Is Baylor University a Catholic college?

No. Baylor University is not a Catholic college. Its listed religious affiliation is Baptist. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Peter Catholic Student Center.

Where is Mass celebrated at Baylor University?

Mass is listed at St. Peter Catholic Student Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Baylor University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Baylor University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

Baylor University

UbicaciónWaco, TX
Tipo y tamañoPrivada sin fines de lucro · de 4 años · 20,824 estudiantes

Affiliation: Baptist

Sitio web oficial Insignia del Cuadro de Honor de la pastoral universitaria

Puntuación de Vida Católica

Vida católica 75%Académicos 25%

AVida católica
96 de 100

AAcadémicos
85 de 100

Verificado el 12 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

Cuadro de Honor de la Pastoral UniversitariaRecomendado por CompassQué significan las insignias

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

St. Peter Catholic Student Center, at 1415 South 9th Street in Waco, is the Catholic center for Baylor University students. Its pages list Mass Monday through Friday at 5:30 pm, a Saturday 5:30 pm Mass, and Sunday Masses at 9:30 am, 11:30 am and 5:30 pm, with weekday confession and adoration at 4:30 pm. Listed student groups include the Baylor-recognized Catholic Student Association and FOCUS, and programs include Bear Awakening retreats and OCIA classes.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 5

Lunes a viernes5:30 p. m.St. Peter Catholic Student Center
Sábado5:30 p. m.St. Peter Catholic Student Center · Extraordinary Form.
Domingo9:30 a. m.St. Peter Catholic Student Center · Form listed differently on the home page (Ordinary) and sacraments page (Extraordinary).
Domingo11:30 a. m.St. Peter Catholic Student Center · High Mass.
Domingo5:30 p. m.St. Peter Catholic Student Center

Confesión 1

Lunes a viernes4:30 p. m.St. Peter Catholic Student Center · Spanish confessions offered every day except Tuesday.

Adoración 1

Lunes a viernes4:30 p. m.St. Peter Catholic Student Center

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 12 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (1)

Sacraments | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“5:30 PM Daily Mass”
Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 5:30 pm at the center.
“5:30 PM Extraordinary Form Mass”
A Saturday 5:30 pm Mass is offered at the center.
“9:30 AM Extraordinary Form Mass”
A Sunday 9:30 am Mass is listed, in the Extraordinary Form on this page.
“11:30 AM High Mass”
Sunday Mass is offered at 11:30 am, as well as at 5:30 pm, at the center.
“11:30 AM High Mass”
Sunday Mass is offered at 11:30 am, as well as at 5:30 pm, at the center.
“4:30 PM Adoration & Confession”
Adoration and confession are offered at 4:30 pm on weekdays.
“4:30 PM Adoration & Confession”
Adoration and confession are offered at 4:30 pm on weekdays.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›

Saint Peter Catholic Student Center — 0.3 mi · 1415 South 9th Street, Waco
Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 1401 Washington Avenue, Waco
Saint Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 301 Jefferson Avenue, Waco
Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 2621 Bagby Avenue, Waco
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 1312 Dallas Street, Waco
Saint Louis Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 2001 North 25th Street, Waco

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de vida católica

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

Vida católica en el campus

96 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí (The center's history page says the diocese built the center for Baylor students and that it is home to the Baylor University-recognized Catholic Student Association.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Our History | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/our-history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “now Baylor University-recognized Catholic Student Association”
  The center is home to the Baylor University-recognized Catholic Student Association.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (St. Peter Catholic Student Center at 1415 S. 9th St. is about 0.3 mile from the university's address.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Hours & Contact Information | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “1415 South 9th Street Waco, TX 76706”
  The center's physical address is 1415 South 9th Street, Waco, TX 76706.
2. Our History | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/our-history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “now Baylor University-recognized Catholic Student Association”
  The center is home to the Baylor University-recognized Catholic Student Association.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaCapellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (A named priest, the Rev. Henry Carter Finch, S.T.L., is listed as Rector of the student center.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Staff | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Rev. Henry Carter Finch, S.T.L. Rector”
  A priest, the Rev. Henry Carter Finch, is listed as Rector of the center.
Sí:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitariaTodos los días laborables (5 o más días) (Daily Mass is listed Monday through Friday at 5:30 pm at the center.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Sacraments | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “5:30 PM Daily Mass”
  Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 5:30 pm at the center.
Sí:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusDos o más Misas de fin de semana (Saturday 5:30 pm Mass plus Sunday Masses at 9:30 am (the sacraments page labels it Extraordinary Form), 11:30 am and 5:30 pm.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Sacraments | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “5:30 PM Extraordinary Form Mass”
  A Saturday 5:30 pm Mass is offered at the center.
  “11:30 AM High Mass”
  Sunday Mass is offered at 11:30 am, as well as at 5:30 pm, at the center.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Confession and adoration are listed at 4:30 pm on weekdays; the home page says Spanish-language confessions are offered every day except Tuesday. The pages list different weekday patterns (see gaps).)
Fuentes (2)
1. Sacraments | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “4:30 PM Adoration & Confession”
  Adoration and confession are offered at 4:30 pm on weekdays.
2. St. Peter Catholic Student Center | Waco, TXbaylorcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Confessions can be heard in Spanish every day except Tuesday”
  Confession is offered in Spanish on weekdays other than Tuesday.
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (Catholic Student Association and FOCUS (Bible studies and student outreach) are both listed.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Our History | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/our-history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “now Baylor University-recognized Catholic Student Association”
  The center is home to the Baylor University-recognized Catholic Student Association.
2. Baylor University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/baylor-university · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Baylor University Waco”
  FOCUS lists Baylor University in Waco as a campus it serves.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Retreat (Bear Awakening), OCIA (Basic Teachings) and service (Homeless Ministry) are all listed.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Bear Awakening | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/bear-awakening · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Bear Awakening is a three-day, faith-filled, jam-packed retreat, designed for and led by students.”
  Bear Awakening is a student-led retreat run by the center.
2. Basic Teachings | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/catholicism-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, or OCIA, is the process through which interested adults are gradually introduced”
  The center offers OCIA classes, called Basic Teachings.
3. Service | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Homeless Ministry”
  A homeless ministry is listed among the center's service opportunities.
Sí:
Iglesia católica a distancia de caminata (calculado a partir de OpenStreetMap)A menos de 1 milla del campusCalculado a partir de las ubicaciones de iglesias en OpenStreetMap.
En parte:
Horario semanal publicado de Misa, confesión y adoraciónDe 12 a 19 veces por semana (19 horarios semanales documentados: 9 de Misa, 5 de confesión, 5 de adoración.)Calculado a partir de los horarios verificados de Misa, confesión y adoración que aparecen en esta página (cada día con horario cuenta una vez).

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

Daily Mass is listed Monday through Friday at the center.
Fuentes (1)
1. Sacraments | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “5:30 PM Daily Mass”
  Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 5:30 pm at the center.
Three Sunday Masses and a Saturday Mass are listed at the center.
Fuentes (1)
1. Sacraments | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “11:30 AM High Mass”
  Sunday Mass is offered at 11:30 am, as well as at 5:30 pm, at the center.
  “5:30 PM Extraordinary Form Mass”
  A Saturday 5:30 pm Mass is offered at the center.
A priest is listed as rector of the center, and the center lists student groups, a retreat and OCIA classes.
Fuentes (4)
1. Staff | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Rev. Henry Carter Finch, S.T.L. Rector”
  A priest, the Rev. Henry Carter Finch, is listed as Rector of the center.
2. Our History | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/our-history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “now Baylor University-recognized Catholic Student Association”
  The center is home to the Baylor University-recognized Catholic Student Association.
3. Bear Awakening | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/bear-awakening · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Bear Awakening is a three-day, faith-filled, jam-packed retreat, designed for and led by students.”
  Bear Awakening is a student-led retreat run by the center.
4. Basic Teachings | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/catholicism-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, or OCIA, is the process through which interested adults are gradually introduced”
  The center offers OCIA classes, called Basic Teachings.

