Is Wayne State College a Catholic college?

No. Wayne State College is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Wildcat Catholic (WSC Newman Center).

Where is Mass celebrated at Wayne State College?

Mass is listed at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 412 E 8th St. and Wayne. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Wayne State College Compass Recommended?

Yes. Wayne State College meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

College · Catholic life on campus

Wayne State College

LocationWayne, NE
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 4,807 students

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Catholic Life Score

Catholic life 75%Academics 25%

ACatholic life
96 of 100

DAcademics
54 of 100

Verified Oct. 14, 2026 · How the score works

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Wayne State College is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Wayne State College's Catholic ministry is Wildcat Catholic, which meets at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wayne and is also listed as the Catholic Newman club in the college's directory. Its pages list a chaplain and campus minister, weekday and weekend Masses, weekly confession times, Bible studies, Thursday community nights, and service projects.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 6

Monday–Wednesday5:15 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Church, 412 E 8th St., Wayne
Thursday8:00 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Church, 412 E 8th St., Wayne · When WSC is in session. The parish lists 5:15 PM when WSC is not in session.
Friday8:15 AMSt. Mary's Catholic Church, 412 E 8th St., Wayne
Saturday5:00 PMSt. Mary's Catholic Church, 412 E 8th St., Wayne
Sunday8:00 AMSt. Mary's Catholic Church, 412 E 8th St., Wayne
Sunday11:00 AMSt. Mary's Catholic Church, 412 E 8th St., Wayne · Student Mass.

Confession 6

Tuesday4:30 PM–5:00 PMNot stated on the ministry page
Wednesday4:30 PM–5:00 PMNot stated on the ministry page
Thursday7:00 PM–7:45 PMNot stated on the ministry page
Saturday4:30 PM–5:00 PMNot stated on the ministry page
Sunday7:30 AM–7:50 AMNot stated on the ministry page
Sunday10:30 AM–10:50 AMNot stated on the ministry page

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 14, 2026.

Sources for these times (3)

St. Mary Catholic Church, Wayne, NEstmaryswayne.org/wayne · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Mon, Tues, Wed - (W) 5:15pm Thurs - (W) 8:00pm when WSC in session (5:15pm when WSC not in session) Fri - (W) 8:15am”
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wayne offers Daily Mass Monday through Friday, with the Thursday time varying by college session.
“Mon, Tues, Wed - (W) 5:15pm Thurs - (W) 8:00pm when WSC in session (5:15pm when WSC not in session) Fri - (W) 8:15am”
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wayne offers Daily Mass Monday through Friday, with the Thursday time varying by college session.
“Mon, Tues, Wed - (W) 5:15pm Thurs - (W) 8:00pm when WSC in session (5:15pm when WSC not in session) Fri - (W) 8:15am”
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wayne offers Daily Mass Monday through Friday, with the Thursday time varying by college session.
“Sat - (W) 5:00pm Sun - (W) 8:00am, (D) 9:30am, (W) 11:00am”
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wayne offers a Saturday 5:00 PM Mass and Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
“Sat - (W) 5:00pm Sun - (W) 8:00am, (D) 9:30am, (W) 11:00am”
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wayne offers a Saturday 5:00 PM Mass and Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Wildcat Catholicwildcatcatholic.org/home · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Tuesday- 5:15pm Wednesday- 5:15pm Thursday- 5:15pm (Summer) 8:00pm (School year) Friday- 8:15am Saturday- 5:00pm Sunday- 8:00am & 11:00am (Student Mass)”
The ministry's Mass schedule lists weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday and weekend Masses on Saturday and Sunday at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
...go to confession - Wildcat Catholicwildcatcatholic.org/i-want-to/go-to-confession · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Tuesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Wednesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Thursdays - 7:00 - 7:45 pm Saturdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Sundays - 7:30 - 7:50 am & 10:30 - 10:50 am”
The ministry lists scheduled confession times on five days each week during the school year.
“Tuesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Wednesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Thursdays - 7:00 - 7:45 pm Saturdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Sundays - 7:30 - 7:50 am & 10:30 - 10:50 am”
The ministry lists scheduled confession times on five days each week during the school year.
“Tuesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Wednesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Thursdays - 7:00 - 7:45 pm Saturdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Sundays - 7:30 - 7:50 am & 10:30 - 10:50 am”
The ministry lists scheduled confession times on five days each week during the school year.
“Tuesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Wednesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Thursdays - 7:00 - 7:45 pm Saturdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Sundays - 7:30 - 7:50 am & 10:30 - 10:50 am”
The ministry lists scheduled confession times on five days each week during the school year.
“Tuesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Wednesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Thursdays - 7:00 - 7:45 pm Saturdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Sundays - 7:30 - 7:50 am & 10:30 - 10:50 am”
The ministry lists scheduled confession times on five days each week during the school year.
“Tuesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Wednesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Thursdays - 7:00 - 7:45 pm Saturdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Sundays - 7:30 - 7:50 am & 10:30 - 10:50 am”
The ministry lists scheduled confession times on five days each week during the school year.

