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College · Catholic life on campus

Texas A&M University-College Station

  • LocationCollege Station, TX
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 76,633 students

Texas A&M University-College Station 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 Center, a parish at 603 Church Ave in the Northgate area next to Texas A&M, describes itself as the Catholic center for Texas A&M, Blinn College, and RELLIS students. Fr. Will Straten is pastor, with an associate pastor, three deacons, four Apostles of the Interior Life sisters, a campus ministry team, and FOCUS missionaries. Mass is celebrated every weekday and five times each weekend (including a Spanish Mass), with confession Monday through Saturday and weekday Eucharistic adoration during the semester.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 8

  • Saturday5:30 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Center · Vigil.
  • Sunday8:45 AMSt. Mary's Catholic Center
  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. Mary's Catholic Center
  • Sunday1:00 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Center · Spanish.
  • Sunday6:00 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Center
  • Monday–Friday5:30 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Center
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  • Wednesday, Friday12:00 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Center
  • Thursday12:00 PMAll Faiths Chapel, Texas A&M campus

Confession 1

  • Monday–Saturday4:00 PM–5:00 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Center church

Adoration 3

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday8:00 AM–10:00 PMHistoric Chapel, St. Mary's Catholic Center · Fall semester (September 8 - December 4, 2026), with some dates excepted.
  • Tuesday8:00 AM–5:30 PMHistoric Chapel, St. Mary's Catholic Center · Fall semester (September 8 - December 4, 2026).
  • Friday8:00 AM–12:00 PMHistoric Chapel, St. Mary's Catholic Center · Fall semester (September 8 - December 4, 2026).

