Is Stephen F Austin State University a Catholic college?

No. Stephen F Austin State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry.

Where is Mass celebrated at Stephen F Austin State University?

Mass is listed at St. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Stephen F Austin State University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Stephen F Austin State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

College · Catholic life on campus

Stephen F Austin State University

LocationNacogdoches, TX
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 10,888 students

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Catholic Life Score

Catholic life 75%Academics 25%

ACatholic life
91 of 100

CAcademics
56 of 100

Verified Oct. 12, 2026 · How the score works

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Stephen F Austin 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. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry, based at a student center at 211 East College Street in Nacogdoches, serves Stephen F. Austin State University. The ministry's homepage lists a chaplain, weekday and weekend Masses, adoration and confession times, four full-time FOCUS missionaries, and Bible studies and retreats for students.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 7

Sunday10:30 AMSt. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule) · Not during SFA school breaks.
Sunday6:00 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule) · Not during SFA school breaks.
Monday5:30 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule)
Tuesday5:30 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule)
Wednesday8:30 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule) · Not during SFA school breaks.
Thursday5:30 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule)

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Friday12:10 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule)

Confession 8

Sunday9:30 AM–10:15 AMSt. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule) · Listed under 'Adoration & Confession'; not separated. Not during SFA school breaks.
Sunday5:00 PM–5:45 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule) · Listed under 'Adoration & Confession'; not separated.
Monday4:30 PM–5:20 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule) · Listed under 'Adoration & Confession'; not separated.
Tuesday9:00 AM–5:20 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule) · Listed under 'Adoration & Confession'; not separated. Not during SFA school breaks.
Tuesday4:30 PM–5:20 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule) · Listed under 'Adoration & Confession'; not separated.
Wednesday7:30 PM–8:15 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule) · Listed under 'Adoration & Confession'; not separated. Not during SFA school breaks.

Show 2 more confession times

Thursday4:30 PM–5:20 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule) · Listed under 'Adoration & Confession'; not separated.
Friday11:00 AM–12:00 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule) · Listed under 'Adoration & Confession'; not separated.

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)

SFA Catholic | Come as Jacks. Leave as Disciplessfacatholic.net · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Sunday 10:30am*, 6:00pm Monday 5:30pm Tuesday 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30 pm* Thursday 5:30pm Friday 12:10pm”
The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday and on Sunday at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM; the asterisk marks times not offered during SFA school breaks.
“Sunday 10:30am*, 6:00pm Monday 5:30pm Tuesday 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30 pm* Thursday 5:30pm Friday 12:10pm”
The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday and on Sunday at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM; the asterisk marks times not offered during SFA school breaks.
“Sunday 10:30am*, 6:00pm Monday 5:30pm Tuesday 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30 pm* Thursday 5:30pm Friday 12:10pm”
The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday and on Sunday at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM; the asterisk marks times not offered during SFA school breaks.
“Sunday 10:30am*, 6:00pm Monday 5:30pm Tuesday 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30 pm* Thursday 5:30pm Friday 12:10pm”
The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday and on Sunday at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM; the asterisk marks times not offered during SFA school breaks.
“Sunday 10:30am*, 6:00pm Monday 5:30pm Tuesday 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30 pm* Thursday 5:30pm Friday 12:10pm”
The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday and on Sunday at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM; the asterisk marks times not offered during SFA school breaks.
“Sunday 10:30am*, 6:00pm Monday 5:30pm Tuesday 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30 pm* Thursday 5:30pm Friday 12:10pm”
The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday and on Sunday at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM; the asterisk marks times not offered during SFA school breaks.
“Sunday 10:30am*, 6:00pm Monday 5:30pm Tuesday 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30 pm* Thursday 5:30pm Friday 12:10pm”
The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday and on Sunday at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM; the asterisk marks times not offered during SFA school breaks.
“ADORATION & CONFESSION Sunday 9:30-10:15am*, 5-5:45pm Monday 4:30-5:20pm Tuesday 9:00am-5:20pm*, 4:30-5:20pm”
The ministry lists adoration and confession times on several days each week.
“ADORATION & CONFESSION Sunday 9:30-10:15am*, 5-5:45pm Monday 4:30-5:20pm Tuesday 9:00am-5:20pm*, 4:30-5:20pm”
The ministry lists adoration and confession times on several days each week.
“ADORATION & CONFESSION Sunday 9:30-10:15am*, 5-5:45pm Monday 4:30-5:20pm Tuesday 9:00am-5:20pm*, 4:30-5:20pm”
The ministry lists adoration and confession times on several days each week.
“ADORATION & CONFESSION Sunday 9:30-10:15am*, 5-5:45pm Monday 4:30-5:20pm Tuesday 9:00am-5:20pm*, 4:30-5:20pm”
The ministry lists adoration and confession times on several days each week.
“ADORATION & CONFESSION Sunday 9:30-10:15am*, 5-5:45pm Monday 4:30-5:20pm Tuesday 9:00am-5:20pm*, 4:30-5:20pm”
The ministry lists adoration and confession times on several days each week.
“ADORATION & CONFESSION Sunday 9:30-10:15am*, 5-5:45pm Monday 4:30-5:20pm Tuesday 9:00am-5:20pm*, 4:30-5:20pm”
The ministry lists adoration and confession times on several days each week.
“ADORATION & CONFESSION Sunday 9:30-10:15am*, 5-5:45pm Monday 4:30-5:20pm Tuesday 9:00am-5:20pm*, 4:30-5:20pm”
The ministry lists adoration and confession times on several days each week.
“ADORATION & CONFESSION Sunday 9:30-10:15am*, 5-5:45pm Monday 4:30-5:20pm Tuesday 9:00am-5:20pm*, 4:30-5:20pm”
The ministry lists adoration and confession times on several days each week.

