University of St Thomas
Houston, Texas 77006-4696
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences
University of St Thomas is a private institution in Houston with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1204, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,224 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,762.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Tommies
History & Fun Facts
- •History Founded in 1885 by John Ireland, archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, St.
- •In 1894, the liberal arts program became an independent college through a gift from local railroad tycoon James J.
- •Thomas established a military program on campus, and it was officially termed a military school by the U.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1204
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
64.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$12,548
Programs (84)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
22
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MN state average + large city premium