Is Mississippi State University a Catholic college?

No. Mississippi State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Cowbell Catholic.

Where is Mass celebrated at Mississippi State University?

Mass is listed at St. Joseph Catholic Church and Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Mississippi State University Compass Recommended?

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

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

Mississippi State University

UbicaciónMississippi State, MS
Tipo y tamañoPública · de 4 años · 22,657 estudiantes

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

Puntuación de Vida Católica

Vida católica 75%Académicos 25%

AVida católica
88 de 100

CAcadémicos
69 de 100

Verificado el 12 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

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

Mississippi 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.

Cowbell Catholic is the Catholic campus ministry for Mississippi State University in Starkville. It is run with St. Joseph Catholic Church and is listed on the Diocese of Jackson's campus ministry page. The published schedule includes weekday and Sunday Masses, weekly confession, and adoration during the academic year. Fr. Jason Johnston is named as chaplain. FOCUS missionaries lead Bible studies, and the ministry lists men's and women's groups, retreats, and service opportunities.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 8

Domingo9:00 a. m.St. Joseph Catholic Church, Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page)
Domingo11:30 a. m.St. Joseph Catholic Church, Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page)
Domingo5:30 p. m.St. Joseph Catholic Church, Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page) · Durante el año académico.
Lunes5:30 p. m.St. Joseph Catholic Church, Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page) · Durante el año académico.
Martes5:30 p. m.St. Joseph Catholic Church, Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page)
Miércoles12:05 p. m.St. Joseph Catholic Church, Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page)

Mostrar 2 horarios de Misa más

Jueves5:30 p. m.St. Joseph Catholic Church, Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page)
Viernes12:05 p. m.St. Joseph Catholic Church, Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page)

Confesión 4

Domingo4:30 p. m.St. Joseph Catholic Church, Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page) · During the academic year Listed as ending at 5:20 PM.
Martes4:30 p. m.St. Joseph Catholic Church, Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page) · Listed as ending at 5:20 PM.
Miércoles8:00 p. m.St. Joseph Catholic Church, Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page) · During the academic year. The faith formation page gives Wednesday Holy Hours as 8:30-9:30 PM; see gaps. Listed as ending at 9:00 PM.
Jueves4:30 p. m.St. Joseph Catholic Church, Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page) · Listed as ending at 5:20 PM.

Adoración 2

Lunes a jueves7:00 a. m.St. Joseph Catholic Church, Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page) · During the academic year Listed as ending at 5:00 PM.
Miércoles8:00 p. m.St. Joseph Catholic Church, Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page) · With praise music; during the academic year Listed as ending at 9:00 PM.

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)

Cowbell Catholic MSSTATE - Starkville, MScowbellcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Sun: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Only During the Academic Year”
Three Sunday Masses are listed; the 5:30 PM Mass is during the academic year only.
“Sun: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Only During the Academic Year”
Three Sunday Masses are listed; the 5:30 PM Mass is during the academic year only.
“Sun: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Only During the Academic Year”
Three Sunday Masses are listed; the 5:30 PM Mass is during the academic year only.
“Mon: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Only During the Academic Year Tue: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Wed: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN Thu: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Fri: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN”
Weekday Masses are listed Monday through Friday, with the Monday Mass listed only during the academic year.
“Mon: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Only During the Academic Year Tue: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Wed: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN Thu: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Fri: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN”
Weekday Masses are listed Monday through Friday, with the Monday Mass listed only during the academic year.
“Mon: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Only During the Academic Year Tue: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Wed: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN Thu: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Fri: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN”
Weekday Masses are listed Monday through Friday, with the Monday Mass listed only during the academic year.
“Mon: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Only During the Academic Year Tue: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Wed: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN Thu: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Fri: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN”
Weekday Masses are listed Monday through Friday, with the Monday Mass listed only during the academic year.
“Mon: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Only During the Academic Year Tue: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Wed: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN Thu: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Fri: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN”
Weekday Masses are listed Monday through Friday, with the Monday Mass listed only during the academic year.
“Sunday: 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM Only During the Academic Year Tuesday: 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM”
Scheduled confession is listed on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
“Sunday: 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM Only During the Academic Year Tuesday: 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM”
Scheduled confession is listed on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
“Sunday: 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM Only During the Academic Year Tuesday: 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM”
Scheduled confession is listed on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
“Sunday: 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM Only During the Academic Year Tuesday: 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM”
Scheduled confession is listed on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
“MonThu 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Begins at 7 AM on Mondays and ends at 5PM on Thursdays | Only During the Academic Year”
Eucharistic adoration is listed Monday through Thursday, with a Wednesday evening adoration with praise music.
“MonThu 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Begins at 7 AM on Mondays and ends at 5PM on Thursdays | Only During the Academic Year”
Eucharistic adoration is listed Monday through Thursday, with a Wednesday evening adoration with praise music.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

