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University of St Thomas

Houston, TX · City · 3,220 students
$19,359
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
69%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$59,224
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
90%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

The University of St. Thomas is Houston’s only Catholic university, offering a close-knit, liberal arts education rooted in the Basilian tradition and situated in the vibrant Montrose neighborhood. It is particularly well-known for its standout Peavy School of Nursing, strong pre-medical sciences, the Cameron School of Business, and respected programs in philosophy and theology. Campus culture is deeply supportive, service-oriented, and faith-integrated, fostering an inclusive environment shaped by a highly diverse student body. A major distinctive advantage is the university's proximity and strong pipeline to the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, which provides undergraduates with exceptional clinical, research, and internship opportunities.

Location
Houston, TX, 77006-4696 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
HOU · Houston Hobby
9 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$34,634
Housing & food (on campus)$10,840
Books & supplies$1,094
Cost of attendance$45,672
Average net price$19,359
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$34,634
Housing & food (on campus)$10,840
Books & supplies$1,094
Cost of attendance$45,672
Average net price$19,359
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$18,441
$30–48k
$17,453
$48–75k
$17,972
$75–110k
$21,543
$110k+
$26,086
Grants from the school
89% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $18,834
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
69%
Within 4 yrs
44%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 70.9% · others: 66.5% 
8 yrs after starting
65% graduated · 28% transferred · 7% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$49,971
10 yrs after entry$59,224
Debt
Median at graduation$19,928
Monthly payment$211
Middle 50% owe$6.7k–$26.5k
90th percentile$37,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1090
R 500–610 · M 480–600
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 18–25 · E 17–25 · M 17–24
SAT middle 50%: 980–1210
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 89.9% · women 90.0% 
Yield: 29.7% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
42%
First-gen
38%
Family income
$35,251
Independent
26%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
14%
Where first-years come from
In state (TX)
96.5%
Out of state
2.6%
International
0.9%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NY 3 · CA 2 · FL 2 · LA 2 · ND 2

Race & ethnicity
White
16%
Hispanic
55%
Black
11%
Asian
10%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$49,971
After 10 yrs
$59,224
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing255
Psychology, General55
Biology, General38
Finance and Financial Management Services37
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities29
Marketing22
Business Administration, Management and Operations21
Accounting and Related Services21
Communication and Media Studies15
Criminology11
Political Science and Government10
Theological and Ministerial Studies9
Computer Science8
International Business8
English Language and Literature, General7
Chemistry7
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$146M
Full-time faculty
96%
Faculty salary
$7,661/mo
Teaching spend
$12,002
per student
Federal loans
35%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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