UST Description
The University of St. Thomas at Houston celebrates its Catholic heritage, providing a comprehensive liberal arts education that balances faith and science. The university offers undergraduate and graduate academics through the following schools:
*School of Arts and Sciences
*Cameron School of Business
*School of Education
*School of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary
Over 45 undergraduate majors and minors are available, including pre-professional programs like Pre-Law, Pre-Pharmacy and more. UST Houston’s graduate programs are mostly in theological subjects like Pastoral Studies and Faith & Culture, but the university also offers master’s degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Education and Liberal Arts.
Faith is the center of student life at the University of St. Thomas Houston, and the school provides several service and ministry opportunities. The campus also features several student clubs and athletics, as well as a variety of housing options.
The University of St. Thomas strives to make tuition affordable for everyone. The university funds institutional scholarships based on activities, merit and contributions to the Catholic Church.
Additionally, need-based financial aid programs are available through the federal government to those who qualify. Texas also offers need-based grants, such as the Texas Tuition Equalization Grant, to state residents.
Quick Facts
Location
Southwest
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$21,830
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,830
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
3,234
UST Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 1,698
- Freshman Class
- 287
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 3,234
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 52%
- Graduate
- 48%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 98%
- Part-Time
- 2%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 91%
- Out-of-State
- 9%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 64%
- Men
- 36%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 9%
- Asian
- 9%
- Caucasian
- 37%
- Latino
- 29%
- Other
- 16%
Students State Origin
- Texas
- 91%
- Other
- 9%
International Students
- International
- 6%
- Domestic
- 94%
