Is St. Mary's University a Catholic college?

Yes. St. Mary's University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Its sponsor is Society of Mary (Marianists).

What is St. Mary's University’s Compass Score?

77 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at St. Mary's University?

Mass is listed at Assumption Chapel, Reinbolt Hall, Guadalupe Chapel, Treadaway Hall, and Holy Rosary Church (adjacent parish). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Catholic college

St. Mary's University

LocationSan Antonio, TX
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,411 students
SponsorSociety of Mary (Marianists)
TraditionMarianist

Official website

St. Mary's University is a Catholic Marianist university in San Antonio, Texas, founded by the Brothers of the Society of Mary. University Ministry schedules Mass every weekday and twice on Sundays in campus chapels, weekly Tuesday evening adoration, and confession on campus twice a week, with additional weekend Masses and confession at the adjacent Holy Rosary Church. All undergraduates take two theology courses and two philosophy courses in the core curriculum.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 7

Monday, Wednesday, Friday12:15 PMAssumption Chapel, Reinbolt Hall · During the semester.
Tuesday, Thursday12:30 PMAssumption Chapel, Reinbolt Hall · During the semester.
Sunday11:00 AMAssumption Chapel, Reinbolt Hall · English.
Sunday7:00 PMGuadalupe Chapel, Treadaway Hall · Bilingual.
Saturday5:00 PMHoly Rosary Church (adjacent parish) · English; listed on the University Ministry schedule.
Sunday9:00 AMHoly Rosary Church (adjacent parish) · Spanish; listed on the University Ministry schedule.

Show 1 more mass times

Sunday12:00 PMHoly Rosary Church (adjacent parish) · English; listed on the University Ministry schedule.

Confession 3

Tuesday7:00 PM–8:00 PMAssumption Chapel, Reinbolt Hall · Listed with adoration under 'Adoration and Confessions'.
Thursday4:00 PM–4:45 PMAssumption Chapel, Reinbolt Hall · Fall semester.
Saturday3:45 PM–4:30 PMHoly Rosary Church (adjacent parish) · Listed on the University Ministry schedule.

Adoration 1

Tuesday7:00 PM–8:00 PMAssumption Chapel, Reinbolt Hall · Fall semester; 1st and 3rd Tuesdays silent adoration, 2nd and 4th praise and worship.

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)

Mass and Confessions Schedules | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/holy-mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Weekday Mass Monday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Friday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Weekend Mass Saturday 5 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, English Sunday 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Spanish 11 a.m., Assumption Chapel, English Noon, Holy Rosary Church, English 7 p.m., Guadalupe Chapel, Bilingual Adoration and Confessions Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Assumption Chapel”
Mass is scheduled every weekday in Assumption Chapel and five times on weekends (two on campus, three at Holy Rosary Church); adoration and confessions are on Tuesday evenings.
“Weekday Mass Monday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Friday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Weekend Mass Saturday 5 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, English Sunday 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Spanish 11 a.m., Assumption Chapel, English Noon, Holy Rosary Church, English 7 p.m., Guadalupe Chapel, Bilingual Adoration and Confessions Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Assumption Chapel”
Mass is scheduled every weekday in Assumption Chapel and five times on weekends (two on campus, three at Holy Rosary Church); adoration and confessions are on Tuesday evenings.
“Weekday Mass Monday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Friday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Weekend Mass Saturday 5 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, English Sunday 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Spanish 11 a.m., Assumption Chapel, English Noon, Holy Rosary Church, English 7 p.m., Guadalupe Chapel, Bilingual Adoration and Confessions Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Assumption Chapel”
Mass is scheduled every weekday in Assumption Chapel and five times on weekends (two on campus, three at Holy Rosary Church); adoration and confessions are on Tuesday evenings.
“Weekday Mass Monday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Friday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Weekend Mass Saturday 5 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, English Sunday 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Spanish 11 a.m., Assumption Chapel, English Noon, Holy Rosary Church, English 7 p.m., Guadalupe Chapel, Bilingual Adoration and Confessions Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Assumption Chapel”
