulist Fathers provide pastoral care for Catholic students, faculty and staff members via: The University Catholic Center at UCLA St. John XXIII University Parish at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville”
  The Paulist Fathers provide pastoral care for Catholic students, faculty, and staff at UT Knoxville through St. John XXIII University Parish.
2. St. John XXIII University Parish, Knoxville, Tenn. – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/location/john-xxiii-university-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The parish was placed in the charge of the Paulist Fathers in 1973. Pastor: Fr. Larry Rice, C.S.P. Associate Pastor: Fr. Richard Whitney, C.S.P. Senior Ministry: Fr. Robert O’Donnell, CSP”
  The Paulist Fathers have run the parish since 1973; Fr. Larry Rice is pastor, Fr. Richard Whitney associate pastor, and Fr. Robert O'Donnell serves in senior ministry.
3. Fr. Larry Rice, C.S.P. – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/who-we-are/bio/fr-larry-rice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Paulist Fr. Larry Rice is a longtime Catholic campus minister and a leader in faith-based communications. He currently serves as pastor of St. John XXIII University Parish in Knoxville, TN.”
  Fr. Larry Rice, a longtime Catholic campus minister, currently serves as pastor of St. John XXIII University Parish.
Información insuficiente:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitariaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
En parte:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusUna Misa de fin de semana (The Paulist Fathers' online Mass page lists an 11:15 AM Eastern Sunday Mass at St. John XXIII University Parish; no full weekend schedule could be read.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Watch Mass Online – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/onlinemass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “11:15 a.m. Eastern – St. John XXIII University Parish, Knoxville, TN”
  Under 'Sundays', the Paulist Fathers' online Mass page lists an 11:15 AM Mass at St. John XXIII University Parish.
Información insuficiente:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
En parte:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Uno (FOCUS lists six missionaries at the University of Tennessee.)
Fuentes (1)
1. University of Tennessee - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-tennessee · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “That’s why we’re here. Let’s meet up sometime. Harkins Patrick Harkins Furka Joseph Furka Williams Emily Williams Bates Jayden Bates Calonge Haley Calonge DeLaughter Benjamin DeLaughter”
  FOCUS lists six missionaries serving at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Información insuficiente:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
No:
Iglesia católica a distancia de caminata (calculado a partir de OpenStreetMap)Ninguna registrada a menos de 3 millasCalculado a partir de las ubicaciones de iglesias en OpenStreetMap.
Información insuficiente:
Horario semanal publicado de Misa, confesión y adoraciónInformación insuficiente: no hay horarios de Misa verificados registrados.

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

Fortalezas

A university parish with its own church and Catholic Center stands across Melrose Avenue from UT's Frieson Black Cultural Center.
Fuentes (2)
1. St. John XXIII University Parish, Knoxville, Tenn. – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/location/john-xxiii-university-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Started as part of Immaculate Conception Parish, Newman Club founded in 1930. Catholic Center established in 1963, then it became canonical parish of John XXIII with Chapel of St. Jude in 1968; present building 1969.”
  The Newman Club became a Catholic Center in 1963 and the canonical parish of John XXIII with the Chapel of St. Jude in 1968; the present building dates from 1969.
2. Self-Guided Campus Tour (Fall 2023) | UT Admissionsadmissions.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Self-Guided-Tour-Digital-PDF-7.20-Fall-2023-1.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. John XXIII University Parish, is Frieson Black Cultural”
  UT's self-guided campus tour (Fall 2023) places the Frieson Black Cultural Center at the corner of Melrose Avenue across from St. John XXIII University Parish.
A community of three Paulist priests (pastor, associate pastor, and a senior priest) staffs the university parish, and the pastor is a longtime Catholic campus minister.
Fuentes (2)
1. St. John XXIII University Parish, Knoxville, Tenn. – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/location/john-xxiii-university-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The parish was placed in the charge of the Paulist Fathers in 1973. Pastor: Fr. Larry Rice, C.S.P. Associate Pastor: Fr. Richard Whitney, C.S.P. Senior Ministry: Fr. Robert O’Donnell, CSP”
  The Paulist Fathers have run the parish since 1973; Fr. Larry Rice is pastor, Fr. Richard Whitney associate pastor, and Fr. Robert O'Donnell serves in senior ministry.
2. Fr. Larry Rice, C.S.P. – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/who-we-are/bio/fr-larry-rice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Paulist Fr. Larry Rice is a longtime Catholic campus minister and a leader in faith-based communications. He currently serves as pastor of St. John XXIII University Parish in Knoxville, TN.”
  Fr. Larry Rice, a longtime Catholic campus minister, currently serves as pastor of St. John XXIII University Parish.
FOCUS lists six missionaries serving at the University of Tennessee.
Fuentes (1)
1. University of Tennessee - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-tennessee · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “That’s why we’re here. Let’s meet up sometime. Harkins Patrick Harkins Furka Joseph Furka Williams Emily Williams Bates Jayden Bates Calonge Haley Calonge DeLaughter Benjamin DeLaughter”
  FOCUS lists six missionaries serving at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Inquietudes

