Is West Texas A & M University a Catholic college?

No. West Texas A & M University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Student Center at WTAMU.

Where is Mass celebrated at West Texas A & M University?

Mass is listed at Catholic Student Center, 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon and TX 79015. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

West Texas A & M University

UbicaciónCanyon, TX
Tipo y tamañoPública · de 4 años · 8,997 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial

West Texas A & M 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 Catholic campus ministry for West Texas A&M University is the Catholic Student Center at 2610 4th Avenue in Canyon, listed by the Diocese of Amarillo. Its published schedule includes a Sunday 5:30 PM Mass, a Wednesday 6:30 PM Mass, Wednesday confession, and Monday adoration, along with Bible studies and a retreat, led by Fr. Alvin Ryan Tshuma as Director and Pastor.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 2

Domingo5:30 p. m.Catholic Student Center, 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon, TX 79015
Miércoles6:30 p. m.Catholic Student Center, 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon, TX 79015 · A meal follows on Wednesdays.

Confesión 1

Miércoles5:00 p. m.Catholic Student Center, 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon, TX 79015

Adoración 1

Lunes7:00 p. m.Catholic Student Center, 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon, TX 79015 · Until 10:00 PM; students sign up for 30-minute shifts.

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 Times | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday: 5:30 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Wednesday: 6:30 PM English English EN”
The center's Mass times page lists a Sunday 5:30 PM Mass and a Wednesday 6:30 PM Mass.
“Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday: 5:30 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Wednesday: 6:30 PM English English EN”
The center's Mass times page lists a Sunday 5:30 PM Mass and a Wednesday 6:30 PM Mass.
Contact Us | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Sunday Evening 5:30 p.m. Mass Monday Adoration 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Catholic U/Bible Studies Wednesday Confession 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Mass 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Dinner 7:15 p.m. Wednesday Activities 8:00 p.m.”
The center's contact page lists its weekly confession, adoration, Bible study, Mass, dinner and activity times.
Adoration | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Adoration is available each Monday from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.”
Adoration is offered each Monday from 7:00 to 10:00 PM at the center.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

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Catholic Student Center — 0.3 mi · 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon
Saint Ann Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 605 38th Street, Canyon

