University of St Thomas

www.stthomas.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$52,820

4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$31,250

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.0586%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

85.4%

9,774 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

9,410

76.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

77.1%

1,263 Graduates

About

University of St Thomas is a higher education institution located in Ramsey County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at University of St Thomas were Law (163 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 2,858 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of St Thomas. 52.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,919 degrees), 10.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (180 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of St Thomas is $52,820, which is $20,900 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of St Thomas was 0.0586%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,707 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of St Thomas is $52,820, which is $20,900 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,250.

In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending University of St Thomas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$52,820

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of St Thomas was $52,820. The cost of tuition at University of St Thomas is $20,900 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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

Average Net Price

$31,250

2024 Value

4.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of St Thomas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,250. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of St Thomas grew by 4.25%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of St Thomas (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

$14,062

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of St Thomas was of $14,062 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.13% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 9.09% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at University of St Thomas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.05% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of St Thomas (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.

0.0586%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of St Thomas was 0.0586%, which represents 1 out of the 1707 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

University of St Thomas received 9,774 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 10.9% annual growth. Out of those 9,774 applicants, 8,343 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.4% acceptance rate.

There were 9,410 students enrolled at University of St Thomas in 2024. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of St Thomas has an overall enrollment yield of 20.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

8,343

Accepted Out of 9,774

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of St Thomas was 85.4% (8,343 admissions from 9,774 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 84.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 10.9%, while admissions grew by 11.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of St Thomas (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

3% of enrolled first-time students at University of St Thomas in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of St Thomas had a total enrollment of 9,410 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of St Thomas is 7,229 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,181. This means that 76.8% of students enrolled at University of St Thomas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of St Thomas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.5% White, 9.56% Hispanic or Latino, 7.99% Black or African American, 5.81% Asian, 4.05% Two or More Races, 0.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0638% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of St Thomas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (33.1%), followed by White Female (31.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.71%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.1%), followed by White Male (27.2%) and Black or African American Female (4.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of St Thomas in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,410 students. The full-time enrollment at University of St Thomas is 7,229 and the part-time enrollment is 2,181. This means that 76.8% of students enrolled at University of St Thomas are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2024 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 University of St Thomas was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of St Thomas had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,880 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
900 enrolled students
Black or African American
752 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of St Thomas is 62.5% White, 9.56% Hispanic or Latino, 7.99% Black or African American, 5.81% Asian, 4.05% Two or More Races, 0.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0638% 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 Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 441 students (4.69%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 164 more women than men received degrees from University of St Thomas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of St Thomas is white (1,919 degrees awarded). There were 10.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (180 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at University of St Thomas is Law (163 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of St Thomas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (77 degrees awarded), Legal (191 degrees), and Theology (39 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of St Thomas are Accountants & auditors (1,031,678 people), Other managers (1,015,111 people), Software developers (632,369 people), Financial managers (549,898 people), and Chief executives & legislators (508,897 people).

The most specialized majors at University of St Thomas in 2024 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (77 degrees awarded), Legal (191 degrees), Theology (39 degrees), Business (948 degrees), and Engineering (212 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of St Thomas are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at University of St Thomas are Philosophy and Religious Studies (77 degrees awarded), Legal (191 degrees), Theology (39 degrees), Business (948 degrees), and Engineering (212 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of St Thomas are Computer Systems Design (1,015,288 people), Construction (699,472 people), Elementary & secondary schools (607,606 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (564,604 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (540,718 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

52 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of St Thomas was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 52 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,347

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,511

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,347 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Thomas, which is 0.891 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,511).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 143 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Thomas in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.25 times more than the 114 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 114 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Thomas in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.797 times less than the 143 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

70%

100% Completion Time

80%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 70% of students graduating from University of St Thomas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 80% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 80% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of St Thomas is Female and White (83.1% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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, 3.51% of graduates (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,919 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
180 degrees awarded
Asian
149 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of St Thomas is white (1,919 degrees awarded). There were 10.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (180 degrees).

6.86% of degree recipients (196 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,329 degrees awarded
White Female
1,306 degrees awarded
White Female
1,256 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of St Thomas is white female (1,329 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,306 degrees).

Operations

University of St Thomas has an endowment valued at nearly $740M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 66.4M (8.97%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of St Thomas had a total salary expenditure of 317M. University of St Thomas employs 144 Professors, 140 Associate professors and 66 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of St Thomas are Male Professor (96), Male Associate professor (72), and Female Associate professor (68).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Thomas are: Service, with 199 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 191 employees, and Management with 185 employees.

Endowment

$740M

2024 Endowment

4.23%

growth from 2023

University of St Thomas has an endowment valued at about $740M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of St Thomas grew 4.23% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $488M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$161M

2024 Salaries

5.35%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of St Thomas paid a median of $161M in salaries, which represents 50.9% of their overall expenditure ($317M) and a 5.35% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.658% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.13% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$44.2M

Instructional Salaries

417

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of St Thomas paid a total of $44.2M to 417 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Thomas were Service with 199 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 191 employees, and Management with 185 employees.

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