Mass is scheduled every weekday in Assumption Chapel and five times on weekends (two on campus, three at Holy Rosary Church); adoration and confessions are on Tuesday evenings.
“Weekday Mass Monday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Friday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Weekend Mass Saturday 5 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, English Sunday 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Spanish 11 a.m., Assumption Chapel, English Noon, Holy Rosary Church, English 7 p.m., Guadalupe Chapel, Bilingual Adoration and Confessions Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Assumption Chapel”
Mass is scheduled every weekday in Assumption Chapel and five times on weekends (two on campus, three at Holy Rosary Church); adoration and confessions are on Tuesday evenings.
“Weekday Mass Monday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Friday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Weekend Mass Saturday 5 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, English Sunday 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Spanish 11 a.m., Assumption Chapel, English Noon, Holy Rosary Church, English 7 p.m., Guadalupe Chapel, Bilingual Adoration and Confessions Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Assumption Chapel”
Mass is scheduled every weekday in Assumption Chapel and five times on weekends (two on campus, three at Holy Rosary Church); adoration and confessions are on Tuesday evenings.
“Weekday Mass Monday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Friday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Weekend Mass Saturday 5 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, English Sunday 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Spanish 11 a.m., Assumption Chapel, English Noon, Holy Rosary Church, English 7 p.m., Guadalupe Chapel, Bilingual Adoration and Confessions Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Assumption Chapel”
Mass is scheduled every weekday in Assumption Chapel and five times on weekends (two on campus, three at Holy Rosary Church); adoration and confessions are on Tuesday evenings.
“Weekday Mass Monday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Friday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Weekend Mass Saturday 5 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, English Sunday 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Spanish 11 a.m., Assumption Chapel, English Noon, Holy Rosary Church, English 7 p.m., Guadalupe Chapel, Bilingual Adoration and Confessions Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Assumption Chapel”
Mass is scheduled every weekday in Assumption Chapel and five times on weekends (two on campus, three at Holy Rosary Church); adoration and confessions are on Tuesday evenings.
“Weekday Mass Monday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Friday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Weekend Mass Saturday 5 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, English Sunday 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Spanish 11 a.m., Assumption Chapel, English Noon, Holy Rosary Church, English 7 p.m., Guadalupe Chapel, Bilingual Adoration and Confessions Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Assumption Chapel”
Mass is scheduled every weekday in Assumption Chapel and five times on weekends (two on campus, three at Holy Rosary Church); adoration and confessions are on Tuesday evenings.
“Sacrament of Reconciliation Thursday, 4 to 4:45 p.m., Assumption Chapel Saturday, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m., Holy Rosary Church”
Confession is also scheduled Thursday afternoons on campus and Saturday afternoons at Holy Rosary Church.
“Sacrament of Reconciliation Thursday, 4 to 4:45 p.m., Assumption Chapel Saturday, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m., Holy Rosary Church”
Confession is also scheduled Thursday afternoons on campus and Saturday afternoons at Holy Rosary Church.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Holy Rosary Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 159 Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio
Holy Family Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 152 Florencia Avenue, San Antonio
Saint Paul Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 350 Sutton Drive, San Antonio
Saint Jude Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 130 South San Augustine Avenue, San Antonio
Christ the King Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 2610 Perez Street, San Antonio
Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel — 2.2 mi

