Is Western Kentucky University a Catholic college?

No. Western Kentucky 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 Catholic Campus Center (Topper Catholic).

Where is Mass celebrated at Western Kentucky University?

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

Is Western Kentucky University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Western Kentucky University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

Western Kentucky University

UbicaciónBowling Green, KY
Tipo y tamañoPública · de 4 años · 16,759 estudiantes

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

Puntuación de Vida Católica

Vida católica 75%Académicos 25%

AVida católica
90 de 100

CAcadémicos
55 de 100

Verificado el 12 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

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

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

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center, known as Topper Catholic, is the Catholic community at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. Its published schedule lists Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, with confession and adoration on several weekdays. The center lists OCIA, Bible studies, and a FOCUS missionary.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 5

Lunes6:00 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center
Martes6:00 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center
Jueves12:00 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center
Domingo10:00 a. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center
Domingo8:00 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center · The site notes no 8:00 p.m. student Mass on 10/04/26.

Confesión 5

Lunes6:30 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center
Martes5:00 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center
Miércoles5:00 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center
Jueves8:00 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center · During N.O.W. (Night of Worship).
Domingo7:00 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center

Adoración 4

Lunes6:30 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center
Martes5:00 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center
Miércoles5:00 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center
Jueves8:00 p. m.St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center · During N.O.W. (Night of Worship).

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)

Topper Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Mass: 6:00PM Eucharistic Adoration: 6:30PM - 7:30PM Confessions: 6:30PM - 7:30PM”
Mass is listed Monday at 6:00 PM, with adoration and confession after it.
“Eucharistic Adoration: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Confessions: 5:00PM - 5:45PM Mass: 6:00PM”
Mass is listed Tuesday at 6:00 PM, with adoration and confession before it.
“Mass: 12:00 Noon N.O.W (Night of Worship)”
Mass is listed Thursday at noon.
“Mass: 10:00AM Confessions: 7:00PM - 7:30PM Mass: 8pm”
Sunday Mass is listed at 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, with confession at 7:00 PM.
“Mass: 10:00AM Confessions: 7:00PM - 7:30PM Mass: 8pm”
Sunday Mass is listed at 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, with confession at 7:00 PM.
“Mass: 6:00PM Eucharistic Adoration: 6:30PM - 7:30PM Confessions: 6:30PM - 7:30PM”
Mass is listed Monday at 6:00 PM, with adoration and confession after it.
“Eucharistic Adoration: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Confessions: 5:00PM - 5:45PM Mass: 6:00PM”
Mass is listed Tuesday at 6:00 PM, with adoration and confession before it.
“Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Confessions: 5:00PM - 5:45PM”
Confession and adoration are listed Wednesday afternoon.
“Adoration, Praise and Worship, Sacred Silence, Confessions: 8:00PM-9:00PM”
Confession is listed Thursday evening during N.O.W. (Night of Worship).
“Mass: 10:00AM Confessions: 7:00PM - 7:30PM Mass: 8pm”
Sunday Mass is listed at 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, with confession at 7:00 PM.
“Mass: 6:00PM Eucharistic Adoration: 6:30PM - 7:30PM Confessions: 6:30PM - 7:30PM”
Mass is listed Monday at 6:00 PM, with adoration and confession after it.
“Eucharistic Adoration: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Confessions: 5:00PM - 5:45PM Mass: 6:00PM”
Mass is listed Tuesday at 6:00 PM, with adoration and confession before it.
“Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Confessions: 5:00PM - 5:45PM”
Confession and adoration are listed Wednesday afternoon.
“Adoration, Praise and Worship, Sacred Silence, Confessions: 8:00PM-9:00PM”
Confession is listed Thursday evening during N.O.W. (Night of Worship).

