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Texas Woman's University

  • LocationDenton, TX
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 15,664 students
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Texas Woman's 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. John Paul II University Parish and Campus Ministry in Denton states that it supports students of Texas Woman's University and the University of North Texas, and its pastor, Father Jose Francis, TOR, is listed on the parish staff page. Mass is posted for four weekdays, Saturday, and Sunday, with scheduled confession on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and weekly student Bible studies and a Wednesday night gathering during the academic year. The parish church is at 909 McCormick Street, and no official page places a Catholic facility on or next to the TWU campus.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 10

  • Monday12:05 PMSt. John Paul II University Parish, 909 McCormick Street
  • Wednesday12:05 PMSt. John Paul II University Parish, 909 McCormick Street
  • Wednesday5:30 PMSt. John Paul II University Parish, 909 McCormick Street · Student Community Night, academic year only.
  • Thursday12:05 PMSt. John Paul II University Parish, 909 McCormick Street
  • Friday12:05 PMSt. John Paul II University Parish, 909 McCormick Street
  • Saturday9:00 AMSt. John Paul II University Parish, 909 McCormick Street
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  • Saturday5:30 PMSt. John Paul II University Parish, 909 McCormick Street · Saturday anticipatory Mass.
  • Sunday8:30 AMSt. John Paul II University Parish, 909 McCormick Street
  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. John Paul II University Parish, 909 McCormick Street
  • Sunday5:30 PMSt. John Paul II University Parish, 909 McCormick Street

Confession 3

  • Wednesday4:30 PM–5:15 PMSt. John Paul II University Parish, 909 McCormick Street · Student Community Night, academic year only.
  • Thursday5:30 PM–6:30 PMSt. John Paul II University Parish, 909 McCormick Street
  • Saturday4:00 PM–5:00 PMSt. John Paul II University Parish, 909 McCormick Street

Adoration 1

  • Wednesday4:30 PM–5:15 PMSt. John Paul II University Parish, 909 McCormick Street · Student Community Night, academic year only.

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 (2)
  1. Mass Schedule | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/mass-times-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday: 12:05 PM Tuesday: No daily Mass Wednesday: 12:05 PM Thursday: 12:05 PM Friday: 12:05 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM”
    Daily Mass is posted at 12:05 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 9:00 AM on Saturday; there is no Tuesday Mass.
    “Monday: 12:05 PM Tuesday: No daily Mass Wednesday: 12:05 PM Thursday: 12:05 PM Friday: 12:05 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM”
    Daily Mass is posted at 12:05 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 9:00 AM on Saturday; there is no Tuesday Mass.
    “Adoration and Confession: 4:30-5:15 PM Mass: 5:30 PM Meal & Activity: 6:30 PM”
    The Wednesday student night posts adoration and confession at 4:30-5:15 PM and Mass at 5:30 PM.
    “Monday: 12:05 PM Tuesday: No daily Mass Wednesday: 12:05 PM Thursday: 12:05 PM Friday: 12:05 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM”
    Daily Mass is posted at 12:05 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 9:00 AM on Saturday; there is no Tuesday Mass.
    “Monday: 12:05 PM Tuesday: No daily Mass Wednesday: 12:05 PM Thursday: 12:05 PM Friday: 12:05 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM”
    Daily Mass is posted at 12:05 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 9:00 AM on Saturday; there is no Tuesday Mass.
    “Monday: 12:05 PM Tuesday: No daily Mass Wednesday: 12:05 PM Thursday: 12:05 PM Friday: 12:05 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM”
    Daily Mass is posted at 12:05 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 9:00 AM on Saturday; there is no Tuesday Mass.
    “Saturday Anticipatory: 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM”
    Weekend Masses are posted for Saturday evening and three Sunday times.
    “Saturday Anticipatory: 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM”
    Weekend Masses are posted for Saturday evening and three Sunday times.
    “Saturday Anticipatory: 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM”
    Weekend Masses are posted for Saturday evening and three Sunday times.
    “Saturday Anticipatory: 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM”
    Weekend Masses are posted for Saturday evening and three Sunday times.
    “Adoration and Confession: 4:30-5:15 PM Mass: 5:30 PM Meal & Activity: 6:30 PM”
    The Wednesday student night posts adoration and confession at 4:30-5:15 PM and Mass at 5:30 PM.
    “Adoration and Confession: 4:30-5:15 PM Mass: 5:30 PM Meal & Activity: 6:30 PM”
    The Wednesday student night posts adoration and confession at 4:30-5:15 PM and Mass at 5:30 PM.
  2. Confession Schedule | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Thursday: 5:30-6:30 PM Saturday: 4:00-5:00 PM”
    Confession is posted on Thursdays and Saturdays.
    “Thursday: 5:30-6:30 PM Saturday: 4:00-5:00 PM”
    Confession is posted on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Texas Woman's University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miJohn Paul II Catholic Campus Center: 1.7 mi1Saint john Paul II University Parish: 1.8 mi2Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 2.1 mi3St. John Paul II University Parish and Catholic Campus Center: 1.8 miTexas Woman's University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. John Paul II Catholic Campus Center — 1.7 mi · 1303 Eagle Drive, Denton
  2. Saint john Paul II University Parish — 1.8 mi · 909 McCormick Street, Denton
  3. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 2.1 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.