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

Faith 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.

Sacramental life

84 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:15 PM and Tuesday, Thursday 12:30 PM in Assumption Chapel.)
Sources (2)
1. Mass and Confessions Schedules | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/holy-mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekday Mass Monday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Friday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Weekend Mass Saturday 5 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, English Sunday 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Spanish 11 a.m., Assumption Chapel, English Noon, Holy Rosary Church, English 7 p.m., Guadalupe Chapel, Bilingual Adoration and Confessions Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Assumption Chapel”
  Mass is scheduled every weekday in Assumption Chapel and five times on weekends (two on campus, three at Holy Rosary Church); adoration and confessions are on Tuesday evenings.
2. Weekday Mass (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) | St. Mary's University Calendarcalendar.stmarytx.edu/event/weekday-mass-monday-wednesday-friday-9244 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “University Ministry invites the St. Mary’s University community to weekday mass in Assumption Chapel, located in Reinbolt Hall. Monday, Wednesday and Friday Mass begins at 12:15 p.m.”
  Weekday Mass is celebrated in Assumption Chapel in Reinbolt Hall.
Yes:
Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Two Sunday Masses on campus (11 AM Assumption Chapel, 7 PM bilingual in Guadalupe Chapel); the schedule also lists Saturday 5 PM and Sunday 9 AM (Spanish) and noon Masses at the adjacent Holy Rosary Church.)
Sources (3)
1. Mass and Confessions Schedules | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/holy-mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekday Mass Monday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Friday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Weekend Mass Saturday 5 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, English Sunday 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Spanish 11 a.m., Assumption Chapel, English Noon, Holy Rosary Church, English 7 p.m., Guadalupe Chapel, Bilingual Adoration and Confessions Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Assumption Chapel”
  Mass is scheduled every weekday in Assumption Chapel and five times on weekends (two on campus, three at Holy Rosary Church); adoration and confessions are on Tuesday evenings.
2. Sunday Mass (11 a.m., English) | St. Mary's University Calendarcalendar.stmarytx.edu/event/sunday-mass-11-am-english-9657 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday Masses at 11 a.m. are celebrated in the Assumption Chapel, located in Reinbolt Hall.”
  The 11 AM Sunday Mass is in Assumption Chapel in Reinbolt Hall on campus.
3. Sunday Mass (7 p.m., Bilingual) | St. Mary's University Calendarcalendar.stmarytx.edu/event/sunday-mass-7-pm-bilingual-3699 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday Masses at 7 p.m. are celebrated in the Guadalupe Chapel, located in Treadaway Hall. View Guadalupe Chapel on the St. Mary’s Campus Map. For more information, contact José De León, Minister of Liturgy, at 210-436-3213.”
  The 7 PM Sunday Mass is in Guadalupe Chapel in Treadaway Hall; José De León is Minister of Liturgy.
Partly:
Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Two on-campus times: Tuesdays 7-8 PM (listed under 'Adoration and Confessions') and Thursdays 4-4:45 PM in Assumption Chapel. A third weekly time (Saturday 3:45-4:30 PM) is at the adjacent Holy Rosary Church, which university pages describe as a neighboring parish rather than on campus.)
Sources (2)
1. Mass and Confessions Schedules | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/holy-mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekday Mass Monday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Friday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Weekend Mass Saturday 5 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, English Sunday 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Spanish 11 a.m., Assumption Chapel, English Noon, Holy Rosary Church, English 7 p.m., Guadalupe Chapel, Bilingual Adoration and Confessions Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Assumption Chapel”
  Mass is scheduled every weekday in Assumption Chapel and five times on weekends (two on campus, three at Holy Rosary Church); adoration and confessions are on Tuesday evenings.
2. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) | St. Mary's University Calendarcalendar.stmarytx.edu/event/sacrament-of-reconciliation-confession-8163 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is offered on Thursdays throughout the Fall semester from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in Assumption Chapel, located in Reinbolt Hall.”
  Confession is offered Thursdays 4-4:45 PM in Assumption Chapel during the fall semester.
Partly:
Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Tuesdays 7-8 PM in Assumption Chapel during the fall semester.)
Sources (2)
1. Mass and Confessions Schedules | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/holy-mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekday Mass Monday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Friday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Weekend Mass Saturday 5 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, English Sunday 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Spanish 11 a.m., Assumption Chapel, English Noon, Holy Rosary Church, English 7 p.m., Guadalupe Chapel, Bilingual Adoration and Confessions Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Assumption Chapel”
  Mass is scheduled every weekday in Assumption Chapel and five times on weekends (two on campus, three at Holy Rosary Church); adoration and confessions are on Tuesday evenings.
2. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Adoration) | St. Mary's University Calendarcalendar.stmarytx.edu/event/exposition-of-the-blessed-sacrament-adoration-8224 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is offered on Tuesdays throughout the Fall semester from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Assumption Chapel, located in Reinbolt Hall.”
  Eucharistic adoration is held Tuesdays 7-8 PM in Assumption Chapel during the fall semester.
Yes:
Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (The Rector, Rev. Bill Meyer, S.M., is presented under Spiritual Life. University Ministry states that campus ministers work with Marianist religious and priests and that the university has numerous chaplains. Marianist priests and brothers live in community on campus.)
Sources (2)
1. University Ministry | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/university-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Mary’s professional campus ministers work together with Marianist religious and priests in liturgy, music, faith formation, retreats and outreach initiatives.”
  Professional campus ministers work with Marianist religious and priests in University Ministry.
  “St. Mary’s University has numerous chaplains who support the pastoral concerns of the St. Mary’s campus community. These chaplains promote the pastoral, spiritual and liturgical life of the community in the content of the Roman Catholic and Marianist traditions.”
  Several chaplains serve the campus's pastoral, spiritual, and liturgical life.
2. Rector | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/rector · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Father Bill has been a spiritual director for more than 40 years. He is currently serving as the Rector of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.”
  Rev. Bill Meyer, S.M., a Marianist priest, serves as Rector of St. Mary's University.
Yes:
Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Weekday Mass is celebrated daily in Assumption Chapel.)
Sources (2)
1. Mass and Confessions Schedules | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/holy-mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekday Mass Monday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Friday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Weekend Mass Saturday 5 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, English Sunday 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Spanish 11 a.m., Assumption Chapel, English Noon, Holy Rosary Church, English 7 p.m., Guadalupe Chapel, Bilingual Adoration and Confessions Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Assumption Chapel”
  Mass is scheduled every weekday in Assumption Chapel and five times on weekends (two on campus, three at Holy Rosary Church); adoration and confessions are on Tuesday evenings.
2. Weekday Mass (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) | St. Mary's University Calendarcalendar.stmarytx.edu/event/weekday-mass-monday-wednesday-friday-9244 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “University Ministry invites the St. Mary’s University community to weekday mass in Assumption Chapel, located in Reinbolt Hall. Monday, Wednesday and Friday Mass begins at 12:15 p.m.”
  Weekday Mass is celebrated in Assumption Chapel in Reinbolt Hall.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (14 weekly times documented: 10 Mass, 3 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Theology and core curriculum

