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Angelo State University

  • LocationSan Angelo, TX
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 11,250 students
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Angelo State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Catholic Newman Center at Angelo State University in San Angelo is listed by the Diocese of San Angelo as the campus ministry for the university, and its director is Rev. Kevin Lenius. The center posts Mass on Sunday at 6:00 PM, Monday at 5:30 PM, and Wednesday at 12:15 PM during the fall and spring semesters, with confession on Sunday and Tuesday evenings and adoration on Tuesdays. Its pages also list Bible studies, men's and women's groups, retreats, OCIA classes, and a retreat run by a Catholic student organization.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 3

  • Sunday6:00 PMCatholic Newman Center, 2451 Dena Drive · Fall and spring university semesters.
  • Monday5:30 PMCatholic Newman Center, 2451 Dena Drive · Fall and spring university semesters.
  • Wednesday12:15 PMCatholic Newman Center, 2451 Dena Drive · Fall and spring university semesters.

Confession 2

  • Sunday5:00 PM–6:00 PMCatholic Newman Center, 2451 Dena Drive
  • Tuesday8:00 PM–9:00 PMCatholic Newman Center, 2451 Dena Drive

Adoration 1

  • Tuesday8:00 PM–9:00 PMCatholic Newman Center, 2451 Dena Drive

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Campus Ministry - San Angelo | Diocese of San Angelosanangelodiocese.org/campus-ministry-san-angelo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass (during fall and spring university semesters) Sunday: 6:00 PM”
    Sunday Mass is listed at 6:00 PM during the fall and spring semesters.
    “Weekday Mass (during fall and spring university semesters) Monday: 5:30 PM Wednesday: 12:15 PM”
    Weekday Mass is listed on Monday at 5:30 PM and Wednesday at 12:15 PM during the fall and spring semesters.
    “Weekday Mass (during fall and spring university semesters) Monday: 5:30 PM Wednesday: 12:15 PM”
    Weekday Mass is listed on Monday at 5:30 PM and Wednesday at 12:15 PM during the fall and spring semesters.
  2. Mass, Confession, & Adoration Times | Catholic Newman Center at ASUramcatholic.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Confession: 5-6pm on Sundays 8-9pm on Tuesdays”
    Confession is scheduled on Sunday and Tuesday evenings.
    “Confession: 5-6pm on Sundays 8-9pm on Tuesdays”
    Confession is scheduled on Sunday and Tuesday evenings.
    “Adoration: 8-9pm Tuesdays”
    Eucharistic adoration is scheduled on Tuesday evenings.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Angelo State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miHoly Angels Catholic Church: 0.6 mi1Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 0.6 mi2Cathedral of the Sacred Heart: 2.3 mi3Catholic Newman Center at Angelo State University: 0.1 miAngelo State University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Angels Catholic Church — 0.6 mi
  2. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 0.6 mi · 2309 South A & M Avenue, San Angelo
  3. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart — 2.3 mi · 20 East Beauregard Avenue, San Angelo

