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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

  • LocationTallahassee, FL
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 9,265 students
Official website

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical 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 Student Union, a ministry of the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Tallahassee, welcomes undergraduates from Florida A&M University, Florida State University and Tallahassee State College. Mass is offered on weekdays at the Co-Cathedral, with a Saturday vigil and Sunday Masses including two student Masses. Confession is scheduled on Saturdays, and adoration is listed on several weekdays.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 9

  • Monday–Friday7:00 AMCo-Cathedral of St. Thomas More
  • Monday–Friday5:15 PMCo-Cathedral of St. Thomas More · Suspended when FSU is out of session.
  • Saturday8:00 AMCo-Cathedral of St. Thomas More
  • Saturday5:15 PMCo-Cathedral of St. Thomas More · Vigil Mass.
  • Sunday8:00 AMCo-Cathedral of St. Thomas More
  • Sunday10:00 AMCo-Cathedral of St. Thomas More
Show 3 more mass times
  • Sunday12:00 PMCo-Cathedral of St. Thomas More
  • Sunday5:00 PMCo-Cathedral of St. Thomas More · Catholic Noles Student Mass.
  • Sunday8:00 PMCo-Cathedral of St. Thomas More · Catholic Noles Student Mass; seasonal, not in May, June, July, most of August, or winter break.

Confession 1

  • Saturday10:00 AMCo-Cathedral of St. Thomas More · Runs until 12:00 PM in the main sanctuary.

Adoration 2

  • Tuesday–Friday9:00 AMCo-Cathedral of St. Thomas More · In the chapel.
  • Monday–Thursday4:10 PMCo-Cathedral of St. Thomas More · In the church.

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 (1)
  1. Our Parish | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (When FSU is out of session the daily 5:15 Mass is suspended)”
    Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM at the Co-Cathedral.
    “Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (When FSU is out of session the daily 5:15 Mass is suspended)”
    Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM at the Co-Cathedral.
    “Saturday: 8:00 AM”
    A Saturday Mass is offered at 8:00 AM.
    “Saturday: 5:15 PM”
    A Saturday vigil Mass is offered at 5:15 PM.
    “Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass 8:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass”
    Sunday Masses are offered at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
    “Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass 8:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass”
    Sunday Masses are offered at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
    “Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass 8:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass”
    Sunday Masses are offered at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
    “Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass 8:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass”
    Sunday Masses are offered at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
    “Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass 8:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass”
    Sunday Masses are offered at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
    “Saturday: 10 AM - 12 PM in the main sanctuary”
    Confessions are heard Saturdays from 10 AM to 12 PM in the main sanctuary.
    “Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM in the chapel”
    Adoration is offered Tuesday through Friday at 9:00 AM in the chapel.
    “Monday-Thursday 4:10 in the church”
    Adoration is offered Monday through Thursday at 4:10 PM in the church.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Eugene Catholic Church and Student Center: 0.2 mi1Co-Cathedral of Saint Thomas More: 1.3 mi2Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church: 1.8 mi3Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 2.4 mi4Catholic Student Union at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More: 1.3 miFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Eugene Catholic Church and Student Center — 0.2 mi · 701 Robert And Trudie Perkins Way, Tallahassee
  2. Co-Cathedral of Saint Thomas More — 1.3 mi · 900 West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee
  3. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 624 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee
  4. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 2.4 mi

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.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 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