72 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Theology (Intro to Theology, TH 1301) and an Intermediate Theology course. The core page notes that some accredited programs may retain course substitutions approved under the 2009 core.)
Sources (2)
1. Core Curriculum | St. Mary's University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.stmarytx.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Philosophy (Into to Philosophy) | 3 | Transferable except for matriculated students | Philosophy (Ethics) | 3 | Transferable except for matriculated students | Theology (Intro to Theology) | 3 | Theology courses from other universities may be transferable with the approval of the Theology Department. | Intermediate Theology | 3 |”
  The core requires two philosophy courses (introduction and ethics) and two theology courses (introduction and intermediate).
2. Theology | St. Mary's University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.stmarytx.edu/undergraduate/majors-programs/humanities-social-sciences/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students of all majors take at least two courses in Theology as part of the Core Curriculum.”
  All students take at least two theology courses; the department offers a theology major.
Partly:
Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (TH 1301 introduces theology 'in Christian traditions, engaged with other traditions'; intermediate options include explicitly Catholic courses (e.g. TH 3352 Catholic Social Ethics, TH 3372 The Catholic Church and the Christian Community) among others.)
Sources (1)
1. Theology | St. Mary's University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.stmarytx.edu/undergraduate/majors-programs/humanities-social-sciences/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “This course provides an introduction to the academic study of theology in Christian traditions, engaged with other traditions.”
  The required introductory course, TH 1301, studies theology in Christian traditions.
  “Special attention will be given to the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching (found especially in papal documents, the decrees of Vatican II, and pronouncements of the U.S. hierarchy).”
  TH 3352 Catholic Social Ethics covers Catholic social teaching.
Partly:
Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Philosophy (Intro to Philosophy) and Philosophy (Ethics).)
Sources (1)
1. Core Curriculum | St. Mary's University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.stmarytx.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Philosophy (Into to Philosophy) | 3 | Transferable except for matriculated students | Philosophy (Ethics) | 3 | Transferable except for matriculated students | Theology (Intro to Theology) | 3 | Theology courses from other universities may be transferable with the approval of the Theology Department. | Intermediate Theology | 3 |”
  The core requires two philosophy courses (introduction and ethics) and two theology courses (introduction and intermediate).
Not enough information:
Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (B.A. in Theology.)
Sources (1)
1. Theology | St. Mary's University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.stmarytx.edu/undergraduate/majors-programs/humanities-social-sciences/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students of all majors take at least two courses in Theology as part of the Core Curriculum.”
  All students take at least two theology courses; the department offers a theology major.
Not enough information:
Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Campus culture and residence life

92 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (At least 2 identified: José De León (Minister of Liturgy) and the Rector, Rev. Bill Meyer, S.M. the ministry page refers to professional campus ministers and numerous chaplains without naming them.)
Sources (3)
1. Sunday Mass (7 p.m., Bilingual) | St. Mary's University Calendarcalendar.stmarytx.edu/event/sunday-mass-7-pm-bilingual-3699 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday Masses at 7 p.m. are celebrated in the Guadalupe Chapel, located in Treadaway Hall. View Guadalupe Chapel on the St. Mary’s Campus Map. For more information, contact José De León, Minister of Liturgy, at 210-436-3213.”
  The 7 PM Sunday Mass is in Guadalupe Chapel in Treadaway Hall; José De León is Minister of Liturgy.
2. Rector | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/rector · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Father Bill has been a spiritual director for more than 40 years. He is currently serving as the Rector of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.”
  Rev. Bill Meyer, S.M., a Marianist priest, serves as Rector of St. Mary's University.
3. University Ministry | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/university-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Mary’s professional campus ministers work together with Marianist religious and priests in liturgy, music, faith formation, retreats and outreach initiatives.”
  Professional campus ministers work with Marianist religious and priests in University Ministry.
Yes:
Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (Rattler Awakening, Messengers of Faith and Hope, busy-person personal retreats, one-day reflections and off-campus overnight/weekend retreats, plus two Marianist Leadership Program weekend retreats each year.)
Sources (2)
1. University Ministry | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/university-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Our retreat ministry offers different experiences throughout the year: a busy-person personal retreat format, one-day reflections on campus, overnight and weekend retreats off campus.”
  University Ministry offers several retreat formats during the year.
  “This Cursillo-based retreat invites students to explore their faith lives in the context of a caring community.”
  Rattler Awakening is a Cursillo-based student retreat.
2. Marianist Leadership Program | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/marianist-leadership-program · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Accepted first-year and returning second-year students to the program are required to live in community within a residence hall in The Village at St. Mary’s”
  Marianist Leadership Program members live together in a residence hall community.
Yes:
Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Catholic Student Association, Catholic Daughters of America, Knights of Columbus, and Rattlers for Life in the official student organization list (Fellowship of Christian Athletes not counted).)
Sources (1)
1. Student Organizations and Clubs | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/activities/organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic Daughters of America Catholic Student Association (CSA) International Students Association (ISA) Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Friends of CAMP Jolt Texas Philosophy Society Rattlers for Life Knights of Columbus (K of C)”
  Student organizations include Catholic Daughters of America, the Catholic Student Association, Rattlers for Life, and Knights of Columbus.
Not enough information:
Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Residence Life Handbook (May 2026): overnight guests of a different sex are not permitted; visitation hours apply.)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Residence Life Handbook and Policies | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/policies/student-development/office-of-residence-life-handbook-and-policies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Residents are not allowed to host overnight guests of a different sex or guests under the age of 16.”
  Overnight guests of a different sex are not permitted.
  “Residence Hall Visitation Hours are 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday.”
  Residence halls have visitation hours.
Yes:
Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Residence Hall Ministry with Faith and Life Communities. Marianist Leadership Program living learning community.)
Sources (2)
1. University Ministry | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/university-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “We provide outreach to our students in University housing through Faith and Life Communities, programming, seasonal prayer services and special events.”
  University Ministry runs Residence Hall Ministry with Faith and Life Communities.
2. Marianist Leadership Program | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/marianist-leadership-program · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Accepted first-year and returning second-year students to the program are required to live in community within a residence hall in The Village at St. Mary’s”
  Marianist Leadership Program members live together in a residence hall community.
Yes:
Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Vice President for Mission (Rev. John Thompson, S.M.); the Office of Mission runs the Marianist Leadership Program.)
Sources (2)
1. Leadership | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/about/leadership · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Rev. John Thompson, S.M., Ed.D. Male Vice President for Mission”
  A Vice President for Mission serves on the university's leadership team.
2. Marianist Leadership Program | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/marianist-leadership-program · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “MLP works under the Office of Mission and works collaboratively with Community Engagement and University Ministry.”
  The Marianist Leadership Program is run by the Office of Mission with University Ministry.

