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University of St Thomas

Houston, TX · City · 3,220 students
WebsiteScorecard
$19,359
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
69%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$59,224
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
90%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

As Houston’s only Catholic university, the University of St. Thomas (UST) is best known for its diverse, inclusive student body and its strong academic reputation, particularly within the highly regarded Peavy School of Nursing, the Cameron School of Business, and its robust pre-med and STEM pathways. Located in the vibrant, historic Montrose neighborhood, the university offers a tight-knit, values-centered campus culture where students benefit from small class sizes, an active campus ministry, and a collaborative, supportive community. What truly sets UST apart is its prime location in Houston's Museum District—situated steps from the world-renowned Menil Collection—and its close partnership with the nearby Texas Medical Center, which provides undergraduates with unparalleled research, clinical, and internship opportunities.

Location
Houston, TX, 77006-4696 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
HOU · Houston Hobby
9 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$34,634
Housing & food (on campus)$10,840
Books & supplies$1,094
Cost of attendance$45,672
Average net price$19,359
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$34,634
Housing & food (on campus)$10,840
Books & supplies$1,094
Cost of attendance$45,672
Average net price$19,359
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$18,441
$30–48k
$17,453
$48–75k
$17,972
$75–110k
$21,543
$110k+
$26,086
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
69%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
44%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
65% graduated · 28% transferred · 7% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$49,971
10 yrs after entry$59,224
Debt
Median at graduation$19,928
Monthly payment$211
Middle 50% owe$6.7k–$26.5k
90th percentile$37,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1090
R 500–610 · M 480–600
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 18–25 · E 17–25 · M 17–24
SAT middle 50%: 980–1210
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
42%
First-gen
38%
Family income
$35,251
Independent
26%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
16%
Hispanic
55%
Black
11%
Asian
10%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$49,971
After 10 yrs
$59,224
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing255
Psychology, General55
Biology, General38
Finance and Financial Management Services37
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities29
Marketing22
Business Administration, Management and Operations21
Accounting and Related Services21
Communication and Media Studies15
Criminology11
Political Science and Government10
Theological and Ministerial Studies9
Computer Science8
International Business8
English Language and Literature, General7
Chemistry7
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$146M
Full-time faculty
96%
Faculty salary
$7,661/mo
Teaching spend
$12,002
per student
Federal loans
35%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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