St. Thomas University (STU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	575
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	71%
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	41%

Located in Miami Gardens, Florida, STU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

St. Thomas University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, STU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at STU is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at STU is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at STU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

70.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,940

Cost of attendance at St. Thomas University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,940

Cost of attendance at St. Thomas University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at St. Thomas University received on average $22,021 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,021

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	284	61%	$5,086	$1,444,461
Other Federal Grant	320	68%	$5,384	$1,722,911
State Grant/Scholarships	371	79%	$3,496	$1,296,970
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	454	97%	$15,757	$7,153,781
Total Grant & Scholarships	462	99%	$22,021	$10,173,662

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of St. Thomas University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of St. Thomas University students is 41.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.7%.

41.2%

African American 38.3% 18 students
white 38.9% 7 students
hispanic 39.8% 37 students
International Students 53.8% 14 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-South Conference
Baseball The Sun Conference
Basketball The Sun Conference
Track and Cross Country The Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

St. Thomas University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

St. Thomas University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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