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Overview

University of St. Thomas is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Houston, Texas, United States. Founded in 1947, University of St. Thomas (UST ) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. UST provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 79-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 90-99%. This makes it a least selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

University of St. Thomas's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of St. Thomas's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of St. Thomas' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of St. Thomas's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym UST
Founded 1947
Motto Educating Leaders of Faith and Character
Colours Red and gold
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Location

Address 3800 Montrose Boulevard
Houston
77006-4696 Texas
United States
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University of St. Thomas Phone Number (713) 522 7911
University of St. Thomas Fax Number (713) 525 2125
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of St. Thomas is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1954


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of St. Thomas's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Teacher Education Accreditation Council


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of St. Thomas as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of St. Thomas Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of St. Thomas is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of St. Thomas's academic range and degree level offering.



University of St. Thomas: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of St. Thomas Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of St. Thomas Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of St. Thomas categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of St. Thomas.



University of St. Thomas: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)
International
students		 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of St. Thomas Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of St. Thomas website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of St. Thomas Admission Info


University of St. Thomas's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of St. Thomas is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of St. Thomas's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of St. Thomas has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of St. Thomas's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of St. Thomas's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of St. Thomas's Admission Office Admission Office

3800 Montrose Boulevard
Houston 77006-4696
(713) 525 3500
800 856 8565

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Size and Profile

University of St. Thomas Size and Profile


University of St. Thomas's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of St. Thomas has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


University of St. Thomas's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of St. Thomas's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


University of St. Thomas's Control Type Control Type

University of St. Thomas is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


University of St. Thomas's Entity Type Entity Type

University of St. Thomas is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of St. Thomas's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of St. Thomas's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of St. Thomas's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of St. Thomas adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of St. Thomas's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of St. Thomas is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. Basilian Fathers, Congregation of St. Basil - www.basilian.org



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Facilities and Services

University of St. Thomas Facilities


University of St. Thomas's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of St. Thomas's Library
University of St Thomas's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 259,779 physical volumes, 2,142 physical media and 249 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 14 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. University of St Thomas's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of St. Thomas's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, University of St. Thomas provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 425 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


University of St. Thomas's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of St. Thomas's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of St. Thomas Services


University of St. Thomas's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of St. Thomas's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of St. Thomas's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


University of St. Thomas's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of St. Thomas's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of St. Thomas Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of St. Thomas consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • Cameron School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of St. Thomas Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of St. Thomas's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of St. Thomas public or private?

University of St. Thomas is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is University of St. Thomas profit or non-profit?

University of St. Thomas is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of St. Thomas in terms of enrollment?

University of St. Thomas has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of University of St. Thomas in terms of academic staff?

University of St. Thomas's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is University of St. Thomas a coeducational institution?

University of St. Thomas is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of St. Thomas use?

University of St. Thomas adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of St. Thomas affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic. Basilian Fathers, Congregation of St. Basil - www.basilian.org

Does University of St. Thomas admit international students?

Yes.

What is University of St. Thomas's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of St. Thomas's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of St. Thomas UST ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro). International students: 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of St. Thomas UST located?

University of St. Thomas is located in Houston, Texas, United States. Address: 3800 Montrose Boulevard.

Is University of St. Thomas UST accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of St. Thomas is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (since 1954).

Does University of St. Thomas offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of St. Thomas offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of St. Thomas have a university library?

Yes University of St Thomas's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 259,779 physical volumes, 2,142 physical media and 249 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 14 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. University of St Thomas's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of St. Thomas provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, University of St. Thomas provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 425 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of St. Thomas have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of St. Thomas offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of St. Thomas offer career services?

Yes

Does University of St. Thomas offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does University of St. Thomas have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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