Is Virginia Commonwealth University a Catholic college?

No. Virginia Commonwealth University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry at VCU.

Where is Mass celebrated at Virginia Commonwealth University?

Mass is listed at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

Virginia Commonwealth University

UbicaciónRichmond, VA
Tipo y tamañoPública · de 4 años · 28,238 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial

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

Catholic Campus Ministry at VCU, based in the CCM House at 20 N. Laurel Street on the VCU campus, serves undergraduate and graduate students. Masses are held at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, including weekday Mass Tuesday through Friday at noon, Saturday 5 PM and Sunday Masses. Confession and adoration are scheduled weekly on Wednesday, and confession is also offered Saturday afternoon.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 4

Martes a viernes12:00 p. m.Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Sábado5:00 p. m.Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Domingo5:00 p. m.Cathedral of the Sacred Heart · Student Mass.
Domingo11:00 a. m.Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

Confesión 2

Miércoles6:00 p. m.Cathedral of the Sacred Heart · 6:00 to 7:00 PM, during adoration.
Sábado4:00 p. m.Cathedral of the Sacred Heart · 4:00 to 4:45 PM.

Adoración 1

Miércoles6:00 p. m.Cathedral of the Sacred Heart · 6:00 to 7:00 PM, with confession.

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 (3)

Mass Schedule | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Weekday Masses Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 12 PM All Masses Take Place at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart”
Weekday Mass is listed Tuesday through Friday at 12 PM at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
“Weekend Masses Sunday 5 PM (Student Mass) Saturday 5 PM Sunday 9 AM Sunday 11 AM”
Weekend Masses are listed Saturday 5 PM and Sunday 5 PM, 9 AM and 11 AM.
“Weekend Masses Sunday 5 PM (Student Mass) Saturday 5 PM Sunday 9 AM Sunday 11 AM”
Weekend Masses are listed Saturday 5 PM and Sunday 5 PM, 9 AM and 11 AM.
“Weekend Masses Sunday 5 PM (Student Mass) Saturday 5 PM Sunday 9 AM Sunday 11 AM”
Weekend Masses are listed Saturday 5 PM and Sunday 5 PM, 9 AM and 11 AM.
Confession Schedule | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/mass-schedule-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Confession Schedule Wednesdays: 6 pm-7 pm (During Adoration) Saturdays: 4 pm-4:45 pm”
Confession is scheduled Wednesdays 6 to 7 pm and Saturdays 4 to 4:45 pm.
“Confession Schedule Wednesdays: 6 pm-7 pm (During Adoration) Saturdays: 4 pm-4:45 pm”
Confession is scheduled Wednesdays 6 to 7 pm and Saturdays 4 to 4:45 pm.
Adoration Schedule | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/mass-schedule-1-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Adoration Schedule Wednesdays: 6 pm - 7 pm (With Confession)”
Adoration is scheduled Wednesdays 6 to 7 pm.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

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

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart — 0.1 mi · 800 South Cathedral Place, Richmond
Saint Peters Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 800 East Grace Street, Richmond
Saint Benedict Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
Saint Pauls Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 909 Rennie Avenue, Richmond
Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 1401 Perry Street, Richmond
Saint Elizabeths Church — 2.1 mi · 2712 2nd Avenue, Richmond