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Saint Mary's Catholic Church — 0.4 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.

Catholic life on campus

96 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The college's own directory lists Catholic Newman, and the ministry's site describes itself as the Roman Catholic ministry for Wayne State College.)
Sources (2)
1. Catholic Newman | Clubs and Organizations | Wayne State Collegewsc.edu/directory-record/17165/catholic-newman · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Catholic Newman is a ministry of the Omaha Archdiocese. The group promotes the social, spiritual, and intellectual life of students”
  The college's directory lists Catholic Newman as a student organization and a ministry of the Omaha Archdiocese.
2. About Us - Wildcat Catholicwildcatcatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Wildcat Catholic is the Roman Catholic ministry for Wayne State College.”
  Wildcat Catholic describes itself as the Roman Catholic ministry for Wayne State College.
Not enough information:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Zack Tucker is presented as Chaplain for Campus Ministry at WSC.)
Sources (2)
1. Clergy & Parish Staff - Family of the Immaculate Conceptionfamilyofic.org/about/clergy-parish-staff · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Fr. Zack Tucker Chaplain for Campus Ministry at WSC”
  The parish staff page lists Fr. Zack Tucker as Chaplain for Campus Ministry at WSC.
2. Wildcat Catholic/Focus Team - Wildcat Catholicwildcatcatholic.org/about-us/wildcat-catholicfocus-team · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Fr. Zach Tucker- Chaplain”
  The ministry lists Fr. Zach Tucker as its chaplain.
Yes:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Weekday Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church, which the ministry lists as its Mass site. The parish page lists Monday through Friday. The ministry's own schedule lists Tuesday through Friday only; the fuller parish page was used.)
Sources (1)
1. St. Mary Catholic Church, Wayne, NEstmaryswayne.org/wayne · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Mon, Tues, Wed - (W) 5:15pm Thurs - (W) 8:00pm when WSC in session (5:15pm when WSC not in session) Fri - (W) 8:15am”
  St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wayne offers Daily Mass Monday through Friday, with the Thursday time varying by college session.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM Masses at St. Mary's Catholic Church.)
Sources (2)
1. Wildcat Catholicwildcatcatholic.org/home · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Tuesday- 5:15pm Wednesday- 5:15pm Thursday- 5:15pm (Summer) 8:00pm (School year) Friday- 8:15am Saturday- 5:00pm Sunday- 8:00am & 11:00am (Student Mass)”
  The ministry's Mass schedule lists weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday and weekend Masses on Saturday and Sunday at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
2. St. Mary Catholic Church, Wayne, NEstmaryswayne.org/wayne · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Sat - (W) 5:00pm Sun - (W) 8:00am, (D) 9:30am, (W) 11:00am”
  St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wayne offers a Saturday 5:00 PM Mass and Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession times are listed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.)
Sources (2)
1. ...go to confession - Wildcat Catholicwildcatcatholic.org/i-want-to/go-to-confession · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Tuesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Wednesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Thursdays - 7:00 - 7:45 pm Saturdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Sundays - 7:30 - 7:50 am & 10:30 - 10:50 am”
  The ministry lists scheduled confession times on five days each week during the school year.
2. St. Mary Catholic Church, Wayne, NEstmaryswayne.org/wayne · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Reconciliation 30 minutes prior to weekend Masses”
  The parish offers reconciliation 30 minutes before weekend Masses.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Catholic Newman and FOCUS are both listed among the college's clubs and organizations. The ministry reports multiple Bible studies each week.)
Sources (3)
1. Catholic Newman | Clubs and Organizations | Wayne State Collegewsc.edu/directory-record/17165/catholic-newman · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Catholic Newman is a ministry of the Omaha Archdiocese. The group promotes the social, spiritual, and intellectual life of students”
  The college's directory lists Catholic Newman as a student organization and a ministry of the Omaha Archdiocese.
2. Records starting with F | Wayne State Collegewsc.edu/directory/37/a-to-z/F · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) The Wayne chapter of an international group that guides college students into lifelong Catholic mission”
  The college's directory lists a Wayne chapter of FOCUS as a student organization.
3. ...join a bible study - Wildcat Catholicwildcatcatholic.org/i-want-to/join-a-bible-study · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Our FOCUS missionaries and some students hold multiple Bible Studies a week.”
  The ministry holds multiple Bible studies each week led by FOCUS missionaries and students.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Two kinds are listed: Bible studies and service projects (meal packing and a monthly service event).)
Sources (2)
1. ...join a bible study - Wildcat Catholicwildcatcatholic.org/i-want-to/join-a-bible-study · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Our FOCUS missionaries and some students hold multiple Bible Studies a week.”
  The ministry holds multiple Bible studies each week led by FOCUS missionaries and students.
2. ...volunteer - Wildcat Catholicwildcatcatholic.org/i-want-to/volunteer · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Meet at Quality Foods to pack meals for those in need in the Wayne area one Friday during the month.”
  The ministry runs a monthly food-packing service event in Wayne.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (14 weekly times documented: 8 Mass, 6 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