84 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 Catholic Student Union serves Florida A&M University undergraduates.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Student Union | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We welcome undergraduate students from Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College.”
      The Catholic Student Union welcomes undergraduates from Florida A&M University.
    2. Ministries of St. Thomas More | Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas Morecocathedral.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Noles (College Campus Ministry)”
      The Co-Cathedral's ministry directory lists Catholic Noles as its college campus ministry.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Named as chaplain and director of campus ministry; the parish also lists him as parochial vicar.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Staff | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Chris Holcomb CHAPLAIN & DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY”
      Father Chris Holcomb is chaplain and director of campus ministry for the Catholic Student Union.
    2. Clergy and Staff | Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas Morecocathedral.com/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Chris Holcomb Parochial Vicar/Director of Campus Ministry”
      The Co-Cathedral staff page lists Fr. Chris Holcomb as parochial vicar and director of campus ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass Monday through Friday at the Co-Cathedral; the 5:15 PM Mass is suspended when FSU is out of session.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Parish | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (When FSU is out of session the daily 5:15 Mass is suspended)”
      Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM at the Co-Cathedral.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM (the 8:00 PM is seasonal).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Parish | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass 8:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass”
      Sunday Masses are offered at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
      “Saturday: 5:15 PM”
      A Saturday vigil Mass is offered at 5:15 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Parish | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday: 10 AM - 12 PM in the main sanctuary”
      Confessions are heard Saturdays from 10 AM to 12 PM in the main sanctuary.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (Catholic Student Union.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Parish | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For many years, those at St. Thomas More have loved and served families, individuals, and the many students who are involved in Catholic Student Union.”
      The Co-Cathedral serves students involved in the Catholic Student Union.
    2. Catholic Student Union | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We welcome undergraduate students from Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College.”
      The Catholic Student Union welcomes undergraduates from Florida A&M University.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 adoration20 to 29 times a week (26 weekly times documented: 17 Mass, 1 confession, 8 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

  • Mass is offered at the Co-Cathedral on every weekday, with a Saturday vigil and several Sunday Masses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Parish | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (When FSU is out of session the daily 5:15 Mass is suspended)”
      Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM at the Co-Cathedral.
      “Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass 8:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass”
      Sunday Masses are offered at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
      “Saturday: 5:15 PM”
      A Saturday vigil Mass is offered at 5:15 PM.
  • Two Sunday Masses are offered for students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Parish | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass 8:00 PM - Catholic Noles Student Mass”
      Sunday Masses are offered at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
  • Confession is scheduled every Saturday, and adoration is listed on four or more weekdays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Parish | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM in the chapel”
      Adoration is offered Tuesday through Friday at 9:00 AM in the chapel.
      “Monday-Thursday 4:10 in the church”
      Adoration is offered Monday through Thursday at 4:10 PM in the church.
      “Saturday: 10 AM - 12 PM in the main sanctuary”
      Confessions are heard Saturdays from 10 AM to 12 PM in the main sanctuary.

Concerns

  • No page states how far the Co-Cathedral is from the Florida A&M campus.
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Student Union | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We welcome undergraduate students from Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College.”
      The Catholic Student Union welcomes undergraduates from Florida A&M University.
    2. Our Parish | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “900 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304”
      The Catholic Student Union and the Co-Cathedral operate at 900 W Tennessee Street.

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The Catholic center

Catholic Student Union at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More

  • Address: 900 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
  • Distance from campus: 1.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel, main sanctuary

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Source: catholicnoles.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, catholicnoles.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Clubs and groups 2

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Catholic Noles Student Masses
    Sundays at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM
    Sunday Masses offered for students.
    catholicnoles.org

Social life 1

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. Catholic Student Union | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We welcome undergraduate students from Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College.”
    The Catholic Student Union welcomes undergraduates from Florida A&M University.
  2. Ministries of St. Thomas More | Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas Morecocathedral.com/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Noles (College Campus Ministry)”
    The Co-Cathedral's ministry directory lists Catholic Noles as its college campus ministry.
  3. Our Parish | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “900 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304”
    The Catholic Student Union and the Co-Cathedral operate at 900 W Tennessee Street.
    “Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM in the chapel”
    Adoration is offered Tuesday through Friday at 9:00 AM in the chapel.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
66 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.53%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.89%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,107 · ACT 22
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,680

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)
7,796
Total students9,265
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$13,739
Cost of attendance (per year)$23,970
Median federal debt at graduation$23,548
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
53%
First-year retention89%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$44,349
Admission rate21%
Students receiving Pell grants54%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1107
SAT reading & writing520–610
SAT math510–570
ACT composite20–24
Test policyRequired

Value index: 51 / 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 Pensacola-Tallahassee

The Most Reverend William Wack, Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 133650
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
  • 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 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University a Catholic college?
No. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Student Union (Catholic Noles).
What is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical 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 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?
Mass is listed at Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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