Is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi a Catholic college?

No. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Newman Catholic Student Center (Newman Center), Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

College · Catholic life on campus

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

LocationCorpus Christi, TX
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 10,855 students

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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Newman Catholic Student Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, at 7002 Ocean Dr., is run by the Diocese of Corpus Christi. Rev. Ramiro Regalado, Jr. is listed as chaplain and Jonathan Cavazos as campus minister. The center's site lists Mass on Sunday at 1:30 PM and 7:00 PM and on Monday through Thursday at 5:30 PM, with adoration in the Newman Chapel. The center also lists Islander Catholic, a Knights of Columbus council, small groups, OCIA classes, and an annual retreat.

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Perpetual Help Catholic Church — 2.7 mi

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

Catholic life scorecard

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

Catholic life on campus

77 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The Diocese of Corpus Christi lists the Newman Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and the center's own site serves TAMUCC students.)
Sources (2)
1. College Campus Ministry | Diocese of Corpus Christidiocesecc.org/collegecampusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Newman Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Campus Student Organization: Islander Catholic”
  The Diocese of Corpus Christi lists the Newman Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and the campus student organization Islander Catholic.
2. Newman Catholic Student Center | Diocese of Corpus Christinewmancc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “TAMUCC Newman Catholic Student Center 361-813-3899 7002 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 newman.tamucc@gmail.com”
  The TAMUCC Newman Catholic Student Center is at 7002 Ocean Dr., with phone 361-813-3899 and email newman.tamucc@gmail.com.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Newman Catholic Student Center, with its chapel, at 7002 Ocean Dr. is about half a mile from the university's address.)
Sources (2)
1. Newman Catholic Student Center | Diocese of Corpus Christinewmancc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “TAMUCC Newman Catholic Student Center 361-813-3899 7002 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 newman.tamucc@gmail.com”
  The TAMUCC Newman Catholic Student Center is at 7002 Ocean Dr., with phone 361-813-3899 and email newman.tamucc@gmail.com.
2. Adoration | Newman Catholic Student Centernewmancc.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Newman Chapel is open and ready to welcome you.”
  The Newman Chapel is a chapel open for prayer at the Newman Center.
Partly:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Rev. Ramiro Regalado, Jr. is listed as chaplain for the TAMUCC Newman Center and also as chaplain for Viking Catholic at Del Mar College; the priest is shared.)
Sources (2)
1. Staff | Newman Catholic Student Centernewmancc.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Rev. Ramiro Regalado, Jr. Chaplain”
  Rev. Ramiro Regalado, Jr. is listed as Chaplain of the Newman Center.
2. College Campus Ministry | Diocese of Corpus Christidiocesecc.org/collegecampusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Rev. Ramiro Regalado, Jr. Chaplain (361) 813-3899 RRegalado@diocesecc.org”
  The Diocese of Corpus Christi lists Rev. Ramiro Regalado, Jr. as chaplain for the Newman Center at TAMUCC, with an email address.
  “Events are held both on the Heritage Campus of Del Mar or at the St Thomas More Parish, across from the college campus. Contact Us Rev. Ramiro Regalado, Jr. Chaplain”
  Rev. Ramiro Regalado, Jr. is also listed as chaplain for Viking Catholic at Del Mar College.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Mass is listed Monday through Thursday at 5:30 PM, which is four weekdays.)
Sources (1)
1. Newman Catholic Student Center | Diocese of Corpus Christinewmancc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: 1:30PM & 7:00PM Monday: 5:30PM Tuesday: 5:30PM Wednesday: 5:30PM Thursday: 5:30PM”
  Mass is listed at 1:30 PM and 7:00 PM on Sundays and at 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Two Sunday Masses are listed, at 1:30 PM and 7:00 PM. The calendar shows both.)
Sources (2)
1. Newman Catholic Student Center | Diocese of Corpus Christinewmancc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: 1:30PM & 7:00PM Monday: 5:30PM Tuesday: 5:30PM Wednesday: 5:30PM Thursday: 5:30PM”
  Mass is listed at 1:30 PM and 7:00 PM on Sundays and at 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday.
2. Calendar | Newman Catholic Student Centernewmancc.org/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass Sunday, September 27, 7:00 PM”
  The calendar lists a 7:00 PM Sunday Mass on September 27, 2026.
Partly:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryLess than weekly, or by appointment (Confession is listed only during Encounter Nights, held on the first Thursday of each month.)
Sources (1)
1. Adoration | Newman Catholic Student Centernewmancc.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Confession is available throughout the evening, providing a meaningful opportunity for renewal and grace.”
  Confession is available during Encounter Nights, held monthly.
  “On every first Thursday of the month, join us for a powerful evening of Adoration, praise, and reflection”
  Encounter Nights, with adoration, praise, and confession, are held on the first Thursday of each month.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Two groups are listed: Islander Catholic, a campus student organization, and Knights of Columbus council #18173, which serves the Newman community.)
Sources (3)
1. College Campus Ministry | Diocese of Corpus Christidiocesecc.org/collegecampusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Newman Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Campus Student Organization: Islander Catholic”
  The Diocese of Corpus Christi lists the Newman Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and the campus student organization Islander Catholic.
2. Islander Catholic Student Organization | Newman Catholic Student Centernewmancc.org/islander-catholic-student-organization · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Islander Catholic meets regularly every other Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm”
  Islander Catholic, a Catholic campus student organization, meets every other Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
3. Knights of Columbus | Newman Catholic Student Centernewmancc.org/knights-of-columbus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We are Knights of Columbus council #18173.”
  Knights of Columbus council #18173 serves the Newman community.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Formation kinds listed: OCIA and Confirmation preparation, weekly small groups, an annual retreat, and service projects.)
Sources (4)
1. Become Catholic | Newman Catholic Student Centernewmancc.org/become-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “OCIA Classes will be held on Tuesdays at 6:30PM, Beginning September 15th, 2026.”
  OCIA classes are held Tuesdays at 6:30 PM beginning September 15, 2026.
2. Small Groups | Newman Catholic Student Centernewmancc.org/small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Coed Group: Fridays @5PM, Leaders: Izzy & Luis”
  A coed small group meets on Fridays at 5 PM according to the Small Groups page.
3. Islander Awakening | Newman Catholic Student Centernewmancc.org/islander-awakening · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Where: Pax Christi Retreat Center in Calallen (rides provided)”
  The Islander Awakening retreat is held at the Pax Christi Retreat Center in Calallen.
4. Service Projects | Newman Catholic Student Centernewmancc.org/service-projects · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “On the first Saturday of each month, we begin the day together with breakfast, a short spiritual reflection, and a glimpse into Catholic Social Teaching”
  Service Saturday is held on the first Saturday of each month and includes service to others.
Partly:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Not enough information:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

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

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The Catholic center

Newman Catholic Student Center (Newman Center), Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Address: 7002 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Distance from campus: 0.5 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: Newman Chapel

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

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Academic Excellence

44 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score40%
First-year retention 20% of score58%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,086 · ACT 22
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score19 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$9,222

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)	7,822
Total students	10,855
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$15,225
Cost of attendance (per year)	$25,210
Median federal debt at graduation	$23,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	40%
First-year retention	58%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$51,865
Admission rate	89%
Students receiving Pell grants	43%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1086
SAT reading & writing	500–610
SAT math	470–583
ACT composite	19–25
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 48 / 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 Corpus Christi

The Most Reverend Mario Alberto Avilés, Bishop of Corpus Christi

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 224147
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (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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Is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi a Catholic college?: No. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Newman Catholic Student Center (Newman Center), Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
What is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi’s Catholic Life Score?: 69 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.

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