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

81 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí (Listed by the Diocese of Richmond campus ministry directory; the ministry's own site names VCU.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Find a Campus | Evangelize Richmondevangelizerichmond.org/campus-ministry/find-a-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Colleges and Universities Campus Ministry Websites Select the college or university’s picture below to visit their campus ministry page Christopher Newport University Hampden-Sydney College James Madison University Liberty University Longwood University Old Dominion University Radford University Roanoke College University of Lynchburg University of Richmond University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University”
  Diócesis de Richmond's campus ministry directory lists Virginia Commonwealth University with its own campus ministry website.
2. VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Catholic Campus Ministry at VCU seeks to faithfully proclaim the Gospel on the campuses of Virginia Commonwealth University.”
  Catholic Campus Ministry at VCU serves students on the VCU campus.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (CCM House on the VCU campus with an adoration chapel.)
Fuentes (1)
1. CCM House | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/ccm-house · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The CCM House is located at the heart of the VCU Campus and is open to all who are seeking a place of refuge where they are loved and accepted.”
  The CCM House is located on the VCU campus.
  “We have an adoration chapel that is available for students to experience the Lord in the midst of a grueling school day.”
  The CCM House has an adoration chapel and a kitchen, dining room, living room, study rooms and conference room.
En parte:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaSacerdote de medio tiempo o compartido (Fr. Anthony Marques is listed as rector of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on the ministry's staff page; no page presents a full-time campus chaplain. Ministry director Chris Spilka is a lay director.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Staff | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Anthony Marques Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral”
  The campus ministry staff page lists Fr. Anthony Marques as rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral.
En parte:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitaria1–4 días entre semana (Weekday Mass Tuesday to Friday at 12 PM (4 weekdays) at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, the parish that hosts the ministry's Masses.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Mass Schedule | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Weekday Masses Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 12 PM All Masses Take Place at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart”
  Weekday Mass is listed Tuesday through Friday at 12 PM at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
2. Cathedral of the Sacred Heartrichmondcathedral.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Tuesday–Friday: 12:00 N Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am (livestream), 11:00 am, 5:00 pm”
  The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart lists weekday Mass Tuesday to Friday at noon, Saturday 5 pm, and Sunday Masses.
Sí:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusDos o más Misas de fin de semana (Saturday 5 PM and Sunday 5 PM and 11 AM at the Cathedral. The Sunday 9 AM Mass is listed by the ministry but the Cathedral lists it as livestream; it is excluded from schedules as a conflict.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Mass Schedule | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Weekend Masses Sunday 5 PM (Student Mass) Saturday 5 PM Sunday 9 AM Sunday 11 AM”
  Weekend Masses are listed Saturday 5 PM and Sunday 5 PM, 9 AM and 11 AM.
2. Cathedral of the Sacred Heartrichmondcathedral.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Tuesday–Friday: 12:00 N Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am (livestream), 11:00 am, 5:00 pm”
  The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart lists weekday Mass Tuesday to Friday at noon, Saturday 5 pm, and Sunday Masses.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Confession Wednesday 6 to 7 PM and Saturday 4 to 4:45 PM at the Cathedral.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Confession Schedule | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/mass-schedule-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Confession Schedule Wednesdays: 6 pm-7 pm (During Adoration) Saturdays: 4 pm-4:45 pm”
  Confession is scheduled Wednesdays 6 to 7 pm and Saturdays 4 to 4:45 pm.
2. Cathedral of the Sacred Heartrichmondcathedral.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Confessions Wednesday: 6:00–7:00 pm Saturday: 4:00–4:45 pm”
  The Cathedral lists confessions Wednesday 6 to 7 pm and Saturday 4 to 4:45 pm.
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (Counted: weekly small groups that study a scripture passage, and Rosary and Divine Mercy prayer groups run through the ministry.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Ministries | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Groups are typically 3-10 people, and these students meet to discuss faith, go deeper into a weekly scripture passage”
  Small groups of students meet weekly to discuss faith and a scripture passage.
  “Take some time out of your week to slow down, pray, and grow closer to Christ with our Rosary and Divine Mercy prayer groups.”
  Rosary and Divine Mercy prayer groups are offered.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Three kinds: formation (small groups and Catecheeses), retreats and conferences, and community service.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Ministries | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Groups are typically 3-10 people, and these students meet to discuss faith, go deeper into a weekly scripture passage”
  Small groups of students meet weekly to discuss faith and a scripture passage.
  “Students always need opportunities to break away from campus and experience Christ in a more intentional and relaxing setting.”
  Retreats and conferences are offered away from campus.
  “CCM truly values the importance of serving the members of our community. Our social justice chair faithfully sets our students up for a variety of service opportunities throughout the semester in the city of Richmond.”
  Community service opportunities in the city of Richmond are offered throughout the semester.
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: 7 de Misa, 2 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

