Is New Mexico State University a Catholic college?

No. New Mexico State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Albert the Great Newman Center.

Where is Mass celebrated at New Mexico State University?

Mass is listed at St. Albert the Great Newman Center and Spiritual Center on campus. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is New Mexico State University Compass Recommended?

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

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

New Mexico State University

UbicaciónLas Cruces, NM
Tipo y tamañoPública · de 4 años · 14,779 estudiantes

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

CAcadémicos
58 de 100

Verificado el 12 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

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

New Mexico 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.

The St. Albert the Great Newman Center serves NMSU students from 2615 S. Solano Dr. in Las Cruces. Its pastor, Fr. Kevin Waymel, is listed on the staff page. The center publishes daily Monday-Friday Mass, three Sunday Masses plus a Saturday vigil, a weekday Mass on campus at the Spiritual Center, Saturday confession with a Wednesday confession time, and weekday adoration. Listed student programs include retreats, Bible studies, and student-led groups.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 6

Sábado5:30 p. m.St. Albert the Great Newman Center · Saturday vigil.
Domingo8:30 a. m.St. Albert the Great Newman Center
Domingo11:00 a. m.St. Albert the Great Newman Center
Domingo6:30 p. m.St. Albert the Great Newman Center · Student Mass, during the school year.
Lunes a viernes5:30 p. m.St. Albert the Great Newman Center
Martes12:10 p. m.Spiritual Center on campus

Confesión 2

Sábado4:00 p. m.St. Albert the Great Newman Center · Runs until 5:00 PM; or by appointment.
Miércoles5:30 p. m.St. Albert the Great Newman Center · Listed as after the 5:30 PM Mass.

Adoración 1

Lunes a viernes4:30 p. m.St. Albert the Great Newman Center · Runs until 5:30 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 (3)

Mass and Confession | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/new-page-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Saturday (Vigil): 5:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 6:30 pm (During the School Year)”
A Saturday vigil Mass and three Sunday Masses are listed.
“Saturday (Vigil): 5:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 6:30 pm (During the School Year)”
A Saturday vigil Mass and three Sunday Masses are listed.
“Saturday (Vigil): 5:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 6:30 pm (During the School Year)”
A Saturday vigil Mass and three Sunday Masses are listed.
“Saturday (Vigil): 5:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 6:30 pm (During the School Year)”
A Saturday vigil Mass and three Sunday Masses are listed.
“Monday - Friday: 5:30 pm Tuesday: 12:10 pm (On Campus)”
Mass is listed Monday through Friday at 5:30 PM, and Tuesday at 12:10 PM on campus.
“Monday - Friday: 5:30 pm Tuesday: 12:10 pm (On Campus)”
Mass is listed Monday through Friday at 5:30 PM, and Tuesday at 12:10 PM on campus.
“Saturdays: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm or by appointment”
Confession is scheduled Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment.
St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Wednesday After 5:30 PM Mass For Students”
Confession is listed on Wednesdays after the 5:30 PM Mass.
Adoration | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Every Weekday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm”
Eucharistic adoration is offered every weekday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

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

Saint Albert the Great Newman Center — 0.3 mi · 2615 South Solano Drive, Las Cruces
Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine and Parish — 0.9 mi · 3600 Paroquia Street, Las Cruces
Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral — 1.5 mi · 1240 South Espina Street, Las Cruces
Saint Genevieve Catholic Church — 2.3 mi
Basilica de San Albino Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 2370 Calle de Santiago, Mesilla
Our Lady of Health Catholic Church — 3.0 mi · 1178 North Mesquite Street, Las Cruces

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
Fuentes (1)
1. St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Welcome to St. Albert the Great Newman Center at NMSU.”
  The St. Albert the Great Newman Center serves NMSU students.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (The center is named as the Newman Center at NMSU and has a church at a published street address.)
Fuentes (1)
1. St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Welcome to St. Albert the Great Newman Center at NMSU.”
  The St. Albert the Great Newman Center serves NMSU students.
  “2615 S. Solano Dr Las Cruces, NM 88005”
  The center's published street address is 2615 S. Solano Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88005.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaCapellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (Fr. Kevin Waymel is listed as pastor of the parish that houses the Newman Center. Fr. Mauricio Bermudez is also listed as priest in residence.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Our Staff | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Kevin Waymel Pastor kwaymel@rcdlc.org”
  Fr. Kevin Waymel is listed as pastor, with a published email.
Sí:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitariaTodos los días laborables (5 o más días) (Mass is listed Monday through Friday at 5:30 PM at the center; a Tuesday 12:10 PM Mass is held at the Spiritual Center on campus.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass and Confession | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/new-page-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday - Friday: 5:30 pm Tuesday: 12:10 pm (On Campus)”
  Mass is listed Monday through Friday at 5:30 PM, and Tuesday at 12:10 PM on campus.
Sí:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusDos o más Misas de fin de semana (Saturday vigil at 5:30 PM and three Sunday Masses at the center.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass and Confession | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/new-page-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Saturday (Vigil): 5:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 6:30 pm (During the School Year)”
  A Saturday vigil Mass and three Sunday Masses are listed.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Confession is listed Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM and on Wednesdays after the 5:30 PM Mass.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Mass and Confession | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/new-page-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Saturdays: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm or by appointment”
  Confession is scheduled Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment.
2. St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Wednesday After 5:30 PM Mass For Students”
  Confession is listed on Wednesdays after the 5:30 PM Mass.
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (Bible studies and student-led groups are listed; the center's page on student groups is the source.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Incoming Students | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/new-here-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “through our Bible studies and men’s and women’s groups”
  The center offers Bible studies and men's and women's groups.
2. Mass and Confession | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/new-page-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Albert's offers various small groups, including Bible studies and student-led groups.”
  The center offers small groups, including student-led groups.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Retreats (Newman @ Nite, Aggie Awakening) and Bible studies or small groups are listed.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Go on Retreat | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/go-on-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Newman @ Nite is an overnight weekend retreat held right here at the parish”
  Newman @ Nite is an overnight retreat for students.
2. Incoming Students | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/new-here-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “through our Bible studies and men’s and women’s groups”
  The center offers Bible studies and men's and women's groups.
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: 10 de Misa, 2 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