Service and Catholic social teaching

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Service or volunteer centerYes (Office of Community Engagement.)
Sources (1)
1. Community Engagement | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/outreach/community-engagement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Through involvement with ongoing local volunteer opportunities, service-learning classes, advocacy work, immersion experiences and civic leadership — all rooted in reflection and shaped by our Catholic identity — the Office of Community Engagement connects our students to the world around them”
  The Office of Community Engagement runs volunteer programs, service-learning classes, and immersions shaped by the university's Catholic identity.
Partly:
Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Service-learning classes are offered.)
Sources (1)
1. Community Engagement | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/outreach/community-engagement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Through involvement with ongoing local volunteer opportunities, service-learning classes, advocacy work, immersion experiences and civic leadership — all rooted in reflection and shaped by our Catholic identity — the Office of Community Engagement connects our students to the world around them”
  The Office of Community Engagement runs volunteer programs, service-learning classes, and immersions shaped by the university's Catholic identity.
Partly:
Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (TH 3352 Catholic Social Ethics (one option for the intermediate theology requirement) and the Center for Catholic Studies' lecture series on the Catholic social tradition.)
Sources (2)
1. Theology | St. Mary's University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.stmarytx.edu/undergraduate/majors-programs/humanities-social-sciences/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Special attention will be given to the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching (found especially in papal documents, the decrees of Vatican II, and pronouncements of the U.S. hierarchy).”
  TH 3352 Catholic Social Ethics covers Catholic social teaching.
2. Center for Catholic Studies | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/academics/centers/catholic-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Lin Great Speakers Series, the Escobedo St. John’s Bible Lecture and the MacTaggart Catholic Intellectual Tradition Series bring nationally recognized scholars and public thinkers to campus to explore Sacred Scriptures, the Catholic intellectual tradition and the Catholic social tradition.”
  The Center for Catholic Studies hosts lecture series on Scripture, the Catholic intellectual tradition, and the Catholic social tradition.
Partly:
Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (Rattlers for Life student organization.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Organizations and Clubs | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/activities/organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic Daughters of America Catholic Student Association (CSA) International Students Association (ISA) Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Friends of CAMP Jolt Texas Philosophy Society Rattlers for Life Knights of Columbus (K of C)”
  Student organizations include Catholic Daughters of America, the Catholic Student Association, Rattlers for Life, and Knights of Columbus.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Alternative Spring Break immersions, an international immersion in Guayaquil, Ecuador (with Rostro de Cristo), the Summer of Service camp for West Side children, and advocacy education on immigration, poverty, hunger and homelessness.)
Sources (2)
1. Immersion Trips | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/outreach/community-engagement/immersion-trips · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Each year St. Mary’s students travel to different parts of the country over spring break, pending their week engaged in service experiences, learning about another city and the issues of justice that the community faces, entering into faith-based reflection and discussion”
  Alternative Spring Break immersions combine service, justice education, and faith-based reflection.
  “Through the Catholic volunteer program Rostro de Crísto, St. Mary’s students have the opportunity to spend 8 days living, learning and experiencing the Ecuadorian culture in light of the Catholic faith.”
  An international immersion to Guayaquil, Ecuador, is run with the Catholic volunteer program Rostro de Cristo.
2. Community Engagement | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/outreach/community-engagement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Our programs are rooted in our Catholic faith tradition and the social teachings we embrace including honoring the dignity of all people, solidarity, subsidiarity and the communal call to work for a more enriched quality of life for all people”
  Community Engagement programs are framed by Catholic social teaching; advocacy education covers immigration, poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Community Engagement describes its programs as rooted in the Catholic faith tradition and its social teachings.)
Sources (1)
1. Community Engagement | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/outreach/community-engagement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Our programs are rooted in our Catholic faith tradition and the social teachings we embrace including honoring the dignity of all people, solidarity, subsidiarity and the communal call to work for a more enriched quality of life for all people”
  Community Engagement programs are framed by Catholic social teaching; advocacy education covers immigration, poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
  “Through involvement with ongoing local volunteer opportunities, service-learning classes, advocacy work, immersion experiences and civic leadership — all rooted in reflection and shaped by our Catholic identity — the Office of Community Engagement connects our students to the world around them”
  The Office of Community Engagement runs volunteer programs, service-learning classes, and immersions shaped by the university's Catholic identity.

