St Thomas University
St Thomas University is one of the sixty-six private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Florida. The campus is located in a suburb, in Miami Gardens.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,538 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 232 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 151 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 65%). Every year 44% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.St. Thomas University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $28,800, and fees were $930. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,800 and $930 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students4,538 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 179 miles radius of St Thomas University
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Barry University
5 miles away |
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Nova Southeastern University
11 miles away |
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University of Miami
14 miles away |
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City College-Miami
17 miles away |
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City College-Fort Lauderdale
19 miles away |
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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
19 miles away |
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Palm Beach Atlantic University
55 miles away |
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Ave Maria University
79 miles away |
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Southeastern University
178 miles away |
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Florida Southern College
179 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Barry University
offers 9 nursing programs |
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Palm Beach Atlantic University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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University of St Francis
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Loyola University New Orleans
offers 5 nursing programs |
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College of Saint Elizabeth
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Nyack College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Eastern University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Holy Family University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Immaculata University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Cardinal Stritch University
offers 4 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1968 - Current |
Admission
49%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 860 to 1080 |
| ACT | 18 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Considered but not required |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $576/credit | |
| In State Students | $576/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $576/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $782/credit | |
| In State Students | $782/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $782/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $25,920 | $25,920 | $25,920 |
| ADN | 70 | $40,320 | $40,320 | $40,320 |
| BSN | 125 | $72,000 | $72,000 | $72,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $39,100 | $39,100 | $39,100 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of St Thomas University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 57% | $4,666 |
| Other Federal Grant | 30% | $1,128 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 70% | $3,766 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 94% | $13,484 |
| Federal Student Loans | 51% | $6,587 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$24,836
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$21,526 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$25,097 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$21,769 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$24,629 |
| Over $110,000$28,211 |
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Student Population
2,906
Undergrads
1,632
Graduates
2,695
Women
1,843
Men
44%
Full-time
56%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
50% |
|
White |
17% |
|
Black/African American |
15% |
|
Non-resident alien |
8% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.
