University of St. Thomas

University of St. Thomas Overview

University of St. Thomas is a private, religious school in the urban setting of Houston, Texas. University of St. Thomas was founded in 1947 and the school now enrolls around 3,975 students a year, including 2,739 undergrad students. University of St. Thomas provides on-campus housing for up to 350 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 50% of students spend their weekends on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 15, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should receive admissions decisions by October 1.

Student Involvement at University of St. Thomas

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of University of St. Thomas's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? University of St. Thomas students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

University of St. Thomas does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? University of St. Thomas has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of St. Thomas on the Student Life page.

2022 University of St. Thomas Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	98%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	61%
Tuition	$32,484
Percent of Need Met	56.2%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$24,803

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Is University of St. Thomas a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how selective a university is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better idea of what University of St. Thomas offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of St. Thomas

University of St. Thomas is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at University of St. Thomas is 98%. Last year, 1,141 students applied to University of St. Thomas and 1,123 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of St. Thomas

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 80% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at University of St. Thomasare still enrolled their sophomore year. Around 62% of students who started at University of St. Thomas earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook University of St. Thomas Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from University of St. Thomas by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. Within six months of graduating, 96% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent University of St. Thomas grads is $58,700 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

University of St. Thomas's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of University of St. Thomas's endowment was $142.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of St. Thomas

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

University of St. Thomas meets 56.2% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend University of St. Thomas full-time are awarded $24,803 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $22,506 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of St. Thomas.

Based on this information, how does University of St. Thomas sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is University of St. Thomas a good school for you?

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Where is University of St. Thomas?

University of St. Thomas is located in the city of Houston, Texas, in the suburbs of Houston.

If you want to see University of St. Thomas for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 59 to Houston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, William P. Hobby.

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