Selectivity
78%
Total Students
3,989
UG 1,927
PG 2,062
Satisfaction Index
83%
Salary After Attending
$47,800
BASIC
| Web Site | www.stthom.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Houston |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 1,927 |
| Women | 1,123 (58.28%) |
| Men | 804 (41.72%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 2,062 |
| Women | 1,459 (70.76%) |
| Men | 603 (29.24%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 78% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 45,016 |
| Graduation Rate | 58% |
| Retention Rate | 83 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | www.stthom.edu/Admissions/Index.aqf |
| Online Application URL | https://www.applyweb.com/apply/stthomug/ |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 78 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | - |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | - |
| Early Decision Notification Date | - |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Action Application Deadline | 01-12-2016 |
| Early Action Notification Date | 15-12-2016 |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 79% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 77% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 82% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 87% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 63% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | Not reported |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | - |
| Early Action Admission Rate | Not reported |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | 480 | 600 |
| SAT - Maths | 500 | 500 |
| ACT - Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT - Writing | 7 | 8 |
| ACT - English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT - Maths | 19 | 27 |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$31,520 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$8,500 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,094 |
Other Expenses |
$3,902 |
| Total | $45,016 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
$21,258 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$8,500 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,094 |
Other Expenses |
$3,902 |
| Total | $34,754 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | Yes |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | Yes |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 94 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 59.5 |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 12,411 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 11,66,634 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biochemistry. | 11 | - | - |
| Bioinformatics. | 3 | - | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 28 | - | - |
| Category total | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Accounting. | 20 | 34 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | 7 | 85 | - |
| Finance, General. | 35 | 35 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | 12 | - | - |
| Category total | 74 | 154 | 0 |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | 17 | - | - |
| Category total | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer Science. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| EDUCATION. | |||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education. | - | 11 | - |
| Business Teacher Education. | - | 17 | - |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | - | 108 | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | - | 67 | - |
| Education, General. | - | 24 | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed. | - | 3 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | - | 143 | - |
| Multicultural Education. | - | 2 | - |
| Reading Teacher Education. | - | 24 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | - | 2 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other. | - | 89 | - |
| Category total | 0 | 490 | 0 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| English Language and Literature, General. | 7 | - | - |
| Category total | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| French Language and Literature. | 1 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | 3 | - | - |
| Category total | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | 28 | - | - |
| Category total | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History, General. | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, Other. | - | 5 | - |
| Category total | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
| General Studies. | 26 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | 14 | 32 | - |
| Category total | 40 | 32 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Mathematics, General. | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
| Environmental Studies. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| Philosophy. | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Category total | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Chemistry, General. | 11 | - | - |
| Category total | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Psychology, General. | 24 | - | - |
| Category total | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Development Economics and International Development. | 4 | - | - |
| Economics, General. | 1 | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs. | 8 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General. | 7 | - | - |
| Category total | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. | |||
| Divinity/Ministry. | - | 12 | - |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling. | - | 4 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | - | 3 | - |
| Theology/Theological Studies. | 8 | 16 | - |
| Category total | 8 | 35 | 0 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | 5 | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | 4 | - | - |
| Music, General. | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand total | 307 | 718 | 1 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | - |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 30% of classes 10-19 students: 34% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 8% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 1,927 |
| Women (% of total) | 1,123 (58.28%) |
| Men (% of total) | 804 (41.72%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.21 % Asian - 11 % Black/African-American - 6.8 % Hispanic/Latino - 38.4 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 2.23 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.21 % White - 28.33 % Unknown - 2.13 % International Students - 10.69 % |
| All Graduate Students | 2,062 |
| Women (% of total) | 1,459 (71%) |
| Men (% of total) | 603 (29%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | - Asian - 5.58 % Black/African-American - 16.78 % Hispanic/Latino - 32.44 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 1.5 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.15 % White - 30.46 % Unknown - 1.94 % International Students - 11.15 % |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 83 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
58 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 799% |
| Average Starting Salary | $50,500 per year |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
| Disciplines Pursued | Not reported |
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