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 (2)
  1. Mass and Reconciliation — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday (Vigil): 5:30pm Sunday: 8:45am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish) & 6:00pm Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 5:30pm Wednesday - Friday: 12:00pm* *On Thursdays, Daily Noon Mass is held at All Faiths Chapel on campus.”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:30 PM, four times on Sunday, Monday-Friday at 5:30 PM, and Wednesday-Friday at noon (Thursday noon at All Faiths Chapel on campus).
    “Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday (Vigil): 5:30pm Sunday: 8:45am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish) & 6:00pm Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 5:30pm Wednesday - Friday: 12:00pm* *On Thursdays, Daily Noon Mass is held at All Faiths Chapel on campus.”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:30 PM, four times on Sunday, Monday-Friday at 5:30 PM, and Wednesday-Friday at noon (Thursday noon at All Faiths Chapel on campus).
    “Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday (Vigil): 5:30pm Sunday: 8:45am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish) & 6:00pm Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 5:30pm Wednesday - Friday: 12:00pm* *On Thursdays, Daily Noon Mass is held at All Faiths Chapel on campus.”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:30 PM, four times on Sunday, Monday-Friday at 5:30 PM, and Wednesday-Friday at noon (Thursday noon at All Faiths Chapel on campus).
    “Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday (Vigil): 5:30pm Sunday: 8:45am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish) & 6:00pm Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 5:30pm Wednesday - Friday: 12:00pm* *On Thursdays, Daily Noon Mass is held at All Faiths Chapel on campus.”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:30 PM, four times on Sunday, Monday-Friday at 5:30 PM, and Wednesday-Friday at noon (Thursday noon at All Faiths Chapel on campus).
    “Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday (Vigil): 5:30pm Sunday: 8:45am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish) & 6:00pm Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 5:30pm Wednesday - Friday: 12:00pm* *On Thursdays, Daily Noon Mass is held at All Faiths Chapel on campus.”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:30 PM, four times on Sunday, Monday-Friday at 5:30 PM, and Wednesday-Friday at noon (Thursday noon at All Faiths Chapel on campus).
    “Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday (Vigil): 5:30pm Sunday: 8:45am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish) & 6:00pm Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 5:30pm Wednesday - Friday: 12:00pm* *On Thursdays, Daily Noon Mass is held at All Faiths Chapel on campus.”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:30 PM, four times on Sunday, Monday-Friday at 5:30 PM, and Wednesday-Friday at noon (Thursday noon at All Faiths Chapel on campus).
    “Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday (Vigil): 5:30pm Sunday: 8:45am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish) & 6:00pm Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 5:30pm Wednesday - Friday: 12:00pm* *On Thursdays, Daily Noon Mass is held at All Faiths Chapel on campus.”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:30 PM, four times on Sunday, Monday-Friday at 5:30 PM, and Wednesday-Friday at noon (Thursday noon at All Faiths Chapel on campus).
    “Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday (Vigil): 5:30pm Sunday: 8:45am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish) & 6:00pm Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 5:30pm Wednesday - Friday: 12:00pm* *On Thursdays, Daily Noon Mass is held at All Faiths Chapel on campus.”
    Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:30 PM, four times on Sunday, Monday-Friday at 5:30 PM, and Wednesday-Friday at noon (Thursday noon at All Faiths Chapel on campus).
    “Confessions take place in the Church. The line for confessions begins in the back corner of the right transept (by the St. Martin de Porres window) and continues down the side aisle. Signs are posted. Monday-Saturday: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM”
    Confession is heard in the church Monday through Saturday, 4:00-5:00 PM.
  2. Adoration — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/adoration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Tuesday, September 8 – Friday, December 4, 2026 Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8 AM–10 PM Tuesday: 8 AM–5:30 PM Friday: 8 AM–12 PM Location: Historic Chapel”
    During the fall 2026 semester, adoration is held in the Historic Chapel Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 AM-10 PM, Tuesday 8 AM-5:30 PM, and Friday 8 AM-noon.
    “Tuesday, September 8 – Friday, December 4, 2026 Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8 AM–10 PM Tuesday: 8 AM–5:30 PM Friday: 8 AM–12 PM Location: Historic Chapel”
    During the fall 2026 semester, adoration is held in the Historic Chapel Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 AM-10 PM, Tuesday 8 AM-5:30 PM, and Friday 8 AM-noon.
    “Tuesday, September 8 – Friday, December 4, 2026 Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8 AM–10 PM Tuesday: 8 AM–5:30 PM Friday: 8 AM–12 PM Location: Historic Chapel”
    During the fall 2026 semester, adoration is held in the Historic Chapel Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 AM-10 PM, Tuesday 8 AM-5:30 PM, and Friday 8 AM-noon.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Texas A&M University-College Station, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Mary Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Old St. Mary's Church: 0.5 mi2St. Mary's Catholic Center: 0.5 mi3Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church: 2.9 mi4St. Mary's Catholic Center: 0.5 miTexas A&M University-College Station (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mary Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 603 Church Avenue, College Station
  2. Old St. Mary's Church — 0.5 mi · 603 Church Avenue, College Station
  3. St. Mary's Catholic Center — 0.5 mi · 603 Church Avenue, College Station
  4. Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 2541 South Earl Rudder Freeway, College Station

