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Vanderbilt University

  • UbicaciónNashville, TN
  • Tipo y tamañoPrivada sin fines de lucro · de 4 años · 13,456 estudiantes
Sitio web oficial

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

University Catholic (UCat Nashville), a ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville, is officially represented at Vanderbilt and is based at Frassati House on Terrace Place. Published Mass, confession, and adoration times are listed Monday through Thursday and on Sunday at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, with Tuesday adoration in Frassati's Chapel. Fr. Rhodes Bolster serves as the ministry's chaplain, and the ministry lists FOCUS, Bible studies, retreats, OCIA, and service programs.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 2

  • Domingo8:00 p. m.Cathedral of the Incarnation
  • Lunes a jueves5:30 p. m.Cathedral of the Incarnation

Confesión 2

  • Lunes a jueves4:30 p. m.Cathedral of the Incarnation
  • Domingo7:00 p. m.Cathedral of the Incarnation

Adoración 3

  • Lunes a jueves4:30 p. m.–5:20 p. m.Cathedral of the Incarnation
  • Martes9:00 a. m.–4:20 p. m.Frassati's Chapel
  • Martes6:00 p. m.–9:00 p. m.Frassati's Chapel

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)
  1. Religious Services | Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, Vanderbilt Universityvanderbilt.edu/student-affairs/religious-life/religious-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Mass Sundays at 8 pm, Cathedral of the Incarnation”
    Vanderbilt's religious services page lists Sunday Mass at 8 PM and Sunday adoration and confession at 7 PM at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
    “Mondays – ThursdaysConfession/Adoration at 4:30 pmCatholic Daily Mass at 5:30 pm”
    Vanderbilt's religious services page lists Monday through Thursday confession and daily Mass at 5:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
    “Mondays – ThursdaysConfession/Adoration at 4:30 pmCatholic Daily Mass at 5:30 pm”
    Vanderbilt's religious services page lists Monday through Thursday confession and daily Mass at 5:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
    “Catholic Mass Sundays at 8 pm, Cathedral of the Incarnation”
    Vanderbilt's religious services page lists Sunday Mass at 8 PM and Sunday adoration and confession at 7 PM at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
  2. Adoration and Confession | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Frassati’s Chapel 9 am – 4:20 pm”
    Tuesday adoration is held in Frassati's Chapel.
    “Frassati’s Chapel 9 am – 4:20 pm”
    Tuesday adoration is held in Frassati's Chapel.
    “Frassati’s Chapel 9 am – 4:20 pm”
    Tuesday adoration is held in Frassati's Chapel.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

Map of Vanderbilt University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miFrassati House (University Catholic): 0.4 miVanderbilt University (campus)N0.1 mi
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No hay iglesias católicas registradas en OpenStreetMap a menos de 3 millas. El mapa puede estar incompleto; consulte el directorio parroquial de la diócesis local.

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.

BVida católica en el campus: Buena (calificación B): de 70 a 100 puntos sobre 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60 % de la lista de verificación.

