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University of New Mexico

  • LocationAlbuquerque, NM
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 22,700 students
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University of New Mexico is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

LoboCatholic is the campus ministry of St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & Newman Center, at 1815 Las Lomas Road NE on the University of New Mexico campus. The published schedule lists Mass on weekdays, two Saturday and three Sunday Masses, weekly confession, and weekday adoration. FOCUS missionaries and small-group Bible studies serve students, and the ministry lists retreats, service and leadership, and OCIA. Fr. Adrian Sisneros became pastor in July 2025.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 8

  • Saturday8:30 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE
  • Saturday4:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE · Sunday vigil.
  • Sunday9:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE
  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE
  • Sunday5:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE · Student Mass.
  • Monday–Friday5:15 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE
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  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday8:15 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE
  • Tuesday, Thursday12:10 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE

Confession 5

  • Saturday3:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE · Listed as ending at 4:00 PM.
  • Sunday8:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE · Listed as ending at 8:30 AM.
  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE · Listed as ending at 10:30 AM.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday7:30 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE · Listed as ending at 8:00 AM.
  • Monday–Friday4:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE · Listed as ending at 5:00 PM.

Adoration 1

  • Monday–Friday4:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE · Schedules may shift during university breaks and Holy Days Listed as ending at 5:00 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 & Sacraments | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Saturday 8:30 AM & 4:30 PM (Sunday Vigil) Sunday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM”
    Two Saturday Masses and three Sunday Masses are listed.
    “Saturday 8:30 AM & 4:30 PM (Sunday Vigil) Sunday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM”
    Two Saturday Masses and three Sunday Masses are listed.
    “Saturday 8:30 AM & 4:30 PM (Sunday Vigil) Sunday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM”
    Two Saturday Masses and three Sunday Masses are listed.
    “Saturday 8:30 AM & 4:30 PM (Sunday Vigil) Sunday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM”
    Two Saturday Masses and three Sunday Masses are listed.
    “Saturday 8:30 AM & 4:30 PM (Sunday Vigil) Sunday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM”
    Two Saturday Masses and three Sunday Masses are listed.
    “Monday - Friday 5:15 PM Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:15 AM Tuesday & Thursday 12:10 PM”
    Mass is listed every weekday.
    “Monday - Friday 5:15 PM Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:15 AM Tuesday & Thursday 12:10 PM”
    Mass is listed every weekday.
    “Monday - Friday 5:15 PM Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:15 AM Tuesday & Thursday 12:10 PM”
    Mass is listed every weekday.
    “CONFESSION Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Monday - Friday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM”
    Scheduled confession is listed on Saturday, Sunday, and weekdays.
    “CONFESSION Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Monday - Friday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM”
    Scheduled confession is listed on Saturday, Sunday, and weekdays.
    “CONFESSION Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Monday - Friday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM”
    Scheduled confession is listed on Saturday, Sunday, and weekdays.
    “CONFESSION Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Monday - Friday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM”
    Scheduled confession is listed on Saturday, Sunday, and weekdays.
    “CONFESSION Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Monday - Friday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM”
    Scheduled confession is listed on Saturday, Sunday, and weekdays.
    “Adoration Monday - Friday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM”
    Adoration is listed Monday through Friday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of New Mexico, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Thomas Aquinas University Parish: 0.3 mi1Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church: 0.6 mi2Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church: 1.2 mi3San Ignacio Catholic Church: 1.3 mi4Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 1.5 mi5Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 1.8 mi6St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & Newman Center (LoboCatholic): 0.3 miUniversity of New Mexico (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Thomas Aquinas University Parish — 0.3 mi · 1815 Las Lomas Road Northeast, Albuquerque
  2. Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 1818 Coal Place Southeast, Albuquerque
  3. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 4020 Lomas Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque
  4. San Ignacio Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 1300 Walter Street Northeast, Albuquerque
  5. Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
  6. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.8 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

100 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 (2)
    1. Home | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “LoboCatholic is the on-campus community for UNM students.”
      LoboCatholic is the on-campus community for UNM students.
    2. About | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & Newman Center is the Catholic campus parish serving the University of New Mexico from our home at 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE.”
      The parish describes itself as the Catholic campus parish serving UNM from 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes
    Sources (2)
    1. About | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & Newman Center is the Catholic campus parish serving the University of New Mexico from our home at 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE.”
      The parish describes itself as the Catholic campus parish serving UNM from 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE.
    2. Mass & Sacraments | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Las Lomas Road is one block south of Lomas, on the University of New Mexico campus.”
      The parish's address is on Las Lomas Road, which the page describes as on the UNM campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Adrian Sisneros is pastor of the St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & Newman Center, the Catholic campus parish serving UNM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In July 2025, Fr. Adrian Sisneros became pastor, building on the parish's legacy with renewed focus on student outreach, sacramental life, and vocations.”
      Fr. Adrian Sisneros became pastor in July 2025.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass is listed Monday through Friday (5:15 PM daily, plus 8:15 AM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and 12:10 PM on Tuesday and Thursday).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Sacraments | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday - Friday 5:15 PM Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:15 AM Tuesday & Thursday 12:10 PM”
      Mass is listed every weekday.
  • 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 Saturday Masses and three Sunday Masses are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Sacraments | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday 8:30 AM & 4:30 PM (Sunday Vigil) Sunday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM”
      Two Saturday Masses and three Sunday Masses are listed.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is listed on Saturday, Sunday, and on weekdays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Sacraments | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CONFESSION Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Monday - Friday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM”
      Scheduled confession is listed on Saturday, Sunday, and weekdays.
  • 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 and small-group Bible studies are listed for students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. LoboCatholic Student | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/lobocatholic-student · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FOCUS (the Fellowship of Catholic University Students) is a national organization that partners with Newman Centers like ours to place missionaries directly on campus”
      FOCUS missionaries are placed on the UNM campus through the ministry.
      “Small Group Bible Studies: A few students, real conversations, digging into Scripture and life together.”
      Small-group Bible studies are listed for students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Formation kinds listed include retreats, service and leadership, and OCIA.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Home | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through retreats, small groups, service, and leadership, LoboCatholic equips students to follow Christ and build lasting friendships.”
      The ministry lists retreats among its programs for students.
    2. LoboCatholic Student | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/lobocatholic-student · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service & Leadership Get involved, lead something, make an impact beyond yourself.”
      The ministry lists service and leadership opportunities.
    3. Want To Be Catholic? | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/want-to-be-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us for weekly classes where we explore the Gospel, the Sacraments, and what it means to live a life of purpose.”
      OCIA is offered as weekly classes for adults who want to become Catholic or complete their sacraments.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration30 or more times a week (31 weekly times documented: 15 Mass, 11 confession, 5 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

