St Thomas University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,800

0% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$24,836

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

4.91%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

48.7%

2,137 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

4,538

43.7% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

44.2%

92 Graduates

About

St Thomas University is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at St Thomas University were Organizational Leadership (37 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (24 degrees), and General Psychology (18 degrees).

In 2017, 942 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at St Thomas University. 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were hispanic or latino (310 degrees), 1.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (208 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at St Thomas University is $28,800, which is $8,067 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at St Thomas University is $28,800, which is $8,067 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,836.

In 2017, 29% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 18% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$28,800

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at St Thomas University was $28,800. The cost of tuition at St Thomas University is $8,067 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

This chart compares the tuition costs of St Thomas University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,836

2017 Value

32.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 St Thomas University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,836. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of St Thomas University grew by 32.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of St Thomas University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,849

Room and Board

$850

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at St Thomas University was of $12,849 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $850. The cost of room and board increased by 33.8% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 13.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at St Thomas University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

29%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

18%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

29% of undergraduate students at St Thomas University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 52.6% with respect to 2016, when 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at St Thomas University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.91%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at St Thomas University was 4.91%, which represents 47 out of the 957 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

St Thomas University received 2,137 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 27.8% annual growth. Out of those 2,137 applicants, 1,041 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 48.7% acceptance rate.

There were 4,538 students enrolled at St Thomas University in 2017, and 71% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

St Thomas University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

48.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

1,041

Accepted Out of 2,137

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of St Thomas University was 48.7% (1,041 admissions from 2,137 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 54.1%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 27.8%, while admissions grew by 15%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of St Thomas University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

71%

Submission Percentage

164

Scores Submitted

71% of enrolled first-time students at St Thomas University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

St Thomas University has a total enrollment of 4,538 students. The full-time enrollment at St Thomas University is 1,981 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,557. This means that 43.7% of students enrolled at St Thomas University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at St Thomas University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% White, 15.4% Black or African American, 3.72% Two or More Races, 1.34% Asian, 0.419% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.132% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at St Thomas University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Hispanic or Latino Male (22.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.4%) and Black or African American Female (17%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority Hispanic or Latino Female (30.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.5%) and Black or African American Female (13.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at St Thomas University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,538 students. The full-time enrollment at St Thomas University is 1,981 and the part-time enrollment is 2,557. This means that 43.7% of students enrolled at St Thomas University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at St Thomas University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at St Thomas University was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), St Thomas University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at St Thomas University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
2,247
White
754
Black or African American
698

The enrolled student population at St Thomas University is 49.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% White, 15.4% Black or African American, 3.72% Two or More Races, 1.34% Asian, 0.419% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.132% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 243 students (5.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 230 more women than men received degrees from St Thomas University. The majority of degree recipients at St Thomas University are hispanic or latino (310 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (208 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at St Thomas University is Organizational Leadership (37 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (24 degrees) and General Psychology (18 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at St Thomas University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (208 degrees awarded), Education (283 degrees), and Theology (15 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at St Thomas University are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,017,178 people), Accountants & auditors (1,113,204 people), Other managers (671,345 people), Financial managers (435,389 people), and Chief executives & legislators (334,814 people).

The most specialized majors at St Thomas University are Legal (208 degrees awarded), Education (283 degrees), Theology (15 degrees), Business (271 degrees), and Protective Services (44 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at St Thomas University are Surgeons, Physicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, Dentists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at St Thomas University are Legal (208 degrees awarded), Education (283 degrees), Theology (15 degrees), Business (271 degrees), and Protective Services (44 degrees).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at St Thomas University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,064,867 people), Banking & related activities (510,193 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (495,877 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (475,449 people), and Computer Systems Design (433,832 people).

The most specialized majors at St Thomas University are Legal (208 degrees awarded), Education (283 degrees), Theology (15 degrees), Business (271 degrees), and Protective Services (44 degrees).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by St Thomas University.

Most Common

Organizational Leadership
37 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
24 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
18 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at St Thomas University was Organizational Leadership with 37 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at St Thomas University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 356 degrees were awarded to men at St Thomas University, which is 0.608 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (586).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at St Thomas University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 78 degrees were awarded to men at St Thomas University in Law, which is 0.813 times less than the 96 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 96 degrees were awarded to women at St Thomas University in Law, which is 1.23 times more than the 78 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 27% of students graduating from St Thomas University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at St Thomas University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8.7% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
310 degrees awarded
Black or African American
208 degrees awarded
Unknown
147 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at St Thomas University is hispanic or latino (310 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (208 degrees).

15.6% of degree recipients (147 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
178 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
136 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
132 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at St Thomas University is hispanic or latino female (178 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (136 degrees).

Operations

St Thomas University has an endowment valued at nearly $27M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $3.46M (12.8%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, St Thomas University had a total salary expenditure of $59M. St Thomas University employs 47 Professors, 29 Associate professors, and 17 Assistant professors. Most academics at St Thomas University are Male Professors (32), Female Professors(15), and Female Associate professors (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at St Thomas University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 54 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 45 employees, and Management with 39 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$27M

2017 Endowment

11.8%

growth from 2016

St Thomas University has an endowment valued at about $27M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of St Thomas University grew 11.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.12M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at St Thomas University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$328k - Federal
$2.86M - State
$70.7k - Local

As of 2017, St Thomas University received $328k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.86M from state grants and contracts, and $70.7k from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$28.8M

2017 Salaries

2.31%

decline from 2016

In 2017, St Thomas University paid a median of $28.8M in salaries, which represents 48.8% of their overall expenditure ($59M) and a 2.31% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.74% growth from 2015 and a 1.47% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.75M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, St Thomas University paid a total of $8.75M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

47 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

54 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at St Thomas University were Professor with 47 employees; Associate professor with 29 employees; and Associate professor with 17 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at St Thomas University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 54 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees; and Management with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at St Thomas University was Male Professor with 32 employees, Female Professor with 15 employees, and Female Associate professor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at St Thomas University.

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