St. Thomas University

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL, USA

St Thomas University is a private institution located in Miami Gardens, Florida. STU is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church and Archdiocese of Miami, and their institution goal is to “form[] a community of co-learners that teaches and worships in the Catholic tradition.” STU offers study abroad programs in places such as Spain, India, Croatia, and Italy. Popular majors include business, criminal justice and safety studies, and psychology.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Roman Catholic
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
71%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
87%
Out-Of-State Students
11%
9%
Submitting ACT
24%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 996
0
1600

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,921
Total Number of Undergrads
3,608
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
46%
20-39 Students
53%
0
100
34%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
43%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$24,436
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$33,760
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$33,760
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,460
Books and Supplies
$360

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,705
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,297
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,045

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
67%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,968
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$208

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
47%
53%
Student Organizations
10
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
10%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Bobcats
School Colors
columbia navy and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Florida Sun Conference

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
Miami
New York
West Palm Beach
Atlanta
Orlando
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$60,500

What Students Are Saying

so far its been good. hope things stay like this throughout all four years.
Kris from Boynton Beach, FL
Saint Thomas university is a great Catholic private university. I rate the university a 5 out of 5 for the nice enthusiastic teachers and advisors. The employees at Saint Thomas University work accurately, really hard and fast informing, helping and satisfying parents, future and current students.
Stacy from Miami, FL
It is a safe and quiet campus. The professors are always available to your needs. You will never be bored because there are always activities and events held during Common Hour where you can meet new people and get your net-working skills going.
Jamecia from Miami Gardens, FL
I would rate St. Thomas University a 8/10 stars. I love the school and activity the school has every week. Everyone in the school is friendly and help other students who are new there.
Alison
Saint Thomas University is a small great university. It has the necessary to provide to its students, the Academic Enhancement Center is pleased to help you develop your skills and potentials in any discipline. The social interaction between students and faculties contributes also to its well functionality.
Brunel from Miami Gardens, FL
Saint-Thomas University is one of the most amazing school. At Saint-Thomas success is possible. Saint-Thomas can make of you a professional.
Naicha from NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL