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University of St Thomas

Houston, Texas 77006-4696

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Plan Your Visit

93%Acceptance
1204SAT Avg
2,826Students
15:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$59,224Earnings 10yr
$18,762Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1204

Reading & WritingMid: 565
545680
MathMid: 565
530660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
2228

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

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

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

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

64.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$12,548

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

22

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (84)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

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
10 Years$59,224

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

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)

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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