Is Texas A&M University-Kingsville a Catholic college?

No. Texas A&M University-Kingsville is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel and Newman Center.

Where is Mass celebrated at Texas A&M University-Kingsville?

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

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

UbicaciónKingsville, TX
Tipo y tamañoPública · de 4 años · 6,562 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial

Texas A&M University-Kingsville 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. Thomas Aquinas Chapel and Newman Center, run by the Diocese of Corpus Christi, is centrally located at Texas A&M University-Kingsville and has a named chaplain. Its published schedule lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM and weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday, along with a Catholic Student Organization, FOCUS missionaries and a Knights of Columbus council.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 4

Domingo11:00 a. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel and Newman Center
Domingo7:30 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel and Newman Center
Tuesday–Thursday5:30 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel and Newman Center
Viernes12:30 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel and Newman 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)

Mass & Confession Times | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/mass-confession-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday: 11:00 AM English English EN 7:30 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Thursday: 5:30 PM English English EN Friday: 12:30 PM”
Mass is listed on Sundays at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM, and on Tuesday through Friday at the Newman chapel.
“Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday: 11:00 AM English English EN 7:30 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Thursday: 5:30 PM English English EN Friday: 12:30 PM”
Mass is listed on Sundays at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM, and on Tuesday through Friday at the Newman chapel.
“Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday: 11:00 AM English English EN 7:30 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Thursday: 5:30 PM English English EN Friday: 12:30 PM”
Mass is listed on Sundays at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM, and on Tuesday through Friday at the Newman chapel.
“Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday: 11:00 AM English English EN 7:30 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Thursday: 5:30 PM English English EN Friday: 12:30 PM”
Mass is listed on Sundays at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM, and on Tuesday through Friday at the Newman chapel.

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
Fuentes (1)
1. College Campus Ministry | Diocese of Corpus Christidiocesecc.org/collegecampusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center at Texas A&M University-Kingsville”
  Diócesis de Corpus Christi lists a Newman Center serving Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí
Fuentes (1)
1. About | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Chapel & Center is centrally located in Texas A&M University Kingsville.”
  The Newman chapel and center is centrally located in Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaCapellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (Fr. Thomas Swierc is listed as Rector and Chaplain of the Newman Center.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Staff | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Father Thomas Swierc Rector - Chaplain”
  Father Thomas Swierc is listed as Rector and Chaplain of the Newman Center.
En parte:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitaria1–4 días entre semana (Weekday Mass is listed Tuesday through Friday (four weekdays); no Monday Mass appears on the schedule.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass & Confession Times | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/mass-confession-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday: 11:00 AM English English EN 7:30 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Thursday: 5:30 PM English English EN Friday: 12:30 PM”
  Mass is listed on Sundays at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM, and on Tuesday through Friday at the Newman chapel.
Sí:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusDos o más Misas de fin de semana (Two Sunday Masses are listed: 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass & Confession Times | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/mass-confession-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday: 11:00 AM English English EN 7:30 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Thursday: 5:30 PM English English EN Friday: 12:30 PM”
  Mass is listed on Sundays at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM, and on Tuesday through Friday at the Newman chapel.
Información insuficiente:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (Catholic Student Organization, FOCUS and a Knights of Columbus council are each listed.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Knights of Columbus | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/knights-of-columbus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Grand Knight for the TAMUK Council”
  The Newman Center lists a Knights of Columbus council for Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
2. Catholic Student Organization | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/catholic-student-organization · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “the Catholic Student Organization meets every other Wednesday immediately following the 5:30pm Daily Mass.”
  The Catholic Student Organization meets every other Wednesday after the 5:30 PM Mass.
3. Campus | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verificado el 12 oct. 2026
  “Texas A&M University – Kingsville”
  FOCUS lists Texas A&M University – Kingsville among the campuses where it serves.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Retreat (annual Vocations Retreat), formation (OCIA) and service (community volunteering) are each listed.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Vocations | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/vocations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “hosts an annual Vocations Retreat, providing students with the opportunity to discern their calling”
  The Newman Center hosts an annual Vocations Retreat and a Vocations Fair during National Vocations Week.
2. Becoming Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “They are held on Thursday nights from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel and Newman Center.”
  OCIA classes for adults seeking initiation into the Catholic Church meet Thursday nights at the Newman Center.
3. Get Involved | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/get-involved · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “At St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel and Newman Center, there are numerous volunteering opportunities!”
  The Newman Center lists community volunteering opportunities, including with Catholic Charities and the Mother Teresa Shelter.
No:
Iglesia católica a distancia de caminata (calculado a partir de OpenStreetMap)Ninguna registrada a menos de 3 millasCalculado 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 (6 horarios semanales documentados: 6 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

