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Indiana State University

  • LocationTerre Haute, IN
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 8,304 students
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Indiana 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.

St. Joseph University Parish in Terre Haute runs a Catholic campus ministry for students at Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Ivy Tech. The parish publishes weekday and weekend Masses, weekly confession, and Thursday adoration, and the ministry lists a retreat and service opportunities.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

  • Monday–Friday5:15 PMSt. Joseph University Parish
  • Saturday5:00 PMSt. Joseph University Parish
  • Sunday9:00 AMSt. Joseph University Parish
  • Sunday11:30 AMSt. Joseph University Parish
  • Sunday7:00 PMSt. Joseph University Parish

Confession 2

  • Thursday7:00 PMSt. Joseph University Parish
  • Saturday3:30 PMSt. Joseph University Parish

Adoration 2

  • Thursday6:00 PMSt. Joseph University Parish · Parish page lists 6:00-8:00 PM; the 2023 ministry page lists 6:00-9:00 PM.
  • Friday10:00 AMSt. Joseph University Parish · First Friday of the month.

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. Mass Schedule | St. Joseph University Parishstjoeup.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Masses Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 11:30am & 7:00pm Monday–Friday: 5:15pm”
    Mass is published on Monday through Friday at 5:15 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
    “Masses Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 11:30am & 7:00pm Monday–Friday: 5:15pm”
    Mass is published on Monday through Friday at 5:15 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
    “Masses Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 11:30am & 7:00pm Monday–Friday: 5:15pm”
    Mass is published on Monday through Friday at 5:15 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
    “Masses Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 11:30am & 7:00pm Monday–Friday: 5:15pm”
    Mass is published on Monday through Friday at 5:15 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
    “Masses Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 11:30am & 7:00pm Monday–Friday: 5:15pm”
    Mass is published on Monday through Friday at 5:15 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
    “Adoration Thursday: 6:00-8:00pm First Friday: 10:00-11:00am Confessions Thursday: 7:00 pm–8:00 pm Saturday: 3:30 pm–4:30 pm”
    Confession is scheduled Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM and Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM; adoration is Thursday 6:00-8:00 PM and First Friday 10:00-11:00 AM.
    “Adoration Thursday: 6:00-8:00pm First Friday: 10:00-11:00am Confessions Thursday: 7:00 pm–8:00 pm Saturday: 3:30 pm–4:30 pm”
    Confession is scheduled Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM and Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM; adoration is Thursday 6:00-8:00 PM and First Friday 10:00-11:00 AM.
    “Adoration Thursday: 6:00-8:00pm First Friday: 10:00-11:00am Confessions Thursday: 7:00 pm–8:00 pm Saturday: 3:30 pm–4:30 pm”
    Confession is scheduled Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM and Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM; adoration is Thursday 6:00-8:00 PM and First Friday 10:00-11:00 AM.
    “Adoration Thursday: 6:00-8:00pm First Friday: 10:00-11:00am Confessions Thursday: 7:00 pm–8:00 pm Saturday: 3:30 pm–4:30 pm”
    Confession is scheduled Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM and Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM; adoration is Thursday 6:00-8:00 PM and First Friday 10:00-11:00 AM.

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Catholic churches nearby

Map of Indiana State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miCatholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 0.3 mi1St. Joseph University Parish: 0.3 miIndiana State University (campus)N0.1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 0.3 mi · 111 South 9th Street, Terre Haute

