Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute a Catholic college?

No. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by WPI Catholic Campus Ministry (PiCatholic).

Where is Mass celebrated at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

Mass is listed at Olin Hall 107 and The Abode. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute Compass Recommended?

Yes. Worcester Polytechnic Institute meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

UbicaciónWorcester, MA
Tipo y tamañoPrivada sin fines de lucro · de 4 años · 7,353 estudiantes

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Puntuación de Vida Católica

Vida católica 75%Académicos 25%

BVida católica
83 de 100

AAcadémicos
93 de 100

Verificado el 12 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

Recomendado por CompassQué significan las insignias

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

Catholic life at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is served by PiCatholic, the WPI Catholic Campus Ministry, which the Diocese of Worcester lists by that name. The ministry lists a priest chaplain, a Sunday Mass on campus at Olin Hall 107, weekday Mass at The Abode, weekly confession, and Monday adoration. Its pages list the Catholic Newman Club, a FOCUS team, retreats, and Bible studies.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 2

Domingo12:30 p. m.Olin Hall 107
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday5:15 p. m.The Abode

Confesión 2

Domingo12:00 p. m.Olin Hall 107 · Listed as 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM, before Sunday Mass.
Lunes6:00 p. m.The Abode · Listed as 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM; also available upon request.

Adoración 1

Lunes5:45 p. m.The Abode · Listed as 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM after Mass. Overnight adoration is listed once a term.

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)

PiCatholic Campus Ministry | Mass Timespicatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Sunday: 12:30pm at Olin Hall 107 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 5:15pm at the Abode”
The ministry lists a Sunday Mass at 12:30 PM in Olin Hall 107 and weekday Mass at 5:15 PM at The Abode on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
“Sunday: 12:30pm at Olin Hall 107 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 5:15pm at the Abode”
The ministry lists a Sunday Mass at 12:30 PM in Olin Hall 107 and weekday Mass at 5:15 PM at The Abode on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
“Sunday 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at Olin Hall 107”
A Sunday confession time is listed from 12:00 to 12:30 PM in Olin Hall 107.
“Monday 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM at the Abode”
A Monday confession time is listed from 6:00 to 6:45 PM at The Abode.
“Monday 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM Abode after Mass”
Monday adoration is listed from 5:45 to 6:45 PM after Mass at The Abode.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

CampusIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›

Our Lady of Fatima — 0.7 mi
Cathedral of Saint Paul — 0.9 mi · 38 High Street, Worcester
St. Bernard's Church — 1.0 mi
Saint Johns Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 44 Temple Street
Our Lady of Czestochowa Church (Polish) — 1.7 mi · 34 Ward Street, Worcester
Chapel of the Holy Spirit — 1.8 mi