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

83 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí
Fuentes (2)
1. Parish Finder | Catholic Diocese of Amarilloamarillodiocese.org/parishfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Catholic Student Center at WTAMU 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon, TX, 79015 Phone: 806-655-4345 Fax: 806-655-0534 Website: https://wtcsc.org/”
  Diócesis de Amarillo's parish finder lists the Catholic Student Center at WTAMU at 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon, as its campus ministry.
2. Catholic Student Center at WTAMU | Canyon, TXwtcsc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Cardinal Newman League was established to provide continuing support for Catholic campus ministries in the Diocese of Amarillo.”
  The Cardinal Newman League supports the center and other Catholic campus ministries in the Diocese of Amarillo.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (The ministry's dedicated Catholic Student Center is about 0.24 mile from the campus (computed from its published address).)
Fuentes (3)
1. Parish Finder | Catholic Diocese of Amarilloamarillodiocese.org/parishfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Catholic Student Center at WTAMU 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon, TX, 79015 Phone: 806-655-4345 Fax: 806-655-0534 Website: https://wtcsc.org/”
  Diócesis de Amarillo's parish finder lists the Catholic Student Center at WTAMU at 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon, as its campus ministry.
2. Contact Us | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Call us - (806) 655-4345 Mail or visit us - 2610 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79015 Email us - westtexascsc@gmail.com”
  The Catholic Student Center gives its address as 2610 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79015, with its phone and email.
3. Welcome | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/welcome · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our office is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm, but the building is open for you to use from 8am to 10pm.”
  The center's building is open to students from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaCapellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (Fr. Alvin Ryan Tshuma is listed as Director/Pastor and as chaplain and director, with no other assignment shown.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Our Priest & Staff | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/our-priest-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Alvin Ryan Tshuma Director/Pastor 806-655-4345”
  Fr. Alvin Ryan Tshuma is listed as Director/Pastor of the Catholic Student Center.
2. Welcome | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/welcome · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Chaplain & Director, Fr. Alvin Ryan Tshuma”
  The welcome page names Fr. Alvin Ryan Tshuma as chaplain and director.
En parte:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitaria1–4 días entre semana (Mass is listed on Wednesday only.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass Times | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday: 5:30 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Wednesday: 6:30 PM English English EN”
  The center's Mass times page lists a Sunday 5:30 PM Mass and a Wednesday 6:30 PM Mass.
En parte:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusUna Misa de fin de semana (One Sunday Mass at 5:30 PM is listed.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass Times | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday: 5:30 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Wednesday: 6:30 PM English English EN”
  The center's Mass times page lists a Sunday 5:30 PM Mass and a Wednesday 6:30 PM Mass.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Scheduled confession on Wednesday at 5:00 PM.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Contact Us | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Evening 5:30 p.m. Mass Monday Adoration 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Catholic U/Bible Studies Wednesday Confession 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Mass 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Dinner 7:15 p.m. Wednesday Activities 8:00 p.m.”
  The center's contact page lists its weekly confession, adoration, Bible study, Mass, dinner and activity times.
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (Tuesday Catholic U/Bible Studies, men's Bible studies, and co-ed Bible studies are listed.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Contact Us | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Evening 5:30 p.m. Mass Monday Adoration 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Catholic U/Bible Studies Wednesday Confession 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Mass 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Dinner 7:15 p.m. Wednesday Activities 8:00 p.m.”
  The center's contact page lists its weekly confession, adoration, Bible study, Mass, dinner and activity times.
2. Bible Studies & Small Groups | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/bible-studies-small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Men's Bible Studies: September 10 - 7:30pm October 8 - 7:30pm November 12- 7:30pm”
  The center lists men's Bible studies on three dates at 7:30 PM in fall 2026.
  “Co-Ed Bible Study - Living Gospel Tuesdays: Oct. 20 - Nov. 24: 7pm Co-Ed Bible Study - Theology of the Body Genesis Study”
  The center lists co-ed Bible studies for fall 2026, including Living Gospel and Theology of the Body Genesis Study.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Retreat (Awakening) and small-group Bible studies are listed.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Awakening Retreat | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/awakening · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Ages 18-30: Sign up today to attend this amazing retreat experience!”
  The center's Awakening retreat is for ages 18 to 30.
  “Awakening #31 October 16-18, 2026”
  The center lists Awakening #31 for October 16 to 18, 2026.
2. Bible Studies & Small Groups | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/bible-studies-small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Co-Ed Bible Study - Living Gospel Tuesdays: Oct. 20 - Nov. 24: 7pm Co-Ed Bible Study - Theology of the Body Genesis Study”
  The center lists co-ed Bible studies for fall 2026, including Living Gospel and Theology of the Body Genesis Study.
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 1 a 5 veces por semana (4 horarios semanales documentados: 2 de Misa, 1 de confesión, 1 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

A priest is named as Director/Pastor and chaplain of the Catholic Student Center.
Fuentes (2)
1. Our Priest & Staff | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/our-priest-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Alvin Ryan Tshuma Director/Pastor 806-655-4345”
  Fr. Alvin Ryan Tshuma is listed as Director/Pastor of the Catholic Student Center.
2. Welcome | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/welcome · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Chaplain & Director, Fr. Alvin Ryan Tshuma”
  The welcome page names Fr. Alvin Ryan Tshuma as chaplain and director.
Confession is scheduled weekly on Wednesday, and adoration weekly on Monday.
Fuentes (2)
1. Contact Us | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Evening 5:30 p.m. Mass Monday Adoration 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Catholic U/Bible Studies Wednesday Confession 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Mass 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Dinner 7:15 p.m. Wednesday Activities 8:00 p.m.”
  The center's contact page lists its weekly confession, adoration, Bible study, Mass, dinner and activity times.
2. Adoration | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Adoration is available each Monday from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.”
  Adoration is offered each Monday from 7:00 to 10:00 PM at the center.
Several Bible studies and a fall retreat are listed.
Fuentes (2)
1. Bible Studies & Small Groups | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/bible-studies-small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Men's Bible Studies: September 10 - 7:30pm October 8 - 7:30pm November 12- 7:30pm”
  The center lists men's Bible studies on three dates at 7:30 PM in fall 2026.
  “Co-Ed Bible Study - Living Gospel Tuesdays: Oct. 20 - Nov. 24: 7pm Co-Ed Bible Study - Theology of the Body Genesis Study”
  The center lists co-ed Bible studies for fall 2026, including Living Gospel and Theology of the Body Genesis Study.
2. Awakening Retreat | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/awakening · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Ages 18-30: Sign up today to attend this amazing retreat experience!”
  The center's Awakening retreat is for ages 18 to 30.