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

Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 607 University Drive, Starkville

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

88 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Jacksonjacksondiocese.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “CCM AT MS STATE Address: 607 University Drive, Starkville, MS 39759”
  Diócesis de Jackson lists the Catholic campus ministry at Mississippi State with this address.
  “Mississippi State ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH - STARKVILLE Cowbell catholic at Mississippi State”
  The diocese lists Cowbell Catholic at Mississippi State as the campus ministry for the university.
Información insuficiente:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
En parte:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaSacerdote de medio tiempo o compartido (Fr. Jason Johnston is named chaplain and is also pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church; the chaplaincy is shared with parish duties.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Staff | Cowbell Catholic MSSTATEcowbellcatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Jason Johnston Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church & Chaplain 662-323-2257”
  Fr. Jason Johnston is listed as pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church and chaplain.
Sí:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitariaTodos los días laborables (5 o más días) (Weekday Masses are listed for Monday through Friday. The Monday Mass is listed only during the academic year.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Cowbell Catholic MSSTATE - Starkville, MScowbellcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mon: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Only During the Academic Year Tue: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Wed: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN Thu: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Fri: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN”
  Weekday Masses are listed Monday through Friday, with the Monday Mass listed only during the academic year.
Sí:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusDos o más Misas de fin de semana (Three Sunday Masses are listed; the 5:30 PM Mass is listed only during the academic year.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Cowbell Catholic MSSTATE - Starkville, MScowbellcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sun: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Only During the Academic Year”
  Three Sunday Masses are listed; the 5:30 PM Mass is during the academic year only.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Confession is listed for Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Cowbell Catholic MSSTATE - Starkville, MScowbellcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM Only During the Academic Year Tuesday: 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM”
  Scheduled confession is listed on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (Catholic groups listed include FOCUS-led Bible studies, a men's community group, and women's and men's ministries.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Bible Studies | Cowbell Catholic MSSTATEcowbellcatholic.org/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Don't see a time that works for you? Let's find a fit! Contact our Director of Campus Ministry at ccm@stjosephstarkville.org.”
  The ministry lists a campus ministry email address for Bible study questions.
  “Each semester, we have Bible studies groups led by our FOCUS missionaries and students.”
  Bible study groups led by FOCUS missionaries and students are held each semester.
2. Cowbell Catholic MSSTATE - Starkville, MScowbellcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Men's Community Group Thursday, October 15, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Enjoy Community and grow in your faith with other men.”
  A men's community group is listed on the ministry's calendar.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Formation kinds listed include retreats, Bible studies, OCIA, and service.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Faith Formation | Cowbell Catholic MSSTATEcowbellcatholic.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each semester, we have a weekend retreat, and these are both AWESOME opportunities to step away from your everyday”
  The ministry lists a weekend retreat each semester.
  “Interested in Becoming Catholic? Awesome! Our parish has a great opportunity for you to ask questions, learn about the Catholic faith”
  The ministry directs students interested in becoming Catholic to the parish's RCIA/OCIA program.
  “Men and Women's Ministry Both are held several times each semester.”
  Men's and women's ministry gatherings are held several times each semester.
2. Service | Cowbell Catholic MSSTATEcowbellcatholic.org/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our service opportunities are about becoming the hands and feet of Christ as we reach out to help others.”
  The ministry lists service opportunities, including a parish food pantry and parent's night out.
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 (17 horarios semanales documentados: 8 de Misa, 4 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

Weekday Masses are listed Monday through Friday, and three Sunday Masses are listed.
Fuentes (1)
1. Cowbell Catholic MSSTATE - Starkville, MScowbellcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mon: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Only During the Academic Year Tue: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Wed: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN Thu: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Fri: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN”
  Weekday Masses are listed Monday through Friday, with the Monday Mass listed only during the academic year.
  “Sun: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Only During the Academic Year”
  Three Sunday Masses are listed; the 5:30 PM Mass is during the academic year only.
Confession is listed on four days each week, and adoration is listed on four weekdays.
Fuentes (1)
1. Cowbell Catholic MSSTATE - Starkville, MScowbellcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM Only During the Academic Year Tuesday: 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM”
  Scheduled confession is listed on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
  “MonThu 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Begins at 7 AM on Mondays and ends at 5PM on Thursdays | Only During the Academic Year”
  Eucharistic adoration is listed Monday through Thursday, with a Wednesday evening adoration with praise music.
FOCUS missionaries lead Bible studies each semester, and FOCUS lists a campus page for the university.
Fuentes (2)
1. Bible Studies | Cowbell Catholic MSSTATEcowbellcatholic.org/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each semester, we have Bible studies groups led by our FOCUS missionaries and students.”
  Bible study groups led by FOCUS missionaries and students are held each semester.
2. Mississippi State University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/mississippi-state-university · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mississippi State University Starkville HOME | CAMPUSES | Mississippi State University”
  FOCUS lists a campus page for Mississippi State University in Starkville.