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The diocese lists the Catholic Newman Center as the Catholic center at Angelo State University.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - San Angelo | Diocese of San Angelosanangelodiocese.org/campus-ministry-san-angelo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Newman Center at Angelo State University”
      The Diocese of San Angelo lists the Catholic Newman Center as the campus ministry at Angelo State University.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Catholic Newman Center at 2451 Dena Drive is about 0.1 mile from the university's address.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - San Angelo | Diocese of San Angelosanangelodiocese.org/campus-ministry-san-angelo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Newman Center at Angelo State University”
      The Diocese of San Angelo lists the Catholic Newman Center as the campus ministry at Angelo State University.
    2. Contact Us | Catholic Newman Center at ASUramcatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Newman Center at Angelo State University 2451 Dena Drive San Angelo, TX 76904”
      The Newman Center's address is 2451 Dena Drive, San Angelo, TX 76904.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - San Angelo | Diocese of San Angelosanangelodiocese.org/campus-ministry-san-angelo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rev. Kevin Lenius, Director/Campus Minister”
      The diocese lists Rev. Kevin Lenius as director and campus minister.
    2. Leadership Crew | Catholic Newman Center at ASUramcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Newman Center Staff Rev. Kevin Lenius Director”
      The Newman Center's staff page lists Rev. Kevin Lenius as director.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Mass on Monday and Wednesday (two weekdays) during the fall and spring semesters.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - San Angelo | Diocese of San Angelosanangelodiocese.org/campus-ministry-san-angelo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekday Mass (during fall and spring university semesters) Monday: 5:30 PM Wednesday: 12:15 PM”
      Weekday Mass is listed on Monday at 5:30 PM and Wednesday at 12:15 PM during the fall and spring semesters.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass at 6:00 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - San Angelo | Diocese of San Angelosanangelodiocese.org/campus-ministry-san-angelo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass (during fall and spring university semesters) Sunday: 6:00 PM”
      Sunday Mass is listed at 6:00 PM during the fall and spring semesters.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession on Sunday evenings and Tuesday evenings, and adoration on Tuesday evenings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass, Confession, & Adoration Times | Catholic Newman Center at ASUramcatholic.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession: 5-6pm on Sundays 8-9pm on Tuesdays”
      Confession is scheduled on Sunday and Tuesday evenings.
      “Adoration: 8-9pm Tuesdays”
      Eucharistic adoration is scheduled on Tuesday evenings.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Bible studies, men's and women's small groups, and a retreat led by a Catholic student organization.)
    Sources (3)
    1. About Us | Catholic Newman Center at ASUramcatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Studies and Small Groups. Men's and women's groups for real conversation and growth in faith”
      The center lists Bible studies and men's and women's small groups.
    2. Ram Awakening | Catholic Newman Center at ASUramcatholic.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Although it is led by a Catholic student organization, it is open to all young adults who are interested in a Christian-based spiritual experience.”
      The Ram Awakening retreat is led by a Catholic student organization.
    3. Calendar | Catholic Newman Center at ASUramcatholic.org/calendar-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 6:00 PM”
      A Bible study is on the center's calendar on Wednesday evenings.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Small groups, retreats, and OCIA classes are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About Us | Catholic Newman Center at ASUramcatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Studies and Small Groups. Men's and women's groups for real conversation and growth in faith”
      The center lists Bible studies and men's and women's small groups.
      “Retreats and Conferences. Time away to rest, pray, and go deeper”
      The center lists retreats and conferences.
    2. Welcome to the Catholic Ram Fam | Catholic Newman Center at ASUramcatholic.org/im-new · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Thursday nights at the Catholic Newman Center is formation night.”
      The center holds OCIA formation on Thursday nights.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 3 Mass, 2 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The Diocese of San Angelo lists a priest as director of the Catholic Newman Center at Angelo State University.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - San Angelo | Diocese of San Angelosanangelodiocese.org/campus-ministry-san-angelo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Newman Center at Angelo State University”
      The Diocese of San Angelo lists the Catholic Newman Center as the campus ministry at Angelo State University.
      “Rev. Kevin Lenius, Director/Campus Minister”
      The diocese lists Rev. Kevin Lenius as director and campus minister.
  • Mass, confession, and adoration are each posted for at least one weekday evening or Sunday time.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - San Angelo | Diocese of San Angelosanangelodiocese.org/campus-ministry-san-angelo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass (during fall and spring university semesters) Sunday: 6:00 PM”
      Sunday Mass is listed at 6:00 PM during the fall and spring semesters.
    2. Mass, Confession, & Adoration Times | Catholic Newman Center at ASUramcatholic.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession: 5-6pm on Sundays 8-9pm on Tuesdays”
      Confession is scheduled on Sunday and Tuesday evenings.
      “Adoration: 8-9pm Tuesdays”
      Eucharistic adoration is scheduled on Tuesday evenings.
  • The center lists Bible studies, men's and women's small groups, and retreats for students.
    Sources (2)
    1. About Us | Catholic Newman Center at ASUramcatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Studies and Small Groups. Men's and women's groups for real conversation and growth in faith”
      The center lists Bible studies and men's and women's small groups.
      “Retreats and Conferences. Time away to rest, pray, and go deeper”
      The center lists retreats and conferences.
    2. Ram Awakening | Catholic Newman Center at ASUramcatholic.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Although it is led by a Catholic student organization, it is open to all young adults who are interested in a Christian-based spiritual experience.”
      The Ram Awakening retreat is led by a Catholic student organization.

