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Study at University of St Thomas


The University of St. Thomas, also referred to as UST or St. Thomas, is a coeducational, archdiocesan Roman Catholic institution located in Houston, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers. UST offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse Course Topics. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
  • Cameron School of Business
  • centres for Excellence
  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Education
  • School of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary
St. Thomas fields several men's and women's sports teams. Their official mascot is Tommie the Tomcat. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Tommies. The university is a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) which competes at the NCAA Division III level.

Profile of University of St ThomasUniversity of St Thomas is found in Houston, TX. Houston 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.

Course Topics

University of St Thomas is known for its programs in business and management.

University of St Thomas Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 630.

FacultyThe school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University of St Thomas is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrolment

Students numbered 3, 273 in 2007 at the school. University of St Thomas has a large minority student population.

Student LifeThe school offers students meal plans. University of St Thomas Programs and Degrees
General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors
Business and Management327business management, accounting, finance, marketing studies, MIS, international business
Liberal Arts169liberal arts and sciences, political science, general studies, international relations, English, history, economics, Spanish language, . . .
Education and Teaching104education, elementary school teaching, music teaching
Religion and Philosophy63theology, pastoral Counselling, ministry, philosophy, theology and religious vocations
Science21chemistry, biology, natural sciences, bioinformatics
Therapy and Counselling18psychobiology
Media13communication studies
Mathematics11mathematics
Music11music
Fine Arts3fine arts
Drama and Performing Arts3drama
Computer Science and Engineering2computer services management
Conservation and Resource Management1environmental studies, environmental science
Contact: University of St ThomasUniversity of St Thomas

3800 Montrose Blvd

Houston, TX 77006-4696

General Phone: (713) 522-7911

http: //www.stthom.edu