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University of Southern Mississippi

  • LocationHattiesburg, MS
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 13,110 students
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University of Southern Mississippi is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center in Hattiesburg is the parish of St. Thomas Aquinas, which runs the Eagle Catholic campus ministry for college students. Mass is offered on every weekday at the church, with a Saturday vigil and several Sunday Masses, and confession is scheduled several times a week. Groups listed for students include Eagle Catholic, the Catholic Student Association, and FOCUS, which lists the university among the campuses it serves.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 9

  • Saturday5:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Mid August to Mid May.
  • Sunday8:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Mid August to Mid May.
  • Sunday10:15 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Mid August to Mid May.
  • Sunday6:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Mid August to Mid May. Student Mass.
  • Monday5:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Mid August to Mid May.
  • Tuesday8:15 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Mid August to Mid May; noon during Lent.
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  • Wednesday6:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Mid August to Mid May.
  • Thursday8:15 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Mid August to Mid May.
  • Friday8:15 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Mid August to Mid May.

Confession 6

  • Sunday7:30 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Runs until 7:50 AM.
  • Sunday9:45 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Runs until 10:00 AM.
  • Sunday5:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Runs until 5:50 PM.
  • Monday4:45 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Runs until 5:15 PM.
  • Wednesday5:15 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Runs until 5:45 PM.
  • Saturday4:45 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Runs until 5:10 PM.

Adoration 4

  • Monday2:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Runs until 9:00 PM. Pauses for the 5:30 PM Mass.
  • Tuesday8:45 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Runs until 12:00 PM. Adoration page says from 9 AM.
  • Wednesday6:45 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Runs until 8:00 PM. Family Adoration.
  • Thursday8:45 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Runs until 9:00 PM. Moves to the Adoration Chapel after 9:00 PM through Friday 8:00 AM.

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 (4)
  1. Mass Times | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Saturday: 5:30 PM”
    A Saturday vigil Mass is offered at 5:30 PM.
    “Sunday: 8:00 AM”
    A Sunday Mass is offered at 8:00 AM.
    “Sunday: 8:00 AM”
    A Sunday Mass is offered at 8:00 AM.
    “Monday: 5:30 PM”
    Weekday Mass is offered at the church on Monday at 5:30 PM.
    “Tuesday: 8:15 AM”
    Weekday Mass is offered at the church on Tuesday at 8:15 AM.
    “Wednesday: 6:00 PM”
    Weekday Mass is offered at the church on Wednesday at 6:00 PM.
    “Thursday: 8:15 AM”
    Weekday Mass is offered at the church on Thursday at 8:15 AM.
    “Friday: 8:15 AM”
    Weekday Mass is offered at the church on Friday at 8:15 AM.
  2. Student Mass | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/events/student-mass/20261018 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday, October 18, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Repeats every Sunday until May 16, 2027”
    A Student Mass is held every Sunday at 6:00 PM at the church through May 2027.
  3. Confession Times | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/confession-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM”
    Confession is scheduled Sunday 7:30 to 7:50 AM.
    “Sunday 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM”
    Confession is scheduled Sunday 7:30 to 7:50 AM.
    “Sunday 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM”
    Confession is scheduled Sunday 7:30 to 7:50 AM.
    “Monday 4:45 PM to 5:15 PM”
    Confession is scheduled Monday 4:45 to 5:15 PM.
    “Wednesday 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM”
    Confession is scheduled Wednesday 5:15 to 5:45 PM.
    “Saturday 4:45 PM to 5:10 PM”
    Confession is scheduled Saturday 4:45 to 5:10 PM.
  4. Adoration | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Hours are 2-9PM.”
    Monday Adoration runs 2 to 9 PM.
    “Tuesday Adoration: From 9am after daily Mass until 12 noon.”
    Tuesday Adoration runs from 9 AM until noon after daily Mass.
    “Begins after the 8:15 AM Mass and goes until 9:00 PM in the church.”
    Thursday Adoration begins after the 8:15 AM Mass and runs until 9:00 PM.
    “Begins after the 8:15 AM Mass and goes until 9:00 PM in the church.”
    Thursday Adoration begins after the 8:15 AM Mass and runs until 9:00 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Southern Mississippi, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church: 0.6 mi1Holy Rosary Catholic Church: 2.4 mi2Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 2.5 mi3St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center: 0.4 miUniversity of Southern Mississippi (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church — 0.6 mi
  2. Holy Rosary Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 900 Dabbs Street, Hattiesburg
  3. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 2.5 mi · 313 Walnut Street, Hattiesburg