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Catholic churches nearby

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No Catholic churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check the local diocese’s parish directory.

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.

Catholic life on campus

91 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Campus Ministries | The Catholic Diocese of Tylerdioceseoftyler.org/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “one in Nacodoches serving Stephen F. Austin State University”
  The Diocese of Tyler states that a Catholic campus ministry in Nacogdoches serves Stephen F. Austin State University.
  “211 E. College Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75965”
  The diocese lists St. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry at 211 E. College Street, Nacogdoches, for Stephen F. Austin State University.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes
Sources (1)
1. SFA Catholic | Come as Jacks. Leave as Disciplessfacatholic.net · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Student Center: 211 East College St. Nacogdoches, TX 75965”
  The ministry's student center is at 211 East College Street, Nacogdoches.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (A named priest (Fr. Nick Nappier) is presented on the ministry page as its Chaplain.)
Sources (1)
1. SFA Catholic | Come as Jacks. Leave as Disciplessfacatholic.net · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “FR. NICK NAPPIER Chaplain frnick@catholicnac.org”
  Fr. Nick Nappier is listed as the ministry's chaplain, with a published email address.
Yes:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Masses are listed Monday through Friday at the ministry's center during the academic year.)
Sources (1)
1. SFA Catholic | Come as Jacks. Leave as Disciplessfacatholic.net · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday 10:30am*, 6:00pm Monday 5:30pm Tuesday 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30 pm* Thursday 5:30pm Friday 12:10pm”
  The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday and on Sunday at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM; the asterisk marks times not offered during SFA school breaks.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Sunday Masses are listed at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM.)
Sources (1)
1. SFA Catholic | Come as Jacks. Leave as Disciplessfacatholic.net · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday 10:30am*, 6:00pm Monday 5:30pm Tuesday 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30 pm* Thursday 5:30pm Friday 12:10pm”
  The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday and on Sunday at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM; the asterisk marks times not offered during SFA school breaks.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Listed on the ministry page under 'Adoration & Confession' for several days each week; the page does not separate the two practices.)
Sources (1)
1. SFA Catholic | Come as Jacks. Leave as Disciplessfacatholic.net · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “ADORATION & CONFESSION Sunday 9:30-10:15am*, 5-5:45pm Monday 4:30-5:20pm Tuesday 9:00am-5:20pm*, 4:30-5:20pm”
  The ministry lists adoration and confession times on several days each week.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (FOCUS (listed by FOCUS as serving this campus) and the ministry's Bible studies and women's and men's ministries.)
Sources (2)
1. SFA Catholic | Come as Jacks. Leave as Disciplessfacatholic.net · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Saint Mary’s has four full time FOCUS missionaries to help our students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.”
  Four full-time FOCUS missionaries serve students through St. Mary's.
  “Women’s MinistryMen’s Ministry Bible Studies”
  The ministry lists women's and men's ministries and Bible studies.
2. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Stephen F. Austin State University”
  FOCUS lists Stephen F. Austin State University among the campuses it serves.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats (Awakening, run by students for students) and Bible studies or small-group ministries.)
Sources (1)
1. SFA Catholic | Come as Jacks. Leave as Disciplessfacatholic.net · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Retreat by students, for students”
  The ministry runs a retreat called Awakening, organized by students for students.
  “Women’s MinistryMen’s Ministry Bible Studies”
  The ministry lists women's and men's ministries and Bible studies.
No:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)None mapped within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (15 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 8 confession, 0 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

