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University of St. Thomas (Houston, TX) campus

🇺🇸 USA · Texas

University of St. Thomas (Houston, TX)

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
89.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹32,53,241Out-of-state
Students
3,220Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

About

The University of St. Thomas (UST or St. Thomas) is a private Catholic university in Houston, Texas, United States. It was founded by the Basilian Fathers in 1947 and is the only Catholic university in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

Admissions planning estimate

89.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 54.9%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 93.34%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 93.3% (1,485/1,591; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

90 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 2,871
Offered a place 2,582
Enrolled 766

29.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite980-1210
4001600
ACT composite18-25
136

What a year costs

₹43,74,225 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹32,53,241
  • Housing₹10,18,223
  • Books & supplies₹1,02,762
Sticker price ₹43,74,225
After aid (average) ₹18,18,429

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹32,53,241
Out-of-state ₹32,53,241

Average aid awarded: ₹24,40,823 a year.

Outcomes and support

77.7%
Retention
68.8%
Graduation
69%
Get financial aid
3%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

Hispanic 55.4%
White 15.8%
African American 11.4%
Asian 10%
Unknown 1.4%
Multiracial 1.3%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciencesbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminologybachelor
Dancebachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate89.92%
Total Applicants2871
Admitted Applicants2582
Enrolled Applicants766
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %980
SAT Composite 75th %1210
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹32,53,241
Out-of-State Tuition₹32,53,241
Average Housing Cost₹10,18,223
Books & Supplies₹1,02,762
Average Net Price₹18,18,429
Students Receiving Aid69%
Average Aid Awarded₹24,40,823
Out-of-State Students3%

Student Body Diversity

African American11.4%
Asian10.03%
Hispanic55.4%
White15.84%
Multiracial1.34%
Native American0.19%
Pacific Islander0.09%
International4.35%
Unknown Race1.37%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate68.77%
Retention Rate77.7%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates3220

Contact

Street Address3800 Montrose Blvd
ZIP Code77006
Phone(713) 525-3500
Websitehttps://www.stthom.edu/Home/Index.aqf
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/