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About University of St Thomas Houston

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University of St Thomas Houston is a private university in Houston, TX, known for its catholic liberal arts, small class sizes, and open enrollment. With an acceptance rate of 97%, U of St Thomas is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 515 students each year. U of St Thomas is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1010–1300, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. U of St Thomas offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $23,778 per year; the sticker price of $46,026 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of St Thomas Houston acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

97%
Overall Accept Rate
1155
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1010 – 1300 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 24 – 29

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of St Thomas Houston

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Essay Strategy
St. Thomas is a Catholic liberal arts university shaped by the Basilian Fathers, so if your background, values, or service work connects to faith, community, or ethical leadership, name that connection explicitly in your essays or activities list. Admissions readers are looking for students who will engage genuinely with the school's mission, not just attend classes.
Demonstrated Interest
Because St. Thomas is a small, tuition-dependent school in the heart of Houston, showing that you actually want to be there matters. Attend an on-campus visit, reach out to a professor in your intended major, or reference a specific program like the Center for Ethics and Leadership in your application to signal genuine interest.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of St Thomas Houston actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$46k/yr$18.4k
30k-48k~$46k/yr$17.5k
48k-75k~$46k/yr$18.0k
75k-110k~$46k/yr$21.5k
110k+~$46k/yr$26.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

69%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$50k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,350
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

55%Hispanic
16%White
11%Black / African American
10%Asian
4%International
1%Unknown / Unreported
1%Two or More Races
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender41% Men · 59% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status96% Citizens and Immigrants · 4% International
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