Weekday Mass is listed Tuesday through Friday at noon, and Saturday and Sunday Masses are listed at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass Schedule | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Weekday Masses Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 12 PM All Masses Take Place at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart”
  Weekday Mass is listed Tuesday through Friday at 12 PM at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
  “Weekend Masses Sunday 5 PM (Student Mass) Saturday 5 PM Sunday 9 AM Sunday 11 AM”
  Weekend Masses are listed Saturday 5 PM and Sunday 5 PM, 9 AM and 11 AM.
The CCM House on campus has an adoration chapel and is open to undergraduates on weekdays during the academic year.
Fuentes (1)
1. CCM House | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/ccm-house · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We have an adoration chapel that is available for students to experience the Lord in the midst of a grueling school day.”
  The CCM House has an adoration chapel and a kitchen, dining room, living room, study rooms and conference room.
  “The house is open to all undergraduate students during the academic year Monday-Thursday, 10am-6pm.”
  The CCM House is open to undergraduates Monday to Thursday, 10am to 6pm, during the academic year.
Confession and adoration are scheduled weekly on Wednesdays, and confession is also offered on Saturdays.
Fuentes (2)
1. Confession Schedule | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/mass-schedule-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Confession Schedule Wednesdays: 6 pm-7 pm (During Adoration) Saturdays: 4 pm-4:45 pm”
  Confession is scheduled Wednesdays 6 to 7 pm and Saturdays 4 to 4:45 pm.
2. Adoration Schedule | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/mass-schedule-1-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Adoration Schedule Wednesdays: 6 pm - 7 pm (With Confession)”
  Adoration is scheduled Wednesdays 6 to 7 pm.
Programs include weekly small groups, retreats and conferences, and community service in Richmond.
Fuentes (1)
1. Ministries | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Groups are typically 3-10 people, and these students meet to discuss faith, go deeper into a weekly scripture passage”
  Small groups of students meet weekly to discuss faith and a scripture passage.
  “Students always need opportunities to break away from campus and experience Christ in a more intentional and relaxing setting.”
  Retreats and conferences are offered away from campus.
  “CCM truly values the importance of serving the members of our community. Our social justice chair faithfully sets our students up for a variety of service opportunities throughout the semester in the city of Richmond.”
  Community service opportunities in the city of Richmond are offered throughout the semester.

Inquietudes

Weekday Mass is listed on four days.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass Schedule | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Weekday Masses Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 12 PM All Masses Take Place at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart”
  Weekday Mass is listed Tuesday through Friday at 12 PM at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
The campus ministry's website names a cathedral rector as the priest associated with the ministry; no page presents a full-time campus chaplain.
Fuentes (1)
1. Staff | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Anthony Marques Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral”
  The campus ministry staff page lists Fr. Anthony Marques as rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral.

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El centro católico

Catholic Campus Ministry at VCU (CCM House)

Dirección: 20 N. Laurel Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Ubicación: En el campus
Instalaciones: adoration chapel, kitchen, dining room, living room, study rooms, conference room

Ver en el mapa ↗

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

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

10 grupos y actividades regulares · 2 en el campus, 2 fuera del campus, 6 sin ubicación publicada

Retiros 1

Retreats and conferencesFuera del campus
unknown
Retreats and conferences away from campus, listed on the ministry calendar.
ccmvcu.org, ccmvcu.org

Servicio 1

Community service in RichmondFuera del campus
throughout the semester
Service opportunities in the city of Richmond organized by the social justice chair.
ccmvcu.org

Clubes y grupos 2

Small groupsEn el campus
weekly (times not stated)
Groups of about 3 to 10 students meet weekly to discuss faith and a scripture passage; the ministry says small groups operate out of the CCM House.
ccmvcu.org, ccmvcu.org
Men's and women's groups
mensual
Same-gender groups for fellowship events and faith discussion.
ccmvcu.org

Otra 1

CCM House open hoursEn el campus
Monday to Thursday 10 am to 6 pm during the academic year
Undergraduates may use the CCM House for prayer, study, and fellowship, including the adoration chapel.
ccmvcu.org, ccmvcu.org

Formación en la fe 2

Catecheeses
Wednesdays 4:30 PM
A weekly discussion of a teaching of the Catholic Church, with a cheese board.
ccmvcu.org
Emmaus Project
unknown
A ministry offering named on the ministry home page.
ccmvcu.org

Liturgia y oración 1

Rosary and Divine Mercy prayer groups
unknown
Prayer groups for the Rosary and the Divine Mercy devotion.
ccmvcu.org, ccmvcu.org

Vida social 2

Sunday Supper
every other Sunday after the 5:00 PM Student Mass
Free dinner for students provided by the campus ministry.
ccmvcu.org
Fellowship nights
fourth Thursday of each month
Social nights with bonfires and karaoke.
ccmvcu.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)

VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Catholic Campus Ministry at VCU seeks to faithfully proclaim the Gospel on the campuses of Virginia Commonwealth University.”
Catholic Campus Ministry at VCU serves students on the VCU campus.
Find a Campus | Evangelize Richmondevangelizerichmond.org/campus-ministry/find-a-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Colleges and Universities Campus Ministry Websites Select the college or university’s picture below to visit their campus ministry page Christopher Newport University Hampden-Sydney College James Madison University Liberty University Longwood University Old Dominion University Radford University Roanoke College University of Lynchburg University of Richmond University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University”
Diócesis de Richmond's campus ministry directory lists Virginia Commonwealth University with its own campus ministry website.
VCU Catholic Campus Ministry | Cathedral of the Sacred Heartrichmondcathedral.org/get-involved-vcu-catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“At VCU, students involved in Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) form a community that worships together, learns about the faith, and serves others.”
The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart's own page describes the VCU Catholic Campus Ministry as part of its ministry.
Cathedral of the Sacred Heartrichmondcathedral.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Tuesday–Friday: 12:00 N Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am (livestream), 11:00 am, 5:00 pm”
The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart lists weekday Mass Tuesday to Friday at noon, Saturday 5 pm, and Sunday Masses.
CCM House | VCU CCM Websiteccmvcu.org/ccm-house · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The CCM House is located at the heart of the VCU Campus and is open to all who are seeking a place of refuge where they are loved and accepted.”
The CCM House is located on the VCU campus.
“20 N. Laurel Street Richmond, VA 23220”
The CCM House address is 20 N. Laurel Street, Richmond, VA 23220.
“We have an adoration chapel that is available for students to experience the Lord in the midst of a grueling school day.”
The CCM House has an adoration chapel and a kitchen, dining room, living room, study rooms and conference room.

Comuníquese

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Excelencia académica

72 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación63%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación85%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,137 · ACT 26
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación17 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$16,705

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)	21,205
Total de estudiantes	28,238
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$23,433
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$38,954
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$21,500
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	63%
Retención de primer año	85%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$58,128
Tasa de admisión	93%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	31%

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1137
SAT lectura y escritura	520–650
SAT matemáticas	490–620
ACT compuesto	22–30
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 56 / 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 Richmond

Mons. Barry C. Knestout, obispo de Richmond

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: richmonddiocese.org, richmonddiocese.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 234030
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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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is Virginia Commonwealth University a Catholic college?: No. Virginia Commonwealth University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry at VCU.
What is Virginia Commonwealth 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 Virginia Commonwealth University?: Mass is listed at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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