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University Of St Thomas is found in St. Paul, Minnesota. St. Paul 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.
The range of program offerings available from University Of St Thomas is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in business and management and computer science and engineering.
Admission to University Of St Thomas is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 650.
University Of St Thomas has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 10,641 in 2005 at University Of St Thomas.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. University Of St Thomas values student athletics, and belongs to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of St. Thomas is a comprehensive, co-educational, Catholic university. It seeks to develop morally responsible individuals who combine career competency with cultural awareness and intellectual curiosity. In its undergraduate program, the university is committed to the development of the student through a liberal arts education within the living Catholic tradition and through a high degree of personal attention in a spiritually and intellectually stimulating campus environment. Graduate programs emphasize the integration of theory with practice, enhance the professional competence and ethical judgment of their students, and foster personal growth and an appreciation of lifelong learning. In all of its academic programs and other educational enterprises, the university is committed to meeting the diverse, changing needs of the community. Throughout, the university fosters in the student a tradition of service to the public welfare and an energetic, thoughtful approach to the challenges of contemporary life."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of St Thomas
2115 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105-1078
General Phone: (651) 962-5000
Admissions Phone: (651) 962-6150
Financial Aid Phone: (651) 962-6550
http://www.stthomas.edu
University Of St Thomas awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,045 | marketing, finance, business management, management science, accounting, business administration, human resources, international business, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 507 | curriculum and instruction, elementary/middle school admin, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, education of autistic, educational admin and supervision, education courses, reading teaching, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 216 | computer support, computer and info science |
| Liberal Arts | 155 | English, economics, political science, history, Spanish language, creative writing, sociology, international relations, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 128 | counseling psychology, psychology, psychology courses |
| Religion And Philosophy | 98 | religion, ministry, philosophy, theology, religious education, theological and ministerial studies |
| Law | 94 | law, legal professions |
| Family And Social Work | 87 | social work |
| Science | 83 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Media | 82 | journalism, communication studies, broadcast journalism |
| Engineering | 80 | systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | criminology |
| Medical Adminstration | 14 | public health education, health care administration |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 13 | real estate |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Fine Arts | 5 | art history and criticism |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | industrial tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of St Thomas in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,273 | 43 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,025 | 64 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 148 | 11 |
| First-professional degree | 102 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 53 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 45 | 5 |
In 2005, University Of St Thomas had a total enrollment of 10,641 students (7,890 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 42% |
| Graduate | 55% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 78% |
| Wisconsin | 8% |
| Iowa | 4% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
University Of St Thomas offers campus housing for 2,382 of its 7,890 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Paul, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,785 | 3,834 | 80% | 1,326 | 35% |
| Men | 1,837 | 1,571 | 86% | 620 | 39% |
| Women | 2,352 | 2,261 | 96% | 706 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 657 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 15% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (651) 962-6150
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,880 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,880 |
| Room and board | $ 6,706 |
| Room charge | $ 4,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,606 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
University Of St Thomas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 234500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (651) 962-6550
University Of St Thomas has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | academic year | 74 | $83,903 | 33 | $75,893 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 85 | $68,373 | 52 | $66,255 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 82 | $58,300 | 58 | $53,727 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $54,280 | 4 | $42,558 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 248 | $69,278 | 147 | $62,831 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Investments and Securities
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of St Thomas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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