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The University of Texas at Austin

  • LocationAustin, TX
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 53,082 students
Official website

The University of Texas at Austin is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The University Catholic Center (UCC) at 2010 University Ave. is the Catholic campus ministry for UT Austin. The Paulist Fathers began the ministry in 1908, and in January 2020 the Diocese of Austin announced that its own priests would take over the center's leadership. FOCUS lists six missionaries at UT Austin.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of The University of Texas at Austin, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miUniversity Catholic Center: 0.1 mi1Saint Austin Catholic Church: 0.2 mi2Diocese of Austin Chancery: 0.3 mi3Saint Mary Cathedral: 0.8 mi4Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church: 1.3 mi5Holy Cross Catholic Church: 1.4 mi6University Catholic Center (UT Catholic Center): 0.1 miThe University of Texas at Austin (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. University Catholic Center — 0.1 mi · 2010 University Avenue, Austin
  2. Saint Austin Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 2010 Guadalupe Street, Austin
  3. Diocese of Austin Chancery — 0.3 mi · 1600 Congress Avenue, Austin
  4. Saint Mary Cathedral — 0.8 mi · 203 East 10th Street, Austin
  5. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 1206 East 9th Street, Austin
  6. Holy Cross Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 1610 East 11th Street, Austin

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.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • 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 Paulist Fathers' announcement names the University Catholic Center at the University of Texas at Austin; the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops lists the UT Catholic Center at 2010 University Ave. the center's own podcast page states its mission to UT students.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Welcome to the 89th Legislature - Texas Catholic Conference of Bishopstxcatholic.org/welcome-to-the-89th-legislature · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “UT Catholic Center (2010 University Ave.)”
      The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (January 13, 2025) lists the UT Catholic Center at 2010 University Ave. among nearby Catholic churches offering Mass and confession.
    2. Announcing a Transition at the University of Texas at Austin – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/the-conversation/announcing-a-transition-at-the-university-of-texas-at-austin · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This week, Bishop Joe Vásquez of the Diocese of Austin announced that, in July, priests of his diocese will assume leadership of the University Catholic Center at the University of Texas at Austin.”
      In January 2020 the Diocese of Austin announced that its priests would take over leadership of the University Catholic Center at UT Austin from the Paulist Fathers in July 2020.
    3. The University Catholic Center Podcast | The University Catholic Centerutcatholic.podbean.com · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our mission at the UCC is to help UT students encounter Jesus, the Truth Who sets us free, and find a home in His Church.”
      The University Catholic Center states that its mission is to serve UT students.
    4. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Texas State University University of Texas at Austin Baylor University”
      FOCUS lists the University of Texas at Austin among the campuses where it serves.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The University Catholic Center has its own building at 2010 University Ave., where Mass and confession are listed. Distance to campus is computed from the address.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Welcome to the 89th Legislature - Texas Catholic Conference of Bishopstxcatholic.org/welcome-to-the-89th-legislature · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “UT Catholic Center (2010 University Ave.)”
      The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (January 13, 2025) lists the UT Catholic Center at 2010 University Ave. among nearby Catholic churches offering Mass and confession.
    2. KACM (Korean American Catholic Ministry) General Meeting - Texas Today: UT Events & Announcements Calendarcalendar.utexas.edu/event/kacm_korean_american_catholic_ministry_general_meeting · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “UCC (University Catholic Center), St. Francis (2nd Floor) View map Free Event Add to calendar Save to Google Calendar Save to iCal Save to Outlook 2010 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705”
      UT's events calendar gives the University Catholic Center's full address as 2010 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705 (a 2015 event listing, used only for the street address and ZIP code).
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (Only FOCUS (six missionaries listed on focus.org) could be verified.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Texas State University University of Texas at Austin Baylor University”
      FOCUS lists the University of Texas at Austin among the campuses where it serves.
    2. University of Texas at Austin - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-texas-at-austin · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “That’s why we’re here. Let’s meet up sometime. Pendergrass William Pendergrass Davila Tea Davila Morris Thomas Morris Henige Anna Henige Burns Erin Burns Young Cecilia Young”
      FOCUS lists six missionaries serving at UT Austin.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    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.

