University of St. Thomas

Houston, Texas

Team Name: Celts

Address: 3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006

Web: STTHOM.edu

Phone: 713-525-3500

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QUICK FACTS

Undergraduate Enrollment2,729
Acceptance Rate98%
In-State Tuition$31,724 per year
Out-of-State Tuition$31,724 per year

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University of St. Thomas

Houston, Texas

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS prepares students for both life and career in a rapidly changing world. Through a Catholic liberal arts education that is accessible and affordable, students of all faiths earn the degree they want while acquiring the skills employers’ desire.

UST offers 43 undergraduate majors, 37 graduate degree programs, five completely online associate degrees, and health pre-professional programs. The most popular undergraduate majors are biology, psychology, nursing, business, finance, and education. Graduates find meaningful work in a variety of settings. 

Among UST’s newest degree offerings is a five-year BA/MA in applied sports and performance psychology that includes a Certified Mental Performance Consultant Certificate. Classes are held in-person and online.

UST recently added two online Associate of Applied Science degrees in drug and alcohol counseling and general business to its other two-year degrees in cybersecurity, network technology, and electronic technology. These degree pathways are in high demand by employers. 

UST offers students an esports social club, varsity team, and educational curriculum that supports a minor in esports coaching, teaching students about the industry within an ethical business framework.

UST’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing is a twelve-month program for students who earned a degree and now want to transition their career into nursing. With a nursing shortage, nurses are in high demand.

By The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98%
Median composite SAT score1120
Median ACT score25
Undergraduate Enrollment2,729
Students on Financial Aid81%

Fees

In-State Tuition$31,724 per year
Out-of-State Tuition$31,724 per year
Room and Board$7,001+

Demographics

African American Students7%
Asian American Students11%
Hispanic Students49%
International Students5%
Male/Female Ratio42/58

Campus Life

Greek SystemNo
Freshman Living on Campus39%
Freshmen Who Return81%
Student/Teacher Ratio13:1
Full-Time Faculty136

Other

Graduation in Four Years39%
Graduation Overall66%
Alumni Who Give $ to School7.8%