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

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

98 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: 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 (3)
    1. Incoming Catholic Students | St. Mary's Catholic Center at Texas A&M & Blinnaggiecatholic.org/start · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Located in Northgate, we are the Catholic Center for Texas A&M and Blinn students.”
      St. Mary's Catholic Center is the Catholic center for Texas A&M and Blinn students.
    2. St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Mary's Catholic Center has stood next to Texas A&M University not as a program but as a parish.”
      St. Mary's Catholic Center is a parish next to Texas A&M University.
    3. Mass and Reconciliation — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As a Catholic ministry, we uphold the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and are dedicated to fostering a vibrant faith community for college students at Texas A&M University, Blinn College, and RELLIS.”
      St. Mary's serves college students at Texas A&M University, Blinn College, and RELLIS.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (St. Mary's Catholic Center (church, Historic Chapel, Hannigan Chapel, student center, and JPII addition) stands at 603 Church Ave, next to the Texas A&M campus in Northgate.)
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Mary's Catholic Center has stood next to Texas A&M University not as a program but as a parish.”
      St. Mary's Catholic Center is a parish next to Texas A&M University.
      “St. Mary’s Catholic Center 603 Church Ave, College Station, TX 77840”
      The center is at 603 Church Ave, College Station, TX 77840.
      “Grab a free cup of coffee and find a place to study in the Student Center, stop by the church to pray”
      The center has a student center with free coffee and study space, and the church is open for prayer.
    2. Adoration — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/adoration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Tuesday, September 8 – Friday, December 4, 2026 Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8 AM–10 PM Tuesday: 8 AM–5:30 PM Friday: 8 AM–12 PM Location: Historic Chapel”
      During the fall 2026 semester, adoration is held in the Historic Chapel Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 AM-10 PM, Tuesday 8 AM-5:30 PM, and Friday 8 AM-noon.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Will Straten is Pastor and Fr. Cameron Kologinczak is Associate Pastor of the student-focused parish.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Mary's Staffaggiecatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Will Straten ‘00 Pastor wstraten@aggiecatholic.org Fr. Cameron Kologinczak Associate Pastor ckologinczak@aggiecatholic.org”
      Fr. Will Straten is pastor and Fr. Cameron Kologinczak is associate pastor.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (5:30 PM Monday-Friday, plus 12:00 PM Wednesday-Friday (the Thursday noon Mass is at All Faiths Chapel on campus).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass and Reconciliation — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday (Vigil): 5:30pm Sunday: 8:45am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish) & 6:00pm Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 5:30pm Wednesday - Friday: 12:00pm* *On Thursdays, Daily Noon Mass is held at All Faiths Chapel on campus.”
      Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:30 PM, four times on Sunday, Monday-Friday at 5:30 PM, and Wednesday-Friday at noon (Thursday noon at All Faiths Chapel on campus).
  • Yes: 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 (Five weekend Masses: Saturday vigil 5:30 PM. Sunday 8:45 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM (Spanish), and 6:00 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass and Reconciliation — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday (Vigil): 5:30pm Sunday: 8:45am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish) & 6:00pm Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 5:30pm Wednesday - Friday: 12:00pm* *On Thursdays, Daily Noon Mass is held at All Faiths Chapel on campus.”
      Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:30 PM, four times on Sunday, Monday-Friday at 5:30 PM, and Wednesday-Friday at noon (Thursday noon at All Faiths Chapel on campus).
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Monday-Saturday, 4:00-5:00 PM (six times a week).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass and Reconciliation — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confessions take place in the Church. The line for confessions begins in the back corner of the right transept (by the St. Martin de Porres window) and continues down the side aisle. Signs are posted. Monday-Saturday: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM”
      Confession is heard in the church Monday through Saturday, 4:00-5:00 PM.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (FOCUS missionaries and Bible studies (Greek, men's and women's organizations, Corps of Cadets, athletes), Knights of Columbus Council #10624, John 15 freshman community, Pescadores (Spanish-speaking students), The Rock, SMYRT, graduate student home groups.)