Vida católica en el campus

75 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí (The ministry states it is officially represented at Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt's own page names its affiliate Catholic chaplain.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. About UCAT | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are officially represented at Vanderbilt and Belmont Universities, but all Nashville-area college students are welcome”
      University Catholic states that it is officially represented at Vanderbilt.
    2. Affiliate Chaplains | Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, Vanderbilt Universityvanderbilt.edu/student-affairs/religious-life/affiliate-chaplains · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Rhodes Bolster became Chaplain of University Catholic in 2022”
      Vanderbilt's own page lists Fr. Rhodes Bolster as the Affiliate Catholic Chaplain and University Catholic chaplain.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (Frassati House, University Catholic's house at 2004 Terrace Place, is about 0.4 mile from the university's address.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Contact | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Frassati House 2004 Terrace Place Nashville, TN 37203”
      Frassati House is at 2004 Terrace Place, Nashville, TN 37203.
    2. Our Houses | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/about/our-houses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Frassati House | Belmont & Vanderbilt - Nashville”
      Frassati House is one of the ministry's houses serving Vanderbilt and Belmont students.
  • En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaSacerdote de medio tiempo o compartido (Fr. Rhodes Bolster is listed as the Affiliate Catholic Chaplain for the Nashville ministry, which serves Vanderbilt and Belmont.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Affiliate Chaplains | Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, Vanderbilt Universityvanderbilt.edu/student-affairs/religious-life/affiliate-chaplains · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Rhodes Bolster became Chaplain of University Catholic in 2022”
      Vanderbilt's own page lists Fr. Rhodes Bolster as the Affiliate Catholic Chaplain and University Catholic chaplain.
    2. About UCAT | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are officially represented at Vanderbilt and Belmont Universities, but all Nashville-area college students are welcome”
      University Catholic states that it is officially represented at Vanderbilt.
  • En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitaria1–4 días entre semana (Daily Mass is listed Monday through Thursday at 5:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, where the ministry holds its weekday programs.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Religious Services | Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, Vanderbilt Universityvanderbilt.edu/student-affairs/religious-life/religious-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mondays – ThursdaysConfession/Adoration at 4:30 pmCatholic Daily Mass at 5:30 pm”
      Vanderbilt's religious services page lists Monday through Thursday confession and daily Mass at 5:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
  • En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusUna Misa de fin de semana (One Sunday Mass is listed at 8:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Religious Services | Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, Vanderbilt Universityvanderbilt.edu/student-affairs/religious-life/religious-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mondays – ThursdaysConfession/Adoration at 4:30 pmCatholic Daily Mass at 5:30 pm”
      Vanderbilt's religious services page lists Monday through Thursday confession and daily Mass at 5:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Scheduled confession Monday through Thursday at 4:30 PM and on Sunday at 7:00 PM.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Religious Services | Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, Vanderbilt Universityvanderbilt.edu/student-affairs/religious-life/religious-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mondays – ThursdaysConfession/Adoration at 4:30 pmCatholic Daily Mass at 5:30 pm”
      Vanderbilt's religious services page lists Monday through Thursday confession and daily Mass at 5:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
      “Catholic Mass Sundays at 8 pm, Cathedral of the Incarnation”
      Vanderbilt's religious services page lists Sunday Mass at 8 PM and Sunday adoration and confession at 7 PM at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (FOCUS is listed as serving Vanderbilt, and University Catholic lists small-group Bible studies.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Campus | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verificado el 12 oct. 2026
      “University of TennesseeVanderbilt UniversityBaylor University”
      FOCUS lists Vanderbilt University among the campuses it serves.
    2. Bible Studies | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/learn/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University Catholic provides small-group bible study opportunities.”
      University Catholic offers small-group Bible studies for students, with a sign-up form that lists Vanderbilt.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Retreats (Awakening), OCIA, spiritual direction, and service programs are listed.)
    Fuentes (3)
    1. Awakening Retreat | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/retreats/awakening · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026”
      The Awakening retreat is scheduled for October 30 to November 1, 2026.
    2. RCIA | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/rcia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “If you think OCIA sounds like a good fit for you, do join us!”
      University Catholic offers an OCIA program for adults.
    3. Spiritual Direction | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/spiritual-direction · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “If you are interested in Spiritual Direction, contact Deacon Craig Thomas for UCat Nashville or”
      University Catholic offers spiritual direction for students.
  • No: la escuela no ofrece esto, así que no obtiene puntos.
    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.
  • En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Horario semanal publicado de Misa, confesión y adoraciónDe 12 a 19 veces por semana (16 horarios semanales documentados: 5 de Misa, 5 de confesión, 6 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

  • Confession is scheduled on each weekday from Monday through Thursday and on Sunday.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Religious Services | Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, Vanderbilt Universityvanderbilt.edu/student-affairs/religious-life/religious-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mondays – ThursdaysConfession/Adoration at 4:30 pmCatholic Daily Mass at 5:30 pm”
      Vanderbilt's religious services page lists Monday through Thursday confession and daily Mass at 5:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
      “Catholic Mass Sundays at 8 pm, Cathedral of the Incarnation”
      Vanderbilt's religious services page lists Sunday Mass at 8 PM and Sunday adoration and confession at 7 PM at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
  • Retreats, OCIA, spiritual direction, and service programs are listed.
    Fuentes (3)
    1. Awakening Retreat | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/retreats/awakening · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026”
      The Awakening retreat is scheduled for October 30 to November 1, 2026.
    2. RCIA | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/rcia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “If you think OCIA sounds like a good fit for you, do join us!”
      University Catholic offers an OCIA program for adults.
    3. Spiritual Direction | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/spiritual-direction · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “If you are interested in Spiritual Direction, contact Deacon Craig Thomas for UCat Nashville or”
      University Catholic offers spiritual direction for students.

Inquietudes

  • Published Mass times are at the Cathedral of the Incarnation rather than at a campus chapel or the Frassati House.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Religious Services | Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, Vanderbilt Universityvanderbilt.edu/student-affairs/religious-life/religious-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mondays – ThursdaysConfession/Adoration at 4:30 pmCatholic Daily Mass at 5:30 pm”
      Vanderbilt's religious services page lists Monday through Thursday confession and daily Mass at 5:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
      “Catholic Mass Sundays at 8 pm, Cathedral of the Incarnation”
      Vanderbilt's religious services page lists Sunday Mass at 8 PM and Sunday adoration and confession at 7 PM at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
  • The chaplain is listed as an affiliate chaplain to Vanderbilt rather than as a campus chaplain employed by the university.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Affiliate Chaplains | Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, Vanderbilt Universityvanderbilt.edu/student-affairs/religious-life/affiliate-chaplains · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Rhodes Bolster became Chaplain of University Catholic in 2022”
      Vanderbilt's own page lists Fr. Rhodes Bolster as the Affiliate Catholic Chaplain and University Catholic chaplain.

