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University of St Thomas

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Start: 2026-04-25T10:00:00
Location: University of St Thomas

Houston, Texas 77006-4696

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Health sciencesUrbanSports culture

Known for health sciences

University of St Thomas is a private institution in Houston with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1204, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,224 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,762.

Established

1885

Motto

Non Aliam Nisi Te

Type

Private university

Conference

Minnesota

Division

Division III

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93%Acceptance

1204SAT Avg

2,826Students

15:1Student:Faculty

69%Grad Rate

$59,224Earnings 10yr

$18,762Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of St Thomas Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1204

Reading & WritingMid: 565

545680

MathMid: 565

530660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21

2228

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1204

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,660

Room & Board$10,248

Books & Supplies$1,094

Total Cost of Attendance$44,151

Average Net Price$18,762

Median Debt at Graduation$19,928

Monthly Payment (10yr)$211

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,830

$30–48K$17,460

$48–75K$16,635

$75–110K$19,337

$110K+$26,466

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,762

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,548

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (84)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

2,826

Gender Split

59% / 41%

Women / Men

First Generation

38%

Pell Grant Recipients

38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 17%

Black 12%

Hispanic 54%

Asian 10%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.6%

Freshman Retention73.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,971

8 Years$56,544

10 Years$59,224

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$55,300

Men

$68,800

Rankings

U.S. News

#148

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Forbes

#194

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#201

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More About This School

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from MN state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K

4 mi(7 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

294 mi(510 min)

Chicagopop. 2.7M

350 mi(607 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul5 mi

MKE Milwaukee297 mi

ORD Chicago O'Hare335 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1117 mi · ~32h 16m drive

New York, NY1012 mi · ~29h 14m drive

Hartford, CT1051 mi · ~30h 22m drive

Providence, RI1111 mi · ~32h 6m drive

Albany, NY980 mi · ~28h 19m drive

Syracuse, NY855 mi · ~24h 42m drive

Rochester, NY782 mi · ~22h 35m drive

Buffalo, NY725 mi · ~20h 57m drive

Philadelphia, PA979 mi · ~28h 17m drive

Pittsburgh, PA738 mi · ~21h 19m drive

Harrisburg, PA888 mi · ~25h 39m drive

Newark, NJ1004 mi · ~29h drive

Washington, DC927 mi · ~26h 47m drive

Baltimore, MD933 mi · ~26h 57m drive

Atlanta, GA904 mi · ~26h 7m drive

Charlotte, NC934 mi · ~26h 59m drive

Raleigh, NC991 mi · ~28h 38m drive

Miami, FL1510 mi · ~43h 37m drive

Orlando, FL1305 mi · ~37h 42m drive

Tampa, FL1314 mi · ~37h 58m drive

Nashville, TN693 mi · ~20h 1m drive

New Orleans, LA1050 mi · ~30h 20m drive

Richmond, VA963 mi · ~27h 49m drive

Chicago, IL350 mi · ~10h 7m drive

Detroit, MI538 mi · ~15h 33m drive

Minneapolis, MN4 mi · ~7 min drive

St. Louis, MO463 mi · ~13h 23m drive

Kansas City, MO410 mi · ~11h 51m drive

Indianapolis, IN506 mi · ~14h 37m drive

Columbus, OH622 mi · ~17h 58m drive

Cleveland, OH625 mi · ~18h 3m drive

Milwaukee, WI294 mi · ~8h 30m drive

Dallas, TX863 mi · ~24h 56m drive

Houston, TX1056 mi · ~30h 30m drive

Austin, TX1044 mi · ~30h 10m drive

San Antonio, TX1111 mi · ~32h 6m drive

Los Angeles, CA1524 mi · ~44h 2m drive

San Francisco, CA1585 mi · ~45h 47m drive

San Diego, CA1533 mi · ~44h 17m drive

Seattle, WA1396 mi · ~40h 20m drive

Portland, OR1427 mi · ~41h 13m drive

Denver, CO701 mi · ~20h 15m drive

Phoenix, AZ1280 mi · ~36h 59m drive

Salt Lake City, UT988 mi · ~28h 33m drive

Honolulu, HI3966 mi · ~114h 34m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Minneapolis-St Paul (MSP)5 miles

Rental car

8 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

10 min$6-10

Milwaukee (MKE)297 miles

Rental car

446 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

594 min$356-594

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University of St Thomas Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

University of St Thomas

Campus Vibe

Campus Visits

News & Alerts

University of St Thomas Launches New Data Science Minor

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Admissions Intel

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Intel

Campus Safety

Programs (84)

Student Life

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Rankings

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

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Deadline Calendar

University of St Thomas Application Checklist

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