    Sources (9)
    1. St. Mary's Staffaggiecatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Jonathan O’Brien ‘21 Team Director jonathan.obrien@focus.org”
      A FOCUS team, led by a team director, serves at St. Mary's.
    2. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Stephen F. Austin State University Texas A&M University Texas State University”
      FOCUS lists Texas A&M University among the campuses where it serves.
    3. Aggie Knights — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/knights · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We are the Knights of Columbus Council #10624, located at St. Mary's Catholic Center in College Station, Texas, home of Texas A&M University.”
      Knights of Columbus Council #10624 (the Aggie Knights) is based at St. Mary's.
    4. St. Mary's Bible Studies — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/biblestudies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Mary’s Bible studies bring together a small group of students who want to grow in their relationship with Jesus, learn more about Scripture, and build real friendships along the way.”
      St. Mary's organizes small-group student Bible studies.
    5. John 15 — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/john15 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “John 15 meets on Thursday nights at 7 PM in the Event Center (in the JPII addition).”
      John 15, the freshman community, meets Thursdays at 7 PM in the JPII Event Center.
    6. Pescadores — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/pescadores · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Nos reunimos los lunes a las 7:00 pm en el JPII Event Center.”
      Pescadores, the Spanish-speaking student group, meets Mondays at 7 PM in the JPII Event Center.
    7. FOCUS Greek — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/greek · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our FOCUS missionaries are passionate about reaching students like you to transform a generation of fraternity and sorority leaders who are convicted to bring truth into the world!”
      FOCUS missionaries lead Bible studies for fraternity and sorority members.
    8. Catholics on the Quad — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/corps · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “is a ministry to students in the Corps of Cadets. We desire to form community with one another in attending Men's/Women's events, small group communities on the Quad, walking to Mass together”
      Catholics on the Quad is a ministry to students in the Corps of Cadets with small groups on the Quad.
    9. FOCUS Athletes — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/athletes · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “to support and serve every D1 athlete at Texas A&M on their journey of faith and sport.”
      A FOCUS Varsity Catholic missionary serves Texas A&M student-athletes.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats (Aggie Awakening, Busy Students, Senior Outbound, Triduum, and others), OCIA, local service and spring break mission trips, short courses, discernment dinners, chastity small groups.)
    Sources (5)
    1. Go on Retreat — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Aggie Awakening AA128 October 30 – November 1, 2026 AA129 February 19–21, 2027”
      Aggie Awakening retreats are held each semester.
      “Busy Students Retreat November 8-13, 2026 St. Mary's invites priests and religious sisters from different religious orders around the country to visit and give daily personal spiritual direction with students.”
      The Busy Students Retreat offers a week of daily spiritual direction in College Station.
    2. OCIA (Becoming Catholic) - Order of Christian Initiation of Adults — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/ocia · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “OCIA is a place to come as you are and walk alongside others who are seeking too.”
      St. Mary's offers OCIA for those exploring or entering the Catholic Church.
    3. Mission Trips and Service — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Mary’s serves lunch and dinner at Twin City Mission which is a temporary housing program in Bryan for individuals and families that are experiencing homelessness.”
      St. Mary's serves meals at Twin City Mission, a homeless shelter in Bryan.
    4. Mission Trips — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/missiontrips · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We have three trips going to Honduras, South Texas, and Denver.”
      St. Mary's runs spring break mission trips to Honduras, South Texas, and Denver.
    5. Short Courses — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/shortcourses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Mary’s Short Courses are three- to six-week seminars devoted to the sustained study of significant questions in theology, philosophy, culture, and the human person.”
      St. Mary's offers three- to six-week seminars on theology, philosophy, culture, and the human person.
  • Yes: 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: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration20 to 29 times a week (24 weekly times documented: 13 Mass, 6 confession, 5 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