Inquietudes

Several Mass and confession times are listed only during the academic year.
Fuentes (1)
1. Cowbell Catholic MSSTATE - Starkville, MScowbellcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mon: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Only During the Academic Year Tue: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Wed: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN Thu: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Fri: 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN”
  Weekday Masses are listed Monday through Friday, with the Monday Mass listed only during the academic year.
  “Sun: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Only During the Academic Year”
  Three Sunday Masses are listed; the 5:30 PM Mass is during the academic year only.
  “Sunday: 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM Only During the Academic Year Tuesday: 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM”
  Scheduled confession is listed on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

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El centro católico

Cowbell Catholic (campus ministry of St. Joseph Catholic Church)

Dirección: 607 University Drive, Starkville, MS 39759
Distancia desde el campus: 0.9 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)

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Fuente: jacksondiocese.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, cowbellcatholic.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 4

Bible studies led by FOCUS missionaries and students
Cada semestre
Bible study groups held each semester; sign-up is through FOCUS.
cowbellcatholic.org
Men's Community Group
Thursdays 8:00 PM
Gathering for men to grow in faith together.
cowbellcatholic.org
Men's and women's ministry
Gatherings held several times each semester.
cowbellcatholic.org
RCIA/OCIA through St. Joseph parish
Parish program for adults interested in becoming Catholic.
cowbellcatholic.org

Retiros 1

Weekend retreats
Cada semestre
A weekend retreat each semester.
cowbellcatholic.org

Servicio 1

Oportunidades de servicio
Service opportunities include the St. Joseph food pantry, parent's night out, and Habitat for Humanity volunteering.
cowbellcatholic.org

Vida social 1

Sunday Night Dinners
Sundays after the 5:30 PM Mass
Free meal and fellowship.
cowbellcatholic.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

Cowbell Catholic

Fuentes (2)

Campus Ministry | Diocese of Jacksonjacksondiocese.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“CCM AT MS STATE Address: 607 University Drive, Starkville, MS 39759”
Diócesis de Jackson lists the Catholic campus ministry at Mississippi State with this address.
“Mississippi State ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH - STARKVILLE Cowbell catholic at Mississippi State”
The diocese lists Cowbell Catholic at Mississippi State as the campus ministry for the university.
“CCM AT MS STATE Address: 607 University Drive, Starkville, MS 39759”
Diócesis de Jackson lists the Catholic campus ministry at Mississippi State with this address.
Cowbell Catholic MSSTATE - Starkville, MScowbellcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Cowbell Catholic rings loudly to awaken, transform, and launch college students into lifelong missionary discipleship on campus and into the world.”
Cowbell Catholic describes its mission as serving college students on campus.
“Cowbell Catholic rings loudly to awaken, transform, and launch college students into lifelong missionary discipleship on campus and into the world.”
Cowbell Catholic describes its mission as serving college students on campus.

Comuníquese

Datos de contacto de J.R. Tomlinson (Director of Campus Ministry & OCIA) and 2 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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Excelencia académica

69 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación67%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación83%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,219 · ACT 25
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación16 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$8,632

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)	18,230
Total de estudiantes	22,657
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$17,595
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$29,267
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$22,142
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	67%
Retención de primer año	83%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$51,513
Tasa de admisión	78%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	29%

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1219
SAT lectura y escritura	560–670
SAT matemáticas	540–680
ACT compuesto	21–29
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 60 / 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 Jackson

Mons. Joseph R. Kopacz, obispo de Jackson

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.

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IPEDS unit ID 176080
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad doctoral (investigación muy alta)
Acreditación: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, que opera como Commission on Colleges and Universities (DAPIP del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU.)
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is Mississippi State University a Catholic college?: No. Mississippi State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Cowbell Catholic.
What is Mississippi State University’s Catholic Life Score?: 83 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 Mississippi State University?: Mass is listed at St. Joseph Catholic Church and Starkville (as listed on Cowbell Catholic's page). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Mississippi State University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Mississippi State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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