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El centro católico

Frassati House (University Catholic)

  • Dirección: 2004 Terrace Place, Nashville, TN 37203
  • Distancia desde el campus: 0.4 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)
  • Instalaciones: chapel (Frassati's Chapel), student gathering space

Ver en el mapa ↗

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

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

10 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 1 fuera del campus, 9 sin ubicación publicada

Servicio 2

  • March for Life pilgrimageFuera del campus
    Jan 21-23, 2027
    Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life.
    universitycatholic.org
  • Apostolic Dimension service opportunities
    Student leaders coordinate service opportunities inside and outside campus boundaries.
    universitycatholic.org

Formación en la fe 4

  • University Catholic small-group Bible studies
    Small-group Bible study opportunities, with a sign-up form that includes Vanderbilt students.
    universitycatholic.org
  • Wednesday Formation Night (CREDO and OCIA)
    Wednesdays, dinner at 6:15 PM and program at 6:45 PM
    Formation night at Frassati House with CREDO and OCIA.
    vanderbilt.edu
  • Dirección espiritual
    Spiritual direction is available through the ministry's deacon or diocesan director.
    universitycatholic.org
  • OCIA
    Order of Christian Initiation of Adults program for people seeking baptism or full communion with the Catholic Church.
    universitycatholic.org

Clubes y grupos 1

  • FOCUS small-group Bible studies
    FOCUS missionaries lead small-group Bible studies and group discipleship for students, and FOCUS lists Vanderbilt among its campuses.
    focus.org, universitycatholic.org

Retiros 1

  • Awakening Retreat
    Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026
    Retreat for Nashville-area college students, with prayer, formation, and communion.
    universitycatholic.org

Vida social 2

  • Sunday Supper
    Sundays at 6 pm
    Home-cooked supper for college students at the Cathedral's Fleming Center.
    universitycatholic.org
  • Men's and Women's days
    Hiking, alley parties, bonfires, and men's and women's days are listed among the ministry's activities.
    universitycatholic.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 (5)
  1. About UCAT | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We are officially represented at Vanderbilt and Belmont Universities, but all Nashville-area college students are welcome”
    University Catholic states that it is officially represented at Vanderbilt.
  2. Affiliate Chaplains | Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, Vanderbilt Universityvanderbilt.edu/student-affairs/religious-life/affiliate-chaplains · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. Rhodes Bolster became Chaplain of University Catholic in 2022”
    Vanderbilt's own page lists Fr. Rhodes Bolster as the Affiliate Catholic Chaplain and University Catholic chaplain.
  3. Contact | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Frassati House 2004 Terrace Place Nashville, TN 37203”
    Frassati House is at 2004 Terrace Place, Nashville, TN 37203.
  4. Our Houses | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/about/our-houses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Frassati House | Belmont & Vanderbilt - Nashville”
    Frassati House is one of the ministry's houses serving Vanderbilt and Belmont students.
  5. Adoration and Confession | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Frassati’s Chapel 9 am – 4:20 pm”
    Tuesday adoration is held in Frassati's Chapel.

Comuníquese

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Excelencia académica

AExcelencia académica: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.
100 de 100
De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

  • Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 35% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.94%
  • Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 20% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.96%
  • Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 15% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.SAT 1,549 · ACT 34.5
  • Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 15% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.8 a 1
  • Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 15% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.$34,184

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.

Estudiantes de pregrado
Matrícula de otoño (IPEDS)
7,152
Total de estudiantes13,456
Precio neto promedio (por año)
Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal
$15,846
Costo total de asistencia (por año)$89,590
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse$14,000
Tasa de graduación
Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal
94%
Retención de primer año96%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso$91,565
Tasa de admisión6%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell20%
Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio1549
SAT lectura y escritura730–770
SAT matemáticas770–800
ACT compuesto34–35
Política de exámenesSe considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 86 / 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 Nashville

Mons. J. Mark Spalding, obispo de Nashville

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

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

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

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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is Vanderbilt University a Catholic college?
No. Vanderbilt University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by University Catholic (UCat Nashville).
What is Vanderbilt University’s Catholic Life Score?
81 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 Vanderbilt University?
Mass is listed at Cathedral of the Incarnation. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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