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Strengths

Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday and twice on Sundays, with weekly Tuesday evening adoration in Assumption Chapel.
Sources (4)
1. Mass and Confessions Schedules | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/holy-mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Weekday Mass Monday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Assumption Chapel Friday, 12:15 p.m., Assumption Chapel Weekend Mass Saturday 5 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, English Sunday 9 a.m., Holy Rosary Church, Spanish 11 a.m., Assumption Chapel, English Noon, Holy Rosary Church, English 7 p.m., Guadalupe Chapel, Bilingual Adoration and Confessions Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Assumption Chapel”
  Mass is scheduled every weekday in Assumption Chapel and five times on weekends (two on campus, three at Holy Rosary Church); adoration and confessions are on Tuesday evenings.
2. Sunday Mass (11 a.m., English) | St. Mary's University Calendarcalendar.stmarytx.edu/event/sunday-mass-11-am-english-9657 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday Masses at 11 a.m. are celebrated in the Assumption Chapel, located in Reinbolt Hall.”
  The 11 AM Sunday Mass is in Assumption Chapel in Reinbolt Hall on campus.
3. Sunday Mass (7 p.m., Bilingual) | St. Mary's University Calendarcalendar.stmarytx.edu/event/sunday-mass-7-pm-bilingual-3699 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday Masses at 7 p.m. are celebrated in the Guadalupe Chapel, located in Treadaway Hall. View Guadalupe Chapel on the St. Mary’s Campus Map. For more information, contact José De León, Minister of Liturgy, at 210-436-3213.”
  The 7 PM Sunday Mass is in Guadalupe Chapel in Treadaway Hall; José De León is Minister of Liturgy.
4. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Adoration) | St. Mary's University Calendarcalendar.stmarytx.edu/event/exposition-of-the-blessed-sacrament-adoration-8224 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is offered on Tuesdays throughout the Fall semester from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Assumption Chapel, located in Reinbolt Hall.”
  Eucharistic adoration is held Tuesdays 7-8 PM in Assumption Chapel during the fall semester.
All undergraduates take two theology courses and two philosophy courses (introduction and ethics) in the core curriculum.
Sources (2)
1. Core Curriculum | St. Mary's University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.stmarytx.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Philosophy (Into to Philosophy) | 3 | Transferable except for matriculated students | Philosophy (Ethics) | 3 | Transferable except for matriculated students | Theology (Intro to Theology) | 3 | Theology courses from other universities may be transferable with the approval of the Theology Department. | Intermediate Theology | 3 |”
  The core requires two philosophy courses (introduction and ethics) and two theology courses (introduction and intermediate).
2. Theology | St. Mary's University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.stmarytx.edu/undergraduate/majors-programs/humanities-social-sciences/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students of all majors take at least two courses in Theology as part of the Core Curriculum.”
  All students take at least two theology courses; the department offers a theology major.
Overnight guests of a different sex are not permitted in residence halls.
Sources (1)
1. Office of Residence Life Handbook and Policies | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/policies/student-development/office-of-residence-life-handbook-and-policies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Residents are not allowed to host overnight guests of a different sex or guests under the age of 16.”
  Overnight guests of a different sex are not permitted.
Catholic student organizations include a Catholic Student Association, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Daughters of America, and Rattlers for Life, and University Ministry offers several retreats a year.
Sources (2)
1. Student Organizations and Clubs | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/activities/organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic Daughters of America Catholic Student Association (CSA) International Students Association (ISA) Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Friends of CAMP Jolt Texas Philosophy Society Rattlers for Life Knights of Columbus (K of C)”
  Student organizations include Catholic Daughters of America, the Catholic Student Association, Rattlers for Life, and Knights of Columbus.
2. University Ministry | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/university-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Our retreat ministry offers different experiences throughout the year: a busy-person personal retreat format, one-day reflections on campus, overnight and weekend retreats off campus.”
  University Ministry offers several retreat formats during the year.
  “This Cursillo-based retreat invites students to explore their faith lives in the context of a caring community.”
  Rattler Awakening is a Cursillo-based student retreat.

