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Florida State University

  • LocationTallahassee, FL
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 43,234 students
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Florida 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 Student Union (Catholic Noles), a ministry of the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, serves undergraduates from Florida State University, Florida A&M, and Tallahassee State College from the parish at 900 W. Tennessee Street, directly across from FSU, where it has a student lounge, study lounge, and office. Fr. Chris Holcomb is chaplain and director of campus ministry, and a six-member FOCUS team serves the campus. The ministry lists Mass twice each weekday, six weekend Masses including two Sunday student Masses, adoration eight times a week, and Saturday confession.

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.
  • 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, during the school year.
  • Sunday8:00 PMCo-Cathedral of St. Thomas More · Catholic Noles Student Mass, during the school year.

Confession 1

  • Saturday10:00 AM–12:00 PMCo-Cathedral of St. Thomas More (main sanctuary)

Adoration 2

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

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. OUR PARISH | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Daily Mass: Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (When FSU is out of session the daily 5:15 Mass is suspended) Saturday: 8:00 AM”
    Daily Mass is Monday-Friday at 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (5:15 PM suspended when FSU is out of session) and Saturday at 8:00 AM.
    “Daily Mass: Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (When FSU is out of session the daily 5:15 Mass is suspended) Saturday: 8:00 AM”
    Daily Mass is Monday-Friday at 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (5:15 PM suspended when FSU is out of session) and Saturday at 8:00 AM.
    “Daily Mass: Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (When FSU is out of session the daily 5:15 Mass is suspended) Saturday: 8:00 AM”
    Daily Mass is Monday-Friday at 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (5:15 PM suspended when FSU is out of session) and Saturday at 8:00 AM.
    “Sunday Mass times: Saturday: 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”
    Weekend Masses at the Co-Cathedral are Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and Catholic Noles Student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
    “Sunday Mass times: Saturday: 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”
    Weekend Masses at the Co-Cathedral are Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and Catholic Noles Student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
    “Sunday Mass times: Saturday: 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”
    Weekend Masses at the Co-Cathedral are Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and Catholic Noles Student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
    “Sunday Mass times: Saturday: 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”
    Weekend Masses at the Co-Cathedral are Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and Catholic Noles Student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
    “Sunday Mass times: Saturday: 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”
    Weekend Masses at the Co-Cathedral are Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and Catholic Noles Student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
    “Sunday Mass times: Saturday: 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”
    Weekend Masses at the Co-Cathedral are Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and Catholic Noles Student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
    “Adoration: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM in the chapel Monday-Thursday 4:10 in the church Confessions: Saturday: 10 AM - 12 PM in the main sanctuary”
    Adoration is Tuesday-Friday at 9:00 AM in the chapel and Monday-Thursday at 4:10 PM in the church; confession is Saturday 10 AM-12 PM in the main sanctuary.
    “Adoration: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM in the chapel Monday-Thursday 4:10 in the church Confessions: Saturday: 10 AM - 12 PM in the main sanctuary”
    Adoration is Tuesday-Friday at 9:00 AM in the chapel and Monday-Thursday at 4:10 PM in the church; confession is Saturday 10 AM-12 PM in the main sanctuary.
    “Adoration: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM in the chapel Monday-Thursday 4:10 in the church Confessions: Saturday: 10 AM - 12 PM in the main sanctuary”
    Adoration is Tuesday-Friday at 9:00 AM in the chapel and Monday-Thursday at 4:10 PM in the church; confession is Saturday 10 AM-12 PM in the main sanctuary.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Florida State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miCo-Cathedral of Saint Thomas More: 0.3 mi1Saint Eugene Catholic Church and Student Center: 1.0 mi2Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church: 1.4 mi3Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 1.6 mi4Catholic Student Union (Catholic Noles) at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More: 0.3 miFlorida State University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Co-Cathedral of Saint Thomas More — 0.3 mi · 900 West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee
  2. Saint Eugene Catholic Church and Student Center — 1.0 mi · 701 Robert And Trudie Perkins Way, Tallahassee
  3. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 624 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee
  4. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 1.6 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.

