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The University of Texas at San Antonio

  • LocationSan Antonio, TX
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 34,864 students
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The University of Texas at San Antonio is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

St. Anthony Catholic Student Center at 14523 Roadrunner Way is the Catholic campus ministry for UTSA, listed by the Archdiocese of San Antonio, with Fr. Praveen Lakkisetti as parochial administrator and a team of FOCUS missionaries. Its Fall 2026 schedule lists three Sunday Masses, Mass Tuesday through Thursday at the center and Friday on campus, confession four days a week, and adoration Monday through Thursday. Student activities include the Catholic Student Association's weekly Gate nights, Bible studies, a Knights of Columbus college council, Confirmation classes, and an Awakening Retreat.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 5

  • Tuesday–Thursday6:00 PMSt. Anthony Catholic Student Center, 14523 Roadrunner Way · Fall 2026 liturgical schedule.
  • Friday12:20 PMUTSA campus (room not stated) · Fall 2026 on-campus Mass.
  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. Anthony Catholic Student Center, 14523 Roadrunner Way · Fall 2026 liturgical schedule.
  • Sunday1:00 PMSt. Anthony Catholic Student Center, 14523 Roadrunner Way · Spanish. Fall 2026 liturgical schedule.
  • Sunday7:00 PMSt. Anthony Catholic Student Center, 14523 Roadrunner Way · Fall 2026 liturgical schedule.

Confession 3

  • Tuesday–Thursday5:00 PMSt. Anthony Catholic Student Center, 14523 Roadrunner Way · Fall 2026 liturgical schedule.
  • Sunday5:30 PM–6:45 PMSt. Anthony Catholic Student Center, 14523 Roadrunner Way · Fall 2026 liturgical schedule.
  • Friday12:00 PMUTSA campus (room not stated) · Before the Friday on-campus Mass. Fall 2026.

Adoration 2

  • Monday–Thursday8:30 AMSt. Anthony Catholic Student Center, 14523 Roadrunner Way · Fall 2026 liturgical schedule.
  • Monday–Thursday5:00 PM–6:00 PMSt. Anthony Catholic Student Center, 14523 Roadrunner Way · Fall 2026 liturgical schedule.

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 (1)
  1. rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
    The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.
    “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
    The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.
    “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
    The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.
    “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
    The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.
    “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
    The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.
    “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
    The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.
    “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
    The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.
    “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
    The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.
    “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
    The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.
    “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
    The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of The University of Texas at San Antonio, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miOur Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church: 1.5 mi1St. Anthony Catholic Student Center - UTSA: 0.8 miThe University of Texas at San Antonio (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 15415 Red Robin Road, San Antonio

