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St. Thomas University

St Thomas University Saint Thomas University Miami Catholic University

Miami Gardens, Florida 33054-6459

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedHealth sciencesTight-knitSuburbanGreek life

Known for health sciences

St. Thomas University is a private institution in Miami Gardens with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 2K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,272 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,275.

Established
1885
Motto
Non Aliam Nisi Te
Type
Private university
Conference
Minnesota
Division
Division III

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99%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,963Students
17:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$54,272Earnings 10yr
$24,275Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,770
Room & Board$12,478
Books & Supplies$360
Total Cost of Attendance$49,762
Average Net Price$24,275
Median Debt at Graduation$19,125
Monthly Payment (10yr)$203

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,083
$30–48K$23,471
$48–75K$23,944
$75–110K$28,095
$110K+$28,725

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

72.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (90)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

55%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
1,963
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 11%
Black 36%
Hispanic 31%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.4%
Freshman Retention54.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,435
10 Years$54,272

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#148
vs 2024
Forbes
#194
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#201
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Tommies

BasketballBaseballSoftballLacrosseVolleyballCross countryIndoor trackHockeyTitle

History & Fun Facts

  • History Founded in 1885 by John Ireland, archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, St.
  • In 1894, the liberal arts program became an independent college through a gift from local railroad tycoon James J.
  • Thomas established a military program on campus, and it was officially termed a military school by the U.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from FL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Miamipop. 440K
12 mi(21 min)
Orlandopop. 310K
194 mi(336 min)
Tampapop. 390K
195 mi(338 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MIA Miami9 mi
MCO Orlando185 mi
TPA Tampa200 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1250 mi · ~36h 7m drive
New York, NY1083 mi · ~31h 17m drive
Hartford, CT1177 mi · ~34h drive
Providence, RI1208 mi · ~34h 54m drive
Albany, NY1213 mi · ~35h 3m drive
Syracuse, NY1206 mi · ~34h 50m drive
Rochester, NY1200 mi · ~34h 40m drive
Buffalo, NY1175 mi · ~33h 57m drive
Philadelphia, PA1013 mi · ~29h 16m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1003 mi · ~28h 59m drive
Harrisburg, PA1010 mi · ~29h 11m drive
Newark, NJ1081 mi · ~31h 14m drive
Washington, DC916 mi · ~26h 28m drive
Baltimore, MD947 mi · ~27h 21m drive
Atlanta, GA595 mi · ~17h 11m drive
Charlotte, NC644 mi · ~18h 36m drive
Raleigh, NC688 mi · ~19h 53m drive
Miami, FL12 mi · ~21 min drive
Orlando, FL194 mi · ~5h 36m drive
Tampa, FL195 mi · ~5h 38m drive
Nashville, TN806 mi · ~23h 17m drive
New Orleans, LA660 mi · ~19h 4m drive
Richmond, VA820 mi · ~23h 41m drive
Chicago, IL1180 mi · ~34h 5m drive
Detroit, MI1145 mi · ~33h 5m drive
Minneapolis, MN1502 mi · ~43h 23m drive
St. Louis, MO1051 mi · ~30h 22m drive
Kansas City, MO1232 mi · ~35h 35m drive
Indianapolis, IN1016 mi · ~29h 21m drive
Columbus, OH983 mi · ~28h 24m drive
Cleveland, OH1079 mi · ~31h 10m drive
Milwaukee, WI1259 mi · ~36h 22m drive
Dallas, TX1101 mi · ~31h 48m drive
Houston, TX960 mi · ~27h 44m drive
Austin, TX1106 mi · ~31h 57m drive
San Antonio, TX1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive
Los Angeles, CA2328 mi · ~67h 15m drive
San Francisco, CA2582 mi · ~74h 35m drive
San Diego, CA2261 mi · ~65h 19m drive
Seattle, WA2721 mi · ~78h 36m drive
Portland, OR2695 mi · ~77h 51m drive
Denver, CO1715 mi · ~49h 33m drive
Phoenix, AZ1971 mi · ~56h 56m drive
Salt Lake City, UT2078 mi · ~60h 2m drive
Honolulu, HI4851 mi · ~140h 8m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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