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

98 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 (Catholic Noles), a ministry of the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, welcomes undergraduates from Florida State University; focus.org lists a FOCUS team at FSU.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Noles | Florida State Univeristy Catholic Nolescatholicnoles.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “WELCOME TO THE CATHOLIC STUDENT UNION We welcome undergraduate students from Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College.”
      The Catholic Student Union (Catholic Noles) serves undergraduates from Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College.
      “900 W Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL 32304 - (850) 222-9630 CATHOLIC STUDENT UNION PRIVACY POLICY The Catholic Student Union, a ministry of the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More”
      The Catholic Student Union is a ministry of the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More at 900 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304; phone 222-9630.
    2. Florida State University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/florida-state-university · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Donovan Thomas Donovan Proctor Myra Proctor Agagan Jordan Agagan Presta Maria Presta Marchal II PJ Marchal II Shipley Stephanie Shipley”
      FOCUS's Florida State University campus page lists six missionaries: Thomas Donovan, Myra Proctor, Jordan Agagan, Maria Presta, PJ Marchal II, and Stephanie Shipley.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Catholic Student Union is at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, 900 W. Tennessee Street, which the ministry describes as directly across from FSU; its student lounge, study lounge, and office are in the parish hall next to the church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. FAQ | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/faq · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Catholic Student Union is located at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More at 900 W. Tennessee Street, directly across from Florida State University. Our student lounge is in the parish hall next to the church; enter through the doors of the yellow building, check in at the front desk, and head down the hall to the right to visit our student lounge, study lounge, and office.”
      The Catholic Student Union is at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, directly across from FSU, with a student lounge, study lounge, and office in the parish hall next to the church.
      “The Catholic Student Union is meant to be a home away from home where students can study, spend time with friends, pray, and grow in their faith together. Students are welcome to use the CSU building during office hours”
      Students may use the CSU building to study, pray, and spend time together during office hours.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Father Chris Holcomb is listed as Chaplain & Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. STAFF | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Father Chris Holcomb CHAPLAIN & DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY frchris@cocathedral.com”
      Father Chris Holcomb is chaplain and director of campus ministry (frchris@cocathedral.com).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday-Friday at 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, where the Catholic Student Union operates (the 5:15 PM Mass is suspended when FSU is out of session). Saturday 8:00 AM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. OUR PARISH | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass: Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (When FSU is out of session the daily 5:15 Mass is suspended) Saturday: 8:00 AM”
      Daily Mass is Monday-Friday at 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (5:15 PM suspended when FSU is out of session) and Saturday at 8:00 AM.
  • 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 (Saturday 5:15 PM. Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and Catholic Noles Student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM (student Masses during the school year).)
    Sources (2)
    1. OUR PARISH | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sunday Mass times: Saturday: 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”
      Weekend Masses at the Co-Cathedral are Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and Catholic Noles Student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
    2. FAQ | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/faq · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Noles Student Masses are celebrated every Sunday during the school year at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More.”
      Catholic Noles student Masses are every Sunday during the school year at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Saturday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in the main sanctuary; the ministry says confessions are sometimes held at other times during the school year and priests are available by appointment.)
    Sources (2)
    1. OUR PARISH | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Adoration: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM in the chapel Monday-Thursday 4:10 in the church Confessions: Saturday: 10 AM - 12 PM in the main sanctuary”
      Adoration is Tuesday-Friday at 9:00 AM in the chapel and Monday-Thursday at 4:10 PM in the church; confession is Saturday 10 AM-12 PM in the main sanctuary.
    2. FAQ | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/faq · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confessions are sometimes held at other times during the school year; check the GroupMe for more information or contact one of our priests for an appointment”
      Additional confession times are sometimes offered during the school year, and priests hear confessions by appointment.
  • 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 (Catholic Student Union (Catholic Noles), a FOCUS missionary team (six missionaries on focus.org), and small-group Bible studies.)
    Sources (3)
    1. STAFF | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Jeanette Edwards DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Stephanie Shipley FOCUS MISSIONARY TEAM DIRECTOR”
