St. Thomas University
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$31,800
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About St. Thomas University
St. Thomas University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Miami Gardens, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,608, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The university offers 30 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 41%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,800.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
71% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
56% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
41% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-21
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 860-1060
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards6k
Students enrolled
43%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
46%
Black
22%
White
13%
Unknown
7%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
57%
Socio-economic diversity
61% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
20
Total Online Enrollment
2,528
Percent of Programs Online
75% On-campus
25% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 7% online
Graduate Certificate 7% online
Master's 46% online
Doctorate 75% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $31,800 | $31,800 |
Graduate | $14,400 | $14,400 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $360 |
On-campus room and board | $12,130 |
On-campus other expenses | $5,016 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,688 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,831 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,831 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $49,306 | $49,306 |
Off-campus without family | $53,679 | $53,679 |
Off-campus with family | $38,991 | $38,991 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
68%
State Grant Aid
79%
Institution Grant Aid
97%
Pell Grant
61%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
$45k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Bowling
- Football
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics and Materials Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Telecommunications Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Telecommunications Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Telecommunications Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Telecommunications Management
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Nursing Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Fire Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
12Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Law
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Law
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
16Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Applied and Professional Ethics
BA
MA
DOC
17Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
19Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Fire Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Fire Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
20Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
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