Overview

University of St. Thomas is a University institution located in Houston, TX, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3800 Montrose Boulevard
Houston, TX  77006-4696
United States

Contact Mr. Ryan Konkright
Director of Undergrdauate Admissions
Email: admissions@stthom.edu
Phone: 713-525-3500
Fax: 713-525-3558

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Bioinformatics	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, And Computational Biology, Other	×
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology	×
Computational Biology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/commerce, General		×
Finance, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance		×
Computer Science	×
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications		×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering Physics/applied Physics	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences		×
Comprehensive Transition And Postsecondary (ctp) Program		×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General		×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology	×
Development Economics And International Development	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Political Science And Government, Other	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology And Religious Vocations, Other	×
Theology/theological Studies	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dance, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

854

Applied

842

Accepted

3,395

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,764

Females Applied

1,587

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,114

Males Applied

1,002

Males Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.6

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 7th	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	January 8th	January 10th	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	551	500	610
SAT Math	543	480	600
ACT Composite	21	18	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

34,804

Private

Fees

950

Full-time student fees

11,166

Room & board

7,208

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

27,144

Avg. Financial Aid Package

30,351

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,808

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,495

Avg. Loan Aid

14,964

Avg. Grant Aid

25,985

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

55%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

6%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,395

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

4%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	55.37%
Black or African American	11.33%
White or Caucasian	15.93%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.19%
Asian	10%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	1.33%
Other	1.45%

Gender

Male (42.09%)

Female (57.91%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	21%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

401

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 153

Part-time - 248

Male - 206

Female - 187