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

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The parish's campus ministry page says it supports Texas Woman's University students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “to support The University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University students, Alumni, and Faculty in our Campus Ministry”
      The parish's campus ministry states that it supports students at Texas Woman's University.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The pastor of the university parish that runs the campus ministry is listed, with no other assignment shown.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parish Staff / Contact Us | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/contactus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Jose Francis, TOR Pastor”
      Father Jose Francis, TOR, is listed as the parish pastor.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Mass on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (four weekdays); no Tuesday Mass is posted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/mass-times-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: 12:05 PM Tuesday: No daily Mass Wednesday: 12:05 PM Thursday: 12:05 PM Friday: 12:05 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM”
      Daily Mass is posted at 12:05 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 9:00 AM on Saturday; there is no Tuesday Mass.
      “Adoration and Confession: 4:30-5:15 PM Mass: 5:30 PM Meal & Activity: 6:30 PM”
      The Wednesday student night posts adoration and confession at 4:30-5:15 PM and Mass at 5:30 PM.
  • 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 (Saturday 5:30 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 5:30 PM at the parish.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/mass-times-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday Anticipatory: 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM”
      Weekend Masses are posted for Saturday evening and three Sunday times.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Thursday 5:30-6:30 PM and Saturday 4:00-5:00 PM, plus Wednesday 4:30-5:15 PM during the academic year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Confession Schedule | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Thursday: 5:30-6:30 PM Saturday: 4:00-5:00 PM”
      Confession is posted on Thursdays and Saturdays.
    2. Mass Schedule | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/mass-times-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration and Confession: 4:30-5:15 PM Mass: 5:30 PM Meal & Activity: 6:30 PM”
      The Wednesday student night posts adoration and confession at 4:30-5:15 PM and Mass at 5:30 PM.
  • 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 (Weekly Bible studies for students and the campus missionaries' discipleship groups.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each Fall and Spring, there are multiple Bible studies each week for students to grow in their relationship with Christ.”
      The campus ministry runs multiple weekly student Bible studies each Fall and Spring.
    2. The jpII Campus Missionary Initiative | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/jpii-campus-missionary-initiative · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We accompany students in Bible studies, discipleship groups, one-on-one meetings, and more to explore the faith and encounter the Risen Lord.”
      The campus missionaries accompany students in Bible studies and discipleship groups.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Service projects, OCIA classes, Bible studies, and retreats are listed.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each Fall and Spring, there are multiple Bible studies each week for students to grow in their relationship with Christ.”
      The campus ministry runs multiple weekly student Bible studies each Fall and Spring.
      “Throughout the year, there are service projects to support nearby pregnancy help centers, homeless shelters, pro-life organizations on campus, and other worthwhile causes.”
      The campus ministry runs service projects throughout the year.
    2. Events | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Classes for Order of Christian Initiation- open to anyone wanting to learn more about the Catholic faith or join the Catholic Church.”
      The parish offers OCIA classes for anyone interested in the Catholic faith.
    3. About | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “UNT & TWU students have the opportunity to attend daily Mass, join the weekly Wednesday Community Nights, join a bible study, attend Eucharistic adoration and retreats”
      The parish says TWU students may attend retreats, Bible studies, and adoration.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    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).

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

Strengths

  • The campus ministry's own site states that it supports Texas Woman's University students.
    Sources (1)
    1. About | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “to support The University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University students, Alumni, and Faculty in our Campus Ministry”
      The parish's campus ministry states that it supports students at Texas Woman's University.
  • Sunday Mass is posted at three times, with a Saturday evening Mass, and confession is scheduled weekly.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Schedule | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/mass-times-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday Anticipatory: 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM”
      Weekend Masses are posted for Saturday evening and three Sunday times.
    2. Confession Schedule | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Thursday: 5:30-6:30 PM Saturday: 4:00-5:00 PM”
      Confession is posted on Thursdays and Saturdays.
  • Student Bible studies and a Wednesday night gathering with Mass, adoration, and confession run during the academic year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each Fall and Spring, there are multiple Bible studies each week for students to grow in their relationship with Christ.”
      The campus ministry runs multiple weekly student Bible studies each Fall and Spring.
      “Every Wednesday during the academic year, our students gather for worship, fellowship, and food.”
      Students gather every Wednesday during the academic year for worship, fellowship, and food.
    2. Mass Schedule | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/mass-times-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration and Confession: 4:30-5:15 PM Mass: 5:30 PM Meal & Activity: 6:30 PM”
      The Wednesday student night posts adoration and confession at 4:30-5:15 PM and Mass at 5:30 PM.