Mass is listed every weekday and on weekends at the Newman Center, with a weekday Mass on campus.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass and Confession | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/new-page-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday - Friday: 5:30 pm Tuesday: 12:10 pm (On Campus)”
  Mass is listed Monday through Friday at 5:30 PM, and Tuesday at 12:10 PM on campus.
  “Saturday (Vigil): 5:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 6:30 pm (During the School Year)”
  A Saturday vigil Mass and three Sunday Masses are listed.
Confession is scheduled on Saturdays and Wednesdays, and adoration is listed every weekday.
Fuentes (3)
1. Mass and Confession | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/new-page-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Saturdays: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm or by appointment”
  Confession is scheduled Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment.
2. St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Wednesday After 5:30 PM Mass For Students”
  Confession is listed on Wednesdays after the 5:30 PM Mass.
3. Adoration | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every Weekday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm”
  Eucharistic adoration is offered every weekday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM.
Retreats and student-led groups are listed for students.
Fuentes (2)
1. Go on Retreat | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/go-on-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Newman @ Nite is an overnight weekend retreat held right here at the parish”
  Newman @ Nite is an overnight retreat for students.
  “Aggie Awakening is a student-led retreat designed to help new college students encounter the love of Jesus”
  Aggie Awakening is a student-led retreat for new college students.
2. Mass and Confession | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/new-page-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Albert's offers various small groups, including Bible studies and student-led groups.”
  The center offers small groups, including student-led groups.

Inquietudes

Distance is computed from the published address.
Fuentes (1)
1. St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “2615 S. Solano Dr Las Cruces, NM 88005”
  The center's published street address is 2615 S. Solano Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88005.

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El centro católico

St. Albert the Great Newman Center

Dirección: 2615 S. Solano Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88005
Distancia desde el campus: 0.3 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)
Instalaciones: church, Spiritual Center (weekday Mass, on campus)

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

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

5 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 0 fuera del campus, 5 sin ubicación publicada

Clubes y grupos 1

Bible studies and men's and women's groups
Bible studies and small groups offered through the center.
stalbertnewmancenter.org, stalbertnewmancenter.org

Liturgia y oración 2

Weekly student Mass and dinner
Wednesdays after the 5:30 PM Mass
Student Mass followed by a free meal.
stalbertnewmancenter.org
Thursday morning Rosary
Thursday mornings
Weekly Rosary listed among the center's community groups.
stalbertnewmancenter.org

Retiros 2

Newman @ Nite
Overnight weekend retreat for students at the parish with talks and small group discussion.
stalbertnewmancenter.org
Aggie Awakening
Student-led retreat for new college students.
stalbertnewmancenter.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. Albert the Great Newman Center

Fuentes (2)

St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Welcome to St. Albert the Great Newman Center at NMSU.”
The St. Albert the Great Newman Center serves NMSU students.
“Welcome to St. Albert the Great Newman Center at NMSU.”
The St. Albert the Great Newman Center serves NMSU students.
“2615 S. Solano Dr Las Cruces, NM 88005”
The center's published street address is 2615 S. Solano Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88005.
Our Staff | St. Albert the Great Newman Centerstalbertnewmancenter.org/our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Fr. Kevin Waymel Pastor kwaymel@rcdlc.org”
Fr. Kevin Waymel is listed as pastor, with a published email.

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Excelencia académica

58 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación55%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación73%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,011 · ACT 20.5
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación16 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$12,132

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)	12,113
Total de estudiantes	14,779
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$8,889
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$23,274
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$17,095
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	55%
Retención de primer año	73%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$39,067
Tasa de admisión	89%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	38%

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1011
SAT lectura y escritura	450–570
SAT matemáticas	420–540
ACT compuesto	17–24
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 59 / 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 Las Cruces

Mons. Peter Baldacchino, obispo de Las Cruces

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: rcdlc.org, rcdlc.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 188030
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad doctoral (investigación alta)
Acreditación: Higher Learning Commission (DAPIP del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU.)
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is New Mexico State University a Catholic college?: No. New Mexico State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Albert the Great Newman Center.
What is New Mexico State University’s Catholic Life Score?: 87 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 New Mexico State University?: Mass is listed at St. Albert the Great Newman Center and Spiritual Center on campus. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is New Mexico State University Compass Recommended?: Yes. New Mexico State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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