Inquietudes

Weekday Mass is listed only on Wednesday.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass Times | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday: 5:30 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Wednesday: 6:30 PM English English EN”
  The center's Mass times page lists a Sunday 5:30 PM Mass and a Wednesday 6:30 PM Mass.
One Sunday Mass is listed.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass Times | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday: 5:30 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Wednesday: 6:30 PM English English EN”
  The center's Mass times page lists a Sunday 5:30 PM Mass and a Wednesday 6:30 PM Mass.

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El centro católico

Catholic Student Center at WTAMU

Dirección: 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon, TX 79015
Distancia desde el campus: 0.2 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)
Instalaciones: student center building (open 8 AM to 10 PM)

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Fuente: amarillodiocese.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, wtcsc.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, wtcsc.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

6 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 0 fuera del campus, 6 sin ubicación publicada

Formación en la fe 3

Catholic U/Bible Studies
Tuesdays 8:00 PM
Weekly Tuesday Bible study listed on the center's contact page.
wtcsc.org
Co-Ed Bible Studies (Living Gospel; Theology of the Body Genesis Study)
Fall 2026
Co-ed Bible studies listed for fall 2026.
wtcsc.org
Men's Bible Studies
September 10, October 8 and November 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Men's Bible study on listed dates.
wtcsc.org

Liturgia y oración 1

Worship Ministry
Plans liturgies and offers activities, including Mass.
wtcsc.org

Retiros 1

Awakening Retreat
October 16-18, 2026
Retreat for students and young adults ages 18 to 30.
wtcsc.org, wtcsc.org

Vida social 1

Wednesday dinner and activities
Wednesdays: dinner 7:15 PM, activities 8:00 PM
A free meal and a game or activity during the school year.
wtcsc.org, wtcsc.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

Catholic Student Center at WTAMU

Fuentes (4)

Parish Finder | Catholic Diocese of Amarilloamarillodiocese.org/parishfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Catholic Student Center at WTAMU 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon, TX, 79015 Phone: 806-655-4345 Fax: 806-655-0534 Website: https://wtcsc.org/”
Diócesis de Amarillo's parish finder lists the Catholic Student Center at WTAMU at 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon, as its campus ministry.
“Catholic Student Center at WTAMU 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon, TX, 79015 Phone: 806-655-4345 Fax: 806-655-0534 Website: https://wtcsc.org/”
Diócesis de Amarillo's parish finder lists the Catholic Student Center at WTAMU at 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon, as its campus ministry.
Our Priest & Staff | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/our-priest-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Fr. Alvin Ryan Tshuma Director/Pastor 806-655-4345”
Fr. Alvin Ryan Tshuma is listed as Director/Pastor of the Catholic Student Center.
Contact Us | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Call us - (806) 655-4345 Mail or visit us - 2610 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79015 Email us - westtexascsc@gmail.com”
The Catholic Student Center gives its address as 2610 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79015, with its phone and email.
Welcome | Catholic Student Center at WTAMUwtcsc.org/welcome · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Our office is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm, but the building is open for you to use from 8am to 10pm.”
The center's building is open to students from 8 AM to 10 PM.

Comuníquese

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Excelencia académica

55 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 puntuación70%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,050 · ACT 20.5
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación14 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$6,290

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)	6,786
Total de estudiantes	8,997
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$19,487
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$23,482
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$19,500
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	55%
Retención de primer año	70%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$50,741
Tasa de admisión	99%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	41%

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1050
SAT lectura y escritura	480–590
SAT matemáticas	470–580
ACT compuesto	18–23
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 54 / 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 Amarillo

The see is currently vacant. His Eminence Daniel N. DiNardo, Apostolic Administrator.

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

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

Acerca de los datos de esta escuela

IPEDS unit ID 229814
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad de maestría (programas más grandes)
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 West Texas A & M University a Catholic college?: No. West Texas A & M University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Student Center at WTAMU.
What is West Texas A & M University’s Catholic Life Score?: 76 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 West Texas A & M University?: Mass is listed at Catholic Student Center, 2610 4th Avenue, Canyon and TX 79015. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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