University of St. Thomas - Houston
Houston, TX · Private
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University of St. Thomas - Houston admitted 89.9% of applicants university-wide (2,588 of 2,878).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 89.9% | 2,588 | 2,878 |
| In-state | 72.2% | 1,300 | 1,800 |
| Out-of-state | 75.0% | 300 | 400 |
| International applicants | 60.0% | 150 | 250 |
| Men | 89.9% | 1,001 | 1,113 |
| Women | 90.0% | 1,587 | 1,764 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,588 admitted students, 769 enrolled (29.7% yield).
University of St. Thomas - Houston U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 980–1210
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–25
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of St. Thomas - Houston U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $50,568/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,634 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $15,934 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $50,568/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $18,441 |
| $30k–48k | $17,453 |
| $48k–75k | $17,972 |
| $75k–110k | $21,543 |
| Over $110k | $26,086 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — Up to $11,000 per year (Merit)
- Music Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- St. Thomas Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (International Aid)
- University Scholarship — Up to $11,000 per year (Merit)
- Music Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
University of St. Thomas - Houston U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcript
- Test Scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Recommendation Letter
International applicants
- High School Transcript
- Test Scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Recommendation Letter
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of St. Thomas - Houston · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $59,224
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 68.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 78%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,928
- At graduation
University of St. Thomas - Houston · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #198
- Forbes: #354
- Niche: #418
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (14%), Psychology (8%), Interdisciplinary studies (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of St. Thomas - Houston U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.