📍 3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006

📞(713) 522-7911

🌐 University of St. Thomas Website

No. of Students: 4,333

No. of Majors/Areas of Study: 49 undergraduate majors and 28 graduate degrees

Mandatum: Yes

Daily or Weekly Eucharistic Adoration: Yes

Places Where Students Can Study Abroad: Most places in the world, with a focus on Taiwan, Rome, Florence, walking the Camino de Santiago, Kenya, Mexico, Costa Rica and Poland

Annual Cost of Tuition: $44,920 (net price: $23,909)

Typical % of students who receive scholarships and/or typical amount of financial aid: 85%; average institutional aid: $20,484.40

Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 13:1

Athletics Division: NCAA Division III

Acceptance Rate: 86%

On-campus-living requirement: No

% of students who live on campus: About 12% (400+ students)

Why UST

Founded in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers, the University of St. Thomas embodies the principles of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, committed to the religious ethical and intellectual traditions of Catholic higher education. 

The Institution:

• President’s Oath
• Catholic Board
• Catholic Faculty
• Mandatum Required
• Theologians’ Oath

Campus Culture:

• Mass and Confession
• Speakers Vetted
• Unobjectionable Clubs
• No Coed Dorms *
• Health Services Okay*

School’s Comments:

 Institution: Founded in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers, the University of St. Thomas embodies the principles of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, committed to the religious ethical and intellectual traditions of Catholic higher education. UST is one of the U.S. Catholic colleges and universities recommended by the Cardinal Newman Society.

Dorms: The university maintains living areas for undergraduate students. These include dormitory/residence rooms, co-ops and apartments. There is only one dorm, but men and women are separated by floors and by wings.

Health Services: UST partners with the world-renowned Texas Medical Center for health services. Students have access to a medical clinic at a convenient location within 2 miles of campus, with free transportation provided. Additionally, students receive free wellness services on campus.