Weekday Mass is listed Monday through Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, which the ministry uses as its Mass site.
Sources (2)
1. St. Mary Catholic Church, Wayne, NEstmaryswayne.org/wayne · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Mon, Tues, Wed - (W) 5:15pm Thurs - (W) 8:00pm when WSC in session (5:15pm when WSC not in session) Fri - (W) 8:15am”
  St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wayne offers Daily Mass Monday through Friday, with the Thursday time varying by college session.
2. Wildcat Catholicwildcatcatholic.org/home · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Tuesday- 5:15pm Wednesday- 5:15pm Thursday- 5:15pm (Summer) 8:00pm (School year) Friday- 8:15am Saturday- 5:00pm Sunday- 8:00am & 11:00am (Student Mass)”
  The ministry's Mass schedule lists weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday and weekend Masses on Saturday and Sunday at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Scheduled confession is listed on five days a week, and the ministry lists multiple Bible studies each week.
Sources (2)
1. ...go to confession - Wildcat Catholicwildcatcatholic.org/i-want-to/go-to-confession · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Tuesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Wednesdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Thursdays - 7:00 - 7:45 pm Saturdays - 4:30 - 5 pm Sundays - 7:30 - 7:50 am & 10:30 - 10:50 am”
  The ministry lists scheduled confession times on five days each week during the school year.
2. ...join a bible study - Wildcat Catholicwildcatcatholic.org/i-want-to/join-a-bible-study · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Our FOCUS missionaries and some students hold multiple Bible Studies a week.”
  The ministry holds multiple Bible studies each week led by FOCUS missionaries and students.
The college's directory lists both Catholic Newman and a Wayne FOCUS chapter as student organizations.
Sources (2)
1. Catholic Newman | Clubs and Organizations | Wayne State Collegewsc.edu/directory-record/17165/catholic-newman · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Catholic Newman is a ministry of the Omaha Archdiocese. The group promotes the social, spiritual, and intellectual life of students”
  The college's directory lists Catholic Newman as a student organization and a ministry of the Omaha Archdiocese.
2. Records starting with F | Wayne State Collegewsc.edu/directory/37/a-to-z/F · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) The Wayne chapter of an international group that guides college students into lifelong Catholic mission”
  The college's directory lists a Wayne chapter of FOCUS as a student organization.

