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- FAFSA School Code: 003654
- Phone: (210) 486-2000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
87.28%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
16FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,767Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of St Thomas – Houston
1801 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX
University of St Thomas, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Houston, Texas, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at University of St Thomas is nearly three thousand yearly.
Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Communications And Journalism
- Psychology
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to UST. Scores within the range of 24 to 29 on the ACT or 1520 to 1825 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for acceptance. Approximately 80 percent of all applicant were admitted at University of St Thomas, with 37 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $28,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,300 each year. Some students at UST may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.
University of St Thomas participates in athletics through the NAIA's Red River Athletic Conference in Basketball.
Students who would like to get more about this school may take a look at their website at www.stthom.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students University of St Thomas – Houston accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
University of St Thomas – Houston has a total student population of about 3,200, with undergraduate students making up about 61% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $34,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- Part time students pay in the range of $1,100 to $1,300 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 96% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 96% | $23,122 |
Receiving Student Loans | 42% | $5,713 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, University of St Thomas – Houston may offer student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2014)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2014)
- Theology (Ministry) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (since 1990)
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of St Thomas – Houston is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of St Thomas – Houston by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Bioinformatics (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Finance (B, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
- Liberal Arts (B, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, M)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Christian Counseling (M)
- Ministry (M)
- Theology (B, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
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- Houston Baptist University in Hillsboro, TX (8 miles away)
- Huston - Tillotson University in Brownwood, TX (144 miles away)
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- Saint Edward's University in Dallas, TX (146 miles away)
- Southwestern University in Waxahachie, TX (151 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003654
- Phone: (210) 486-2000
- School Homepage