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

90 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 Archdiocese of San Antonio's Campus Ministry page lists UTSA and links the Catholic Student Association at UTSA to RowdyCatholic.org, the site of St Anthony's Catholic Student Center @UTSA.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of San Antonioarchsa.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Catholic Student Association at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) seeks to offer students, faculty, and staff opportunities to grow in their faith and to develop as leaders in their faith community.”
      The Archdiocese of San Antonio's Campus Ministry page describes the Catholic Student Association at UTSA and links to RowdyCatholic.org.
    2. rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St Anthony's Catholic Student Center @UTSA: Your Catholic Home Welcome to St. Anthony’s Catholic University Center in beautiful San Antonio, Texas.”
      St. Anthony's Catholic Student Center is the Catholic center serving UTSA.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (St. Anthony Catholic Student Center at 14523 Roadrunner Way, where all Masses and confessions except the Friday on-campus Mass are held. Distance to campus is computed from the address.)
    Sources (2)
    1. rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St Anthony's Catholic Student Center @UTSA: Your Catholic Home Welcome to St. Anthony’s Catholic University Center in beautiful San Antonio, Texas.”
      St. Anthony's Catholic Student Center is the Catholic center serving UTSA.
      “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
      The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.
    2. Contact — rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org/contact · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Anthony Catholic Student Center - UTSA 14523 Roadrunner Way San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 699-9594”
      St. Anthony Catholic Student Center - UTSA is at 14523 Roadrunner Way, San Antonio, TX 78249; phone 699-9594.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Praveen Lakkisetti is presented as Parochial Administrator of St. Anthony's Catholic University Center and heads the center's team page; a deacon is also listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr Praveen Lakkisetti Parochial Administrator, St. Anthony’s”
      Fr. Praveen Lakkisetti is parochial administrator of St. Anthony's Catholic Student Center.
    2. Our Team — rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org/our-team-1 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Praveen Lakkisetti Administrator Deacon Mike Mattison Deacon”
      The center's team page lists Fr. Praveen Lakkisetti as administrator and Deacon Mike Mattison, followed by a secretary and four FOCUS missionaries.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Fall 2026: Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM at St. Anthony's and Friday at 12:20 PM on campus (four weekdays). Monday has a 6 PM Communion service, not a Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
      The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.
  • 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 (Fall 2026: Sunday 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's.)
    Sources (1)
    1. rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
      The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Fall 2026: Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM at St. Anthony's, plus Friday at 12:00 PM on campus before Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
      The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.
  • 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 (focus.org and the center's team page), the Catholic Student Association at UTSA with weekly Gate nights, men's and women's Bible studies, and a Knights of Columbus college council.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Our Team — rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org/our-team-1 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Praveen Lakkisetti Administrator Deacon Mike Mattison Deacon”
      The center's team page lists Fr. Praveen Lakkisetti as administrator and Deacon Mike Mattison, followed by a secretary and four FOCUS missionaries.
      “Aidan Seibert FOCUS Missionary Lead Noah Orta FOCUS Missionary Ivann Nino FOCUS Missionary Viney Sanchez FOCUS Missionary”
      The center's team includes a FOCUS missionary team led by Aidan Seibert.
    2. University of Texas - San Antonio - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-texas-san-antonio · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Vianey Sanchez Palao Yanelly Palao Nino Perez Ivanna Nino Perez Orta Raul Orta Seibert Aidan Seibert”
      FOCUS's University of Texas at San Antonio campus page lists five missionaries: Vianey Sanchez, Yanelly Palao, Ivanna Nino Perez, Raul Orta, and Aidan Seibert.
    3. Get Involved — rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org/get-involved-1 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Gather with us every Wednesday at 7pm during the semester as we strive to grow in relationship with Christ and each other. Bible Studies Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies offer an opportunity to dive deeper into Scripture and develop tight knit community.”
      The Gate meets every Wednesday at 7 PM during the semester, and men's and women's Bible studies are offered.
    4. Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of San Antonioarchsa.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly CSA meetings/Gate nights Semester Men’s and Woman’s nights Knights of Columbus college council Misa and Mesa on Wednesday mornings Service opportunities including working with Catholic Charities Confirmation (Classes begin in September) Awakening Retreat (Fall)”