Concerns

The required introductory theology course studies theology 'in Christian traditions, engaged with other traditions'; explicitly Catholic courses are among several options for the second course.
Sources (2)
1. Theology | St. Mary's University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.stmarytx.edu/undergraduate/majors-programs/humanities-social-sciences/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “This course provides an introduction to the academic study of theology in Christian traditions, engaged with other traditions.”
  The required introductory course, TH 1301, studies theology in Christian traditions.
2. Core Curriculum | St. Mary's University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.stmarytx.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Philosophy (Into to Philosophy) | 3 | Transferable except for matriculated students | Philosophy (Ethics) | 3 | Transferable except for matriculated students | Theology (Intro to Theology) | 3 | Theology courses from other universities may be transferable with the approval of the Theology Department. | Intermediate Theology | 3 |”
  The core requires two philosophy courses (introduction and ethics) and two theology courses (introduction and intermediate).
Catholic social teaching is taught in an elective (TH 3352 Catholic Social Ethics) rather than as a required part of the core.
Sources (2)
1. Theology | St. Mary's University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.stmarytx.edu/undergraduate/majors-programs/humanities-social-sciences/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Special attention will be given to the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching (found especially in papal documents, the decrees of Vatican II, and pronouncements of the U.S. hierarchy).”
  TH 3352 Catholic Social Ethics covers Catholic social teaching.
2. Core Curriculum | St. Mary's University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.stmarytx.edu/undergraduate/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Philosophy (Into to Philosophy) | 3 | Transferable except for matriculated students | Philosophy (Ethics) | 3 | Transferable except for matriculated students | Theology (Intro to Theology) | 3 | Theology courses from other universities may be transferable with the approval of the Theology Department. | Intermediate Theology | 3 |”
  The core requires two philosophy courses (introduction and ethics) and two theology courses (introduction and intermediate).
The only named ministry staff member found is the Minister of Liturgy.
Sources (2)
1. Sunday Mass (7 p.m., Bilingual) | St. Mary's University Calendarcalendar.stmarytx.edu/event/sunday-mass-7-pm-bilingual-3699 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday Masses at 7 p.m. are celebrated in the Guadalupe Chapel, located in Treadaway Hall. View Guadalupe Chapel on the St. Mary’s Campus Map. For more information, contact José De León, Minister of Liturgy, at 210-436-3213.”
  The 7 PM Sunday Mass is in Guadalupe Chapel in Treadaway Hall; José De León is Minister of Liturgy.
2. University Ministry | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/university-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Mary’s professional campus ministers work together with Marianist religious and priests in liturgy, music, faith formation, retreats and outreach initiatives.”
  Professional campus ministers work with Marianist religious and priests in University Ministry.

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Campus ministry home

University Ministry, Center for Life Directions

Address: One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel (Assumption Chapel, Reinbolt Hall), chapel (Guadalupe Chapel, Treadaway Hall), interfaith prayer room

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Catholic clubs and student life

17 groups and regular activities · 12 on campus, 5 off campus

Retreats 2

Rattler AwakeningOff campus
Cursillo-based student retreat organized by student staff with the pastoral team.
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Retreat ministry (personal, one-day, overnight and weekend retreats)Off campus
Busy-person personal retreats, one-day reflections on campus, and overnight and weekend retreats off campus.
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Service 3

Continuing the HeritageOff campus
Beginning of each semester
University-wide day of service at sites around San Antonio.
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Alternative Spring Break and international immersionOff campus
Spring break
Domestic service immersions with faith-based reflection and an 8-day immersion in Guayaquil, Ecuador, with Rostro de Cristo.
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Summer of ServiceOff campus
Summer
Students host a five-week summer camp for children of San Antonio's West Side.
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Faith formation 5

Messengers of Faith and HopeOn campus
Four-day residential leadership formation program for Hispanic young adults and campus ministers, based on the USCCB's Mission and Encuentro.
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Student ministry teamsOn campus
Ministry Assistants, Peer Ministry, and Social Media Ministry Team; students may also serve as greeters, lectors, and music ministers.
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Residence Hall Ministry (Faith and Life Communities)On campus
University Ministry outreach in student housing with Faith and Life Communities, seasonal prayer services, and events.
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OCIA and Confirmation classesOn campus
Sacramental preparation for students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
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Marianist Leadership ProgramOn campus
Scholarship program in faith, community, leadership, and service with a residential community, two weekend retreats a year, small faith communities, and monthly service.
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Clubs and groups 4

