Catholic colleges with the strongest sacramental life in Texas
Catholic colleges ranked by the sacramental life pillar: Mass, confession, adoration, chapel access, and priests serving students.
5 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Texas.
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Has a graded sacramental life pillar and a complete Compass Score.
- Ordered by the sacramental life pillar score alone, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 8, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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University of St Thomas
Houston, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Sacramental life: grade A
- Mass every weekday
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University of Dallas
Irving, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Sacramental life: grade A
- Mass every weekday
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University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX · Private nonprofit- Sacramental life: grade C
- Mass every weekday
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | $19,359 | $19,928 | $59,224 | 69% |
| University of Dallas | $22,610 | $23,117 | $58,285 | 73% |
| St. Mary's University | $21,145 | $25,563 | $56,955 | 59% |
| Saint Edward's University | $25,578 | $24,803 | $58,826 | 63% |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $22,775 | $27,000 | $56,733 | 51% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.