Concerns

  • The center's address is given; no official page states whether it is on or next to the Angelo State campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact Us | Catholic Newman Center at ASUramcatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Newman Center at Angelo State University 2451 Dena Drive San Angelo, TX 76904”
      The Newman Center's address is 2451 Dena Drive, San Angelo, TX 76904.

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The Catholic center

Catholic Newman Center at Angelo State University

  • Address: 2451 Dena Drive, San Angelo, TX 76904
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: parking by the center for registered students (decal provided)

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Source: sanangelodiocese.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, ramcatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, ramcatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 11 location not published

Faith formation 3

  • Bible Study
    Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
    Student Bible study held on the center's calendar.
    ramcatholic.org
  • OCIA formation night
    Thursday nights (6 p.m. per the New Students page)
    Formation for those who want to become Catholic or learn more about the faith, and for Catholics growing in faith.
    ramcatholic.org
  • Spiritual direction
    One-on-one spiritual direction offered by the center.
    ramcatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Men's and women's small groups
    Small groups for men and for women for conversation and growth in faith.
    ramcatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Sunday Mass and Meal
    Sundays, 6:00 PM
    Sunday Mass followed by a meal at the Newman Center.
    ramcatholic.org
  • Weekday Mass and Meal
    Mondays, 5:30 PM (calendar listing)
    Weekday Mass followed by a meal at the Newman Center.
    ramcatholic.org, ramcatholic.org
  • Adoration and Confessions
    Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00 PM
    Weekly Eucharistic adoration and confession.
    ramcatholic.org, ramcatholic.org
  • Praise and worship events
    Praise and worship events listed on the Get Involved page.
    ramcatholic.org

Retreats 2

  • Ram Awakening retreat
    A young adult retreat run by college students for college students, led by a Catholic student organization and open to all young adults.
    ramcatholic.org
  • Retreats and conferences
    The center lists retreats and conferences.
    ramcatholic.org

Social life 1

  • Student social events
    Bible study, adoration, and social events invited on the New Students page.
    ramcatholic.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministry - San Angelo | Diocese of San Angelosanangelodiocese.org/campus-ministry-san-angelo · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Newman Center at Angelo State University”
    The Diocese of San Angelo lists the Catholic Newman Center as the campus ministry at Angelo State University.
    “Catholic Newman Center at Angelo State University”
    The Diocese of San Angelo lists the Catholic Newman Center as the campus ministry at Angelo State University.
  2. Contact Us | Catholic Newman Center at ASUramcatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Newman Center at Angelo State University 2451 Dena Drive San Angelo, TX 76904”
    The Newman Center's address is 2451 Dena Drive, San Angelo, TX 76904.
    “Catholic Newman Center at Angelo State University 2451 Dena Drive San Angelo, TX 76904”
    The Newman Center's address is 2451 Dena Drive, San Angelo, TX 76904.
  3. Get Registered! | Catholic Newman Center at ASUramcatholic.org/register · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “You will also receive a parking decal that you can use to park by the center if driving over.”
    Registered students receive a parking decal for parking by the center.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
48 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.44%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.69%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,054 · ACT 21
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.19 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$7,880

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
9,623
Total students11,250
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$15,091
Cost of attendance (per year)$23,441
Median federal debt at graduation$20,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
44%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$50,116
Admission rate83%
Students receiving Pell grants28%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1054
SAT reading & writing470–590
SAT math440–560
ACT composite18–24
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 52 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of San Angelo

The Most Reverend Michael J. Sis, Bishop of San Angelo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 222831
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is Angelo State University a Catholic college?
No. Angelo State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Newman Center at Angelo State University.
What is Angelo State University’s Catholic Life Score?
76 out of 100 (grade A). 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 Angelo State University?
Mass is listed at Catholic Newman Center and 2451 Dena Drive. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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