Catholic Student AssociationOn campus
Registered Catholic student organization.
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Knights of ColumbusOn campus
Registered student organization of the Knights of Columbus.
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Catholic Daughters of AmericaOn campus
Registered student organization of the Catholic Daughters of America.
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Rattlers for LifeOn campus
Registered pro-life student organization.
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Liturgy and prayer 2

Chapel ChoirOn campus
Rehearses twice weekly
Choir providing music for Sunday Mass and special liturgies; members serve as cantors.
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3 O'clock PrayerOn campus
Wednesdays 3 PM
Marianist prayer at the Barrett Memorial Bell Tower.
calendar.stmarytx.edu

Social life 1

Latin NightsOn campus
Twice a semester
Hispanic Ministry social evenings with music, dance, refreshments, and fellowship.
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Campus ministry

Sources (7)

Mass and Confessions Schedules | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/holy-mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“University Ministry St. Mary’s University Center for Life Directions Contact Us 210-436-3213 university.ministry@stmarytx.edu”
University Ministry is in the Center for Life Directions; phone and email.
“University Ministry St. Mary’s University Center for Life Directions Contact Us 210-436-3213 university.ministry@stmarytx.edu”
University Ministry is in the Center for Life Directions; phone and email.
University Ministry | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/university-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“St. Mary’s professional campus ministers work together with Marianist religious and priests in liturgy, music, faith formation, retreats and outreach initiatives.”
Professional campus ministers work with Marianist religious and priests in University Ministry.
“St. Mary’s professional campus ministers work together with Marianist religious and priests in liturgy, music, faith formation, retreats and outreach initiatives.”
Professional campus ministers work with Marianist religious and priests in University Ministry.
“An interfaith prayer room is available for students to use for prayer or quiet meditation. This room can be reserved by contacting the University Ministry office.”
An interfaith prayer room (Founders Hall) is available for prayer.
Spiritual Life | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Brothers of the Society of Mary (Marianists) brought Catholic education to San Antonio when they opened St. Mary’s Institute in 1852.”
The university was founded by the Society of Mary (Marianists).
Student Organizations and Clubs | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/campuslife/activities/organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Catholic Daughters of America Catholic Student Association (CSA) International Students Association (ISA) Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Friends of CAMP Jolt Texas Philosophy Society Rattlers for Life Knights of Columbus (K of C)”
Student organizations include Catholic Daughters of America, the Catholic Student Association, Rattlers for Life, and Knights of Columbus.
“Catholic Daughters of America Catholic Student Association (CSA) International Students Association (ISA) Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Friends of CAMP Jolt Texas Philosophy Society Rattlers for Life Knights of Columbus (K of C)”
Student organizations include Catholic Daughters of America, the Catholic Student Association, Rattlers for Life, and Knights of Columbus.
Mission and Vision | St. Mary's Universitystmarytx.edu/about/mission-vision · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Location: One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228”
The university is at One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228.
Sunday Mass (11 a.m., English) | St. Mary's University Calendarcalendar.stmarytx.edu/event/sunday-mass-11-am-english-9657 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Sunday Masses at 11 a.m. are celebrated in the Assumption Chapel, located in Reinbolt Hall.”
The 11 AM Sunday Mass is in Assumption Chapel in Reinbolt Hall on campus.
Sunday Mass (7 p.m., Bilingual) | St. Mary's University Calendarcalendar.stmarytx.edu/event/sunday-mass-7-pm-bilingual-3699 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Sunday Masses at 7 p.m. are celebrated in the Guadalupe Chapel, located in Treadaway Hall. View Guadalupe Chapel on the St. Mary’s Campus Map. For more information, contact José De León, Minister of Liturgy, at 210-436-3213.”
The 7 PM Sunday Mass is in Guadalupe Chapel in Treadaway Hall; José De León is Minister of Liturgy.

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Academic Excellence

66 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score59%
First-year retention 20% of score73%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,089 · ACT 21
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score11 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$13,146

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

Sports	NCAA Division II · Lone Star Conference
Setting	City
ROTC	Army
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	11 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.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	2,147
Total students	3,411
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$21,145
Cost of attendance (per year)	$47,999
Median federal debt at graduation	$25,563
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	59%
First-year retention	73%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$56,955
Admission rate	98%
Students receiving Pell grants	39%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 900–1310ACT 15–27

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1089
SAT reading & writing	465–665
SAT math	435–645
ACT composite	15–27
Test policy	Considered but not required

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 San Antonio

The Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, Archbishop of San Antonio

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archsa.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 228149
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)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Is St. Mary's University a Catholic college?: Yes. St. Mary's University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Its sponsor is Society of Mary (Marianists).
What is St. Mary's University’s Compass Score?: 77 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Mary's University?: Mass is listed at Assumption Chapel, Reinbolt Hall, Guadalupe Chapel, Treadaway Hall, and Holy Rosary Church (adjacent parish). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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