St. Thomas University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Miami Gardens, FL
1.0 1 review

#18 Best Private Colleges in Florida

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Overview

Total enrollment

7,652

Location Miami Gardens, Florida
Website stu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

St. Thomas University, located in Miami Gardens, Florida, sits on a suburban 140-acre campus approximately 16 miles north of downtown Miami. Founded in 1961 by the order of Augustinian priests, the private Catholic institution operates as a comprehensive university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, with notable programs in law, business, and sports administration. The campus features Mediterranean-style architecture consistent with South Florida's aesthetic, centered around the main Chapel of Saint Anthony and modern academic buildings. St. Thomas University's law school is particularly recognized in the region, while its sports management programs maintain connections with Miami's professional sports organizations. Students reside in several on-campus residence halls, and the university competes in NAIA athletics as the Bobcats, primarily in soccer and basketball.

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Ratings

St. Thomas University is rated within the lower 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

2 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

GPA 3.24

Acceptance Rate

97.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 10.5%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,770

Costs for St. Thomas University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$34,770
Books and Supplies		$360
Other Fees		$1,190
Room and Board		$13,210
Budget for Other Expenses		$5,016
Total One Year Cost		$54,546

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$56,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

39% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at St. Thomas University are Business, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Psychology. 50% of students major in Business, 8% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and 7% in Psychology.