St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,797
Graduate Enrollment: 2,313
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 70.86%
Male/Female: 46% / 54% (2017)
First generation college students: 41.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.6% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 70.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 48.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 36.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 27.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 10.1%
Black: 35.9%
Hispanic: 34.2%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.0%
Non-resident alien: 10.6%
Unknown race: 4.5%
Black: 35.9%
Hispanic: 34.2%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.0%
Non-resident alien: 10.6%
Unknown race: 4.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $50,484
In-State tuition: $32,940Out-of-State tuition: $32,940
Estimated books and supplies: $360 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,130 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,016 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,688 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,016 (2022)
Average Family Income: $40,982 (2017)
Median Family Income: $26,170 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 22.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 24.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $19,125 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $203 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $26,243 |
| $30k-48k | $26,319 |
| $48k-75k | $27,187 |
| $75k-110k | $30,571 |
| $110k+ | $30,184 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 34%6-year graduation rate: 41%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $19,125 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 45.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 55.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 61.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 35.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 37.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,395 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,557 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | International Business. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 51 | $350 | $57,616 ($4,801) | $62,011 ($5,168) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 45 | $652 | $71,884 ($5,990) | ||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 4 | $60,094 ($5,008) | |||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | $51,112 ($4,259) | |||
| First Professional Degree | Law. | 173 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 48 | $23,342 | $183 | $38,217 ($3,185) | $52,635 ($4,386) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 71 | $333 | $52,979 ($4,415) | $57,165 ($4,764) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | $457 | $77,922 ($6,494) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Marketing. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Telecommunications Management. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 12 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | 57 | $1,795 | $44,769 ($3,731) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 18 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | $25,000 | $265 | $44,795 ($3,733) | |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fire Protection. | 8 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 17 | $711 | $37,895 ($3,158) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Bioethics/Medical Ethics. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 9 | $35,500 | $310 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $81,720Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $31,262,200 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $40,042,465 (2022)