Introduction
Founded in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers, University of St. Thomas (UST) is Houston
Founded in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers, University of St. Thomas (UST) is Houston
| Overall Score (about) | 87.2 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $47,646 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| ACT / SAT 75%ile scores | 25 / 1250 |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 13 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 82% / 40% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 3,223 |
UST offers 31 undergraduate degrees, 9 graduate degrees, and 9 pre-professional programs. The schools at UST are: School of Arts and Sciences, Cameron School of Business, School of Education, and School of Theology at St. Mary
Incoming students are expected to have at least a high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.8, an ACT score of 23 or higher or an SAT score of 1070 or higher. The average SAT score of incoming students is around 1150. If the prospective student attended a high school that ranks graduates, the applicant should be in the upper 50% of his or her class.
To apply to UST, applicants must submit a completed undergraduate application (available on the school
The cost of attending UST falls somewhere in the middle of the range; in the 2009-2010 academic year total costs were around $28,000 for one year of undergraduate education. About 85% of incoming students receive financial aid. In addition to the normal array of governmental financial aid options available to college students, UST offers several grants and scholarships of their own, including a large scholarship specifically for Eagle Scouts. Some merit-based scholarships cover the entire cost of tuition. Some scholarships require that the recipient be a member of the Catholic Church and stay active in campus ministry. Students are automatically considered for scholarships when they are admitted. In all, students at UST receive $27 million a year in financial aid, with nearly $8 million coming directly from the school itself.
UST offers two different residential halls for students. Guinan Hall has double rooms and is mostly populated by underclassmen. 37% of first year students choose to live on campus, and nearly all of them live in Guinan Hall. Young Hall consists of apartments and is mostly populated by upperclassmen and graduate students. Students must be vaccinated for meningitis at least ten days prior to moving into the residence halls.
In addition to the conventional cafeteria, the two main dining locations on campus are Quiznos in the Crooker Food Court and the Labyrinth Coffee Shop, which is combined with a convenience store and a Starbucks.
The main student newspaper is the monthly The Summa. Laurels, the literary magazine, is published biannually. A newer publication, Thoroughfare, is features-driven in the style of the New Yorker.
Every spring, UST hosts the Crawfish Boil and Zydeco Fest. Other annual traditions include a Cinco de Mayo celebration, St. Augustine
The athletic department at UST organizes recreational intramural sports, sports clubs, recreational trips such as rock climbing and sailing, fitness classes, and intercollegiate athletics. Intercollegiate athletics are new to UST
Famous alumni of UST include former U.S. Representative Ken Bentsen, rapper Anthony
There are 298 faculty at UST; about half of whom are employed full time. 93% of faculty members have a terminal degree in their field.
Athletics. University of St. Thomas. Web. 18 Apr. 2011.
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