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The University of Tennessee-Martin

  • LocationMartin, TN
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 6,941 students
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The University of Tennessee-Martin is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministry is the Catholic student ministry at UT Martin. It is based at the Newman Center on Hannings Lane, across from the university, and is a ministry of St. Jude Catholic Church in Martin and the Diocese of Memphis. The center hosts Sunday evening prayer and dinner, Thursday prayer, Bible studies, a fall retreat, and classes for people new to Catholicism. Mass and reconciliation times are published at St. Jude Catholic Church.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 4

  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. Jude Catholic Church, 435 Moody Ave., Martin · English. Listed on the ministry's Mass times page.
  • Sunday12:30 PMSt. Jude Catholic Church, 435 Moody Ave., Martin · Spanish. Listed on the ministry's Mass times page.
  • Wednesday5:30 PMSt. Jude Catholic Church, 435 Moody Ave., Martin · English. Listed on the ministry's Mass times page.
  • Thursday12:10 PMSt. Jude Catholic Church, 435 Moody Ave., Martin · English. Listed on the ministry's Mass times page.

Confession 1

  • Wednesday4:30 PMSt. Jude Catholic Church, 435 Moody Ave., Martin · Reconciliation, 4:30 to 5:15 PM.

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)
  1. Mass Times | Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministryskyhawkcatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday Mass - 10:00 AM (English) Sunday Mass - 12:30 PM (Spanish)”
    St. Jude Parish in Martin has two Sunday Masses: 10:00 AM in English and 12:30 PM in Spanish.
    “Sunday Mass - 10:00 AM (English) Sunday Mass - 12:30 PM (Spanish)”
    St. Jude Parish in Martin has two Sunday Masses: 10:00 AM in English and 12:30 PM in Spanish.
    “Wednesday - 5:30 PM (English) Thursday - 12:10 PM (English)”
    St. Jude Parish in Martin has weekday Mass on Wednesday at 5:30 PM and Thursday at 12:10 PM.
    “Wednesday - 5:30 PM (English) Thursday - 12:10 PM (English)”
    St. Jude Parish in Martin has weekday Mass on Wednesday at 5:30 PM and Thursday at 12:10 PM.
    “Reconciliation Schedule: Wednesday - 4:30-5:15 PM (English)”
    St. Jude Parish in Martin offers reconciliation every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:15 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of The University of Tennessee-Martin, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSkyhawk Catholic Campus Ministry Newman Center: 0.3 miThe University of Tennessee-Martin (campus)N0.1 mi
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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.

BCatholic life on campus: 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.

Catholic life on campus

74 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministry, Martin TNskyhawkcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Newman Center is the student center for all things Catholic at the University of Tennessee at Martin.”
      The Newman Center is the Catholic student center for the University of Tennessee at Martin.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Newman Center at 114 Hannings Lane is about 0.27 mile from the campus (computed from its published address).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministry, Martin TNskyhawkcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Newman Center is the student center for all things Catholic at the University of Tennessee at Martin.”
      The Newman Center is the Catholic student center for the University of Tennessee at Martin.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (The named priest is pastor of St. Jude Catholic Church, the parish that runs the ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact Us | Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministryskyhawkcatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Carl Gregorich Pastor”
      Fr. Carl Gregorich is pastor of St. Jude Catholic Church, which runs the ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Mass is published at St. Jude Catholic Church, the parish that runs the ministry, on Wednesday and Thursday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministryskyhawkcatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wednesday - 5:30 PM (English) Thursday - 12:10 PM (English)”
      St. Jude Parish in Martin has weekday Mass on Wednesday at 5:30 PM and Thursday at 12:10 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 (Two Sunday Masses are published at St. Jude Catholic Church, the parish that runs the ministry: 10:00 AM in English and 12:30 PM in Spanish.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministryskyhawkcatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass - 10:00 AM (English) Sunday Mass - 12:30 PM (Spanish)”
      St. Jude Parish in Martin has two Sunday Masses: 10:00 AM in English and 12:30 PM in Spanish.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Reconciliation is scheduled every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:15 PM at St. Jude Catholic Church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministryskyhawkcatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation Schedule: Wednesday - 4:30-5:15 PM (English)”
      St. Jude Parish in Martin offers reconciliation every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:15 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 (Two or more student groups are listed: Bible study on Sunday evenings and a Thursday prayer group.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Bible Studies and Prayer Groups | Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministryskyhawkcatholic.org/bible-studies-and-prayer-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Meetings are on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. after dinner.”
      Bible study meets on Sunday evenings at 6 PM in the Newman Center.
    2. Thursday Evening Prayer | Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministryskyhawkcatholic.org/thursday-evening-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join the prayer group on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. to pray the Liturgy of the Hours.”
      A prayer group meets on Thursdays at 7:00 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Several kinds of formation are listed: a fall retreat, classes for people new to Catholicism, and Bible study and prayer groups.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministry, Martin TNskyhawkcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us November 6-8, 2026 for our Fall Retreat.”
      The ministry lists a fall retreat on November 6 to 8, 2026.
    2. New to Catholicism? | Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministryskyhawkcatholic.org/new-to-catholicism · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Classes are available for non-Catholics who want to learn more about Catholicism or for those who are interested in joining or returning to the Catholic Church.”
      The ministry offers classes for people interested in joining or returning to the Catholic Church, typically meeting on Sundays beginning in September.
    3. Bible Studies and Prayer Groups | Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministryskyhawkcatholic.org/bible-studies-and-prayer-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible studies and prayer groups meet each semester in the Newman Center.”
      Bible studies and prayer groups meet each semester in the Newman Center.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)None mapped 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 adoration1 to 5 times a week (5 weekly times documented: 4 Mass, 1 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