Concerns

  • The campus center is described as across from the University of North Texas campus, and no official page places a Catholic center or chapel on or next to the TWU campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The address is 1303 Eagle Drive and is across the street from Joe Greene Hall on UNT's campus.”
      The campus center at 1303 Eagle Drive is across from UNT's campus.
  • No Mass is posted for Tuesdays; weekday Mass is offered on four days of the week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/mass-times-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: 12:05 PM Tuesday: No daily Mass Wednesday: 12:05 PM Thursday: 12:05 PM Friday: 12:05 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM”
      Daily Mass is posted at 12:05 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 9:00 AM on Saturday; there is no Tuesday Mass.

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The Catholic center

St. John Paul II University Parish and Catholic Campus Center

  • Address: 909 McCormick Street, Denton, TX 76201
  • Distance from campus: 1.8 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel (visiting hours posted), campus center 'The C' at 1303 Eagle Drive with a study room, wifi, and a refrigerator and microwave

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Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 8 location not published

Social life 2

  • Wednesday Community NightOff campus
    Wednesdays during the academic year: 4:30 PM adoration and confession, 5:30 PM Mass, 6:30 PM meal and activity, 8 PM night prayer
    Student worship, fellowship, and a free meal at St. John Paul II Catholic Church, 909 McCormick Street.
    jp2denton.org, jp2denton.org
  • Men's and Women's Off-Sites
    Once a month
    Monthly fellowship, formation, and food gatherings for the men and the women of the community.
    jp2denton.org

Faith formation 2

  • Campus missionary discipleship groups
    Campus missionaries accompany students in Bible studies, discipleship groups, and one-on-one meetings.
    jp2denton.org
  • OCIA classes
    Monday evenings, 6:00-9:00 PM (calendar entries for October 2026)
    Classes for anyone who wants to learn about the Catholic faith or join the Catholic Church.
    jp2denton.org

Clubs and groups 3

  • Weekly Bible Studies
    Multiple each week during the Fall and Spring semesters
    Small-group Bible studies for students, joined through a GroupMe that the campus ministry manages.
    jp2denton.org
  • Knights of Columbus
    Parish men's ministry group listed on the parish website. It is not a student organization.
    jp2denton.org
  • Catholic Daughters of the Americas
    Parish women's ministry group listed on the parish website. It is not a student organization.
    jp2denton.org

Retreats 1

  • Retreats
    The parish says that TWU and UNT students may attend retreats.
    jp2denton.org

Service 1

  • Service Projects
    Service projects throughout the year supporting pregnancy help centers, homeless shelters, pro-life organizations on campus, and other causes.
    jp2denton.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. About | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “to support The University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University students, Alumni, and Faculty in our Campus Ministry”
    The parish's campus ministry states that it supports students at Texas Woman's University.
    “to support The University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University students, Alumni, and Faculty in our Campus Ministry”
    The parish's campus ministry states that it supports students at Texas Woman's University.
  2. Parish Staff / Contact Us | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/contactus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry Staff Sam Macaraeg Head Campus Missionary”
    Sam Macaraeg is listed as Head Campus Missionary.
    “Church Mailing Address: 909 McCormick Street Denton, TX 76201”
    The parish church address is 909 McCormick Street, Denton, TX 76201.
  3. Campus Ministry | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The address is 1303 Eagle Drive and is across the street from Joe Greene Hall on UNT's campus.”
    The campus center at 1303 Eagle Drive is across from UNT's campus.
  4. Building/Office Hours | Saint John Paul II University Parishjp2denton.org/building-office-hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Chapel Visiting: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 9:00am- 1:00pm”
    The chapel is open for visits on posted weekday hours.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
55 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.49%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.70%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$7,653

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.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
10,260
Total students15,664
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$11,963
Cost of attendance (per year)$22,234
Median federal debt at graduation$19,218
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
49%
First-year retention70%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$56,544
Admission rate96%
Students receiving Pell grants42%

Value index: 64 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Fort Worth

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

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 229179
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
  • 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 Woman's University a Catholic college?
No. Texas Woman's University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Campus Ministry, St. John Paul II University Parish.
What is Texas Woman's University’s Catholic Life Score?
79 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 Woman's University?
Mass is listed at St. John Paul II University Parish and 909 McCormick Street. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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