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#12 Best Private Colleges in Texas

University of St Thomas

Houston, Texas

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Overview

Enrollment

3,588
University of St Thomas overview
Location Houston, Texas
Online stthom.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
University of St Thomas overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The University of St. Thomas (UST) in Houston, Texas, founded in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers, is a private Catholic institution known for its liberal arts education with a student-centered approach. The university's urban campus, characterized by its notable Modernist architecture, seamlessly integrates into the vibrant Montrose area, adjacent to the city's Museum District and within close proximity to downtown Houston. UST offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in business, liberal arts, and education. The institution practices a moderately selective admissions process. While UST does provide on-campus living options, a significant number of students choose to reside off-campus. The university does not prominently feature athletics, instead focusing its resources on academic programs and community involvement.

In the most recent statistical year 1,123 prospective students applied, and 1,086 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 515 enrolled in the school.  2,474 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,114 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $31,724 plus fees of $760. University of St Thomas is ranked 479 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

University of St Thomas is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
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SAT 1010/1300
ACT 24/29
GPA 3.53

Applications Accepted

96.7% 
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Applications Due Aug 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$31,724
Costs for University of St Thomas
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,094
Other Fees$760
Room and Board $9,760
Budget for Other Expenses$3,902
Total One Year Cost$47,240

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$57,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

44% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of St Thomas students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 23%
Social Sciences 13%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 12%
Communication 10%
Psychology 9%

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Last updated February 24, 2024