Only a livestreamed 11:15 AM Sunday Mass is confirmed.
Fuentes (1)
1. Watch Mass Online – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/onlinemass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “11:15 a.m. Eastern – St. John XXIII University Parish, Knoxville, TN”
  Under 'Sundays', the Paulist Fathers' online Mass page lists an 11:15 AM Mass at St. John XXIII University Parish.
FOCUS is the only Catholic student group that could be confirmed on readable pages; no Knights of Columbus council, pro-life club, or Catholic student association listing was found.
Fuentes (1)
1. University of Tennessee - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-tennessee · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “That’s why we’re here. Let’s meet up sometime. Harkins Patrick Harkins Furka Joseph Furka Williams Emily Williams Bates Jayden Bates Calonge Haley Calonge DeLaughter Benjamin DeLaughter”
  FOCUS lists six missionaries serving at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

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El centro católico

St. John XXIII University Parish and Catholic Center

Dirección: 1710 Melrose Place, Knoxville, TN 37916
Ubicación: Junto al campus
Distancia desde el campus: 0.4 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)
Instalaciones: Chapel of St. Jude (parish church), Catholic Center building (opened 1969)

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Fuente: paulist.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, paulist.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, volopedia.lib.utk.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, admissions.utk.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

2 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus

Clubes y grupos 1

FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)En el campus
FOCUS lists six missionaries at the University of Tennessee who meet with students for prayer and conversation about faith.
focus.org

Liturgia y oración 1

Sunday 11:15 AM Mass (livestreamed)En el campus
Sundays 11:15 AM
Sunday Mass at St. John XXIII University Parish, listed among the Paulist Fathers' livestreamed Masses.
paulist.org

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Pastoral universitaria católica

Fuentes (6)

