QUICK FACTS |
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| Undergraduate Enrollment | 2,739 |
| Acceptance Rate | 98% |
| In-State Tuition | $30,800 per year |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $30,800 per year |
University of St. Thomas
Houston, Texas
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS prepares students for both life and career in a rapidly changing world. Through an accessible and affordable Catholic liberal arts education, students of all faiths earn the degrees they want while acquiring 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.
UST has added 34 new degrees this year, including a five-year BA/MA in Applied Sports and Performance Psychology with in-person and online classes. With this degree, UST distinguishes its offering with a Certified Mental Performance Consultant Certificate. Graduates find meaningful work in a variety of settings.
UST added two online Associate of Applied Science degrees in drug and alcohol counseling and general business. Other two-year degree majors include cybersecurity, network technology, and electronic technology, pathways in high demand by employers.
UST launched an esports program on campus, offering students an esports social club, varsity team, and educational curriculum. A minor in esports coaching teaches students about the industry within an ethical business framework.
UST’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) is a twelve-month program for students who earned another degree and want to transition into nursing. With a nursing shortage, nurses are in high demand.
BY THE NUMBERS
ADMISSIONS
| Acceptance Rate | 98% |
| Median composite SAT score | 1140 |
| Median ACT score | 21 |
| Undergraduate Enrollment | 2,739 |
| Students on Financial Aid | 90% |
FEES
| In-State Tuition | $30,800 per year |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $30,800 per year |
| Room and Board | $7,001+ |
DEMOGRAPHICS
| African American Students | 11% |
| Asian American Students | 11% |
| Hispanic Students | 48% |
| International Students | 5% |
| Male/Female Ratio | 39/61 |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Greek System | No |
| Freshman Living on Campus | 31% |
| Freshmen Who Return | 80% |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 13:! |
| Full-Time Faculty | 140 |
OTHER
| Graduation in Four Years | 35% |
| Graduation Overall | 62% |
| Alumni Who Give $ to School | 7.3% |