      The ministry's staff includes a director of operations, Jeanette Edwards, and FOCUS team director Stephanie Shipley, along with other FOCUS missionaries.
    2. FAQ | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/faq · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Noles offers Tuesday’s Nole Night, our primary gathering night each week; Sunday student Masses and community gatherings; Bible studies; service opportunities; social events; retreats; pilgrimages; conferences; and special events throughout the year.”
      Catholic Noles offers a weekly Tuesday Nole Night, Sunday student Masses and community gatherings, Bible studies, service, social events, retreats, pilgrimages, and conferences.
    3. Florida State University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/florida-state-university · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Donovan Thomas Donovan Proctor Myra Proctor Agagan Jordan Agagan Presta Maria Presta Marchal II PJ Marchal II Shipley Stephanie Shipley”
      FOCUS's Florida State University campus page lists six missionaries: Thomas Donovan, Myra Proctor, Jordan Agagan, Maria Presta, PJ Marchal II, and Stephanie Shipley.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Small-group Bible studies, weekly Nole Night, retreats (Fall Retreat October 9-11), pilgrimages and conferences (SEEK), service opportunities, and OCIA through the Co-Cathedral.)
    Sources (2)
    1. FAQ | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/faq · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Noles offers Tuesday’s Nole Night, our primary gathering night each week; Sunday student Masses and community gatherings; Bible studies; service opportunities; social events; retreats; pilgrimages; conferences; and special events throughout the year.”
      Catholic Noles offers a weekly Tuesday Nole Night, Sunday student Masses and community gatherings, Bible studies, service, social events, retreats, pilgrimages, and conferences.
      “• Small-group Bible studies • Nole Night and other faith-centered programs • Retreats, pilgrimages, and conferences (SEEK!) • Many service opportunities • Support for students interested in learning more about or becoming Catholic”
      Formation includes small-group Bible studies, Nole Night, retreats, pilgrimages, conferences including SEEK, service, and support for students interested in becoming Catholic.
      “Visit our OCIA page at https://cocathedral.com/ocia to contact our wonderful staff and volunteers who will guide your through this meaningful process.”
      Students who want to become Catholic are referred to the Co-Cathedral's OCIA program.
    2. SOS Send Our Students | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/sos-send-our-students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “CSU’s Fall Retreat is October 9–11.”
      The Catholic Student Union's fall retreat is October 9-11 (2026).
  • 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 celebrated twice every weekday and six times each weekend at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, including two Sunday student Masses.
    Sources (2)
    1. OUR PARISH | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sunday Mass times: Saturday: 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”
      Weekend Masses at the Co-Cathedral are Saturday 5:15 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and Catholic Noles Student Masses at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
      “Daily Mass: Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (When FSU is out of session the daily 5:15 Mass is suspended) Saturday: 8:00 AM”
      Daily Mass is Monday-Friday at 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (5:15 PM suspended when FSU is out of session) and Saturday at 8:00 AM.
    2. FAQ | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/faq · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Noles Student Masses are celebrated every Sunday during the school year at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More.”
      Catholic Noles student Masses are every Sunday during the school year at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
  • The Catholic Student Union has its own student lounge, study lounge, and office directly across from FSU.
    Sources (1)
    1. FAQ | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/faq · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Catholic Student Union is located at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More at 900 W. Tennessee Street, directly across from Florida State University. Our student lounge is in the parish hall next to the church; enter through the doors of the yellow building, check in at the front desk, and head down the hall to the right to visit our student lounge, study lounge, and office.”
      The Catholic Student Union is at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, directly across from FSU, with a student lounge, study lounge, and office in the parish hall next to the church.
  • A priest, Father Chris Holcomb, is chaplain and director of campus ministry, and FOCUS lists six missionaries at FSU.
    Sources (2)
    1. STAFF | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Father Chris Holcomb CHAPLAIN & DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY frchris@cocathedral.com”
      Father Chris Holcomb is chaplain and director of campus ministry (frchris@cocathedral.com).
    2. Florida State University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/florida-state-university · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Donovan Thomas Donovan Proctor Myra Proctor Agagan Jordan Agagan Presta Maria Presta Marchal II PJ Marchal II Shipley Stephanie Shipley”
      FOCUS's Florida State University campus page lists six missionaries: Thomas Donovan, Myra Proctor, Jordan Agagan, Maria Presta, PJ Marchal II, and Stephanie Shipley.
  • Eucharistic adoration is scheduled eight times a week (Tuesday-Friday mornings and Monday-Thursday afternoons).
    Sources (1)
    1. OUR PARISH | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Adoration: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM in the chapel Monday-Thursday 4:10 in the church Confessions: Saturday: 10 AM - 12 PM in the main sanctuary”
      Adoration is Tuesday-Friday at 9:00 AM in the chapel and Monday-Thursday at 4:10 PM in the church; confession is Saturday 10 AM-12 PM in the main sanctuary.

