University of St. Thomas

Overview

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

Location & Contact

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

Contact Mr. Arthur Ortiz
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@stthom.edu
Phone: 713-525-3848
Fax: 713-525-3558

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Finance
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education
Elementary Education
Multicultural Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
Spanish
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Development Economics And International Development
Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Theology
Theology And Religious Vocations Related
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

942

Applied

729

Accepted

1,814

Enrolled

Female Admissions

633

Females Applied

496

Females Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

309

Males Applied

233

Males Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.61

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.8 Other requirements exist (see below)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	November 1st
Other early decision plan	December 1st	December 15th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	582
SAT Math	575
ACT Composite	24	21	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

33,000

Fees

580

Full-time student fees

9,070

Room & board

5,580

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

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

Financial Aid

24,587

Avg. Financial Aid Package

27,619

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

15,354

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,604

Avg. Loan Aid

12,308

Avg. Grant Aid

21,750

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

9%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,814

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	42.83%
Black or African American	6.78%
White or Caucasian	24.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	11.47%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.22%
Two or more races	2.59%
Other	2.32%

Gender

Male (39.53%)

Female (60.47%)

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	22%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Neewollah-Annual Halloween Party, Late Night Breakfast and Deck the Mall

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

Most popular organizations:
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Filipino Student Association (FSA), Tri-Beta, American Chemical Society and Ultimate Frisbee

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
Badminton		No	No
Basketball
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No
Soccer
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No
Soccer
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball

Faculty

350

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 179

Part-time - 171

Male - 189

Female - 161