University of St Thomas is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Houston, Texas with 3,220 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, costs an average of $15,446 a year after grants and graduates 67% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of St Thomas acceptance rate and admissions
University of St Thomas admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 500 to 610, math 480 to 600). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of St Thomas application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular decision | Jun 29, 2027 |
Next deadline: Regular decision, Jun 29, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on University of St Thomas’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.
University of St Thomas tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $35,754 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $11,166 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $43,329 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $15,446 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $15,446 a year after grants and scholarships, $27,883 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):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of St Thomas's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
University of St Thomas graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 67% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $64,410 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $18,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 28% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of St Thomas majors and what graduates earn
University of St Thomas awarded bachelor's degrees in 36 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($87,401).
All 36 majors at University of St Thomas
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 University of St Thomas
30 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 30 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 57 | $68,343 | $47,400 |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 38 | $87,011 | $72,896 |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 29 | n/a | n/a |
| Pastoral ministry | Master's | 25 | $57,016 | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 21 | n/a | n/a |
| Divinity and ministry | Master's | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Business analytics and operations research | Master's | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 8 | $42,410 | $41,000 |
| Accounting | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Applied mathematics | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Public Policy Analysis | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Philosophy | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Religious Music and Worship | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminology | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| International relations | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Business | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Biotechnology | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Philosophy | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 3,220 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 59% women, 41% men
- 16 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of St Thomas?
University of St Thomas admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of St Thomas cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $35,754. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $15,446 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of St Thomas?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 500 to 610 in reading and writing and 480 to 600 in math, and 18 to 25 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of St Thomas test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of St Thomas reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of St Thomas?
67% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of St Thomas graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $64,410 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.