St. Thomas University

www.stu.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,800

2.91% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$24,436

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

5.89%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

59.6%

5,649 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

5,601

52.4% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

34.6%

56 Graduates

About

St. Thomas University is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at St. Thomas University were Registered Nursing (92 degrees awarded), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (23 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (20 degrees).

In 2020, 835 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at St. Thomas University. 59.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (378 degrees), 1.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (206 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at St. Thomas University is $31,800, which is $9,270 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at St. Thomas University is $31,800, which is $9,270 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,436.

In 2020, 40% of undergraduate students attending St. Thomas University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,800

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at St. Thomas University was $31,800. The cost of tuition at St. Thomas University is $9,270 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of St. Thomas University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,436

2020 Value

21.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 St. Thomas University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,436. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of St. Thomas University grew by 21.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of St. Thomas University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,732

Room and Board

$850

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at St. Thomas University was of $11,732 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $850. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at St. Thomas University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

40% of undergraduate students at St. Thomas University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 17.6% with respect to 2019, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at St. Thomas University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.89%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at St. Thomas University was 5.89%, which represents 61 out of the 1035 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

St. Thomas University received 5,649 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 10.8% annual growth. Out of those 5,649 applicants, 3,368 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.6% acceptance rate.

There were 5,601 students enrolled at St. Thomas University in 2020, and 65% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

St. Thomas University has an overall enrollment yield of 14%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

3,368

Accepted Out of 5,649

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of St. Thomas University was 59.6% (3,368 admissions from 5,649 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 54.6%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 10.8%, while admissions grew by 20.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of St. Thomas University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

65%

Submission Percentage

305

Scores Submitted

65% of enrolled first-time students at St. Thomas University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

St. Thomas University has a total enrollment of 5,601 students. The full-time enrollment at St. Thomas University is 2,933 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,668. This means that 52.4% of students enrolled at St. Thomas University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at St. Thomas University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Black or African American, 13.9% White, 3.55% Two or More Races, 1.25% Asian, 0.304% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.125% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at St. Thomas University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (20.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18.3%) and Black or African American Male (16.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (29.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.2%) and Black or African American Female (16.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at St. Thomas University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,601 students. The full-time enrollment at St. Thomas University is 2,933 and the part-time enrollment is 2,668. This means that 52.4% of students enrolled at St. Thomas University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at St. Thomas University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

49%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at St. Thomas University was 49%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), St. Thomas University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at St. Thomas University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
2,704
Black or African American
1,153
White
780

The enrolled student population at St. Thomas University is 48.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Black or African American, 13.9% White, 3.55% Two or More Races, 1.25% Asian, 0.304% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.125% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 372 students (6.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 157 more women than men received degrees from St. Thomas University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at St. Thomas University is hispanic or latino (378 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (206 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at St. Thomas University is Registered Nursing (92 degrees awarded), followed by Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (23 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (20 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at St. Thomas University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (232 degrees awarded), Theology (13 degrees), and Education (107 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at St. Thomas University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,831,150 people), Accountants & auditors (1,049,938 people), Other managers (689,411 people), Financial managers (459,629 people), and Secondary school teachers (412,341 people).

The most specialized majors at St. Thomas University are Legal (232 degrees awarded), Theology (13 degrees), Education (107 degrees), Protective Services (43 degrees), and Business (248 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at St. Thomas University are Physicians, Surgeons, Podiatrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at St. Thomas University are Legal (232 degrees awarded), Theology (13 degrees), Education (107 degrees), Protective Services (43 degrees), and Business (248 degrees).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at St. Thomas University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,054,135 people), Banking & related activities (499,197 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (498,715 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (488,169 people), and Computer Systems Design (448,606 people).

The most specialized majors at St. Thomas University are Legal (232 degrees awarded), Theology (13 degrees), Education (107 degrees), Protective Services (43 degrees), and Business (248 degrees).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by St. Thomas University.

Most Common

Registered Nursing
92 degree-majorss awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
23 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
20 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at St. Thomas University was Registered Nursing with 92 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at St. Thomas University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

339

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

496

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 339 degrees were awarded to men at St. Thomas University, which is 0.683 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (496).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at St. Thomas University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 67 degrees were awarded to men at St. Thomas University in Law, which is 0.705 times less than the 95 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 95 degrees were awarded to women at St. Thomas University in Law, which is 1.42 times more than the 67 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 30% of students graduating from St. Thomas University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at St. Thomas University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
378 degrees awarded
Black or African American
206 degrees awarded
White
103 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at St. Thomas University is hispanic or latino (378 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (206 degrees).

4.07% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
224 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
154 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
145 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at St. Thomas University is hispanic or latino female (224 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (154 degrees).

Operations

St. Thomas University has an endowment valued at nearly $31.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.55M (4.95%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, St. Thomas University had a total salary expenditure of $55.3M. St. Thomas University employs 30 Professors, 22 Assistant professors, and 19 Associate professors. Most academics at St. Thomas University are Male Professors (23), Female Assistant professors(13), and Female Associate professors (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at St. Thomas University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 118 employees, Service, with 31 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees.

Endowment

$31.3M

2020 Endowment

5.6%

growth from 2019

St. Thomas University has an endowment valued at about $31.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of St. Thomas University grew 5.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.36M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at St. Thomas University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$873k - Federal
$1.86M - State
$25.6k - Local

As of 2020, St. Thomas University received $873k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.86M from state grants and contracts, and $25.6k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$25.9M

2020 Salaries

3.74%

decline from 2019

In 2020, St. Thomas University paid a median of $25.9M in salaries, which represents 46.9% of their overall expenditure ($55.3M) and a 3.74% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.343% decline from 2018 and a 6.16% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.04M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, St. Thomas University paid a total of $7.04M to 78 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

118 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at St. Thomas University were Professor with 30 employees; Assistant professor with 22 employees; and Assistant professor with 19 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at St. Thomas University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 118 employees; Service with 31 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at St. Thomas University was Male Professor with 23 employees, Female Assistant professor with 13 employees, and Female Associate professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at St. Thomas University.