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University Of St Thomas is found in Houston, Texas. Houston is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Roman Catholic identity. University Of St Thomas is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at the school.
University Of St Thomas is known for its programs in business and management and liberal arts.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 640.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of St Thomas is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 3,705 in 2005 at the school.
University Of St Thomas offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of St Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006-4696
General Phone: (713) 522-7911
Admissions Phone: (713) 525-3500
Financial Aid Phone: (713) 525-2170
http://www.stthom.edu
University Of St Thomas awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 278 | business management, finance, accounting, MIS, international business, marketing studies |
| Liberal Arts | 163 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, political science, international relations, English, Spanish language, history, economics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 103 | education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching |
| Religion And Philosophy | 46 | pastoral counseling, theology, philosophy, ministry, theology and religious vocations |
| Science | 30 | biology, chemistry, bioinformatics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Media | 18 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science, environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of St Thomas in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 341 | 9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 333 | 31 |
| First-professional degree | 5 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of St Thomas had a total enrollment of 3,705 students (2,434 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 29% |
| Graduate | 70% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 92% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
University Of St Thomas offers campus housing for 301 of its 2,434 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 10 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 807 | 744 | 92% | 295 | 40% |
| Men | 250 | 228 | 91% | 106 | 46% |
| Women | 557 | 516 | 93% | 189 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (713) 525-3500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,110 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,110 |
| Room and board | $ 6,700 |
| Room charge | $ 4,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,368 |
Financial Aid:
University Of St Thomas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 365400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (713) 525-2170
University Of St Thomas has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 56 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $79,800 | 14 | $77,690 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $62,254 | 12 | $64,969 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $49,840 | 10 | $51,313 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 79 | $65,011 | 37 | $65,942 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of St Thomas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army)
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