Concerns

  • Confession is scheduled once a week (Saturday 10 AM-12 PM); other times are occasional or by appointment.
    Sources (2)
    1. OUR PARISH | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Adoration: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM in the chapel Monday-Thursday 4:10 in the church Confessions: Saturday: 10 AM - 12 PM in the main sanctuary”
      Adoration is Tuesday-Friday at 9:00 AM in the chapel and Monday-Thursday at 4:10 PM in the church; confession is Saturday 10 AM-12 PM in the main sanctuary.
    2. FAQ | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/faq · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confessions are sometimes held at other times during the school year; check the GroupMe for more information or contact one of our priests for an appointment”
      Additional confession times are sometimes offered during the school year, and priests hear confessions by appointment.
  • The 5:15 PM weekday Mass is suspended when FSU is out of session, and the Sunday student Masses are held during the school year.
    Sources (2)
    1. OUR PARISH | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass: Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (When FSU is out of session the daily 5:15 Mass is suspended) Saturday: 8:00 AM”
      Daily Mass is Monday-Friday at 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM (5:15 PM suspended when FSU is out of session) and Saturday at 8:00 AM.
    2. FAQ | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/faq · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Noles Student Masses are celebrated every Sunday during the school year at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More.”
      Catholic Noles student Masses are every Sunday during the school year at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

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

  • Address: 900 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
  • Location: Next to campus
  • Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: church, chapel, student lounge, study lounge, office

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Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 8 on campus, 3 off campus

Retreats 2

  • Fall RetreatOff campus
    October 9-11, 2026
    The Catholic Student Union's fall retreat.
    catholicnoles.org
  • Retreats, pilgrimages, and conferences (SEEK)Off campus
    Retreats, pilgrimages, and conferences, including the SEEK conference.
    catholicnoles.org, catholicnoles.org

Service 1

Faith formation 3

Clubs and groups 2

  • Catholic Student Union (Catholic Noles)On campus
    Catholic student community for undergraduates at FSU, FAMU, and Tallahassee State College, a ministry of the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More.
    catholicnoles.org, catholicnoles.org
  • FOCUS missionary teamOn campus
    FOCUS missionaries on the ministry's staff, led by team director Stephanie Shipley; focus.org lists six missionaries at FSU.
    catholicnoles.org, focus.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Catholic Noles Student Masses and community gatheringsOn campus
    Sundays 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM during the school year
    Sunday student Masses at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, with community gatherings.
    catholicnoles.org, catholicnoles.org