Strengths

  • A dedicated Catholic center, the University Catholic Center, has its own building at 2010 University Ave.
    Sources (2)
    1. Welcome to the 89th Legislature - Texas Catholic Conference of Bishopstxcatholic.org/welcome-to-the-89th-legislature · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “UT Catholic Center (2010 University Ave.)”
      The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (January 13, 2025) lists the UT Catholic Center at 2010 University Ave. among nearby Catholic churches offering Mass and confession.
    2. KACM (Korean American Catholic Ministry) General Meeting - Texas Today: UT Events & Announcements Calendarcalendar.utexas.edu/event/kacm_korean_american_catholic_ministry_general_meeting · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “UCC (University Catholic Center), St. Francis (2nd Floor) View map Free Event Add to calendar Save to Google Calendar Save to iCal Save to Outlook 2010 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705”
      UT's events calendar gives the University Catholic Center's full address as 2010 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705 (a 2015 event listing, used only for the street address and ZIP code).
  • FOCUS lists a team of six missionaries at UT Austin.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Texas State University University of Texas at Austin Baylor University”
      FOCUS lists the University of Texas at Austin among the campuses where it serves.
    2. University of Texas at Austin - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-texas-at-austin · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “That’s why we’re here. Let’s meet up sometime. Pendergrass William Pendergrass Davila Tea Davila Morris Thomas Morris Henige Anna Henige Burns Erin Burns Young Cecilia Young”
      FOCUS lists six missionaries serving at UT Austin.
  • Catholic campus ministry has served the UT campus since 1908; the Diocese of Austin assumed its leadership in 2020.
    Sources (1)
    1. Announcing a Transition at the University of Texas at Austin – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/the-conversation/announcing-a-transition-at-the-university-of-texas-at-austin · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This week, Bishop Joe Vásquez of the Diocese of Austin announced that, in July, priests of his diocese will assume leadership of the University Catholic Center at the University of Texas at Austin.”
      In January 2020 the Diocese of Austin announced that its priests would take over leadership of the University Catholic Center at UT Austin from the Paulist Fathers in July 2020.
      “Paulist Fathers have been a presence on the campus in Austin since 1908, with the construction of the first campus ministry building in 1913.”
      Catholic campus ministry at UT Austin dates to 1908, with a first building in 1913.

Concerns

None recorded.

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The Catholic center

University Catholic Center (UT Catholic Center)

  • Address: 2010 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: txcatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, calendar.utexas.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

2 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus

Other 1

Clubs and groups 1

  • FOCUS missionary teamOn campus
    FOCUS lists six missionaries serving Catholic students at UT Austin.
    focus.org, focus.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 (6)
  1. Welcome to the 89th Legislature - Texas Catholic Conference of Bishopstxcatholic.org/welcome-to-the-89th-legislature · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “UT Catholic Center (2010 University Ave.)”
    The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (January 13, 2025) lists the UT Catholic Center at 2010 University Ave. among nearby Catholic churches offering Mass and confession.
    “UT Catholic Center (2010 University Ave.)”
    The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (January 13, 2025) lists the UT Catholic Center at 2010 University Ave. among nearby Catholic churches offering Mass and confession.
  2. Announcing a Transition at the University of Texas at Austin – Paulist Fatherspaulist.org/the-conversation/announcing-a-transition-at-the-university-of-texas-at-austin · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “This week, Bishop Joe Vásquez of the Diocese of Austin announced that, in July, priests of his diocese will assume leadership of the University Catholic Center at the University of Texas at Austin.”
    In January 2020 the Diocese of Austin announced that its priests would take over leadership of the University Catholic Center at UT Austin from the Paulist Fathers in July 2020.
  3. The University Catholic Center Podcast | The University Catholic Centerutcatholic.podbean.com · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Our mission at the UCC is to help UT students encounter Jesus, the Truth Who sets us free, and find a home in His Church.”
    The University Catholic Center states that its mission is to serve UT students.
  4. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Texas State University University of Texas at Austin Baylor University”
    FOCUS lists the University of Texas at Austin among the campuses where it serves.
  5. University of Texas at Austin - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-texas-at-austin · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “That’s why we’re here. Let’s meet up sometime. Pendergrass William Pendergrass Davila Tea Davila Morris Thomas Morris Henige Anna Henige Burns Erin Burns Young Cecilia Young”
    FOCUS lists six missionaries serving at UT Austin.
  6. KACM (Korean American Catholic Ministry) General Meeting - Texas Today: UT Events & Announcements Calendarcalendar.utexas.edu/event/kacm_korean_american_catholic_ministry_general_meeting · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “UCC (University Catholic Center), St. Francis (2nd Floor) View map Free Event Add to calendar Save to Google Calendar Save to iCal Save to Outlook 2010 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705”
    UT's events calendar gives the University Catholic Center's full address as 2010 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705 (a 2015 event listing, used only for the street address and ZIP code).

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
89 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.89%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.97%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,395 · ACT 30
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.18 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$20,294

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)
42,444
Total students53,082
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$19,857
Cost of attendance (per year)$31,247
Median federal debt at graduation$20,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
89%
First-year retention97%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$75,121
Admission rate27%
Students receiving Pell grants26%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1395
SAT reading & writing630–740
SAT math620–770
ACT composite27–33
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 76 / 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 228778
  • 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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Is the University of Texas at Austin a Catholic college?
No. The University of Texas at Austin is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by University Catholic Center.

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