      The archdiocese lists, for UTSA, weekly CSA meetings and Gate nights, men's and women's nights, a Knights of Columbus college council, Misa and Mesa on Wednesday mornings, service with Catholic Charities, Confirmation classes, and a fall Awakening Retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Bible-study small groups, adult Confirmation classes (Thursdays 7-8:30 PM), the fall Awakening Retreat and leadership retreats, and service including work with Catholic Charities.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Our Team — rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org/our-team-1 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Aidan Seibert FOCUS Missionary Lead Noah Orta FOCUS Missionary Ivann Nino FOCUS Missionary Viney Sanchez FOCUS Missionary”
      The center's team includes a FOCUS missionary team led by Aidan Seibert.
    2. Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of San Antonioarchsa.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly CSA meetings/Gate nights Semester Men’s and Woman’s nights Knights of Columbus college council Misa and Mesa on Wednesday mornings Service opportunities including working with Catholic Charities Confirmation (Classes begin in September) Awakening Retreat (Fall)”
      The archdiocese lists, for UTSA, weekly CSA meetings and Gate nights, men's and women's nights, a Knights of Columbus college council, Misa and Mesa on Wednesday mornings, service with Catholic Charities, Confirmation classes, and a fall Awakening Retreat.
      “Student ministers are offered opportunities to develop their leadership skills through 1:1 discipleship and upper room and leadership retreats. Students are welcome to join us for men’s and women’s nights, service opportunities, and social events.”
      UTSA's Catholic Student Association offers one-on-one discipleship, upper room and leadership retreats, men's and women's nights, service, and social events.
    3. Adult Confirmation — rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org/about-1-1 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confirmation classes start every beginning and end of the school year (September and May). They are held on Thursday Evenings at the center at 7pm-830pm.”
      Adult Confirmation classes meet Thursday evenings 7-8:30 PM at the center, starting in September and May.
  • 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 adoration20 to 29 times a week (20 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 5 confession, 8 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 Fall 2026 schedule lists three Sunday Masses (including one in Spanish), Mass Tuesday through Thursday at the center, and a Friday Mass on campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
      The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.
  • Confession is scheduled four days a week and adoration is offered twice daily Monday through Thursday.
    Sources (1)
    1. rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
      The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.
  • A priest serves as parochial administrator of the student center, and FOCUS lists five missionaries at UTSA.
    Sources (2)
    1. rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr Praveen Lakkisetti Parochial Administrator, St. Anthony’s”
      Fr. Praveen Lakkisetti is parochial administrator of St. Anthony's Catholic Student Center.
    2. University of Texas - San Antonio - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-texas-san-antonio · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Vianey Sanchez Palao Yanelly Palao Nino Perez Ivanna Nino Perez Orta Raul Orta Seibert Aidan Seibert”
      FOCUS's University of Texas at San Antonio campus page lists five missionaries: Vianey Sanchez, Yanelly Palao, Ivanna Nino Perez, Raul Orta, and Aidan Seibert.
  • Student life includes weekly Gate nights, men's and women's Bible studies, a Knights of Columbus college council, intramurals, Confirmation classes, and a fall Awakening Retreat.
    Sources (3)
    1. Get Involved — rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org/get-involved-1 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Gather with us every Wednesday at 7pm during the semester as we strive to grow in relationship with Christ and each other. Bible Studies Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies offer an opportunity to dive deeper into Scripture and develop tight knit community.”
      The Gate meets every Wednesday at 7 PM during the semester, and men's and women's Bible studies are offered.
      “Knights of Columbus Serve the St Anthony’s Community by becoming a Knight and joining other men as they work to maintain Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. Intramurals”
      Students can join the Knights of Columbus at St. Anthony's and play intramurals with the Catholic community.
    2. Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of San Antonioarchsa.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly CSA meetings/Gate nights Semester Men’s and Woman’s nights Knights of Columbus college council Misa and Mesa on Wednesday mornings Service opportunities including working with Catholic Charities Confirmation (Classes begin in September) Awakening Retreat (Fall)”
      The archdiocese lists, for UTSA, weekly CSA meetings and Gate nights, men's and women's nights, a Knights of Columbus college council, Misa and Mesa on Wednesday mornings, service with Catholic Charities, Confirmation classes, and a fall Awakening Retreat.
    3. Adult Confirmation — rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org/about-1-1 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confirmation classes start every beginning and end of the school year (September and May). They are held on Thursday Evenings at the center at 7pm-830pm.”
      Adult Confirmation classes meet Thursday evenings 7-8:30 PM at the center, starting in September and May.