Sunday Mass is listed twice, at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM, at the Newman chapel.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass & Confession Times | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/mass-confession-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday: 11:00 AM English English EN 7:30 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Thursday: 5:30 PM English English EN Friday: 12:30 PM”
  Mass is listed on Sundays at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM, and on Tuesday through Friday at the Newman chapel.
A named priest is listed as Rector and Chaplain of the Newman Center.
Fuentes (1)
1. Staff | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Father Thomas Swierc Rector - Chaplain”
  Father Thomas Swierc is listed as Rector and Chaplain of the Newman Center.
The Newman Center lists a Catholic Student Organization, FOCUS missionaries and a Knights of Columbus council.
Fuentes (3)
1. Catholic Student Organization | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/catholic-student-organization · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “the Catholic Student Organization meets every other Wednesday immediately following the 5:30pm Daily Mass.”
  The Catholic Student Organization meets every other Wednesday after the 5:30 PM Mass.
2. Staff | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Missionary - Team Director”
  The Newman Center's staff page lists FOCUS missionaries, including a team director.
3. Knights of Columbus | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/knights-of-columbus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Grand Knight for the TAMUK Council”
  The Newman Center lists a Knights of Columbus council for Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Inquietudes

No Monday Mass appears on the published weekday schedule.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass & Confession Times | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/mass-confession-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday: 11:00 AM English English EN 7:30 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Thursday: 5:30 PM English English EN Friday: 12:30 PM”
  Mass is listed on Sundays at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM, and on Tuesday through Friday at the Newman chapel.
Confession times are not clearly labeled on the published schedule; no confession schedule is recorded.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass & Confession Times | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/mass-confession-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday: 11:00 AM English English EN 7:30 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 5:30 PM English English EN Thursday: 5:30 PM English English EN Friday: 12:30 PM”
  Mass is listed on Sundays at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM, and on Tuesday through Friday at the Newman chapel.

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El centro católico

St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel and Newman Center

Dirección: 1457 Retama Drive, Kingsville, Texas 78363
Ubicación: En el campus
Instalaciones: capilla

Fuente: newmankingsville.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, newmankingsville.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

12 grupos y actividades regulares · 3 en el campus, 1 fuera del campus, 8 sin ubicación publicada

Servicio 1

Community volunteeringFuera del campus
Volunteer work at community sites including the Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center, Mother Teresa Shelter and Kleberg Community Center.
newmankingsville.com

Formación en la fe 1

OCIA (Orden de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos)En el campus
Thursday nights, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, from September through the Easter Vigil
Classes for adults who have not been baptized or have not received all their sacraments of initiation.
newmankingsville.com, newmankingsville.com

Clubes y grupos 4

Catholic Student OrganizationEn el campus
Every other Wednesday, immediately after the 5:30 PM Daily Mass
Catholic student organization based at the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel and Newman Center.
newmankingsville.com, newmankingsville.com
FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)
FOCUS missionaries serve students through the Newman Center. FOCUS lists the Kingsville campus among its campuses.
focus.org, newmankingsville.com
Knights of Columbus, TAMUK Council
Knights of Columbus council listed for Texas A&M University-Kingsville on the Newman Center's page.
newmankingsville.com
Pro-Life Javelinas
Pro-life student group listed on the Newman Center's Get Involved page.
newmankingsville.com

Vida social 1

Free Lunch ThursdayEn el campus
Thursdays during the semester, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Weekly free lunch for students at the Newman Center; dine-in only.
newmankingsville.com, newmankingsville.com

Liturgia y oración 2

Ministerios litúrgicos
Music ministry, altar servers, lectors and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion.
newmankingsville.com
Weekday Rosary
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 PM
Rosary listed on the Newman Center's Mass and Confession Times page.
newmankingsville.com

Otra 2

Vocations Fair
During National Vocations Week
Fair where priests and religious who serve the Diocese of Corpus Christi meet students.
newmankingsville.com
SEEK conference
National FOCUS conference that the Newman Center points students to.
newmankingsville.com

Retiros 1

Vocations Retreat
Anual
Annual retreat that helps students discern priesthood, religious life or marriage.
newmankingsville.com

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)

About | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Chapel & Center is centrally located in Texas A&M University Kingsville.”
The Newman chapel and center is centrally located in Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
“The St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Chapel & Center is centrally located in Texas A&M University Kingsville.”
The Newman chapel and center is centrally located in Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Staff | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Father Thomas Swierc Rector - Chaplain”
Father Thomas Swierc is listed as Rector and Chaplain of the Newman Center.
College Campus Ministry | Diocese of Corpus Christidiocesecc.org/collegecampusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center at Texas A&M University-Kingsville”
Diócesis de Corpus Christi lists a Newman Center serving Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Contact Us | St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel & Newman Centernewmankingsville.com/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Physical Address 1457 Retama Drive Kingsville, Texas 78363”
The physical address of the Newman chapel and center is 1457 Retama Drive, Kingsville, Texas 78363.

Comuníquese

Datos de contacto de Rev. Thomas Swierc (Chaplain of the Newman Center; Rector of St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel) and 2 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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Excelencia académica

48 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación42%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación65%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,050
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación18 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$10,279

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)	5,187
Total de estudiantes	6,562
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$12,090
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$24,060
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$22,934
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	42%
Retención de primer año	65%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$51,450
Tasa de admisión	91%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	53%

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1050
SAT lectura y escritura	510–550
SAT matemáticas	480–560
ACT compuesto	—
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 52 / 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 Corpus Christi

Mons. Mario Alberto Avilés, obispo de Corpus Christi

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 228705
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad doctoral (investigación 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 Texas A&M University-Kingsville a Catholic college?: No. Texas A&M University-Kingsville is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel and Newman Center.
What is Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s Catholic Life Score?: 73 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 Texas A&M University-Kingsville?: Mass is listed at St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel and Newman Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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