Iglesias católicas cercanas

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

Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center — 0.4 mi
Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 1.3 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

90 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. Topper Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center, also known as Topper Catholic, is the Catholic community at Western Kentucky University.”
  St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center is the Catholic community at Western Kentucky University.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center at 1403 College St. is about 0.45 mile from the university's address.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Topper Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center, also known as Topper Catholic, is the Catholic community at Western Kentucky University.”
  St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center is the Catholic community at Western Kentucky University.
  “Address: 1403 College St., Bowling Green, KY”
  The center's address is 1403 College St., Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaCapellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (The staff page lists Father Jason McClure under the Director/Chaplain heading.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Our Staff | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com/our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Director/Chaplain”
  The staff page labels a Director/Chaplain role; Father Jason McClure is listed with a published email address.
En parte:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitaria1–4 días entre semana (Mass listed on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Topper Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass: 6:00PM Eucharistic Adoration: 6:30PM - 7:30PM Confessions: 6:30PM - 7:30PM”
  Mass is listed Monday at 6:00 PM, with adoration and confession after it.
  “Eucharistic Adoration: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Confessions: 5:00PM - 5:45PM Mass: 6:00PM”
  Mass is listed Tuesday at 6:00 PM, with adoration and confession before it.
  “Mass: 12:00 Noon N.O.W (Night of Worship)”
  Mass is listed Thursday at noon.
  “Friday No mass”
  The schedule lists no Mass on Friday.
Sí:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusDos o más Misas de fin de semana (Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Topper Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass: 10:00AM Confessions: 7:00PM - 7:30PM Mass: 8pm”
  Sunday Mass is listed at 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, with confession at 7:00 PM.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia
Fuentes (1)
1. Topper Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass: 6:00PM Eucharistic Adoration: 6:30PM - 7:30PM Confessions: 6:30PM - 7:30PM”
  Mass is listed Monday at 6:00 PM, with adoration and confession after it.
  “Eucharistic Adoration: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Confessions: 5:00PM - 5:45PM Mass: 6:00PM”
  Mass is listed Tuesday at 6:00 PM, with adoration and confession before it.
  “Mass: 10:00AM Confessions: 7:00PM - 7:30PM Mass: 8pm”
  Sunday Mass is listed at 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, with confession at 7:00 PM.
  “Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Confessions: 5:00PM - 5:45PM”
  Confession and adoration are listed Wednesday afternoon.
  “Adoration, Praise and Worship, Sacred Silence, Confessions: 8:00PM-9:00PM”
  Confession is listed Thursday evening during N.O.W. (Night of Worship).
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (A FOCUS missionary and Bible studies are listed.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Our Staff | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com/our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our Focus missionary's Raph Robles raphael.roblesrivera@focus.org”
  A FOCUS missionary serves students at the center.
2. Western Kentucky University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/western-kentucky-university · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Western Kentucky University - FOCUS”
  FOCUS lists a campus page for Western Kentucky University where its missionaries serve.
3. Topper Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Through daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration, Bible studies, and campus events, we strive to form students”
  The center's About page lists Bible studies among its activities for students.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (OCIA and Bible studies (small groups) are listed.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Becoming Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com/about-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The OCIA at St. Thomas Aquinas is for WKU students who are not Catholic and desire to be baptized Catholic”
  The center runs an OCIA program for WKU students who are not Catholic.
2. Topper Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Through daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration, Bible studies, and campus events, we strive to form students”
  The center's About page lists Bible studies among its activities for students.
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 (14 horarios semanales documentados: 5 de Misa, 5 de confesión, 4 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 published on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at the center.
Fuentes (1)
1. Topper Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass: 6:00PM Eucharistic Adoration: 6:30PM - 7:30PM Confessions: 6:30PM - 7:30PM”
  Mass is listed Monday at 6:00 PM, with adoration and confession after it.
  “Eucharistic Adoration: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Confessions: 5:00PM - 5:45PM Mass: 6:00PM”
  Mass is listed Tuesday at 6:00 PM, with adoration and confession before it.
  “Mass: 12:00 Noon N.O.W (Night of Worship)”
  Mass is listed Thursday at noon.
  “Mass: 10:00AM Confessions: 7:00PM - 7:30PM Mass: 8pm”
  Sunday Mass is listed at 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, with confession at 7:00 PM.
Confession and adoration are published on several weekdays and on Sunday.
Fuentes (1)
1. Topper Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass: 6:00PM Eucharistic Adoration: 6:30PM - 7:30PM Confessions: 6:30PM - 7:30PM”
  Mass is listed Monday at 6:00 PM, with adoration and confession after it.
  “Eucharistic Adoration: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Confessions: 5:00PM - 5:45PM Mass: 6:00PM”
  Mass is listed Tuesday at 6:00 PM, with adoration and confession before it.
  “Mass: 10:00AM Confessions: 7:00PM - 7:30PM Mass: 8pm”
  Sunday Mass is listed at 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, with confession at 7:00 PM.
  “Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Confessions: 5:00PM - 5:45PM”
  Confession and adoration are listed Wednesday afternoon.
  “Adoration, Praise and Worship, Sacred Silence, Confessions: 8:00PM-9:00PM”
  Confession is listed Thursday evening during N.O.W. (Night of Worship).
A FOCUS missionary, Bible studies and an OCIA program are listed for students.
Fuentes (3)
1. Our Staff | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com/our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our Focus missionary's Raph Robles raphael.roblesrivera@focus.org”
  A FOCUS missionary serves students at the center.
2. Topper Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Through daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration, Bible studies, and campus events, we strive to form students”
  The center's About page lists Bible studies among its activities for students.
3. Becoming Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com/about-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The OCIA at St. Thomas Aquinas is for WKU students who are not Catholic and desire to be baptized Catholic”
  The center runs an OCIA program for WKU students who are not Catholic.

