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St. Thomas University

Private nonprofit 4-year · Miami Gardens, Florida · 2,214 undergradsRoman CatholicTest-optional

Admission10 in 10 get in98% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$26,153a year · sticker $51,577
Graduation rate
28%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$58,912median per year · debt $17,750
Report card how grades work
COverall value
CCost
C-Price for low incomes
DGraduation
B-Earnings

St. Thomas University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Miami Gardens, Florida with 2,214 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants, costs an average of $26,153 a year after grants and graduates 28% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

St. Thomas University acceptance rate and admissions

St. Thomas University admitted 98% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

St. Thomas University application deadlines 2026-27

RoundDeadline
Rolling admissionApplications reviewed as they arrive

Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on St. Thomas University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

St. Thomas University tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$35,780
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$13,680
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$51,577
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$26,153

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $26,153 a year after grants and scholarships, $25,424 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$24,707
$30,001 to $48,000$24,078
$48,001 to $75,000$27,298
$75,001 to $110,000$30,557
Over $110,000$30,507

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run St. Thomas University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

St. Thomas University graduation rate, earnings and debt

28%
finished within 6 years
57%
came back for year two
30%
get a Pell Grant
  • 28% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $58,912 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $17,750 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

St. Thomas University$58,912
Florida median, private nonprofit 4-year$54,830
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

St. Thomas University$17,750
Florida median$22,000
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 30% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

St. Thomas University majors and what graduates earn

St. Thomas University awarded bachelor's degrees in 23 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from accounting ($69,432).

Accounting$69,432
Business administration$63,852
Criminal justice$54,337
All 23 majors at St. Thomas University
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Accounting7n/a$69,432n/a
Business administration107$52,410$63,852$24,500
Criminal justice27$40,067$54,337$23,625
Nursing203$88,826n/a$9,500
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs15n/an/an/a
Business15n/an/an/a
Biology14n/an/an/a
Psychology14n/an/a$19,750
International business14n/an/an/a
Computer science12n/an/an/a
Finance11n/an/an/a
Political science9n/an/an/a
Mathematics5n/an/an/a
Natural Sciences5n/an/an/a
Communication4n/an/an/a
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations3n/an/an/a
Teacher education by grade level2n/an/an/a
English2n/an/an/a
Kinesiology and exercise science2n/an/an/a
Philosophy2n/an/an/a
Chemistry2n/an/an/a
Divinity and ministry1n/an/an/a
Liberal arts and general studies0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at St. Thomas University

26 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 26 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
LawProfessional doctorate243n/an/a
NursingMaster's225$107,165$41,000
Business administrationMaster's116$64,266$27,438
Education leadershipDoctoral37$86,675$68,574
Education leadershipMaster's33$64,622$29,000
Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's16$75,032$20,500
PhilosophyDoctoral15n/an/a
Health administrationMaster's15n/an/a
Computer and information sciencesMaster's14n/an/a
Criminal justiceMaster's14$47,915$29,000
Teacher education by grade levelMaster's12n/an/a
AccountingMaster's9$72,775n/a
Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's8n/an/a
Research and experimental psychologyMaster's8n/an/a
Telecommunications ManagementMaster's7n/an/a
PhilosophyMaster's6n/an/a
International businessMaster's5n/an/a
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesMaster's4n/an/a
Business administrationDoctoral4n/an/a
NursingProfessional doctorate3n/an/a
Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesDoctoral1n/an/a
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesMaster's1n/an/a
Health professions, generalMaster's1n/an/a
IT and network administrationDoctoral0n/an/a
Divinity and ministryMaster's0n/an/a
Mental health counselingMaster's0$55,017n/a

Students and location

  • 2,214 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 45% women, 55% men
  • 17 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: large suburb
  • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at St. Thomas University?

St. Thomas University admitted 98% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does St. Thomas University cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $35,780. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $26,153 a year in 2024-25.

Is St. Thomas University test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, St. Thomas University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at St. Thomas University?

28% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do St. Thomas University graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $58,912 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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