University of St Thomas (227863)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$32,900
3.71% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$20,469
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Acceptance Rate
93.3%
1,591 Applicants
2023 Enrolled Students
3,813
68.4% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
68.6%
199 Graduates

About

University of St Thomas (227863) is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of St Thomas (227863) were Registered Nursing (255 degrees awarded), General Psychology (55 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (38 degrees).

In 2023, 1,121 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of St Thomas (227863). 64.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (453 degrees), 1.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (283 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of St Thomas (227863) is $32,900, which is $8,325 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at University of St Thomas (227863) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 726 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of St Thomas (227863) is $32,900, which is $8,325 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,469.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending University of St Thomas (227863) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,900
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of St Thomas (227863) was $32,900. The cost of tuition at University of St Thomas (227863) is $8,325 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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Average Net Price

$20,469
2023 Value
6.57%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of St Thomas (227863) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,469. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of St Thomas (227863) grew by 6.57%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,925
Room and Board
$1,094
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of St Thomas (227863) was of $9,925 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.48% between 2022 and 2023.

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

73%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
36%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at University of St Thomas (227863) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at University of St Thomas (227863) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 726 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.

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Admissions

University of St Thomas (227863) received 1,591 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 41.7% annual growth. Out of those 1,591 applicants, 1,485 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.3% acceptance rate.

There were 3,813 students enrolled at University of St Thomas (227863) in 2023. 22% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of St Thomas (227863) has an overall enrollment yield of 45.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.3%
Acceptance Rate in 2023
1,485
Accepted Out of 1,591

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of St Thomas (227863) was 93.3% (1,485 admissions from 1,591 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 96.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 41.7%, while admissions grew by 36.7%.

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SAT Scores

22%
Submission Percentage (2023)
27
Scores Submitted (2023)

22% of enrolled first-time students at University of St Thomas (227863) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

University of St Thomas (227863) had a total enrollment of 3,813 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of St Thomas (227863) is 2,608 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,205. This means that 68.4% 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 47.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.9% White, 11.3% Black or African American, 8.92% Asian, 1.84% Two or More Races, 0.157% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.131% 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 (33.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.1%) and White Female (10.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.4%), followed by White Male (14.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.4%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of St Thomas (227863) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,813 students. The full-time enrollment at University of St Thomas (227863) is 2,608 and the part-time enrollment is 1,205. This means that 68.4% of students enrolled at University of St Thomas (227863) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

73%
2023 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 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    1,824 enrolled students
  2. White
    875 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    429 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of St Thomas (227863) is 47.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.9% White, 11.3% Black or African American, 8.92% Asian, 1.84% Two or More Races, 0.157% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.131% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 60 students (1.57%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 317 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 (453 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (283 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of St Thomas (227863) is Registered Nursing (255 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (55 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (38 degrees).

In 2023,  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 (137 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), and Education (122 degrees).

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 University of St Thomas (227863) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,527,357 people), Registered nurses (1,501,380 people), Secondary school teachers (531,084 people), Education administrators (276,015 people), and Postsecondary teachers (211,425 people).

The most specialized majors at University of St Thomas (227863) in 2023 are Theology (137 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), Education (122 degrees), Math & Statistics (17 degrees), and Health (296 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 University of St Thomas (227863) are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Tool & die makers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of St Thomas (227863) are Theology (137 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), Education (122 degrees), Math & Statistics (17 degrees), and Health (296 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 University of St Thomas (227863) are Elementary & secondary schools (2,946,771 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,663,120 people), uninformed (477,674 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (426,437 people), and Outpatient care centers (310,636 people).

The most specialized majors at University of St Thomas (227863) are Theology (137 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), Education (122 degrees), Math & Statistics (17 degrees), and Health (296 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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).
Most Common (2023)
  1. Registered Nursing
    255 degrees awarded
  2. General Psychology
    55 degrees awarded
  3. General Biological Sciences
    38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of St Thomas (227863) was Registered Nursing with 255 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

402
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
719
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 402 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Thomas (227863), which is 0.559 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (719).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 59 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Thomas (227863) in Pastoral Studies & Counseling, which is 1.74 times more than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 212 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Thomas (227863) in Registered Nursing, which is 4.93 times more than the 43 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

35%
100% Completion Time
62%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 35% 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, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% 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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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (80.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of St Thomas (227863) is Female and Asian (80.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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, 1.01% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    453 degrees awarded
  2. White
    283 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    134 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of St Thomas (227863) is hispanic or latino (453 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (283 degrees).

1.96% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    310 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    157 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Male
    143 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of St Thomas (227863) is hispanic or latino female (310 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (157 degrees).

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Operations

University of St Thomas (227863) has an endowment valued at nearly $135M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.34M (1.73%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of St Thomas (227863) had a total salary expenditure of 93.1M. University of St Thomas (227863) employs 51 Assistant professors, 44 Associate professors and 35 Professors. Most academics at University of St Thomas (227863) are Male Associate professor (28), Female Assistant professor (28), and Male Assistant professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Thomas (227863) are: Management, with 76 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 57 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 51 employees.

Endowment

$135M
2023 Endowment
3.63%
growth from 2022

University of St Thomas (227863) has an endowment valued at about $135M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of St Thomas (227863) grew 3.63% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $85.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$35.4M
2023 Salaries
2.74%
decline from 2022

In 2023, University of St Thomas (227863) paid a median of $35.4M in salaries, which represents 38% of their overall expenditure ($93.1M) and a 2.74% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.01% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$10.8M
Instructional Salaries
136
Number of Employees

In 2023, University of St Thomas (227863) paid a total of $10.8M to 136 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
51 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
76 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of St Thomas (227863) were Assistant professor with 51 employees, Associate professor with 44 employees, and Professor with 35 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Thomas (227863) were Management with 76 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 51 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male Associate professor
  2. Female Assistant professor
  3. Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of St Thomas (227863) was Male Associate professor with 28 employees, Female Assistant professor with 28 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 23 employees.

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