University of St Thomas (227863)

https://www.stthom.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $33,784
    2.69% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $20,599
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    89.9%
    2,878 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    4,301
    70.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    68.8%
    240 Graduates

    About

    University of St Thomas (227863) is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of St Thomas (227863) were Registered Nursing (297 degrees awarded), General Psychology (46 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (36 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,019 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of St Thomas (227863). 66.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (398 degrees), 1.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (257 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at University of St Thomas (227863) is $33,784, which is $1,864 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of St Thomas (227863) is $33,784, which is $1,864 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,599.

    In 2024, 74% of undergraduate students attending University of St Thomas (227863) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $33,784
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of St Thomas (227863) was $33,784. The cost of tuition at University of St Thomas (227863) is $1,864 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $20,599
    2024 Value
    0.635%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 University of St Thomas (227863) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,599. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of St Thomas (227863) grew by 0.635%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,573
    Room and Board
    $1,094
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at University of St Thomas (227863) was of $10,573 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.52% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,094. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    74%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    35%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    74% of undergraduate students at University of St Thomas (227863) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.37% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    University of St Thomas (227863) received 2,878 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 80.9% annual growth. Out of those 2,878 applicants, 2,588 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.9% acceptance rate.

    There were 4,301 students enrolled at University of St Thomas (227863) in 2024. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    University of St Thomas (227863) has an overall enrollment yield of 29.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    89.9%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    2,588
    Accepted Out of 2,878

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of St Thomas (227863) was 89.9% (2,588 admissions from 2,878 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 93.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 80.9%, while admissions grew by 74.3%.

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    SAT Scores

    31%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    235
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    31% of enrolled first-time students at University of St Thomas (227863) in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    University of St Thomas (227863) had a total enrollment of 4,301 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of St Thomas (227863) is 3,029 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,272. This means that 70.4% of students enrolled at University of St Thomas (227863) are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at University of St Thomas (227863), both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% White, 10.6% Black or African American, 9.18% Asian, 1.49% Two or More Races, 0.209% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.116% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at University of St Thomas (227863) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (35.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.9%) and White Female (8.78%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (18%), followed by White Male (16.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    70.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at University of St Thomas (227863) in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,301 students. The full-time enrollment at University of St Thomas (227863) is 3,029 and the part-time enrollment is 1,272. This means that 70.4% of students enrolled at University of St Thomas (227863) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    78%
    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 (227863) was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of St Thomas (227863) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      2,118 enrolled students
    2. White
      933 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      456 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at University of St Thomas (227863) is 49.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% White, 10.6% Black or African American, 9.18% Asian, 1.49% Two or More Races, 0.209% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.116% 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, 64 students (1.49%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 335 more women than men received degrees from University of St Thomas (227863). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of St Thomas (227863) is hispanic or latino (398 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (257 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of St Thomas (227863) is Registered Nursing (297 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (46 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (36 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of St Thomas (227863), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (85 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (25 degrees), and English (22 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    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 (227863) are Registered nurses (1,508,887 people), Medical & health services managers (171,859 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,463 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (162,680 people), and Other managers (158,256 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of St Thomas (227863) in 2024 are Theology (85 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (25 degrees), English (22 degrees), Science Technologies (3 degrees), and Health (339 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (227863) are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at University of St Thomas (227863) are Theology (85 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (25 degrees), English (22 degrees), Science Technologies (3 degrees), and Health (339 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    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 (227863) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,657,439 people), Elementary & secondary schools (513,294 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (321,122 people), Outpatient care centers (299,667 people), and Offices of physicians (216,123 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of St Thomas (227863) are Theology (85 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (25 degrees), English (22 degrees), Science Technologies (3 degrees), and Health (339 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (227863).
    Pastoral Studies & Counseling
    Most Common (2024)
    22 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of St Thomas (227863) was Pastoral Studies & Counseling with 22 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    342
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    677
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 342 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Thomas (227863), which is 0.505 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (677).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 55 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Thomas (227863) in Registered Nursing, which is 0.227 times less than the 242 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 242 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Thomas (227863) in Registered Nursing, which is 4.4 times more than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    39%
    100% Completion Time
    66%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 39% of students graduating from University of St Thomas (227863) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      398 degrees awarded
    2. White
      257 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      151 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at University of St Thomas (227863) is hispanic or latino (398 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (257 degrees).

    2.75% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      314 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      312 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      310 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of St Thomas (227863) is hispanic or latino female (314 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (312 degrees).

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    Operations

    University of St Thomas (227863) has an endowment valued at nearly $146M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.9M (10.2%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    In 2024, University of St Thomas (227863) had a total salary expenditure of 92M. University of St Thomas (227863) employs 60 Assistant professors, 48 Associate professors and 34 Professors. Most academics at University of St Thomas (227863) are Female Assistant professor (36), Male Associate professor (32), and Male Assistant professor (24).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Thomas (227863) are: Management, with 119 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 37 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

    Endowment

    $146M
    2024 Endowment
    8.08%
    growth from 2023

    University of St Thomas (227863) has an endowment valued at about $146M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of St Thomas (227863) grew 8.08% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $106M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $34.2M
    2024 Salaries
    3.43%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, University of St Thomas (227863) paid a median of $34.2M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($92M) and a 3.43% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.74% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 11.7% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $11.8M
    Instructional Salaries
    144
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, University of St Thomas (227863) paid a total of $11.8M to 144 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.4% of all salaries paid.

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

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Thomas (227863) were Management with 119 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 37 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

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