Inquietudes

The sacraments page labels the Sunday 9:30 am Mass as Extraordinary Form, while the home page labels it Ordinary Form.
Fuentes (1)
1. Sacraments | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “9:30 AM Extraordinary Form Mass”
  A Sunday 9:30 am Mass is listed, in the Extraordinary Form on this page.
  “11:30 AM High Mass”
  Sunday Mass is offered at 11:30 am, as well as at 5:30 pm, at the center.

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El centro católico

St. Peter Catholic Student Center

Dirección: 1415 South 9th Street, Waco, TX 76706
Distancia desde el campus: 0.3 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)

Ver en el mapa ↗

Fuente: baylorcatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, baylorcatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

7 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 0 fuera del campus, 7 sin ubicación publicada

Formación en la fe 1

Basic Teachings (OCIA)
Mondays 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Classes for adults interested in becoming Catholic or completing initiation.
baylorcatholic.org, baylorcatholic.org

Clubes y grupos 2

Catholic Student Association
Baylor University-recognized Catholic student association based at the center.
baylorcatholic.org
FOCUS (Bible studies and outreach)
FOCUS missionaries serve Baylor students through the center. Bible studies are listed.
focus.org, baylorcatholic.org

Liturgia y oración 1

St. Gregory Society
Lay group supporting the Extraordinary Form Mass at the center.
baylorcatholic.org

Retiros 1

Bear Awakening
Listed as October 2 to 4 (page labeled BA25)
Three-day student-led retreat run by the center.
baylorcatholic.org, baylorcatholic.org

Servicio 1

Homeless Ministry
Service opportunity listed by the center.
baylorcatholic.org

Vida social 1

St. Peter Supper
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm (after the 5:30 pm Mass)
Homemade supper and fellowship after the daily Mass.
baylorcatholic.org

Todo lo que aparece lo publica la escuela, su pastoral universitaria o la parroquia. Pregunte al ministro universitario qué se hace este semestre.

Pastoral universitaria católica

St. Peter Catholic Student Center

Fuentes (2)

Hours & Contact Information | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“1415 South 9th Street Waco, TX 76706”
The center's physical address is 1415 South 9th Street, Waco, TX 76706.
“1415 South 9th Street Waco, TX 76706”
The center's physical address is 1415 South 9th Street, Waco, TX 76706.
Our History | St. Peter Catholic Student Centerbaylorcatholic.org/our-history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“now Baylor University-recognized Catholic Student Association”
The center is home to the Baylor University-recognized Catholic Student Association.
“now Baylor University-recognized Catholic Student Association”
The center is home to the Baylor University-recognized Catholic Student Association.

Comuníquese

Datos de contacto de St. Peter Catholic Student Center office (Rector: The Rev. Henry Carter Finch, S.T.L.) (Office; Rector) and 3 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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Excelencia académica

85 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación80%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación91%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,329 · ACT 29.5
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación15 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$15,852

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica.

Fuente: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026))

Costo y valor

Datos federales, mostrados por separado. El costo, la deuda y los ingresos nunca forman parte de una calificación.

Valor y resultados
Estudiantes de pregrado Matrícula de otoño (IPEDS)	15,155
Total de estudiantes	20,824
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$41,104
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$74,226
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$23,000
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	80%
Retención de primer año	91%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$65,793
Tasa de admisión	51%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	12%

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1329
SAT lectura y escritura	610–700
SAT matemáticas	590–700
ACT compuesto	27–32
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 56 / 100 (cómo se calcula)

Fuentes: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · calculadora de precio neto
College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026); directorio IPEDS 2024-25 y características institucionales; matrícula de otoño de 2023.

Iglesia local

Diócesis de Austin

Mons. Daniel E. Garcia, obispo de Austin

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: usccb.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

Diócesis determinada por el condado, según la lista de condados de la diócesis (Wikipedia). Confirme con la diócesis.

Acerca de los datos de esta escuela

IPEDS unit ID 223232
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad doctoral (investigación muy alta)
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is Baylor University a Catholic college?: No. Baylor University is not a Catholic college. Its listed religious affiliation is Baptist. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Peter Catholic Student Center.
What is Baylor University’s Catholic Life Score?: 93 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 Baylor University?: Mass is listed at St. Peter Catholic Student Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Baylor University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Baylor University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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