Campus Ministries – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/ministry/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Today, Paulist Fathers provide pastoral care for Catholic students, faculty and staff members via: The University Catholic Center at UCLA St. John XXIII University Parish at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville”
The Paulist Fathers provide pastoral care for Catholic students, faculty, and staff at UT Knoxville through St. John XXIII University Parish.
“Today, Paulist Fathers provide pastoral care for Catholic students, faculty and staff members via: The University Catholic Center at UCLA St. John XXIII University Parish at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville”
The Paulist Fathers provide pastoral care for Catholic students, faculty, and staff at UT Knoxville through St. John XXIII University Parish.
St. John XXIII University Parish, Knoxville, Tenn. – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/location/john-xxiii-university-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Started as part of Immaculate Conception Parish, Newman Club founded in 1930. Catholic Center established in 1963, then it became canonical parish of John XXIII with Chapel of St. Jude in 1968; present building 1969.”
The Newman Club became a Catholic Center in 1963 and the canonical parish of John XXIII with the Chapel of St. Jude in 1968; the present building dates from 1969.
“The parish was placed in the charge of the Paulist Fathers in 1973. Pastor: Fr. Larry Rice, C.S.P. Associate Pastor: Fr. Richard Whitney, C.S.P. Senior Ministry: Fr. Robert O’Donnell, CSP”
The Paulist Fathers have run the parish since 1973; Fr. Larry Rice is pastor, Fr. Richard Whitney associate pastor, and Fr. Robert O'Donnell serves in senior ministry.
“Started as part of Immaculate Conception Parish, Newman Club founded in 1930. Catholic Center established in 1963, then it became canonical parish of John XXIII with Chapel of St. Jude in 1968; present building 1969.”
The Newman Club became a Catholic Center in 1963 and the canonical parish of John XXIII with the Chapel of St. Jude in 1968; the present building dates from 1969.
“Contact 1710 Melrose Place, Knoxville, TN 37916 865 523 7931 http://www.john23rd.org/”
The parish is at 1710 Melrose Place, Knoxville, TN 37916; phone 865-523-7931; website john23rd.org.
John XXIII University Parish and Catholic Center - Volopediavolopedia.lib.utk.edu/entries/john-xxiii-university-parish-and-catholic-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“In June of 1967, the board of the local Newman Foundation sought permission to establish a parish at the University of Tennessee and to proceed with construction of a church and center.”
UT's Volopedia records that the Newman Foundation sought to establish a parish at the University of Tennessee with a church and center.
“The new center was opened in October 1969. In August 1973 the Paulist Fathers joined the community for the ministry at John XXIII University Parish and Catholic Center.”
The John XXIII University Parish and Catholic Center building opened in 1969, and the Paulist Fathers have ministered there since 1973.
“The new center was opened in October 1969. In August 1973 the Paulist Fathers joined the community for the ministry at John XXIII University Parish and Catholic Center.”
The John XXIII University Parish and Catholic Center building opened in 1969, and the Paulist Fathers have ministered there since 1973.
“A Big Family Here”: St. John XXIII University Parish at the University of Tennessee – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/the-conversation/video-a-big-family-here-st-john-xxiii-university-parish-at-the-university-of-tennessee · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“St. John XXIII University Parish is the Catholic campus ministry served by the Paulist Fathers at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.”
The Paulist Fathers describe St. John XXIII University Parish as the Catholic campus ministry at UT Knoxville (April 2020 post).
University of Tennessee - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-tennessee · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“That’s why we’re here. Let’s meet up sometime. Harkins Patrick Harkins Furka Joseph Furka Williams Emily Williams Bates Jayden Bates Calonge Haley Calonge DeLaughter Benjamin DeLaughter”
FOCUS lists six missionaries serving at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Self-Guided Campus Tour (Fall 2023) | UT Admissionsadmissions.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Self-Guided-Tour-Digital-PDF-7.20-Fall-2023-1.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“St. John XXIII University Parish, is Frieson Black Cultural”
UT's self-guided campus tour (Fall 2023) places the Frieson Black Cultural Center at the corner of Melrose Avenue across from St. John XXIII University Parish.

Comuníquese

Datos de contacto de Fr. Larry Rice, C.S.P. (Pastor, St. John XXIII University Parish (parish office phone)) and 1 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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Excelencia académica

78 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación74%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación92%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,311 · ACT 28
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación18 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$13,098

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))

Datos del campus

Deportes	NCAA División I · Southeastern Conference
Entorno	Ciudad
ROTC	Ejército · Fuerza Aérea
Estudios en el extranjero	Se ofrece
Estudiantes por profesor	18 a 1

Datos federales (IPEDS). Nada de esto cambia las calificaciones de fe.

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)	28,883
Total de estudiantes	36,304
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$18,976
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$33,678
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$20,500
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	74%
Retención de primer año	92%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$60,249
Tasa de admisión	42%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	19%

Rango medio de los estudiantes admitidos:SAT 1200–1370ACT 25–31

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1311
SAT lectura y escritura	600–680
SAT matemáticas	600–690
ACT compuesto	25–31
Política de exámenes	Obligatorio

Índice de valor: 69 / 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 Knoxville

Mons. Mark Beckman, obispo de Knoxville

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

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

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IPEDS unit ID 221759
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad doctoral (investigación muy alta)
Acreditación: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, que opera como Commission on Colleges and Universities (DAPIP del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU.)
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Is the University of Tennessee-Knoxville a Catholic college?: No. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. John XXIII University Parish and Catholic Center.
What is the University of Tennessee-Knoxville’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.

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