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

96 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 (Diocesan listing names the Newman Center at this address; the campus ministry page serves college students.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Parish Finder | Catholic Diocese of Biloxibiloxidiocese.org/parishfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center”
      The diocese lists St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center in Hattiesburg.
      “3117 West 4th Street, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401-5838 Phone: 601-264-5192”
      The diocese lists the Newman Center at 3117 West 4th Street, Hattiesburg, with phone 601-264-5192.
    2. Eagle Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/eagle-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “EagleCatholic is a community of Catholic college students who provide a space where others can encounter Christ through worship of Jesus in the Eucharist, devotion to Mary, and authentic friendship.”
      Eagle Catholic is the campus community for Catholic college students at this parish's Newman Center.
      “CORAL BROOKS DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY 601-264-5192”
      Coral Brooks is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center at 3117 W. 4th St. is about 0.4 mile from the university's address.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parish Finder | Catholic Diocese of Biloxibiloxidiocese.org/parishfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center”
      The diocese lists St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center in Hattiesburg.
      “3117 West 4th Street, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401-5838 Phone: 601-264-5192”
      The diocese lists the Newman Center at 3117 West 4th Street, Hattiesburg, with phone 601-264-5192.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Pastor of the parish that serves as the Newman Center; a parochial vicar is also listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Priests | Catholic Diocese of Biloxibiloxidiocese.org/priests · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Very Reverend Mark A. Ropel, V.F. Pastor, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Hattiesburg”
      Fr. Mark A. Ropel is the pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Hattiesburg.
    2. Our Staff | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FR. MARK ROPEL PASTOR”
      The parish's staff page lists Fr. Mark Ropel as pastor.
  • 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 at the church for Monday through Friday. Tuesday Mass is at noon during Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: 5:30 PM”
      Weekday Mass is offered at the church on Monday at 5:30 PM.
      “Tuesday: 8:15 AM”
      Weekday Mass is offered at the church on Tuesday at 8:15 AM.
      “Wednesday: 6:00 PM”
      Weekday Mass is offered at the church on Wednesday at 6:00 PM.
      “Thursday: 8:15 AM”
      Weekday Mass is offered at the church on Thursday at 8:15 AM.
      “Friday: 8:15 AM”
      Weekday Mass is offered at the church on Friday at 8:15 AM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday vigil at 5:30 PM. Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 10:15 AM and 6:00 PM (Student Mass).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Times | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday: 8:00 AM”
      A Sunday Mass is offered at 8:00 AM.
      “Saturday: 5:30 PM”
      A Saturday vigil Mass is offered at 5:30 PM.
    2. Student Mass | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/events/student-mass/20261018 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday, October 18, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Repeats every Sunday until May 16, 2027”
      A Student Mass is held every Sunday at 6:00 PM at the church through May 2027.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Confession Times | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/confession-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM”
      Confession is scheduled Sunday 7:30 to 7:50 AM.
      “Monday 4:45 PM to 5:15 PM”
      Confession is scheduled Monday 4:45 to 5:15 PM.
      “Wednesday 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM”
      Confession is scheduled Wednesday 5:15 to 5:45 PM.
      “Saturday 4:45 PM to 5:10 PM”
      Confession is scheduled Saturday 4:45 to 5:10 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 (Eagle Catholic, the Catholic Student Association and FOCUS.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Eagle Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/eagle-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “EagleCatholic is a community of Catholic college students who provide a space where others can encounter Christ through worship of Jesus in the Eucharist, devotion to Mary, and authentic friendship.”
      Eagle Catholic is the campus community for Catholic college students at this parish's Newman Center.
      “Our Catholic Student Association provides home-cooked meals for 100 college students nearly every Sunday during the school year!”
      The Catholic Student Association provides meals for college students nearly every Sunday during the school year.
    2. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University of Southern Mississippi”
      FOCUS lists the University of Southern Mississippi among the campuses it serves.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Formation (OCIA, Bible study, Divine Mercy Cenacle) and small groups.)
    Sources (5)
    1. OCIA | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/ocia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Interested in OCIA? Fill out the form”
      The parish offers OCIA, the initiation process for adults.
    2. Bible Study | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/bible-study · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sessions will be on Mondays at 1 PM or Thursdays at 6 PM.”
      The parish runs a Bible study with Monday and Thursday sessions.
    3. Faith, Small Groups | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/faith-small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Times arranged by each group of 6-12 people who gather in homes to deepen and support each other's faith.”
      The parish offers faith small groups that meet in homes.
    4. Divine Mercy Cenacle | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/divine-mercy-cenacle · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10 am in the St. Thomas room.”
      The Divine Mercy Cenacle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 10 AM.
    5. Catholic in Recovery | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/catholic-in-recovery-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic in Recovery meets every Monday evening at St. Thomas Parish, at 6:30pm.”
      Catholic in Recovery meets on Monday evenings at 6:30 PM at the parish.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (19 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 6 confession, 4 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 at the church on every weekday, with a Saturday vigil and Sunday Masses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: 5:30 PM”
      Weekday Mass is offered at the church on Monday at 5:30 PM.
      “Tuesday: 8:15 AM”
      Weekday Mass is offered at the church on Tuesday at 8:15 AM.
      “Wednesday: 6:00 PM”
      Weekday Mass is offered at the church on Wednesday at 6:00 PM.
      “Thursday: 8:15 AM”
      Weekday Mass is offered at the church on Thursday at 8:15 AM.
      “Friday: 8:15 AM”
      Weekday Mass is offered at the church on Friday at 8:15 AM.
      “Sunday: 8:00 AM”
      A Sunday Mass is offered at 8:00 AM.
  • Confession is scheduled four days a week, including Sunday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Confession Times | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/confession-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM”
      Confession is scheduled Sunday 7:30 to 7:50 AM.
      “Monday 4:45 PM to 5:15 PM”
      Confession is scheduled Monday 4:45 to 5:15 PM.
      “Wednesday 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM”
      Confession is scheduled Wednesday 5:15 to 5:45 PM.
      “Saturday 4:45 PM to 5:10 PM”
      Confession is scheduled Saturday 4:45 to 5:10 PM.
  • Eucharistic adoration is listed on several days each week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Adoration | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Begins after the 8:15 AM Mass and goes until 9:00 PM in the church.”
      Thursday Adoration begins after the 8:15 AM Mass and runs until 9:00 PM.
      “Hours are 2-9PM.”
      Monday Adoration runs 2 to 9 PM.
      “Tuesday Adoration: From 9am after daily Mass until 12 noon.”
      Tuesday Adoration runs from 9 AM until noon after daily Mass.