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

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated every weekday at 5:30 PM, at noon Wednesday through Friday (Thursday on campus at All Faiths Chapel), and five times each weekend, including a Spanish Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass and Reconciliation — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday (Vigil): 5:30pm Sunday: 8:45am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish) & 6:00pm Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 5:30pm Wednesday - Friday: 12:00pm* *On Thursdays, Daily Noon Mass is held at All Faiths Chapel on campus.”
      Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:30 PM, four times on Sunday, Monday-Friday at 5:30 PM, and Wednesday-Friday at noon (Thursday noon at All Faiths Chapel on campus).
  • Confession is scheduled Monday through Saturday, 4:00-5:00 PM, and Eucharistic adoration is held most weekdays during the semester in the Historic Chapel.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass and Reconciliation — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confessions take place in the Church. The line for confessions begins in the back corner of the right transept (by the St. Martin de Porres window) and continues down the side aisle. Signs are posted. Monday-Saturday: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM”
      Confession is heard in the church Monday through Saturday, 4:00-5:00 PM.
    2. Adoration — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/adoration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Tuesday, September 8 – Friday, December 4, 2026 Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8 AM–10 PM Tuesday: 8 AM–5:30 PM Friday: 8 AM–12 PM Location: Historic Chapel”
      During the fall 2026 semester, adoration is held in the Historic Chapel Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 AM-10 PM, Tuesday 8 AM-5:30 PM, and Friday 8 AM-noon.
  • The staff includes a pastor and associate pastor, three deacons, four Apostles of the Interior Life sisters, a campus ministry team, a pastoral counselor, and a FOCUS team.
    Sources (2)
    1. St. Mary's Staffaggiecatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Will Straten ‘00 Pastor wstraten@aggiecatholic.org Fr. Cameron Kologinczak Associate Pastor ckologinczak@aggiecatholic.org”
      Fr. Will Straten is pastor and Fr. Cameron Kologinczak is associate pastor.
      “John Stevenson ‘11 Director of Campus Ministry jstevenson@aggiecatholic.org”
      John Stevenson is Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Sister Clara Remartini Apostles of the Interior Life cremartini@aggiecatholic.org”
      Sisters of the Apostles of the Interior Life serve on the staff.
      “Jonathan O’Brien ‘21 Team Director jonathan.obrien@focus.org”
      A FOCUS team, led by a team director, serves at St. Mary's.
    2. Counseling — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/counseling · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Amanda Kapchinski Director of Pastoral Counseling counseling@aggiecatholic.org 979-846-5717”
      St. Mary's employs a licensed counselor as Director of Pastoral Counseling.
  • Student life includes a Knights of Columbus council, Bible studies for Greek, Corps, and athlete communities, a freshman community, a Spanish-speaking group, weekly praise nights, retreats, short courses, and local and international service.
    Sources (9)
    1. Aggie Knights — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/knights · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We are the Knights of Columbus Council #10624, located at St. Mary's Catholic Center in College Station, Texas, home of Texas A&M University.”
      Knights of Columbus Council #10624 (the Aggie Knights) is based at St. Mary's.
    2. John 15 — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/john15 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “John 15 meets on Thursday nights at 7 PM in the Event Center (in the JPII addition).”
      John 15, the freshman community, meets Thursdays at 7 PM in the JPII Event Center.
    3. Pescadores — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/pescadores · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Nos reunimos los lunes a las 7:00 pm en el JPII Event Center.”
      Pescadores, the Spanish-speaking student group, meets Mondays at 7 PM in the JPII Event Center.
    4. The Rock — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/the-rock · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Rock Tuesdays at 9:00 PM in the Historic Chapel”
      The Rock, a student praise and worship night, meets Tuesdays at 9 PM in the Historic Chapel.
    5. FOCUS Greek — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/greek · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our FOCUS missionaries are passionate about reaching students like you to transform a generation of fraternity and sorority leaders who are convicted to bring truth into the world!”
      FOCUS missionaries lead Bible studies for fraternity and sorority members.
    6. Catholics on the Quad — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/corps · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “is a ministry to students in the Corps of Cadets. We desire to form community with one another in attending Men's/Women's events, small group communities on the Quad, walking to Mass together”
      Catholics on the Quad is a ministry to students in the Corps of Cadets with small groups on the Quad.
    7. Go on Retreat — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Aggie Awakening AA128 October 30 – November 1, 2026 AA129 February 19–21, 2027”
      Aggie Awakening retreats are held each semester.
    8. Mission Trips — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/missiontrips · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We have three trips going to Honduras, South Texas, and Denver.”
      St. Mary's runs spring break mission trips to Honduras, South Texas, and Denver.
    9. Short Courses — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/shortcourses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Mary’s Short Courses are three- to six-week seminars devoted to the sustained study of significant questions in theology, philosophy, culture, and the human person.”
      St. Mary's offers three- to six-week seminars on theology, philosophy, culture, and the human person.

Concerns

  • Weekday adoration runs only during the semester and begins only once volunteers cover every hour. Tuesday and Friday hours are shorter.
    Sources (1)
    1. Adoration — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/adoration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Tuesday, September 8 – Friday, December 4, 2026 Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8 AM–10 PM Tuesday: 8 AM–5:30 PM Friday: 8 AM–12 PM Location: Historic Chapel”
      During the fall 2026 semester, adoration is held in the Historic Chapel Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 AM-10 PM, Tuesday 8 AM-5:30 PM, and Friday 8 AM-noon.
      “Fall Eucharistic Adoration is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 8, but we need every hour covered before Adoration can begin.”
      Weekday adoration depends on volunteers covering every hour and runs during the semester.

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The Catholic center

St. Mary's Catholic Center

  • Address: 603 Church Ave, College Station, TX 77840
  • Location: Next to campus
  • Distance from campus: 0.5 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: church, Historic Chapel (adoration), Hannigan Chapel, student center with study space and free coffee, JPII Event Center, activity center, classrooms

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Catholic clubs and student life

32 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 30 off campus

Faith formation 5

  • Discernment DinnersOff campus
    Monthly
    Dinners with the priests for men and with the Apostles of the Interior Life for women, on vocational discernment.
  • Short CoursesOff campus
    Three- to six-week seminars, limited to 30 students, on theology, philosophy, and culture.
  • OCIA (Becoming Catholic)Off campus
    Order of Christian Initiation of Adults for those exploring or entering the Catholic Church.
  • Chastity small groupsOff campus
    Men: Sundays 7:30 PM
    Confidential same-gender small groups for students seeking growth in chastity.
  • The PursuitOff campus
    Confidential community for students who experience same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria.

