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College · Catholic life on campus

Midwestern State University

  • LocationWichita Falls, TX
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 5,573 students
Official website

Midwestern 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 Campus Center, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, serves students at Midwestern State University and Vernon College from its center at 3410 Louis J Rodriguez Drive in Wichita Falls. The ministry's pages describe retreats, mission trips, a Wednesday night meal and an OCIA program.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Midwestern State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church: 1.7 mi1Our Lady Queen of Peace: 1.8 mi2Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 2.4 mi3Midwestern State University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church — 1.7 mi
  2. Our Lady Queen of Peace — 1.8 mi
  3. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 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.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • 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. Campus Ministry Locations | Catholic Diocese of Fort Worthfwdioc.org/campus-ministry-locations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Center Serving Midwestern State University”
      The Diocese of Fort Worth lists the Catholic Campus Center as the campus ministry serving Midwestern State University.
    2. Catholic Campus Center at MSU | Catholic Diocese of Fort Worthfwdioc.org/msu-catholic-campus-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Catholic Campus Center (CCC) is a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth dedicated to serving the students and university community of Midwestern State University”
      The Catholic Campus Center is a ministry of the Diocese of Fort Worth serving the students of Midwestern State University.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 (Retreats, mission trips and OCIA are each listed by the ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Center at MSU | Catholic Diocese of Fort Worthfwdioc.org/msu-catholic-campus-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats: These opportunities are anchoring and nourishing for our students in the midst of their hectic college lives.”
      The Catholic Campus Center offers retreats for its students.
      “Mission Trip: The CCC has been committed to providing mission opportunities for its students for the past 10 years.”
      The Catholic Campus Center organizes mission trips for its students.
    2. MSU Catholic Mustangs | OCIAsites.google.com/view/ccc-revised-website/ocia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Order of Christian Initiation for Adults”
      The ministry's website has a page for OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

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

Strengths

  • The ministry lists retreats, mission trips and an OCIA program.
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Center at MSU | Catholic Diocese of Fort Worthfwdioc.org/msu-catholic-campus-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats: These opportunities are anchoring and nourishing for our students in the midst of their hectic college lives.”
      The Catholic Campus Center offers retreats for its students.
      “Mission Trip: The CCC has been committed to providing mission opportunities for its students for the past 10 years.”
      The Catholic Campus Center organizes mission trips for its students.
    2. MSU Catholic Mustangs | OCIAsites.google.com/view/ccc-revised-website/ocia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Order of Christian Initiation for Adults”
      The ministry's website has a page for OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults.
  • The Diocese of Fort Worth lists the Catholic Campus Center as the campus ministry for Midwestern State University.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Locations | Catholic Diocese of Fort Worthfwdioc.org/campus-ministry-locations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Center Serving Midwestern State University”
      The Diocese of Fort Worth lists the Catholic Campus Center as the campus ministry serving Midwestern State University.

Concerns

  • The ministry's website refers to its Events page for them.
    Sources (1)
    1. MSU Catholic Mustangs | Homesites.google.com/view/ccc-revised-website/home · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Click Events Tab to see Mass times and more!”
      The ministry's website says Mass times are listed on its Events page.
  • The named contact is listed as Campus Minister.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Center at MSU | Catholic Diocese of Fort Worthfwdioc.org/msu-catholic-campus-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Debra Veitenheimer Campus Minister 940-692-9778”
      Debra Veitenheimer is listed as Campus Minister of the Catholic Campus Center, with the phone number 940-692-9778.

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The Catholic center

Catholic Campus Center

  • Address: 3410 Louis J Rodriguez Dr, Wichita Falls, TX 76308

Source: fwdioc.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sites.google.com, 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

  • OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
    The ministry's website has a page for OCIA.
    sites.google.com

Retreats 1

  • Retreats
    The Catholic Campus Center offers retreats for its students.
    fwdioc.org

Service 1

  • Mission trips
    The Catholic Campus Center has provided mission trips for its students for the past 10 years.
    fwdioc.org

Social life 1

  • Wednesday night meal
    Wednesday nights
    The ministry serves students a meal on Wednesday nights, and provides snacks for students who drop in.
    fwdioc.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 Locations | Catholic Diocese of Fort Worthfwdioc.org/campus-ministry-locations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Campus Center Serving Midwestern State University”
    The Diocese of Fort Worth lists the Catholic Campus Center as the campus ministry serving Midwestern State University.
  2. MSU Catholic Campus Center | Homesites.google.com/view/ccc-revised-website/home · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “3410 Louis J Rodriguez Dr, Wichita Falls, TX 76308”
    The ministry's own website gives its address as 3410 Louis J Rodriguez Drive, Wichita Falls, TX 76308.
    “3410 Louis J Rodriguez Dr, Wichita Falls, TX 76308”
    The ministry's own website gives its address as 3410 Louis J Rodriguez Drive, Wichita Falls, TX 76308.
  3. Catholic Campus Center at MSU | Catholic Diocese of Fort Worthfwdioc.org/msu-catholic-campus-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “3410 Louis J Rodriguez Dr Wichita Falls, TX 76308”
    The Catholic Campus Center's published address is 3410 Louis J Rodriguez Drive, Wichita Falls, TX 76308.

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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.
50 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.64%
  • 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.18 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,122

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 II · Lone Star Conference
SettingCity
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member18 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)
4,508
Total students5,573
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$11,656
Cost of attendance (per year)$22,652
Median federal debt at graduation$21,030
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
43%
First-year retention64%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$55,747
Admission rate94%
Students receiving Pell grants41%

Value index: 58 / 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 Fort Worth

The Most Reverend Michael F. Olson, Bishop of Fort Worth

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 226833
  • 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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Is Midwestern State University a Catholic college?
No. Midwestern State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Center.

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