University of St. Thomas

Houston’s first and only Catholic university.

University of St. Thomas (Photo: Register Files)

📍 3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006

📞(713) 525-3500

🌐 University of St. Thomas Website


No. of Students: 3,314

No. of Majors/Areas of Study: 40 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate degrees

Mandatum: Yes

Daily or Weekly Eucharistic Adoration: Yes

Places Where Students Can Study Abroad: Rome and elsewhere 

Annual Cost of Tuition: $33,660 (before scholarships and financial aid) 

Typical % of students who receive scholarships and/or typical amount of financial aid: various

Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 13:1

 

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. 


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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.

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