School Information

59.3
Total Enrollment 3,132
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

University of St Thomas

http://www.stthom.edu
3800 Montrose Blvd, Houston, Texas 77006-4696
(713) 522-7911

Mission Statement Mission StatementWe are the University of St. Thomas, the Catholic university in the heart of Houston. We are committed to the Catholic intellectual tradition and the dialogue between faith and reason. By pursuing excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, we embody and instill in our students the core values of our founders, the Basilian Fathers: goodness, discipline, and knowledge. We foster engagement in a diverse, collaborative community. As a comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts, we educate students to think critically, communicate effectively, succeed professionally, and lead ethically.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of St Thomas, 87.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 63.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,147), and 39% receive loans ($8,006 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,700. Off campus it is around $9,482.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of St Thomas is $18,514 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 866 people applied to University of St Thomas. Of the applicants, 80.0% were admitted (79.0% male & 80.0% female ) and 41.0% accepted (44.0% male and 40.0% female)

Of the 1,713 undergraduate students at University of St Thomas, 23.0% are part-time. A majority (74.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 82.0% of the 1,419 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     93.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     70.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     25.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     55.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     47.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (713) 525-3500
Admissions Office Email admissions@stthom.edu
Admissions Office Address University of St. Thomas, 3800 Montrose Houston, Texas 77006-4626
Admissions Website http://www.stthom.edu/Admissions_Financial_Aid/Index.aqf (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to University of St Thomas, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of St Thomas SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 620
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 610
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 600
University of St Thomas ACT SCORES
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 28
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Writing (25th Percentile) 7
ACT Writing (75th Percentile) 9
 
University of St Thomas Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 21
Biochemistry 3
Bioinformatics 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 72 243
Accounting 27 21
Business Administration and Management, General 7 207
Finance, General 29
International Business/Trade/Commerce 13
Management Information Systems, General 2
Marketing, Other 9
Communication, journalism, and related programs 18
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 18
Computer and information sciences and support services 3
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other 3
Education 21 100
Education, General 100
Elementary Education and Teaching 20
Music Teacher Education 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 1
English language and literature/letters 12
English Language and Literature, General 12
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 2
French Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 1
History 8
History, General 8
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 60 34
General Studies 30
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 30 34
Mathematics and statistics 7
Mathematics, General 7
Natural resources and conservation 2
Environmental Science 0
Environmental Studies 2
Philosophy and religious studies 9 0 2
Philosophy 9 0 2
Physical sciences 7
Chemistry, General 7
Psychology 22
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology 22
Social sciences 19
Development Economics and International Development 0
Economics, General 1
International Relations and Affairs 8
Political Science and Government, General 10
Theology and religious vocations 6 51
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 22
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 12
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 1
Theology/Theological Studies 5 17
Visual and performing arts 16
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
Music, General 8
 
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