  • The Newman Center hosts a Sunday evening prayer and dinner, Bible study and a Thursday prayer group.
    Sources (3)
    1. Sunday Evening Prayer & Dinner | Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministryskyhawkcatholic.org/evening-prayer-dinner · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Skyhawk Catholic Community prays Evening Prayer (Vespers) on Sundays at 4:30 PM and gathers for a free home-cooked meal at 5:00 PM in the Newman Center”
      The ministry holds Sunday Evening Prayer at 4:30 PM and a free dinner at 5:00 PM in the Newman Center during fall and spring semesters.
    2. Bible Studies and Prayer Groups | Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministryskyhawkcatholic.org/bible-studies-and-prayer-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Meetings are on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. after dinner.”
      Bible study meets on Sunday evenings at 6 PM in the Newman Center.
    3. Thursday Evening Prayer | Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministryskyhawkcatholic.org/thursday-evening-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join the prayer group on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. to pray the Liturgy of the Hours.”
      A prayer group meets on Thursdays at 7:00 PM.
  • St. Jude Catholic Church publishes two Sunday Masses and a weekly Wednesday reconciliation time.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministryskyhawkcatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass - 10:00 AM (English) Sunday Mass - 12:30 PM (Spanish)”
      St. Jude Parish in Martin has two Sunday Masses: 10:00 AM in English and 12:30 PM in Spanish.
      “Reconciliation Schedule: Wednesday - 4:30-5:15 PM (English)”
      St. Jude Parish in Martin offers reconciliation every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:15 PM.

Concerns

  • Published Masses are at St. Jude Catholic Church, which is off campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministryskyhawkcatholic.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wednesday - 5:30 PM (English) Thursday - 12:10 PM (English)”
      St. Jude Parish in Martin has weekday Mass on Wednesday at 5:30 PM and Thursday at 12:10 PM.
      “Sunday Mass - 10:00 AM (English) Sunday Mass - 12:30 PM (Spanish)”
      St. Jude Parish in Martin has two Sunday Masses: 10:00 AM in English and 12:30 PM in Spanish.
  • The pastor of St. Jude is named.
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact Us | Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministryskyhawkcatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Carl Gregorich Pastor”
      Fr. Carl Gregorich is pastor of St. Jude Catholic Church, which runs the ministry.

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The Catholic center

Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministry Newman Center

  • Address: 114 Hannings Lane, Martin, Tennessee
  • Location: Next to campus
  • Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel, study room, gathering space, dining area, kitchen

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 4 off campus, 3 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • Bible StudyOff campus
    Sunday evenings at 6 PM, each semester
    Bible study meeting in the Newman Center.
    skyhawkcatholic.org, skyhawkcatholic.org
  • New to Catholicism Classes
    Typically Sundays beginning in September
    Classes for non-Catholics and for those joining or returning to the Catholic Church.
    skyhawkcatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Thursday Prayer GroupOff campus
    Thursdays at 7:00 PM
    Prayer and fellowship group that prays the Liturgy of the Hours.
    skyhawkcatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Sunday Evening Prayer and DinnerOff campus
    Sundays 4:30 PM prayer, 5:00 PM dinner (fall and spring semesters)
    Evening Prayer (Vespers) followed by a free home-cooked meal at the Newman Center.
    skyhawkcatholic.org

Social life 1

  • Wednesday Night DinnerOff campus
    Wednesdays after the 5:30 PM Mass at St. Jude
    Dinner at the Newman Center after Mass.
    skyhawkcatholic.org

Retreats 2

  • Fall Retreat
    November 6 to 8, 2026
    Weekend retreat of prayer and fellowship for students.
    skyhawkcatholic.org
  • SEEK27 Conference
    Conference registration and housing offered by the ministry.
    skyhawkcatholic.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 (2)
  1. Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministry, Martin TNskyhawkcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Newman Center is the student center for all things Catholic at the University of Tennessee at Martin.”
    The Newman Center is the Catholic student center for the University of Tennessee at Martin.
    “The Newman Center is the student center for all things Catholic at the University of Tennessee at Martin.”
    The Newman Center is the Catholic student center for the University of Tennessee at Martin.
  2. Newman Center is new home for Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministry | UT Martin Newsnews.utm.edu/2024/09/20/newman-center-is-new-home-for-skyhawk-catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “its Hannings Lane location across from the university”
    The Newman Center is on Hannings Lane across from the university.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
60 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.53%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.77%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,120 · ACT 22
  • 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.$11,509

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)
6,234
Total students6,941
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$10,701
Cost of attendance (per year)$23,079
Median federal debt at graduation$21,024
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
53%
First-year retention77%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$44,213
Admission rate88%
Students receiving Pell grants34%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1120
SAT reading & writing500–610
SAT math470–600
ACT composite19–25
Test policyRequired

Value index: 56 / 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

Catholic Diocese of Memphis

The Most Reverend David P. Talley, Bishop of Memphis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

Diocese estimated from the nearest Catholic schools using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 221768
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium 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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Questions families ask

Is the University of Tennessee-Martin a Catholic college?
No. The University of Tennessee-Martin is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Skyhawk Catholic Campus Ministry.
What is the University of Tennessee-Martin’s Catholic Life Score?
71 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.
Where is Mass celebrated at the University of Tennessee-Martin?
Mass is listed at St. Jude Catholic Church, 435 Moody Ave. and Martin. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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