University of St Thomas
University of St Thomas is one of the sixty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in an urban area, in Houston.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,168 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 295 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 251 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 85%). Every year 57% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of St Thomas's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $32,100, and fees were $560. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $32,100 and $560 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students3,168 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate85% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 31 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1954 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/07/2014 - Current |
Admission
81%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1070 to 1235 |
| ACT | 21 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
| 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).
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 | $1,070/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,070/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,070/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,163/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,163/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,163/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 | $48,150 | $48,150 | $48,150 |
| ADN | 70 | $74,900 | $74,900 | $74,900 |
| BSN | 125 | $133,750 | $133,750 | $133,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $58,150 | $58,150 | $58,150 |
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, 94% of University of St Thomas's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 49% | $4,700 |
| Other Federal Grant | 23% | $1,225 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 60% | $3,997 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 93% | $17,967 |
| Federal Student Loans | 43% | $5,089 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $11,834 |
$19,221
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,502 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,316 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,734 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,709 |
| Over $110,000$24,748 |
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Student Population
1,816
Undergrads
1,352
Graduates
2,030
Women
1,138
Men
57%
Full-time
43%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
39% |
|
White |
27% |
|
Black/African American |
11% |
|
Non-resident alien |
10% |
|
Asian |
9% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
