Is Iowa State University a Catholic college?

No. Iowa State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center (Cyclone Catholic).

Where is Mass celebrated at Iowa State University?

Mass is listed at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, 2210 Lincoln Way, St. Thomas Aquinas Church and 2210 Lincoln Way. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

Iowa State University

UbicaciónAmes, IA
Tipo y tamañoPública · de 4 años · 30,177 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial

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

Catholic ministry at Iowa State (Cyclone Catholic) is based at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, 2210 Lincoln Way, across the street from the Memorial Union parking ramp. The registered Catholic Student Community lists Mass Saturday at 4 PM, three times on Sunday, weekdays at noon, and a student Thursday Night Liturgy at 9:15 PM, plus small groups, retreats, and spring break service trips. A seven-person FOCUS team and a Thomistic Institute chapter also serve students. The parish's website blocks automated access; no priest, confession times, or adoration times are recorded.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 6

Sábado4:00 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, 2210 Lincoln Way
Domingo8:30 a. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, 2210 Lincoln Way
Domingo11:00 a. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, 2210 Lincoln Way
Domingo7:00 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, 2210 Lincoln Way · Durante el año académico.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday12:00 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, 2210 Lincoln Way
Jueves9:15 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 2210 Lincoln Way · TNL (Thursday Night Liturgy), a student Mass.

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 8 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (2)

Catholic Student Community | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Building Hours: M-Sun, 7 am-11pm Mass Times: Saturday: 4 pm Sunday: 8:30 am 11 am 7 pm (during academic year) M-W, F: 12 pm Thursday: 9:15 pm (TNL)”
St. Thomas Aquinas is open daily 7 AM-11 PM; Masses are Saturday 4 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM, 11 AM, and 7 PM (academic year), Monday-Wednesday and Friday at noon, and Thursday at 9:15 PM (TNL).
“Building Hours: M-Sun, 7 am-11pm Mass Times: Saturday: 4 pm Sunday: 8:30 am 11 am 7 pm (during academic year) M-W, F: 12 pm Thursday: 9:15 pm (TNL)”
St. Thomas Aquinas is open daily 7 AM-11 PM; Masses are Saturday 4 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM, 11 AM, and 7 PM (academic year), Monday-Wednesday and Friday at noon, and Thursday at 9:15 PM (TNL).
“Building Hours: M-Sun, 7 am-11pm Mass Times: Saturday: 4 pm Sunday: 8:30 am 11 am 7 pm (during academic year) M-W, F: 12 pm Thursday: 9:15 pm (TNL)”
St. Thomas Aquinas is open daily 7 AM-11 PM; Masses are Saturday 4 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM, 11 AM, and 7 PM (academic year), Monday-Wednesday and Friday at noon, and Thursday at 9:15 PM (TNL).
“Building Hours: M-Sun, 7 am-11pm Mass Times: Saturday: 4 pm Sunday: 8:30 am 11 am 7 pm (during academic year) M-W, F: 12 pm Thursday: 9:15 pm (TNL)”
St. Thomas Aquinas is open daily 7 AM-11 PM; Masses are Saturday 4 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM, 11 AM, and 7 PM (academic year), Monday-Wednesday and Friday at noon, and Thursday at 9:15 PM (TNL).
“Building Hours: M-Sun, 7 am-11pm Mass Times: Saturday: 4 pm Sunday: 8:30 am 11 am 7 pm (during academic year) M-W, F: 12 pm Thursday: 9:15 pm (TNL)”
St. Thomas Aquinas is open daily 7 AM-11 PM; Masses are Saturday 4 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM, 11 AM, and 7 PM (academic year), Monday-Wednesday and Friday at noon, and Thursday at 9:15 PM (TNL).
Catholic Student Community Information | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc/information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The most regular activities are TNL (Thursday Night Liturgy) every week at 9:15pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 2210 Lincoln Way (across the street from the Memorial Union Parking Ramp). This mass is a student focused celebration at which all liturgical ministries are done by university students.”
Thursday Night Liturgy, a weekly 9:15 PM student Mass with students in all liturgical ministries, is held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 2210 Lincoln Way, across the street from the Memorial Union Parking Ramp.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