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

96 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
    Sources (2)
    1. Home | St. Joseph University Parishstjoeup.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry For ISU, RHIT, and SMWC–All students welcome!”
      The parish runs a Catholic campus ministry for Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
    2. Home | St. Joseph University Ministry | Terre Hautestjoeuministry.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St Joseph University Parish ministers to Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and Ivy Tech.”
      The ministry is the Catholic campus ministry of St. Joseph University Parish for Indiana State University students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The ministry's dedicated university parish is about 0.32 mile from the campus (computed from its published address).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Home | St. Joseph University Parishstjoeup.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry For ISU, RHIT, and SMWC–All students welcome!”
      The parish runs a Catholic campus ministry for Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
      “113 S. 5th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807-3577”
      The parish's published address is 113 S. 5th Street, Terre Haute.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The parish's own staff page lists a friar priest as Pastor. The ministry site (copyright 2023) names him as University Minister; see gaps.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Staff | St. Joseph University Parishstjoeup.org/our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Parish Clergy Friar Antony Nallukunnel Pastor”
      Friar Antony Nallukunnel is Pastor of St. Joseph University Parish.
  • 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 5:15 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | St. Joseph University Parishstjoeup.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 11:30am & 7:00pm Monday–Friday: 5:15pm”
      Mass is published on Monday through Friday at 5:15 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
  • 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 5:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | St. Joseph University Parishstjoeup.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 11:30am & 7:00pm Monday–Friday: 5:15pm”
      Mass is published on Monday through Friday at 5:15 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM and Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | St. Joseph University Parishstjoeup.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration Thursday: 6:00-8:00pm First Friday: 10:00-11:00am Confessions Thursday: 7:00 pm–8:00 pm Saturday: 3:30 pm–4:30 pm”
      Confession is scheduled Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM and Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM; adoration is Thursday 6:00-8:00 PM and First Friday 10:00-11:00 AM.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Two kinds of formation or service are listed: a retreat and service opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Home | St. Joseph University Ministry | Terre Hautestjoeuministry.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Awakening Weekend Retreat Please Contact Friar Antony Nallukunnel OFM Conv”
      The ministry lists an Awakening Weekend Retreat.
      “SJUM offers various opportunities to serve through the parish's food pantry, day of service events, drives for local charities, and even a yearly mission trip!”
      The ministry offers service opportunities, including a yearly mission trip.
  • 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 adoration12 to 19 times a week (13 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 2 confession, 2 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 published every weekday at 5:15 PM, with three Sunday Masses and a Saturday evening Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | St. Joseph University Parishstjoeup.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 11:30am & 7:00pm Monday–Friday: 5:15pm”
      Mass is published on Monday through Friday at 5:15 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
  • Confession is scheduled weekly, on Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | St. Joseph University Parishstjoeup.org/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration Thursday: 6:00-8:00pm First Friday: 10:00-11:00am Confessions Thursday: 7:00 pm–8:00 pm Saturday: 3:30 pm–4:30 pm”
      Confession is scheduled Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM and Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM; adoration is Thursday 6:00-8:00 PM and First Friday 10:00-11:00 AM.
  • A friar priest is listed as Pastor of the parish that runs the campus ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Staff | St. Joseph University Parishstjoeup.org/our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Parish Clergy Friar Antony Nallukunnel Pastor”
      Friar Antony Nallukunnel is Pastor of St. Joseph University Parish.

Concerns

  • The ministry's center is the downtown parish church.
    Sources (1)
    1. Home | St. Joseph University Parishstjoeup.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “113 S. 5th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807-3577”
      The parish's published address is 113 S. 5th Street, Terre Haute.

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The Catholic center

St. Joseph University Parish

  • Address: 113 S. 5th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807-3577
  • Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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

Faith formation 1

  • College Hour with Night Prayer
    Thursdays 8:00-9:00 PM
    Thursday college hour that includes Night Prayer, listed on the ministry's page (2023).
    stjoeuministry.com

Retreats 1

  • Awakening Weekend Retreat
    Retreat listed by the ministry, with registration through the ministry.
    stjoeuministry.com

Service 2

  • Samaritan Food Pantry volunteering
    Mondays and Fridays 1:30-3:30 PM
    Parish food pantry service opportunity listed by the ministry; the location is listed as the parish office.
    stjoeuministry.com
  • Yearly ministry mission trip
    Yearly mission trip listed among the ministry's service opportunities.
    stjoeuministry.com

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 (2)
  1. Home | St. Joseph University Parishstjoeup.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Campus Ministry For ISU, RHIT, and SMWC–All students welcome!”
    The parish runs a Catholic campus ministry for Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
    “Catholic Campus Ministry For ISU, RHIT, and SMWC–All students welcome!”
    The parish runs a Catholic campus ministry for Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
    “113 S. 5th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807-3577”
    The parish's published address is 113 S. 5th Street, Terre Haute.
  2. Home | St. Joseph University Ministry | Terre Hautestjoeuministry.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St Joseph University Parish ministers to Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and Ivy Tech.”
    The ministry is the Catholic campus ministry of St. Joseph University Parish for Indiana State University students.

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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.
53 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.43%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.66%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,403

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))

Campus facts

SportsNCAA Division I · Missouri Valley Conference
SettingCity
ROTCArmy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member16 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

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

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
6,668
Total students8,304
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$10,873
Cost of attendance (per year)$24,535
Median federal debt at graduation$24,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
43%
First-year retention66%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$48,387
Admission rate81%
Students receiving Pell grants42%

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

Archdiocese of Indianapolis

The Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson, Archbishop of Indianapolis

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.

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Questions families ask

Is Indiana State University a Catholic college?
No. Indiana State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Joseph University Ministry.
What is Indiana State University’s Catholic Life Score?
85 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 Indiana State University?
Mass is listed at St. Joseph University Parish. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Indiana State University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Indiana State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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