University of St Thomas (227863)

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,800

2021 Average Net Price

$20,130

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.147%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

98.4%

1,140 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,877

67.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

61.6%

146 Graduates

About

University of St Thomas (227863) is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of St Thomas (227863) were School Counseling & Guidance Services (94 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (90 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (79 degrees).

In 2021, 1,024 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of St Thomas (227863). 68.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (426 degrees), 1.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (229 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of St Thomas (227863) is $30,800, which is $7,616 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of St Thomas (227863) is $30,800, which is $7,616 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,130.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending University of St Thomas (227863) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,800

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of St Thomas (227863) was $30,800. The cost of tuition at University of St Thomas (227863) is $7,616 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of St Thomas (227863) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,130

2021 Value

0.953%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of St Thomas (227863) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,130. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of St Thomas (227863) grew by 0.953%.

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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.

Other Student Expenses

$9,780

Room and Board

$1,094

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of St Thomas (227863) was of $9,780 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.877% between 2020 and 2021.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of St Thomas (227863) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at University of St Thomas (227863) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.53% with respect to 2020, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of St Thomas (227863) (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.

0.147%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of St Thomas (227863) was 0.147%, which represents 1 out of the 681 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 (227863) received 1,140 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 6.15% annual growth. Out of those 1,140 applicants, 1,122 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.4% acceptance rate.

There were 3,877 students enrolled at University of St Thomas (227863) in 2021. 33% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of St Thomas (227863) has an overall enrollment yield of 39.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,122

Accepted Out of 1,140

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of St Thomas (227863) was 98.4% (1,122 admissions from 1,140 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 96.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 6.15%, while admissions grew by 8.72%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of St Thomas (227863) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

33%

Submission Percentage (2021)

145

Scores Submitted (2021)

33% of enrolled first-time students at University of St Thomas (227863) in 2021 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

University of St Thomas (227863) had a total enrollment of 3,877 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of St Thomas (227863) is 2,617 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,260. This means that 67.5% 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 43.9% Hispanic or Latino, 24% White, 12% Black or African American, 9.05% Asian, 1.81% Two or More Races, 0.155% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.129% 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 (15.1%) and White Female (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (16.8%), followed by White Male (14.3%) and Black or African American Female (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of St Thomas (227863) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,877 students. The full-time enrollment at University of St Thomas (227863) is 2,617 and the part-time enrollment is 1,260. This means that 67.5% of students enrolled at University of St Thomas (227863) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of St Thomas (227863) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 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 (73%), University of St Thomas (227863) had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of St Thomas (227863) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,703 enrolled students
White
931 enrolled students
Black or African American
465 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of St Thomas (227863) is 43.9% Hispanic or Latino, 24% White, 12% Black or African American, 9.05% Asian, 1.81% Two or More Races, 0.155% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.129% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 104 students (2.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 378 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 (426 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (229 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of St Thomas (227863) is School Counseling & Guidance Services (94 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (90 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (79 degrees).

In 2021, 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 AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (74 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (315 degrees), and Math & Statistics (33 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 (1,672,944 people), Secondary school teachers (476,026 people), Physicians (400,828 people), Education administrators (273,991 people), and Postsecondary teachers (257,576 people).

The most specialized majors at University of St Thomas (227863) in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (74 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (315 degrees), Math & Statistics (33 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (10 degrees), and Biology (59 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aerospace engineers, Physicians, and Computer and information research scientists

The most specialized majors at University of St Thomas (227863) are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (74 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (315 degrees), Math & Statistics (33 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (10 degrees), and Biology (59 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,841,976 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (543,956 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (524,863 people), Offices of physicians (206,236 people), and Religious organizations (166,846 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 (227863).

Most Common (2020)

School Counseling & Guidance Services
133 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
75 degrees awarded
General Educational Leadership & Administration
70 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common masters degree concentration at University of St Thomas (227863) was School Counseling & Guidance Services with 133 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at University of St Thomas (227863) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

323

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

701

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 323 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Thomas (227863), which is 0.461 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (701).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of St Thomas (227863) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Thomas (227863) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.75 times less than the 56 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 85 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Thomas (227863) in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 2.74 times more than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 37% 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, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of St Thomas (227863) is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 2.74% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
426 degrees awarded
White
229 degrees awarded
Black or African American
131 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of St Thomas (227863) is hispanic or latino (426 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (229 degrees).

2.34% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
314 degrees awarded
White Female
146 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
112 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 2.15 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (146 degrees).

Operations

University of St Thomas (227863) has an endowment valued at nearly $144M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 34.1M (23.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of St Thomas (227863) had a total salary expenditure of 77.9M. University of St Thomas (227863) employs 53 Associate professors, 47 Assistant professors and 28 Professors. Most academics at University of St Thomas (227863) are Male Associate professor (33), Female Assistant professor (24), and Male Assistant professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Thomas (227863) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 70 employees, Management, with 55 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees.

Endowment

$144M

2021 Endowment

33.2%

growth from 2020

University of St Thomas (227863) has an endowment valued at about $144M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of St Thomas (227863) grew 33.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $93.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of St Thomas (227863) (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.

Salary Expenditure

$32.6M

2021 Salaries

6.01%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of St Thomas (227863) paid a median of $32.6M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($77.9M) and a 6.01% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.9M

Instructional Salaries

139

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of St Thomas (227863) paid a total of $10.9M to 139 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

70 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of St Thomas (227863) were Associate professor with 53 employees, Assistant professor with 47 employees, and Professor with 28 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Thomas (227863) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 70 employees, Management with 55 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of St Thomas (227863) was Male Associate professor with 33 employees, Female Assistant professor with 24 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of St Thomas (227863).