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

St. Thomas Aquinas Church & Catholic Student Center — 0.3 mi · 2210 Lincoln Way, Ames
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church — 1.9 mi

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

81 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí (The Catholic Student Community, a registered Iowa State student organization, welcomes students to Cyclone Catholic at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, which supports it.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Catholic Student Community | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Welcome to Cyclone Catholic at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center!”
  Iowa State's Catholic Student Community page welcomes students to Cyclone Catholic at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center.
2. Catholic Student Community Information | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc/information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Constitution1-14-26.pdf | Tier | Student Organization - Registered |”
  The Catholic Student Community is a registered Iowa State student organization with a constitution dated January 14, 2026.
  “They plan activities and events for those interested in Catholicism at the University. They are also part of a leadership committee at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, from which the Catholic Student Community receives significant support.”
  The Catholic Student Community's officers plan Catholic activities at Iowa State and serve on a leadership committee at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, which supports the group.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, 2210 Lincoln Way, is described as across the street from the Memorial Union Parking Ramp. Ames, IA is the campus's city.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Catholic Student Community | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Welcome to Cyclone Catholic at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center!”
  Iowa State's Catholic Student Community page welcomes students to Cyclone Catholic at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center.
2. Catholic Student Community Information | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc/information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The most regular activities are TNL (Thursday Night Liturgy) every week at 9:15pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 2210 Lincoln Way (across the street from the Memorial Union Parking Ramp). This mass is a student focused celebration at which all liturgical ministries are done by university students.”
  Thursday Night Liturgy, a weekly 9:15 PM student Mass with students in all liturgical ministries, is held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 2210 Lincoln Way, across the street from the Memorial Union Parking Ramp.
En parte:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaSacerdote de medio tiempo o compartido (A published Mass schedule at the student center means a priest serves students at least part-time.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Catholic Student Community | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Building Hours: M-Sun, 7 am-11pm Mass Times: Saturday: 4 pm Sunday: 8:30 am 11 am 7 pm (during academic year) M-W, F: 12 pm Thursday: 9:15 pm (TNL)”
  St. Thomas Aquinas is open daily 7 AM-11 PM; Masses are Saturday 4 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM, 11 AM, and 7 PM (academic year), Monday-Wednesday and Friday at noon, and Thursday at 9:15 PM (TNL).
Sí:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitariaTodos los días laborables (5 o más días) (Mass Monday-Wednesday and Friday at 12 PM and Thursday at 9:15 PM (Thursday Night Liturgy); every weekday. St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center is the ministry's center; its Masses count.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Catholic Student Community | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Building Hours: M-Sun, 7 am-11pm Mass Times: Saturday: 4 pm Sunday: 8:30 am 11 am 7 pm (during academic year) M-W, F: 12 pm Thursday: 9:15 pm (TNL)”
  St. Thomas Aquinas is open daily 7 AM-11 PM; Masses are Saturday 4 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM, 11 AM, and 7 PM (academic year), Monday-Wednesday and Friday at noon, and Thursday at 9:15 PM (TNL).
2. Catholic Student Community Information | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc/information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The most regular activities are TNL (Thursday Night Liturgy) every week at 9:15pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 2210 Lincoln Way (across the street from the Memorial Union Parking Ramp). This mass is a student focused celebration at which all liturgical ministries are done by university students.”
  Thursday Night Liturgy, a weekly 9:15 PM student Mass with students in all liturgical ministries, is held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 2210 Lincoln Way, across the street from the Memorial Union Parking Ramp.
Sí:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusDos o más Misas de fin de semana (Saturday 4 PM. Sunday 8:30 AM, 11 AM, and 7 PM (the 7 PM during the academic year).)
Fuentes (1)
1. Catholic Student Community | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Building Hours: M-Sun, 7 am-11pm Mass Times: Saturday: 4 pm Sunday: 8:30 am 11 am 7 pm (during academic year) M-W, F: 12 pm Thursday: 9:15 pm (TNL)”
  St. Thomas Aquinas is open daily 7 AM-11 PM; Masses are Saturday 4 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM, 11 AM, and 7 PM (academic year), Monday-Wednesday and Friday at noon, and Thursday at 9:15 PM (TNL).
En parte:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaLess than weekly, or by appointment (The Catholic Student Community's registration lists reconciliation among the activities offered through St.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Catholic Student Community Information | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc/information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “These include, but are not limited to, Sunday masses, Weekday mass, adoration, reconciliation, Thursday Night Student Mass (TNL), Come Awake Praise and Worship events, spring break service and immersion trips, socials and service projects.”
  Activities offered through St. Thomas Aquinas include Sunday and weekday Masses, adoration, reconciliation, TNL, praise and worship events, spring break service and immersion trips, socials, and service projects.
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (The Catholic Student Community (registered student organization), the Thomistic Institute chapter (registered), and a FOCUS team of seven missionaries listed on focus.org. Students for Life is also registered but states it is not affiliated with any religious organization; it is not counted here.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Catholic Student Community Information | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc/information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Constitution1-14-26.pdf | Tier | Student Organization - Registered |”
  The Catholic Student Community is a registered Iowa State student organization with a constitution dated January 14, 2026.
  “They plan activities and events for those interested in Catholicism at the University. They are also part of a leadership committee at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, from which the Catholic Student Community receives significant support.”
  The Catholic Student Community's officers plan Catholic activities at Iowa State and serve on a leadership committee at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, which supports the group.
2. Iowa State University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/iowa-state-university · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Iowa State University Ames HOME | CAMPUSES | Iowa State University”
  FOCUS lists Iowa State University in Ames among its campuses.
  “Lewandowski Grant Lewandowski Eubank Matthew Eubank Sibert Ty Sibert Rosa Cecilia Rosa Cordes Kate Cordes Blessum Sarah Blessum McCormack David McCormack”
  FOCUS lists seven missionaries at Iowa State: Grant Lewandowski, Matthew Eubank, Ty Sibert, Cecilia Rosa, Kate Cordes, Sarah Blessum, and David McCormack.
3. Thomistic Institute | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/thomistic-institute · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Thomistic Institute (TI) is a national organization focused on the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas. The TI has a chapter at Iowa State University that offers numerous events and activities for ISU students and Ames community members.”
  A Thomistic Institute chapter, focused on the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, is a registered Iowa State student organization.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (25-30 small groups each semester, regular retreats, spring break service and immersion trips, and Thomistic Institute book studies.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Catholic Student Community Information | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc/information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “These include, but are not limited to, Sunday masses, Weekday mass, adoration, reconciliation, Thursday Night Student Mass (TNL), Come Awake Praise and Worship events, spring break service and immersion trips, socials and service projects.”
  Activities offered through St. Thomas Aquinas include Sunday and weekday Masses, adoration, reconciliation, TNL, praise and worship events, spring break service and immersion trips, socials, and service projects.
  “As many as 25-30 small groups meet regularly throughout the semester, some on campus, others in students' homes around town.”
  Up to 25-30 small groups meet regularly each semester, on campus and in students' homes.
  “We also have regular retreats, spring break trips, socials, prayer opportunities and much more.”
  The Catholic Student Community holds regular retreats, spring break trips, socials, and prayer opportunities.
2. Thomistic Institute | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/thomistic-institute · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Aquinas 101 meets weekly to watch and discuss short videos on Thomistic theology. Aquinas 101 provides a safe environment for students to openly discuss their thoughts on God, virtue, Catholicism, philosophy, and science.”
  The Thomistic Institute's Aquinas 101 meets weekly to discuss Thomistic theology.
  “Book studies are FREE and meet once a week (for roughly one hour) to discuss the assigned weekly reading. Books for Fall 2026:”
  The Thomistic Institute runs free weekly book studies in fall 2026.
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 6 a 11 veces por semana (9 horarios semanales documentados: 9 de Misa, 0 de confesión, 0 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

St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, across the street from the Memorial Union parking ramp, lists Mass every weekday, including a student Thursday Night Liturgy at 9:15 PM, and four weekend Masses.
Fuentes (2)
1. Catholic Student Community | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Building Hours: M-Sun, 7 am-11pm Mass Times: Saturday: 4 pm Sunday: 8:30 am 11 am 7 pm (during academic year) M-W, F: 12 pm Thursday: 9:15 pm (TNL)”
  St. Thomas Aquinas is open daily 7 AM-11 PM; Masses are Saturday 4 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM, 11 AM, and 7 PM (academic year), Monday-Wednesday and Friday at noon, and Thursday at 9:15 PM (TNL).
2. Catholic Student Community Information | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc/information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The most regular activities are TNL (Thursday Night Liturgy) every week at 9:15pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 2210 Lincoln Way (across the street from the Memorial Union Parking Ramp). This mass is a student focused celebration at which all liturgical ministries are done by university students.”
  Thursday Night Liturgy, a weekly 9:15 PM student Mass with students in all liturgical ministries, is held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 2210 Lincoln Way, across the street from the Memorial Union Parking Ramp.
Catholic students have a registered Catholic Student Community, a Thomistic Institute chapter, and a seven-person FOCUS team.
Fuentes (3)
1. Catholic Student Community Information | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc/information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Constitution1-14-26.pdf | Tier | Student Organization - Registered |”
  The Catholic Student Community is a registered Iowa State student organization with a constitution dated January 14, 2026.
2. Iowa State University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/iowa-state-university · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Lewandowski Grant Lewandowski Eubank Matthew Eubank Sibert Ty Sibert Rosa Cecilia Rosa Cordes Kate Cordes Blessum Sarah Blessum McCormack David McCormack”
  FOCUS lists seven missionaries at Iowa State: Grant Lewandowski, Matthew Eubank, Ty Sibert, Cecilia Rosa, Kate Cordes, Sarah Blessum, and David McCormack.
3. Thomistic Institute | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/thomistic-institute · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Thomistic Institute (TI) is a national organization focused on the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas. The TI has a chapter at Iowa State University that offers numerous events and activities for ISU students and Ames community members.”
  A Thomistic Institute chapter, focused on the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, is a registered Iowa State student organization.
Formation includes as many as 25-30 small groups a semester, regular retreats, spring break service and immersion trips, and weekly Aquinas 101 meetings and book studies.
Fuentes (2)
1. Catholic Student Community Information | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc/information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “These include, but are not limited to, Sunday masses, Weekday mass, adoration, reconciliation, Thursday Night Student Mass (TNL), Come Awake Praise and Worship events, spring break service and immersion trips, socials and service projects.”
  Activities offered through St. Thomas Aquinas include Sunday and weekday Masses, adoration, reconciliation, TNL, praise and worship events, spring break service and immersion trips, socials, and service projects.
  “As many as 25-30 small groups meet regularly throughout the semester, some on campus, others in students' homes around town.”
  Up to 25-30 small groups meet regularly each semester, on campus and in students' homes.
  “We also have regular retreats, spring break trips, socials, prayer opportunities and much more.”
  The Catholic Student Community holds regular retreats, spring break trips, socials, and prayer opportunities.
2. Thomistic Institute | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/thomistic-institute · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Aquinas 101 meets weekly to watch and discuss short videos on Thomistic theology. Aquinas 101 provides a safe environment for students to openly discuss their thoughts on God, virtue, Catholicism, philosophy, and science.”
  The Thomistic Institute's Aquinas 101 meets weekly to discuss Thomistic theology.
  “Book studies are FREE and meet once a week (for roughly one hour) to discuss the assigned weekly reading. Books for Fall 2026:”
  The Thomistic Institute runs free weekly book studies in fall 2026.

Inquietudes

The student organization's page says only that reconciliation and adoration are offered.
Fuentes (2)
1. Catholic Student Community | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Building Hours: M-Sun, 7 am-11pm Mass Times: Saturday: 4 pm Sunday: 8:30 am 11 am 7 pm (during academic year) M-W, F: 12 pm Thursday: 9:15 pm (TNL)”
  St. Thomas Aquinas is open daily 7 AM-11 PM; Masses are Saturday 4 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM, 11 AM, and 7 PM (academic year), Monday-Wednesday and Friday at noon, and Thursday at 9:15 PM (TNL).
2. Catholic Student Community Information | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc/information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “These include, but are not limited to, Sunday masses, Weekday mass, adoration, reconciliation, Thursday Night Student Mass (TNL), Come Awake Praise and Worship events, spring break service and immersion trips, socials and service projects.”
  Activities offered through St. Thomas Aquinas include Sunday and weekday Masses, adoration, reconciliation, TNL, praise and worship events, spring break service and immersion trips, socials, and service projects.
The Mass schedule comes from the Catholic Student Community's page in Iowa State's student organization directory, which says its contents are written by the organization and not reviewed by the university.
Fuentes (1)
1. Catholic Student Community | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Building Hours: M-Sun, 7 am-11pm Mass Times: Saturday: 4 pm Sunday: 8:30 am 11 am 7 pm (during academic year) M-W, F: 12 pm Thursday: 9:15 pm (TNL)”
  St. Thomas Aquinas is open daily 7 AM-11 PM; Masses are Saturday 4 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM, 11 AM, and 7 PM (academic year), Monday-Wednesday and Friday at noon, and Thursday at 9:15 PM (TNL).

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El centro católico

St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center

Dirección: 2210 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
Ubicación: Junto al campus
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: stuorg.iastate.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, stuorg.iastate.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

10 groups and regular activities · 5 on campus, 5 off campus

Clubes y grupos 3

Catholic Student CommunityFuera del campus
Leadership core meets monthly, usually at St. Thomas Aquinas
Registered Iowa State student organization for Catholic students, supported by St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center; its officers plan Catholic activities and events at the university.
stuorg.iastate.edu, stuorg.iastate.edu, stuorg.iastate.edu
FOCUS missionariesEn el campus
A team of seven FOCUS missionaries serves Iowa State.
focus.org, focus.org
Students for LifeEn el campus
Every other Tuesday, 8:15-9:15 PM, Gerdin 0119 (fall 2026)
Registered pro-life student club that volunteers to support local mothers and babies and travels to the March for Life; it states it is not affiliated with any religious organization.
stuorg.iastate.edu, stuorg.iastate.edu, stuorg.iastate.edu

Liturgia y oración 1

TNL (Thursday Night Liturgy)Fuera del campus
Thursdays 9:15 PM
Weekly student-focused Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at which university students serve in all liturgical ministries.
stuorg.iastate.edu, stuorg.iastate.edu

Retiros 1

RetirosFuera del campus
Regular student retreats through the Catholic Student Community and St. Thomas Aquinas.
stuorg.iastate.edu

Servicio 1

Spring break service and immersion tripsFuera del campus
Vacaciones de primavera
Service and immersion trips offered through the ministry of St. Thomas Aquinas, along with local service projects.
stuorg.iastate.edu, stuorg.iastate.edu

Vida social 1

Socials and praise and worship eventsFuera del campus
Socials and Come Awake praise and worship events offered through St. Thomas Aquinas.
stuorg.iastate.edu, stuorg.iastate.edu

Formación en la fe 3

Small groupsEn el campus
Throughout the semester
As many as 25-30 small groups meet regularly, some on campus and others in students' homes around Ames.
stuorg.iastate.edu
Thomistic Institute: Aquinas 101En el campus
Wednesdays 7 PM, Pearson 2157
Weekly discussion of short videos on Thomistic theology, open to students with little or no theology background.
stuorg.iastate.edu, stuorg.iastate.edu, stuorg.iastate.edu
Thomistic Institute book studies and lecturesEn el campus
Weekly book studies; lectures each semester
Free weekly book studies on theological books and free on-campus lectures by guest speakers on philosophical and theological topics.
stuorg.iastate.edu, stuorg.iastate.edu

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

Fuentes (4)

Catholic Student Community | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Welcome to Cyclone Catholic at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center!”
Iowa State's Catholic Student Community page welcomes students to Cyclone Catholic at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center.
“Welcome to Cyclone Catholic at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center!”
Iowa State's Catholic Student Community page welcomes students to Cyclone Catholic at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center.
“Welcome to Cyclone Catholic at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center!”
Iowa State's Catholic Student Community page welcomes students to Cyclone Catholic at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center.
Catholic Student Community Information | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/csc/information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The most regular activities are TNL (Thursday Night Liturgy) every week at 9:15pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 2210 Lincoln Way (across the street from the Memorial Union Parking Ramp). This mass is a student focused celebration at which all liturgical ministries are done by university students.”
Thursday Night Liturgy, a weekly 9:15 PM student Mass with students in all liturgical ministries, is held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 2210 Lincoln Way, across the street from the Memorial Union Parking Ramp.
“They plan activities and events for those interested in Catholicism at the University. They are also part of a leadership committee at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, from which the Catholic Student Community receives significant support.”
The Catholic Student Community's officers plan Catholic activities at Iowa State and serve on a leadership committee at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, which supports the group.
“Constitution1-14-26.pdf | Tier | Student Organization - Registered |”
The Catholic Student Community is a registered Iowa State student organization with a constitution dated January 14, 2026.
“They plan activities and events for those interested in Catholicism at the University. They are also part of a leadership committee at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, from which the Catholic Student Community receives significant support.”
The Catholic Student Community's officers plan Catholic activities at Iowa State and serve on a leadership committee at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, which supports the group.
“The most regular activities are TNL (Thursday Night Liturgy) every week at 9:15pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 2210 Lincoln Way (across the street from the Memorial Union Parking Ramp). This mass is a student focused celebration at which all liturgical ministries are done by university students.”
Thursday Night Liturgy, a weekly 9:15 PM student Mass with students in all liturgical ministries, is held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 2210 Lincoln Way, across the street from the Memorial Union Parking Ramp.
Iowa State University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/iowa-state-university · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Iowa State University Ames HOME | CAMPUSES | Iowa State University”
FOCUS lists Iowa State University in Ames among its campuses.
“Lewandowski Grant Lewandowski Eubank Matthew Eubank Sibert Ty Sibert Rosa Cecilia Rosa Cordes Kate Cordes Blessum Sarah Blessum McCormack David McCormack”
FOCUS lists seven missionaries at Iowa State: Grant Lewandowski, Matthew Eubank, Ty Sibert, Cecilia Rosa, Kate Cordes, Sarah Blessum, and David McCormack.
Thomistic Institute | Iowa State University Student Organizationsstuorg.iastate.edu/thomistic-institute · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Thomistic Institute (TI) is a national organization focused on the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas. The TI has a chapter at Iowa State University that offers numerous events and activities for ISU students and Ames community members.”
A Thomistic Institute chapter, focused on the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, is a registered Iowa State student organization.
“Aquinas 101 meets weekly to watch and discuss short videos on Thomistic theology. Aquinas 101 provides a safe environment for students to openly discuss their thoughts on God, virtue, Catholicism, philosophy, and science.”
The Thomistic Institute's Aquinas 101 meets weekly to discuss Thomistic theology.

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Excelencia académica

75 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación75%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación88%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,204 · ACT 24.5
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación18 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$12,347

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)	25,332
Total de estudiantes	30,177
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$18,589
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$24,018
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$22,869
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	75%
Retención de primer año	88%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$63,386
Tasa de admisión	89%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	19%

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1204
SAT lectura y escritura	560–670
SAT matemáticas	560–690
ACT compuesto	21–28
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 69 / 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

Arquidiócesis de Dubuque

Mons. Thomas Zinkula, arzobispo de Dubuque

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

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

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IPEDS unit ID 153603
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad doctoral (investigación muy alta)
Acreditación: Higher Learning Commission (DAPIP del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU.)
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is Iowa State University a Catholic college?: No. Iowa State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center (Cyclone Catholic).
What is Iowa State University’s Catholic Life Score?: 80 out of 100 (grade B). 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 Iowa State University?: Mass is listed at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center, 2210 Lincoln Way, St. Thomas Aquinas Church and 2210 Lincoln Way. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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