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El centro católico

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center (Topper Catholic)

Dirección: 1403 College St., Bowling Green, KY
Distancia desde el campus: 0.5 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)

Ver en el mapa ↗

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

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

4 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 0 fuera del campus, 4 sin ubicación publicada

Formación en la fe 2

Estudios bíblicos
Bible studies are listed among the center's activities for students.
stthomasaquinaswku.com
OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
An OCIA program for WKU students who are not Catholic and for Catholics who have not yet been confirmed.
stthomasaquinaswku.com

Clubes y grupos 1

FOCUS missionary at WKU
A FOCUS missionary serves students at the center, and FOCUS lists a Western Kentucky University campus page.
stthomasaquinaswku.com, focus.org

Liturgia y oración 1

N.O.W. (Night of Worship)
Thursdays 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
A Thursday evening of adoration, praise and worship, sacred silence, and confession.
stthomasaquinaswku.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 (2)

Topper Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerstthomasaquinaswku.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center, also known as Topper Catholic, is the Catholic community at Western Kentucky University.”
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center is the Catholic community at Western Kentucky University.
“St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center, also known as Topper Catholic, is the Catholic community at Western Kentucky University.”
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center is the Catholic community at Western Kentucky University.
“Address: 1403 College St., Bowling Green, KY”
The center's address is 1403 College St., Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Western Kentucky University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/western-kentucky-university · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Western Kentucky University - FOCUS”
FOCUS lists a campus page for Western Kentucky University where its missionaries serve.

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 puntuación56%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación78%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 971 · ACT 18.5
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación19 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$9,271

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)	14,590
Total de estudiantes	16,759
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$10,990
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$24,188
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$22,095
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	56%
Retención de primer año	78%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$43,889
Tasa de admisión	94%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	30%

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	971
SAT lectura y escritura	420–530
SAT matemáticas	420–520
ACT compuesto	16–21
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 56 / 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 Owensboro

Mons. William F. Medley, obispo de Owensboro

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

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

Diócesis determinada por el condado según los registros de escuelas católicas del NCES. Confirme con la diócesis.

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IPEDS unit ID 157951
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad doctoral/profesional
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 Western Kentucky University a Catholic college?: No. Western Kentucky 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 Catholic Campus Center (Topper Catholic).
What is Western Kentucky University’s Catholic Life Score?: 81 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 Western Kentucky University?: Mass is listed at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Western Kentucky University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Western Kentucky University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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