University of St Thomas
Houston, TX · Private four-year · City: Large
2,969undergraduates
90%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$20,469average net price per year
69%graduate in 6 years
73%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 1,591
- Admitted
- 1,485
- Admit rate
- 90%
- Admit rate, women
- 94%
- Admit rate, men
- 92%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 45%
- First-year students
- 672
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 22%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 545-680
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 530-660
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 5%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 22-28
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Considered, not required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
41 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (2)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (297 awarded)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Associate (3 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (6)
- Accounting Bachelor's (16 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (28 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Associate (9 awarded)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (24 awarded)
- International Business/Trade/Commerce Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (18 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (3)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (36 awarded)
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (46 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (3)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Associate (14 awarded)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate (4 awarded)
Social sciences (4)
- Criminology Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Development Economics and International Development Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- International Relations and Affairs Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (2)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling Certificate (1-2 years) (22 awarded)
- Theology/Theological Studies Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program Associate (24 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (3)
- General Studies Bachelor's (17 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (4)
- Dance, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Engineering (4)
- Chemical Engineering Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Philosophy Bachelor's (10 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (1)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (1 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (29)
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Business/Commerce, General Master's
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other Master's
- Organizational Leadership Master's
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Master's
- Curriculum and Instruction Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Bible/Biblical Studies Master's
- Divinity/Ministry Master's
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling Master's
- Religious/Sacred Music Master's
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other Master's
- Theology/Theological Studies Master's
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's
- Nursing Practice Doctorate (professional)
- Nursing Science Master's
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing Post-master's certificate
- Creative Writing Master's
- Philosophy Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Applied Psychology Master's
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Master's
- Criminology Master's
- International Relations and Affairs Master's
- Financial Mathematics Master's
- Public Policy Analysis, General Master's
- Mathematics and Computer Science Master's
- Chemical Process Technology Master's
- Biotechnology Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $33,660
- Housing and food on campus
- $10,248
- Books and supplies
- $1,094
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,902
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $48,904
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $48,904
- Total cost living at home
- $39,516
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $17,830 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $17,460 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $16,635 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $19,337 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,466 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 94%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 93%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $23,688
- Got a grant from the college
- 88%
- Average grant from the college
- $18,727
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 38%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 31%
- Average amount borrowed
- $6,356
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 48%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 65%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 69%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 64%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 69%
- Came back for year two
- 73%
| Pell grant students | 65% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 71% |
| Neither | 71% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 192 | 69% |
| Men | 98 | 67% |
| Asian | 40 | 73% |
| Black | 14 | 50% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 164 | 71% |
| White | 44 | 73% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 44% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 2 | 100% (small group) |
| International | 17 | 53% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 242 | 63% | 31% |
| Started here, part-time | 7 | 43% (small group) | 43% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 222 | 67% | 25% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 40 | 20% | 60% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 3,813
- Undergraduates
- 2,969
- Full-time undergraduates
- 2,388
- Part-time undergraduates
- 581
- Graduate students
- 844
- Students per faculty member
- 15 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 96%
- From out of state
- 2%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 22%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 19%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 14%
| Women | 57% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 10% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 19% |
| Two or more races | 2% |
| Race unknown | 2% |
| International | 4% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Large
- Address
- 3800 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX, 77006-4696
- County
- Harris County
- Type
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.