Concerns

  • No page states whether the church is on or next to the campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Parish Finder | Catholic Diocese of Biloxibiloxidiocese.org/parishfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center”
      The diocese lists St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center in Hattiesburg.
      “3117 West 4th Street, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401-5838 Phone: 601-264-5192”
      The diocese lists the Newman Center at 3117 West 4th Street, Hattiesburg, with phone 601-264-5192.

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The Catholic center

St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center

  • Address: 3117 West 4th Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
  • Distance from campus: 0.4 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: Adoration Chapel, Parish Center

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

Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 13 location not published

Faith formation 5

  • Bible study (Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life)
    Mondays 1 PM or Thursdays 6 PM
    Parish Bible study; sessions began September 14, 2026.
    stthomas-usm.org
  • OCIA
    Initiation process for adults; the inquiry form was not accepting responses when checked.
    stthomas-usm.org
  • Faith small groups
    Groups of 6 to 12 people who meet in homes.
    stthomas-usm.org
  • Divine Mercy Cenacle
    1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 10 AM
    Group that studies St. Faustina's diary, meeting in the St. Thomas room.
    stthomas-usm.org
  • Brothers in Christ
    Begins 6:30 AM
    Men's Bible study and prayer group in the Parish Center.
    stthomas-usm.org

Clubs and groups 3

  • Eagle Catholic
    Community of Catholic college students at the Newman Center.
    stthomas-usm.org
  • FOCUS
    FOCUS lists the University of Southern Mississippi among the campuses it serves.
    focus.org
  • Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Aquinas Council 15382
    First Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM
    Parish council of the Knights of Columbus.
    stthomas-usm.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Student Mass
    Sundays at 6:00 PM
    Sunday evening Mass for students at the church.
    stthomas-usm.org

Other 2

  • Catholic in Recovery
    Mondays at 6:30 PM
    Recovery ministry combining 12-step principles with the sacraments.
    stthomas-usm.org
  • Respect Life
    Parish group offering education and resources on life issues, including outreach to students.
    stthomas-usm.org

Service 1

  • Prayer Blankets
    Blankets blessed and given to people who are ill or in the hospital.
    stthomas-usm.org

Social life 1

  • Catholic Student Association meals
    Nearly every Sunday during the school year
    Home-cooked meals for college students.
    stthomas-usm.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. Parish Finder | Catholic Diocese of Biloxibiloxidiocese.org/parishfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center”
    The diocese lists St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center in Hattiesburg.
    “St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center”
    The diocese lists St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center in Hattiesburg.
    “3117 West 4th Street, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401-5838 Phone: 601-264-5192”
    The diocese lists the Newman Center at 3117 West 4th Street, Hattiesburg, with phone 601-264-5192.
  2. Eagle Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churchstthomas-usm.org/eagle-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “EagleCatholic is a community of Catholic college students who provide a space where others can encounter Christ through worship of Jesus in the Eucharist, devotion to Mary, and authentic friendship.”
    Eagle Catholic is the campus community for Catholic college students at this parish's Newman Center.

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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.
55 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.49%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.72%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,190 · ACT 24.5
  • 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.$8,263

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
10,012
Total students13,110
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$21,708
Cost of attendance (per year)$26,566
Median federal debt at graduation$22,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
49%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$44,140
Admission rate99%
Students receiving Pell grants46%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1190
SAT reading & writing—
SAT math—
ACT composite20–29
Test policyRequired

Value index: 39 / 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 Biloxi

The Most Reverend Louis Kihneman III, Bishop of Biloxi

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 176372
  • 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 University of Southern Mississippi a Catholic college?
No. University of Southern Mississippi is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center.
What is University of Southern Mississippi’s Catholic Life Score?
86 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 Southern Mississippi?
Mass is listed at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Southern Mississippi Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of Southern Mississippi meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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