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

83 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. College Campus Ministry | Diocese of Worcesterneworcester.org/college-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “College Campus Ministry Click below to check out some of the various College Campus Ministry programs around the Diocese! WPI”
  Diócesis de Worcester lists WPI among its college campus ministry programs.
2. Donate | WPI Catholic Campus Ministryneworcester.org/wpi-give · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “WPI Campus Ministry Cathedral of St. Paul 38 High St. Worcester MA 01609”
  The diocese lists the WPI Campus Ministry mailing address at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 38 High Street, Worcester.
Información insuficiente:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaCapellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (Fr. Alfredo Porras is listed as Chaplain.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Contact | PiCatholic Campus Ministrypicatholic.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Alfredo Porras, '13 Chaplain (774) 312-6684”
  Fr. Alfredo Porras is listed as the Chaplain of the WPI Catholic Campus Ministry.
2. Support | PiCatholic Campus Ministrypicatholic.org/support · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Diocese of Worcester helps significantly by providing a priest chaplain and other resources”
  Diócesis de Worcester provides a priest chaplain for the ministry.
En parte:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitaria1–4 días entre semana (Weekday Mass is listed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at The Abode (4 weekdays).)
Fuentes (1)
1. PiCatholic Campus Ministry | Mass Timespicatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: 12:30pm at Olin Hall 107 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 5:15pm at the Abode”
  The ministry lists a Sunday Mass at 12:30 PM in Olin Hall 107 and weekday Mass at 5:15 PM at The Abode on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
En parte:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusUna Misa de fin de semana (One weekend Mass is listed: Sunday at 12:30 PM in Olin Hall 107.)
Fuentes (1)
1. PiCatholic Campus Ministry | Mass Timespicatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: 12:30pm at Olin Hall 107 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 5:15pm at the Abode”
  The ministry lists a Sunday Mass at 12:30 PM in Olin Hall 107 and weekday Mass at 5:15 PM at The Abode on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia
Fuentes (1)
1. PiCatholic Campus Ministry | Confessionpicatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sun: 30 minutes before Sunday Mass Mon: during Adoration.”
  Confession is listed on Sundays before Mass and on Mondays during adoration.
  “Monday 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM at the Abode”
  A Monday confession time is listed from 6:00 to 6:45 PM at The Abode.
  “Sunday 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at Olin Hall 107”
  A Sunday confession time is listed from 12:00 to 12:30 PM in Olin Hall 107.
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (The Catholic Newman Club is a student organization, and FOCUS serves WPI through a student missionary team.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Contact | PiCatholic Campus Ministrypicatholic.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Catholic Newman Club Student organization”
  The Catholic Newman Club is listed as a student organization of the ministry.
  “FOCUS Team Becca-Joy Root Missionary, Team Director (651) 274-4908”
  The ministry lists a FOCUS team at WPI, led by a team director.
2. Catholic Newman Club | PiCatholic Campus Ministrypicatholic.org/catholic-newman-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Catholic Newman Club is a student organization that seeks to walk with the Lord and with one another”
  The Catholic Newman Club is a student organization on the WPI campus.
3. Campus | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verificado el 12 oct. 2026
  “Worcester Polytechnic InstituteSaint Francis University”
  FOCUS lists Worcester Polytechnic Institute among the campuses it serves.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Two kinds are listed: retreats (fall and spring) and small-group Bible studies.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Class Gift | PiCatholic Campus Ministrypicatholic.org/classgift · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “This includes support for things like the fall and spring retreats, trips to SEEK, and the presence of FOCUS missionaries.”
  The ministry supports fall and spring retreats, trips to SEEK, and FOCUS missionaries.
2. New Students | PiCatholic Campus Ministrypicatholic.org/newstudent · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our missionaries would love to include you in their weekly meetings, and they try to work with your schedule!”
  FOCUS missionaries at WPI hold weekly meetings that include Bible studies.
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 (8 horarios semanales documentados: 5 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

A priest is listed as the campus Chaplain, and the Diocese of Worcester provides the chaplain.
Fuentes (2)
1. Contact | PiCatholic Campus Ministrypicatholic.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Alfredo Porras, '13 Chaplain (774) 312-6684”
  Fr. Alfredo Porras is listed as the Chaplain of the WPI Catholic Campus Ministry.
2. Support | PiCatholic Campus Ministrypicatholic.org/support · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Diocese of Worcester helps significantly by providing a priest chaplain and other resources”
  Diócesis de Worcester provides a priest chaplain for the ministry.
The Catholic Newman Club and a FOCUS team are listed as active groups.
Fuentes (2)
1. Contact | PiCatholic Campus Ministrypicatholic.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Catholic Newman Club Student organization”
  The Catholic Newman Club is listed as a student organization of the ministry.
  “FOCUS Team Becca-Joy Root Missionary, Team Director (651) 274-4908”
  The ministry lists a FOCUS team at WPI, led by a team director.
2. Campus | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verificado el 12 oct. 2026
  “Worcester Polytechnic InstituteSaint Francis University”
  FOCUS lists Worcester Polytechnic Institute among the campuses it serves.
Mass is listed on campus on Sundays and at The Abode on weekdays, with confession and adoration.
Fuentes (1)
1. PiCatholic Campus Ministry | Mass Timespicatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: 12:30pm at Olin Hall 107 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 5:15pm at the Abode”
  The ministry lists a Sunday Mass at 12:30 PM in Olin Hall 107 and weekday Mass at 5:15 PM at The Abode on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
  “Monday 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM at the Abode”
  A Monday confession time is listed from 6:00 to 6:45 PM at The Abode.
  “Monday 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM Abode after Mass”
  Monday adoration is listed from 5:45 to 6:45 PM after Mass at The Abode.

