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University of St Thomas

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 425
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 98%
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Houston, Texas, University of St Thomas is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that University of St Thomas is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of St Thomas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, University of St Thomas emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 73% at University of St Thomas suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,560

Cost of attendance at University of St Thomas in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,560

Cost of attendance at University of St Thomas in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at University of St Thomas received on average $22,665 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,665
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 172 44% $5,332 $917,039
Other Federal Grant 191 49% $5,659 $1,080,792
State Grant/Scholarships 223 57% $3,774 $841,610
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 356 91% $17,774 $6,327,669
Total Grant & Scholarships 364 93% $22,665 $8,250,071

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of St Thomas students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of St Thomas students is 61.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.4%.

61.6%

  • asian 68.4% 26 students
  • African American 68.8% 11 students
  • white 56.2% 27 students
  • unknown 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 58.6% 65 students
  • International Students 66.7% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 75.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
  • NSCAA
    National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

University of St Thomas provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of St Thomas offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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