Clubs and groups 7

  • St. Mary's Bible studiesOff campus
    Small groups of students meeting regularly in a student's home for Scripture study and prayer.
  • Knights of Columbus Council #10624 (Aggie Knights)Off campus
    Every other Monday at 6:15 PM during the academic year
    College council of the Knights of Columbus based at St. Mary's.
  • John 15Off campus
    Thursdays 7 PM
    Faith community for freshmen meeting in the JPII Event Center.
  • PescadoresOff campus
    Mondays 7 PM
    Spanish-speaking student community for Texas A&M and Blinn students, with weekly discipleship groups.
  • Graduate Student Home GroupsOff campus
    Groups of 8-10 graduate students for community and prayer, plus Theology on Tap.
  • FOCUS Bible studiesOn campus
    FOCUS missionaries lead Bible studies for Greek students, men's and women's organizations, and athletes.
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  • Catholics on the QuadOn campus
    Ministry to Corps of Cadets students, with small groups on the Quad.

Liturgy and prayer 6

  • The RockOff campus
    Tuesdays 9 PM
    Student-led praise and worship night in the Historic Chapel, with monthly adoration.
  • MagnifyOff campus
    Monthly
    Night of Eucharistic adoration, praise and worship, and a guest speaker.
  • Morning PrayerOff campus
    Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 AM
    Liturgy of the Hours prayed together in the Hannigan Chapel.
  • DMC on the HillOff campus
    Tuesday nights
    Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Marian Courtyard, on campus during Silver Taps weeks.
  • Music MinistryOff campus
    Ensembles including a symphony chorus, orchestra, women's chorus, men's Gregorian chant schola, and praise and worship bands.
  • Liturgical ministriesOff campus
    Trained student readers, altar servers, sacristans, ushers, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion.

Retreats 7

  • Aggie AwakeningOff campus
    Each semester
    Student retreat offered in the fall and spring.
  • Busy Students RetreatOff campus
    November
    Week of daily personal spiritual direction with visiting priests and sisters, held in College Station.
  • Senior OutboundOff campus
    January
    Retreat for graduating seniors.
  • Triduum RetreatOff campus
    Holy Week
    Retreat on the Easter Triduum.
  • Silent RetreatOff campus
    Silent retreat with daily spiritual direction and conferences.
  • Men's and Women's RetreatsOff campus
    Separate retreats for men and women.
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  • Necesito De TiOff campus
    Fall semester
    Pescadores retreat for Spanish-speaking students.

Service 5

  • SMYRT (St. Mary's Youth Retreat Team)Off campus
    Students who prepare and lead retreats each semester for middle and high school students in area parishes.
  • Twin City Mission mealsOff campus
    Mondays; monthly birthday dinners
    Serving lunch and dinner at a homeless shelter in Bryan.
  • Potluck in the ParkOff campus
    Sundays
    Shared meal at Neal Park open to anyone in need.
  • Elizabeth House supportOff campus
    Babysitting and work projects for a maternity home serving expectant mothers.
  • Spring break mission tripsOff campus
    Spring break
    Mission trips to Honduras, South Texas, and Denver.

Social life 2

  • Adopt an AggieOff campus
    About once a month
    Groups of students share a home-cooked meal with a local Catholic family.
  • ConvivioOff campus
    Second Sunday of each month after the 1:00 PM Spanish Mass
    Hispanic community gathering in the St. Mary's activity center.