Social life 2

  • Social eventsOn campus
    Social events and special events throughout the year, announced through the Catholic Noles GroupMe.
    catholicnoles.org
  • Student lounge and study loungeOn campus
    During office hours
    Students may study, pray, and spend time with friends in the CSU building during office hours.
    catholicnoles.org, catholicnoles.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 (5)
  1. Catholic Noles | Florida State Univeristy Catholic Nolescatholicnoles.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “WELCOME TO THE CATHOLIC STUDENT UNION We welcome undergraduate students from Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College.”
    The Catholic Student Union (Catholic Noles) serves undergraduates from Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College.
    “900 W Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL 32304 - (850) 222-9630 CATHOLIC STUDENT UNION PRIVACY POLICY The Catholic Student Union, a ministry of the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More”
    The Catholic Student Union is a ministry of the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More at 900 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304; phone 222-9630.
    “900 W Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL 32304 - (850) 222-9630 CATHOLIC STUDENT UNION PRIVACY POLICY The Catholic Student Union, a ministry of the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More”
    The Catholic Student Union is a ministry of the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More at 900 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304; phone 222-9630.
    “900 W Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL 32304 - (850) 222-9630 CATHOLIC STUDENT UNION PRIVACY POLICY The Catholic Student Union, a ministry of the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More”
    The Catholic Student Union is a ministry of the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More at 900 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304; phone 222-9630.
  2. FAQ | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/faq · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Catholic Student Union is located at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More at 900 W. Tennessee Street, directly across from Florida State University. Our student lounge is in the parish hall next to the church; enter through the doors of the yellow building, check in at the front desk, and head down the hall to the right to visit our student lounge, study lounge, and office.”
    The Catholic Student Union is at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, directly across from FSU, with a student lounge, study lounge, and office in the parish hall next to the church.
    “The Catholic Student Union is located at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More at 900 W. Tennessee Street, directly across from Florida State University. Our student lounge is in the parish hall next to the church; enter through the doors of the yellow building, check in at the front desk, and head down the hall to the right to visit our student lounge, study lounge, and office.”
    The Catholic Student Union is at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, directly across from FSU, with a student lounge, study lounge, and office in the parish hall next to the church.
  3. OUR PARISH | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Location: 900 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304 *The Catholic Student Union and St. Thomas More operate at the same location”
    The Catholic Student Union and the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More operate at the same location, 900 W Tennessee Street.
    “Adoration: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM in the chapel Monday-Thursday 4:10 in the church Confessions: Saturday: 10 AM - 12 PM in the main sanctuary”
    Adoration is Tuesday-Friday at 9:00 AM in the chapel and Monday-Thursday at 4:10 PM in the church; confession is Saturday 10 AM-12 PM in the main sanctuary.
    “Location: 900 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304 *The Catholic Student Union and St. Thomas More operate at the same location”
    The Catholic Student Union and the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More operate at the same location, 900 W Tennessee Street.
  4. STAFF | Catholicnolescatholicnoles.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Jeanette Edwards DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Stephanie Shipley FOCUS MISSIONARY TEAM DIRECTOR”
    The ministry's staff includes a director of operations, Jeanette Edwards, and FOCUS team director Stephanie Shipley, along with other FOCUS missionaries.
  5. Florida State University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/florida-state-university · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Donovan Thomas Donovan Proctor Myra Proctor Agagan Jordan Agagan Presta Maria Presta Marchal II PJ Marchal II Shipley Stephanie Shipley”
    FOCUS's Florida State University campus page lists six missionaries: Thomas Donovan, Myra Proctor, Jordan Agagan, Maria Presta, PJ Marchal II, and Stephanie Shipley.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
87 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.86%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.96%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,361 · ACT 30.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,724

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)
32,217
Total students43,234
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$11,297
Cost of attendance (per year)$25,720
Median federal debt at graduation$18,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
86%
First-year retention96%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$61,675
Admission rate24%
Students receiving Pell grants23%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1361
SAT reading & writing640–710
SAT math630–700
ACT composite29–32
Test policyRequired

Value index: 84 / 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 134097
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very 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 State University a Catholic college?
No. Florida State 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 State University’s Catholic Life Score?
95 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 Florida State 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.
Is Florida State University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Florida State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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