Masses are listed Monday through Friday at the ministry, plus two Sunday Masses.
Sources (1)
1. SFA Catholic | Come as Jacks. Leave as Disciplessfacatholic.net · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday 10:30am*, 6:00pm Monday 5:30pm Tuesday 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30 pm* Thursday 5:30pm Friday 12:10pm”
  The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday and on Sunday at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM; the asterisk marks times not offered during SFA school breaks.
The ministry reports four full-time FOCUS missionaries serving students.
Sources (1)
1. SFA Catholic | Come as Jacks. Leave as Disciplessfacatholic.net · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Saint Mary’s has four full time FOCUS missionaries to help our students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.”
  Four full-time FOCUS missionaries serve students through St. Mary's.
Adoration and confession times are listed on several days each week.
Sources (1)
1. SFA Catholic | Come as Jacks. Leave as Disciplessfacatholic.net · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “ADORATION & CONFESSION Sunday 9:30-10:15am*, 5-5:45pm Monday 4:30-5:20pm Tuesday 9:00am-5:20pm*, 4:30-5:20pm”
  The ministry lists adoration and confession times on several days each week.

Concerns

The ministry's Mass and confession times are published on its homepage without a separate schedule page or stated building for each time.
Sources (1)
1. SFA Catholic | Come as Jacks. Leave as Disciplessfacatholic.net · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday 10:30am*, 6:00pm Monday 5:30pm Tuesday 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30 pm* Thursday 5:30pm Friday 12:10pm”
  The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday and on Sunday at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM; the asterisk marks times not offered during SFA school breaks.
  “ADORATION & CONFESSION Sunday 9:30-10:15am*, 5-5:45pm Monday 4:30-5:20pm Tuesday 9:00am-5:20pm*, 4:30-5:20pm”
  The ministry lists adoration and confession times on several days each week.

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The Catholic center

St. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (SFA Catholic) Student Center

Address: 211 East College St., Nacogdoches, TX 75965
Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: dioceseoftyler.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sfacatholic.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Faith formation 3

Bible studies
Bible studies that students can sign up for through the ministry.
sfacatholic.net
FemGen women's ministry
A college-aged women's ministry for female friendship and formation.
sfacatholic.net
Men's Ministry
A men's ministry listed by the campus ministry.
sfacatholic.net

Clubs and groups 1

FOCUS campus outreach (four full-time missionaries)
FOCUS missionaries work with St. Mary's on large group outreach events, weekly Bible studies, and one-on-one mentoring.
sfacatholic.net, focus.org

Retreats 1

Awakening retreat
A retreat organized by students for students, run through the ministry.
sfacatholic.net

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

St. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry

Sources (2)

Catholic Campus Ministries | The Catholic Diocese of Tylerdioceseoftyler.org/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“one in Nacodoches serving Stephen F. Austin State University”
The Diocese of Tyler states that a Catholic campus ministry in Nacogdoches serves Stephen F. Austin State University.
“211 E. College Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75965”
The diocese lists St. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry at 211 E. College Street, Nacogdoches, for Stephen F. Austin State University.
SFA Catholic | Come as Jacks. Leave as Disciplessfacatholic.net · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Student Center: 211 East College St. Nacogdoches, TX 75965”
The ministry's student center is at 211 East College Street, Nacogdoches.
“Student Center: 211 East College St. Nacogdoches, TX 75965”
The ministry's student center is at 211 East College Street, Nacogdoches.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

56 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score53%
First-year retention 20% of score72%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,066 · ACT 21
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score16 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$9,033

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 I · Southland Conference
Setting	Town
ROTC	Army
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	16 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)	9,575
Total students	10,888
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$14,260
Cost of attendance (per year)	$25,791
Median federal debt at graduation	$23,409
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	53%
First-year retention	72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$49,634
Admission rate	94%
Students receiving Pell grants	39%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 970–1170ACT 18–24

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1066
SAT reading & writing	500–600
SAT math	470–570
ACT composite	18–24
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 54 / 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 Tyler

The Most Reverend J. Gregory Kelly, Bishop of Tyler

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseoftyler.org, dioceseoftyler.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 228431
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 Stephen F Austin State University a Catholic college?: No. Stephen F Austin State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry.
What is Stephen F Austin State University’s Catholic Life Score?: 82 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 Stephen F Austin State University?: Mass is listed at St. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry (ministry's own schedule). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Stephen F Austin State University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Stephen F Austin State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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