Inquietudes

The listed weekday Mass is four days a week.
Fuentes (1)
1. PiCatholic Campus Ministry | Mass Timespicatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: 12:30pm at Olin Hall 107 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 5:15pm at the Abode”
  The ministry lists a Sunday Mass at 12:30 PM in Olin Hall 107 and weekday Mass at 5:15 PM at The Abode on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The listed weekend Mass is one Sunday Mass.
Fuentes (1)
1. PiCatholic Campus Ministry | Mass Timespicatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: 12:30pm at Olin Hall 107 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 5:15pm at the Abode”
  The ministry lists a Sunday Mass at 12:30 PM in Olin Hall 107 and weekday Mass at 5:15 PM at The Abode on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

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El centro católico

PiCatholic (WPI Catholic Campus Ministry)

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

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

8 grupos y actividades regulares · 1 en el campus, 1 fuera del campus, 6 sin ubicación publicada

Retiros 2

Trips to SEEKFuera del campus
Trips the ministry supports to the SEEK conference.
picatholic.org
Fall and spring retreats
Retreats the ministry supports each term.
picatholic.org

Clubes y grupos 2

Catholic Newman ClubEn el campus
Student organization of the WPI Catholic Campus Ministry that organizes events during the academic year.
picatholic.org, picatholic.org
FOCUS at WPI
Catholic collegiate outreach with a student missionary team serving WPI, with weekly meetings and Bible studies.
focus.org, picatholic.org, picatholic.org

Formación en la fe 1

Estudios bíblicos
Weekly Bible study meetings led by FOCUS missionaries.
picatholic.org

Liturgia y oración 1

Rosary over Zoom
Mondays at 8:15
Weekly rosary prayed over Zoom.
neworcester.org

Otra 1

Saint Albert the Great Association
Nonprofit organization of alumni, parents, and supporters of the WPI campus ministry.
neworcester.org

Vida social 1

College Catholic Nights and social events
Fridays and Saturdays
Social events hosted by the Catholic Newman Club.
neworcester.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

WPI Catholic Campus Ministry (PiCatholic)

Fuentes (3)

College Campus Ministry | Diocese of Worcesterneworcester.org/college-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“College Campus Ministry Click below to check out some of the various College Campus Ministry programs around the Diocese! WPI”
Diócesis de Worcester lists WPI among its college campus ministry programs.
PiCatholic Campus Ministry | Mass Timespicatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Sunday: 12:30pm at Olin Hall 107 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 5:15pm at the Abode”
The ministry lists a Sunday Mass at 12:30 PM in Olin Hall 107 and weekday Mass at 5:15 PM at The Abode on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Donate | WPI Catholic Campus Ministryneworcester.org/wpi-give · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“WPI Campus Ministry Cathedral of St. Paul 38 High St. Worcester MA 01609”
The diocese lists the WPI Campus Ministry mailing address at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 38 High Street, Worcester.

Comuníquese

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Excelencia académica

93 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación90%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación94%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónNo reportado
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación13 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$21,636

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)	5,453
Total de estudiantes	7,353
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$43,071
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$78,679
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$27,000
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	90%
Retención de primer año	94%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$103,470
Tasa de admisión	60%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	12%

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 Worcester

Mons. Robert J. McManus, obispo de Worcester

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 168421
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad doctoral (investigación 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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute a Catholic college?: No. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by WPI Catholic Campus Ministry (PiCatholic).
What is Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Catholic Life Score?: 86 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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute?: Mass is listed at Olin Hall 107 and The Abode. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute Compass Recommended?: Yes. Worcester Polytechnic Institute meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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