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 (11)
  1. Incoming Catholic Students | St. Mary's Catholic Center at Texas A&M & Blinnaggiecatholic.org/start · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Located in Northgate, we are the Catholic Center for Texas A&M and Blinn students.”
    St. Mary's Catholic Center is the Catholic center for Texas A&M and Blinn students.
    “Located in Northgate, we are the Catholic Center for Texas A&M and Blinn students.”
    St. Mary's Catholic Center is the Catholic center for Texas A&M and Blinn students.
  2. St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “St. Mary's Catholic Center has stood next to Texas A&M University not as a program but as a parish.”
    St. Mary's Catholic Center is a parish next to Texas A&M University.
    “St. Mary's Catholic Center has stood next to Texas A&M University not as a program but as a parish.”
    St. Mary's Catholic Center is a parish next to Texas A&M University.
    “St. Mary’s Catholic Center 603 Church Ave, College Station, TX 77840”
    The center is at 603 Church Ave, College Station, TX 77840.
    “Grab a free cup of coffee and find a place to study in the Student Center, stop by the church to pray”
    The center has a student center with free coffee and study space, and the church is open for prayer.
  3. Mass and Reconciliation — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/mass · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “As a Catholic ministry, we uphold the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and are dedicated to fostering a vibrant faith community for college students at Texas A&M University, Blinn College, and RELLIS.”
    St. Mary's serves college students at Texas A&M University, Blinn College, and RELLIS.
  4. St. Mary's Staffaggiecatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Jonathan O’Brien ‘21 Team Director jonathan.obrien@focus.org”
    A FOCUS team, led by a team director, serves at St. Mary's.
    “Sister Clara Remartini Apostles of the Interior Life cremartini@aggiecatholic.org”
    Sisters of the Apostles of the Interior Life serve on the staff.
  5. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Stephen F. Austin State University Texas A&M University Texas State University”
    FOCUS lists Texas A&M University among the campuses where it serves.
  6. Aggie Knights — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/knights · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “We are the Knights of Columbus Council #10624, located at St. Mary's Catholic Center in College Station, Texas, home of Texas A&M University.”
    Knights of Columbus Council #10624 (the Aggie Knights) is based at St. Mary's.
  7. Discernment Dinners — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/discernment · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Every month, Fr. Will and Fr. Cameron open their rectory to the men, and the Apostles of the Interior Life open their home to the women”
    Monthly discernment dinners are hosted by the priests for men and by the Apostles of the Interior Life for women.
  8. Adoration — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/adoration · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Tuesday, September 8 – Friday, December 4, 2026 Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8 AM–10 PM Tuesday: 8 AM–5:30 PM Friday: 8 AM–12 PM Location: Historic Chapel”
    During the fall 2026 semester, adoration is held in the Historic Chapel Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 AM-10 PM, Tuesday 8 AM-5:30 PM, and Friday 8 AM-noon.
  9. John 15 — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/john15 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “John 15 meets on Thursday nights at 7 PM in the Event Center (in the JPII addition).”
    John 15, the freshman community, meets Thursdays at 7 PM in the JPII Event Center.
  10. Pray and Discern — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/pray · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Begin the day by praying Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours with others in the Hannigan Chapel. No experience is needed, and you can use the iBreviary app to follow along. Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00–9:15 AM”
    Morning Prayer is prayed in the Hannigan Chapel Tuesday-Thursday at 9:00 AM.
  11. Our History — St. Mary's Catholic Centeraggiecatholic.org/history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The successful campaign raised $11 million to construct the John Paul II addition which included a larger event center, a new lobby, four large classrooms, and additional office space”
    The John Paul II addition includes an event center, lobby, classrooms, and offices.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
84 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.84%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.94%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,280 · ACT 28
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.20 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$19,596

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

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

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
59,933
Total students76,633
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$21,315
Cost of attendance (per year)$32,696
Median federal debt at graduation$17,804
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
84%
First-year retention94%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$72,097
Admission rate57%
Students receiving Pell grants20%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1280
SAT reading & writing580–690
SAT math570–710
ACT composite25–31
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 74 / 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 Austin

The Most Reverend Daniel E. Garcia, Bishop of Austin

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 228723
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is Texas A&M University-College Station a Catholic college?
No. Texas A&M University-College Station 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 Center.
What is Texas A&M University-College Station’s Catholic Life Score?
95 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Texas A&M University-College Station?
Mass is listed at St. Mary's Catholic Center, All Faiths Chapel and Texas A&M campus. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Texas A&M University-College Station Compass Recommended?
Yes. Texas A&M University-College Station meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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