Concerns

  • The Friday Mass is the only Mass on the UTSA campus itself; the other Masses are at the student center on Roadrunner Way.
    Sources (1)
    1. rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fall 2026: Liturgical Schedule Open to everyone! All masses and confessions will take place at St. Anthony’s Full Calendar Mass Tuesday - Thursday: 6 pm Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 7 pm Confession Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Adoration Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm On-Campus Mass Friday: 12:00 pm Confessions Friday: 12:20 pm Mass Communion Service Monday: 6 pm”
      The Fall 2026 schedule lists Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM, 1 PM (Spanish), and 7 PM at St. Anthony's; confession Tuesday-Thursday at 5 PM and Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM; adoration Monday-Thursday at 8:30 AM and 5-6 PM; an on-campus Friday Mass at 12:20 PM with confession at 12:00 PM; and a Monday 6 PM Communion service.

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The Catholic center

St. Anthony Catholic Student Center - UTSA

  • Address: 14523 Roadrunner Way, San Antonio, TX 78249
  • Distance from campus: 0.8 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: archsa.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, rowdycatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, rowdycatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, rowdycatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

16 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 13 off campus

Faith formation 3

  • Adult Confirmation classesOff campus
    Thursdays 7-8:30 PM, starting September and May
    Two-semester Confirmation preparation for baptized Catholic students, alumni, and staff.
    rowdycatholic.org
  • One-on-one discipleshipOff campus
    Personal mentoring for student ministers.
    archsa.org
  • SEEK 2027Off campus
    January 1-5, 2027
    The center promotes registration for the SEEK conference at the Henry B. Gonzalez Center in San Antonio.
    rowdycatholic.org

Clubs and groups 5

  • The GateOff campus
    Wednesdays 7 PM during the semester
    Weekly gathering of Catholic students. St. Martha's Kitchen volunteers cook for the Wednesday night meetings.
    rowdycatholic.org, rowdycatholic.org
  • Men's and Women's Bible StudiesOff campus
    Small-group Bible studies for men and for women.
    rowdycatholic.org
  • Knights of Columbus college councilOff campus
    Knights of Columbus council serving the St. Anthony's community, listed by the archdiocese as a college council.
    archsa.org, rowdycatholic.org
  • Catholic Student Association (CSA) at UTSAOn campus
    UTSA's Catholic student organization, which holds weekly meetings (Gate nights), Bible studies, adoration, retreats, and social events.
    archsa.org, archsa.org
  • FOCUS missionary teamOn campus
    FOCUS lists five missionaries at UTSA; the center's team page lists a FOCUS missionary lead and three missionaries.
    rowdycatholic.org, focus.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Monday Communion ServiceOff campus
    Mondays 6 PM
    Communion service at St. Anthony's (not a Mass).
    rowdycatholic.org

Other 1

  • Misa and MesaOff campus
    Wednesday mornings
    Listed by the archdiocese among UTSA's Catholic activities as "Misa and Mesa on Wednesday mornings".
    archsa.org

Retreats 2

  • Awakening RetreatOff campus
    Fall
    Annual fall retreat of the Catholic Student Association.
    archsa.org
  • Upper room and leadership retreatsOff campus
    Retreats for student ministers.
    archsa.org

Service 2

  • Service with Catholic CharitiesOff campus
    Service opportunities including work with Catholic Charities.
    archsa.org
  • St. Martha's KitchenOff campus
    Wednesday nights
    Volunteers cook for students at their weekly Wednesday meetings.
    rowdycatholic.org

Social life 1

  • Men's and Women's NightsOff campus
    Each semester
    Semester men's and women's nights.
    archsa.org, archsa.org

