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University of St. Thomas
More than 4 million people call Houston home, but a select group of about 4,000 can say the same about the University of St. Thomas (UST), Houston's only Catholic University. From the three major professional sports teams to the Texas Medical Center, the Museum District to the restaurants and shopping, Houston is an urban area with a community feeling. At UST you will find yourself in the midst of this world-class city with support for internships and jobs as well as strong academic programs and personable faculty.
Fast Facts
- Founded by the Basilian Fathers in 1947, and is Houston's only Catholic University
- UST occupies nearly 19 square blocks in the Museum District of Houston
- UST is a Private, Catholic (Congregation of St. Basil), coeducational, liberal arts university
- 3,246 total enrollment (1,750 undergraduate; 1,496 graduate)
- Student profile: 40% male, 60% female; 54% minority; 40 states, 59 countries represented, 65% of students are Catholic
- 69 Student Organizations
- Average classroom size is 17
- Hispanic Serving Institution
Tuition, financial aid & admission:
Annual cost 2008-2009:
- Tuition & fees: $20,190
- Room & board: $7,700
Scholarships and financial aid:
- The University awards over $22 million annually in financial aid
- $7 million is in institutional scholarships and grants
Admission: Rolling
Quick reference numbers:
- SAT Code: 6880
- ACT Code: 4238
- FAFSA Code: 003654
Fields of Study
Undergraduate majors & degrees
- Accounting
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biology
- Catholic Studies
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Drama
- Education
- English
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- French
- General Business
- General Studies
- History
- International Development
- International Studies
- Liberal Arts
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music
- Music Education
- Pastoral Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Spanish
- Studio Arts
- Theology
Pre-professional programs:
- Health Professions programs:
- Allied Health
- Pre-dental
- Pre-medical
- Pre-optometry
- Pre-pharmacy
- Pre-physical therapy
- Pre-physical assistant
- Pre-veterinary
- Engineering:
- 3-2 Cooperative Programs (Texas A&M, University of Houston, University of Notre Dame)
- Studio Arts:
- UST/Glassell School of the Houston Museum of Fine Arts Collaboration in Studio Art
Academic programs & resources:
- Learning and Writing Center – student-personalized instruction in writing from trained student tutors
- Academic Advising – degree planning and support choosing major and minor
Study abroad:
- Ranked one of the top 20 master's schools in the U.S. for Study Abroad programs according to a report by the Institute of International Educational Exchange for the third year in a row
- Group and individual study abroad opportunities available in areas such as South and Central America, Europe and Asia
Honors program:
- Students receive an in depth understanding of the intellectual, cultural, and spiritual foundations of their Catholic, liberal arts education
Faculty & students:
- 135 full-time undergraduate faculty; 91% with doctoral or terminal degree
- Student-faculty ratio: 12:1
Freshman profile:
- 30% ranked in the top 10% of their high school graduating class
- Average SAT composite score — 1127 (Critical reading & math)
- 44% of new freshmen live on campus
Athletics:
- Intercollegiate club sports (10): co-ed fencing, martial arts, and soccer; women's basketball, soccer, and volleyball; men's baseball, rugby, soccer, and wrestling.
- NAIA intercollegiate sports teams (2): women's volleyball and men's soccer
- Men's Intercollegiate Basketball Team debuts Fall 2009
Housing:
- Guinan Hall, houses majority of on-campus students
- University-owned apartments and houses provide housing for upper-level students on campus
For more information, please contact:
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Office of Admissions Phone: 800-856-8565 or 713-525-3500 |