Concerns

The ministry meets at a parish church.
Sources (1)
1. Wildcat Catholicwildcatcatholic.org/home · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “St. Mary's Catholic Church 412 E 8th St. Wayne, NE 68787”
  The ministry's Mass schedule is for St. Mary's Catholic Church at 412 E 8th St., Wayne.

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The Catholic center

St. Mary's Catholic Church (home of Wildcat Catholic)

Address: 412 E 8th St, Wayne, NE 68787
Distance from campus: 0.4 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: wildcatcatholic.org, verified Oct. 14, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 3 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 3

Food packing serviceOff campus
One Friday each month
Meal packing for people in need in the Wayne area, meeting at Quality Foods.
wildcatcatholic.org
Meal packing at Mercy MealsOff campus
Meal-packing service event at Mercy Meals, 603 Madison Ave, Norfolk, NE.
wildcatcatholic.org
Prayer service at Planned Parenthood, Sioux CityOff campus
Prayer event listed on the ministry's service page at 4409 Stone Ave, Sioux City, IA.
wildcatcatholic.org

Faith formation 1

Bible studies
Multiple times a week
Bible studies led by FOCUS missionaries and students; students sign up through the ministry's interest form.
wildcatcatholic.org

Clubs and groups 2

Catholic Newman
5 p.m. Thursdays
Catholic student organization and ministry of the Omaha Archdiocese, listed in the college's directory; meetings are listed at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
wsc.edu, wsc.edu
FOCUS (Wayne chapter)
The Wayne chapter of FOCUS, which the college's directory lists as a student organization.
wsc.edu

Liturgy and prayer 1

Choir and liturgy ministries
Choir, and roles as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, lectors and servers.
wildcatcatholic.org

Social life 1

Community Nights
Thursday nights during the semester
Weekly community nights open to all college students.
wildcatcatholic.org, wildcatcatholic.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 (5)

About Us - Wildcat Catholicwildcatcatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Wildcat Catholic is the Roman Catholic ministry for Wayne State College.”
Wildcat Catholic describes itself as the Roman Catholic ministry for Wayne State College.
Clergy & Parish Staff - Family of the Immaculate Conceptionfamilyofic.org/about/clergy-parish-staff · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Fr. Zack Tucker Chaplain for Campus Ministry at WSC”
The parish staff page lists Fr. Zack Tucker as Chaplain for Campus Ministry at WSC.
Catholic Newman | Clubs and Organizations | Wayne State Collegewsc.edu/directory-record/17165/catholic-newman · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Catholic Newman is a ministry of the Omaha Archdiocese. The group promotes the social, spiritual, and intellectual life of students”
The college's directory lists Catholic Newman as a student organization and a ministry of the Omaha Archdiocese.
Records starting with F | Wayne State Collegewsc.edu/directory/37/a-to-z/F · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) The Wayne chapter of an international group that guides college students into lifelong Catholic mission”
The college's directory lists a Wayne chapter of FOCUS as a student organization.
Wildcat Catholicwildcatcatholic.org/home · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“St. Mary's Catholic Church 412 E 8th St. Wayne, NE 68787”
The ministry's Mass schedule is for St. Mary's Catholic Church at 412 E 8th St., Wayne.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

54 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score52%
First-year retention 20% of score72%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreNot reported
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score19 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$7,016

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))

Campus facts

Sports	NCAA Division II · Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Setting	Town
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	19 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

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

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	3,934
Total students	4,807
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$15,360
Cost of attendance (per year)	$22,565
Median federal debt at graduation	$19,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	52%
First-year retention	72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$47,075
Admission rate	—
Students receiving Pell grants	26%

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 Omaha

The Most Reverend Michael G. McGovern, Archbishop of Omaha

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Cecilia

Source: archomaha.org, archomaha.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 181783
Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is Wayne State College a Catholic college?: No. Wayne State College is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Wildcat Catholic (WSC Newman Center).
What is Wayne State College’s Catholic Life Score?: 85 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 Wayne State College?: Mass is listed at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 412 E 8th St. and Wayne. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Wayne State College Compass Recommended?: Yes. Wayne State College meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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