University of St Thomas
Houston, TX
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,603
Graduate Enrollment: 1,210
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Hispanic focused instituion
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 98.42%
Male/Female: 28% / 72% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.1% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 70.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 55.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 41.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 31.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 20.5%
Black: 11.1%
Hispanic: 48.4%
Asian: 11.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.8%
Non-resident alien: 5.0%
Unknown race: 2.0%
Black: 11.1%
Hispanic: 48.4%
Asian: 11.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.8%
Non-resident alien: 5.0%
Unknown race: 2.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $42,402
In-State tuition: $31,560Out-of-State tuition: $31,560
Estimated books and supplies: $1,094 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,470 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,902 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,090 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,902 (2022)
Average Family Income: $61,072 (2017)
Median Family Income: $35,252 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 37.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 31.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $19,928 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $211 (2021)
Household Income | Net Cost |
---|---|
0-$30k | $16,902 |
$30k-48k | $16,607 |
$48k-75k | $18,267 |
$75k-110k | $19,214 |
$110k+ | $23,960 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 35%6-year graduation rate: 62%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 90.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $19,928 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
---|---|
@1 Year | 64.6% (2015) |
@3 year | 69.4% (2017) |
@5 year | 73.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 52.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 55.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $44,747 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $55,196 (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 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 3 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 9 | $34,349 ($2,862) | |||
Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 7 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 5 | ||||
Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 29 | ||||
Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 27 | ||||
Master's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 5 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 11 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 27 | $21,468 | $199 | $21,279 ($1,773) | |
Master's Degree | Public Policy Analysis. | 7 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 5 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 12 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 11 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 12 | $24,739 | $183 | ||
Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 32 | $24,607 | $236 | $69,338 ($5,778) | |
Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 12 | ||||
Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 91 | $572 | $68,223 ($5,685) | $99,144 ($8,262) | |
Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 18 | $18,000 | $172 | ||
Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 20 | $64,443 ($5,370) | |||
Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 28 | $30,625 | $331 | ||
Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 20 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 8 | ||||
Master's Degree | International Business. | 4 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 17 | $44,031 ($3,669) | |||
Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
Master's Degree | Education, General. | 28 | $381 | $59,291 ($4,941) | $62,287 ($5,191) | |
Graduate/Professional Certificate | Education, General. | 1 | ||||
Master's Degree | Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | 6 | ||||
Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 19 | ||||
Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 79 | ||||
Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 24 | $814 | $81,979 ($6,832) | ||
Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 39 | ||||
Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 89 | $466 | |||
Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 7 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 35 | $25,000 | $247 | $50,094 ($4,175) | |
Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 19 | $466 | $40,179 ($3,348) | ||
Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 33 | $20,959 | $183 | $14,814 ($1,235) | |
Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 6 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 1 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. | 1 | ||||
Master's Degree | Biotechnology. | 5 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 11 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 8 | ||||
Master's Degree | Philosophy. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $72,369Full time faculty: 90%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $108,166,797 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $144,057,679 (2022)