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University of St Thomas
Admission at University of St Thomas is close to open (89.9%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $59,224 median earnings below before the application.
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University of St Thomas sits in Houston proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $87,401 four years out. 41.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 3,220 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 77.7% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1075 and 1340 — above the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of St Thomas's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of St Thomas received 1,591 applications and admitted 1,485 (93.3%), with 672 enrolling.
You can apply to University of St Thomas without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1075 and 1340; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 545 | 610 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 590 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of St Thomas compares
| University of St Thomas | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 89.9% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,634 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,224 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of St Thomas: $59,224 median at year ten, versus $54,132 across Texas institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $34,634 regardless of where you're from. At University of St Thomas, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 3,220 undergrads, University of St Thomas is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
68.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 31% don't — ask a University of St Thomas tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of St Thomas
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,401 |
| Marketing | $78,424 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,586 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $61,219 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,859 |
| Psychology, General | $44,839 |
| Biology, General | $43,542 |
Median earnings for these 7 University of St Thomas programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,224 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional University of St Thomas programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of St Thomas?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1075–1340 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 89.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of St Thomas's acceptance rate?
93.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,485 admitted from 1,591 applicants.
How much does University of St Thomas cost?
At University of St Thomas, published tuition is $34,634 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of St Thomas's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of St Thomas graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,224 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Sam Houston State University — 90.3% admitted
- Schreiner University — 88.2% admitted
- St. Mary's University — 97.8% admitted
- Nelson University — 89% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.