Sports and recreation 1

  • IntramuralsOn campus
    Intramural teams offered through the Catholic student community.
    rowdycatholic.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. rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “St Anthony's Catholic Student Center @UTSA: Your Catholic Home Welcome to St. Anthony’s Catholic University Center in beautiful San Antonio, Texas.”
    St. Anthony's Catholic Student Center is the Catholic center serving UTSA.
    “Fr Praveen Lakkisetti Parochial Administrator, St. Anthony’s”
    Fr. Praveen Lakkisetti is parochial administrator of St. Anthony's Catholic Student Center.
    “St Anthony's Catholic Student Center @UTSA: Your Catholic Home Welcome to St. Anthony’s Catholic University Center in beautiful San Antonio, Texas.”
    St. Anthony's Catholic Student Center is the Catholic center serving UTSA.
    “Fr Praveen Lakkisetti Parochial Administrator, St. Anthony’s”
    Fr. Praveen Lakkisetti is parochial administrator of St. Anthony's Catholic Student Center.
  2. Contact — rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org/contact · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “St. Anthony Catholic Student Center - UTSA 14523 Roadrunner Way San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 699-9594”
    St. Anthony Catholic Student Center - UTSA is at 14523 Roadrunner Way, San Antonio, TX 78249; phone 699-9594.
    “St. Anthony Catholic Student Center - UTSA 14523 Roadrunner Way San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 699-9594”
    St. Anthony Catholic Student Center - UTSA is at 14523 Roadrunner Way, San Antonio, TX 78249; phone 699-9594.
  3. Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of San Antonioarchsa.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Catholic Student Association at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) seeks to offer students, faculty, and staff opportunities to grow in their faith and to develop as leaders in their faith community.”
    The Archdiocese of San Antonio's Campus Ministry page describes the Catholic Student Association at UTSA and links to RowdyCatholic.org.
    “Weekly CSA meetings/Gate nights Semester Men’s and Woman’s nights Knights of Columbus college council Misa and Mesa on Wednesday mornings Service opportunities including working with Catholic Charities Confirmation (Classes begin in September) Awakening Retreat (Fall)”
    The archdiocese lists, for UTSA, weekly CSA meetings and Gate nights, men's and women's nights, a Knights of Columbus college council, Misa and Mesa on Wednesday mornings, service with Catholic Charities, Confirmation classes, and a fall Awakening Retreat.
    “Weekly CSA meetings/Gate nights Semester Men’s and Woman’s nights Knights of Columbus college council Misa and Mesa on Wednesday mornings Service opportunities including working with Catholic Charities Confirmation (Classes begin in September) Awakening Retreat (Fall)”
    The archdiocese lists, for UTSA, weekly CSA meetings and Gate nights, men's and women's nights, a Knights of Columbus college council, Misa and Mesa on Wednesday mornings, service with Catholic Charities, Confirmation classes, and a fall Awakening Retreat.
    “The Catholic Student Association at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) seeks to offer students, faculty, and staff opportunities to grow in their faith and to develop as leaders in their faith community.”
    The Archdiocese of San Antonio's Campus Ministry page describes the Catholic Student Association at UTSA and links to RowdyCatholic.org.
  4. Our Team — rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org/our-team-1 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Aidan Seibert FOCUS Missionary Lead Noah Orta FOCUS Missionary Ivann Nino FOCUS Missionary Viney Sanchez FOCUS Missionary”
    The center's team includes a FOCUS missionary team led by Aidan Seibert.
  5. University of Texas - San Antonio - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-texas-san-antonio · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Vianey Sanchez Palao Yanelly Palao Nino Perez Ivanna Nino Perez Orta Raul Orta Seibert Aidan Seibert”
    FOCUS's University of Texas at San Antonio campus page lists five missionaries: Vianey Sanchez, Yanelly Palao, Ivanna Nino Perez, Raul Orta, and Aidan Seibert.
  6. Get Involved — rowdycatholic.orgrowdycatholic.org/get-involved-1 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Knights of Columbus Serve the St Anthony’s Community by becoming a Knight and joining other men as they work to maintain Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. Intramurals”
    Students can join the Knights of Columbus at St. Anthony's and play intramurals with the Catholic community.

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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.
51 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.80%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,105 · ACT 22
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.24 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$6,112

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)
30,310
Total students34,864
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$10,836
Cost of attendance (per year)$22,352
Median federal debt at graduation$20,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
53%
First-year retention80%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$57,131
Admission rate87%
Students receiving Pell grants44%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1105
SAT reading & writing510–620
SAT math490–600
ACT composite19–25
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 66 / 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

Archdiocese of San Antonio

The Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, Archbishop of San Antonio

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archsa.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 229027
  • 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 the University of Texas at San Antonio a Catholic college?
No. The University of Texas at San Antonio is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Anthony Catholic Student Center - UTSA.
What is the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Catholic Life Score?
80 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 the University of Texas at San Antonio?
Mass is listed at St. Anthony Catholic Student Center, 14523 Roadrunner Way and UTSA campus (room not stated). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is the University of Texas at San Antonio Compass Recommended?
Yes. The University of Texas at San Antonio meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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