  • Mass is listed every weekday on the campus parish's schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Sacraments | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday - Friday 5:15 PM Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:15 AM Tuesday & Thursday 12:10 PM”
      Mass is listed every weekday.
  • Two Saturday Masses, three Sunday Masses, and weekly confession are listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Sacraments | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday 8:30 AM & 4:30 PM (Sunday Vigil) Sunday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM”
      Two Saturday Masses and three Sunday Masses are listed.
      “CONFESSION Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Monday - Friday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM”
      Scheduled confession is listed on Saturday, Sunday, and weekdays.
  • FOCUS missionaries and small-group Bible studies are listed for students.
    Sources (1)
    1. LoboCatholic Student | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/lobocatholic-student · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FOCUS (the Fellowship of Catholic University Students) is a national organization that partners with Newman Centers like ours to place missionaries directly on campus”
      FOCUS missionaries are placed on the UNM campus through the ministry.
      “Small Group Bible Studies: A few students, real conversations, digging into Scripture and life together.”
      Small-group Bible studies are listed for students.

Concerns

  • The pages name a pastor but do not present a full-time campus chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. About | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In July 2025, Fr. Adrian Sisneros became pastor, building on the parish's legacy with renewed focus on student outreach, sacramental life, and vocations.”
      Fr. Adrian Sisneros became pastor in July 2025.

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The Catholic center

St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & Newman Center (LoboCatholic)

  • Address: 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: church with bell tower, parish office, parking lots

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Retreats 1

Clubs and groups 1

  • FOCUS missionariesOn campus
    FOCUS missionaries work with students on campus, leading small-group Bible studies and one-on-one mentoring.
    lobocatholic.org, focus.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Sunday Student Mass and dinnerOn campus
    Sundays 5:00 PM
    Student Mass followed by a free meal.
    lobocatholic.org

Faith formation 2

  • Small-group Bible studies
    Small groups of students study Scripture together.
    lobocatholic.org
  • OCIA
    Weekly classes; Mondays at 6 PM per the ministry's Im New page
    Adult initiation program for those becoming Catholic or completing their sacraments.
    lobocatholic.org

Service 1

  • Service and leadership
    Service and leadership opportunities for students.
    lobocatholic.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. Home | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “LoboCatholic is the on-campus community for UNM students.”
    LoboCatholic is the on-campus community for UNM students.
  2. About | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & Newman Center is the Catholic campus parish serving the University of New Mexico from our home at 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE.”
    The parish describes itself as the Catholic campus parish serving UNM from 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE.
    “The St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & Newman Center is the Catholic campus parish serving the University of New Mexico from our home at 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE.”
    The parish describes itself as the Catholic campus parish serving UNM from 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE.
  3. Mass & Sacraments | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/mass-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Las Lomas Road is one block south of Lomas, on the University of New Mexico campus.”
    The parish's address is on Las Lomas Road, which the page describes as on the UNM campus.
  4. Contact | St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & LoboCatholiclobocatholic.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Contact Information 1815 Las Lomas Road NE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-247-1094 office@lobocatholic.org”
    The parish publishes its address, phone number, and office email.

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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.
63 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.55%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.76%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,038 · ACT 22.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.15 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$15,468

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)
16,905
Total students22,700
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$15,489
Cost of attendance (per year)$21,259
Median federal debt at graduation$18,450
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
55%
First-year retention76%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$44,792
Admission rate95%
Students receiving Pell grants39%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1038
SAT reading & writing460–600
SAT math430–570
ACT composite19–26
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 55 / 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 Santa Fe

The Most Reverend John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa Fe

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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

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Questions families ask

Is University of New Mexico a Catholic college?
No. University of New Mexico is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by LoboCatholic (St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish & Newman Center).
What is University of New Mexico’s Catholic Life Score?
91 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 University of New Mexico?
Mass is listed at St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish and 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of New Mexico Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of New Mexico meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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