University of St Thomas

www.stthomas.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$47,274

2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$30,099

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.978%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

75.5%

8,654 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

9,336

74% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

78.1%

1,109 Graduates

About

University of St Thomas is a higher education institution located in Ramsey County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of St Thomas were General Business Administration & Management (191 degrees awarded), Social Work (115 degrees), and Data Modeling, Warehouse, & Database Administration (99 degrees).

In 2021, 3,066 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of St Thomas. 50% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,035 degrees), 11.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (184 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of St Thomas is $47,274, which is $18,282 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of St Thomas is $47,274, which is $18,282 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,099.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending University of St Thomas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$47,274

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of St Thomas was $47,274. The cost of tuition at University of St Thomas is $18,282 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of St Thomas (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,099

2021 Value

5.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of St Thomas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,099. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of St Thomas grew by 5.35%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of St Thomas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,983

Room and Board

$1,050

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of St Thomas was of $12,983 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 25.5% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,050. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of St Thomas (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at University of St Thomas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.05% with respect to 2020, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of St Thomas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.978%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of St Thomas was 0.978%, which represents 19 out of the 1942 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of St Thomas received 8,654 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 21.4% annual growth. Out of those 8,654 applicants, 6,536 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.5% acceptance rate.

There were 9,336 students enrolled at University of St Thomas in 2021. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of St Thomas has an overall enrollment yield of 20.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

6,536

Accepted Out of 8,654

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of St Thomas was 75.5% (6,536 admissions from 8,654 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 87.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 21.4%, while admissions grew by 4.91%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of St Thomas (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

4% of enrolled first-time students at University of St Thomas in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of St Thomas had a total enrollment of 9,336 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of St Thomas is 6,904 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,432. This means that 74% of students enrolled at University of St Thomas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of St Thomas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.9% White, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.27% Asian, 5.11% Black or African American, 3.3% Two or More Races, 0.193% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.075% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of St Thomas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.8%), followed by White Female (34.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.83%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.1%), followed by White Male (27.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.78%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of St Thomas in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,336 students. The full-time enrollment at University of St Thomas is 6,904 and the part-time enrollment is 2,432. This means that 74% of students enrolled at University of St Thomas are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of St Thomas (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of St Thomas was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of St Thomas had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of St Thomas (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
6,340 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
579 enrolled students
Asian
492 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of St Thomas is 67.9% White, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.27% Asian, 5.11% Black or African American, 3.3% Two or More Races, 0.193% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.075% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 628 students (6.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 2 fewer women than men received degrees from University of St Thomas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of St Thomas is white (2,035 degrees awarded). There were 11.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (184 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of St Thomas is General Business Administration & Management (191 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (115 degrees) and Data Modeling, Warehouse, & Database Administration (99 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of St Thomas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (81 degrees awarded), Legal (169 degrees), and THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (45 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of St Thomas are Software developers (484,347 people), Social workers, all other (148,593 people), Other managers (134,723 people), Computer occupations, all other (115,895 people), and Clergy (110,986 people).

The most specialized majors at University of St Thomas in 2021 are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (81 degrees awarded), Legal (169 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (45 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (147 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (325 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of St Thomas are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Physicians, and Computer and information research scientists

The most specialized majors at University of St Thomas are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (81 degrees awarded), Legal (169 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (45 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (147 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (325 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of St Thomas are Computer Systems Design (536,869 people), Elementary & secondary schools (172,188 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (147,756 people), Religious organizations (126,773 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (123,266 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of St Thomas.

Most Common (2021)

General Finance
138 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
114 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
93 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of St Thomas was General Finance with 138 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of St Thomas according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,534

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,532

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,534 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Thomas, which is 1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,532).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of St Thomas by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 175 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Thomas in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.41 times more than the 124 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 135 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Thomas in Social Work, which is 11.3 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 66% of students graduating from University of St Thomas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (87.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of St Thomas is Male and Asian (87.1% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.812% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,035 degrees awarded
Asian
184 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
157 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of St Thomas is white (2,035 degrees awarded). There were 11.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (184 degrees).

7.4% of degree recipients (227 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
1,037 degrees awarded
White Female
998 degrees awarded
Asian Female
100 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of St Thomas is white male (1,037 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (998 degrees).

Operations

University of St Thomas has an endowment valued at nearly $709M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 201M (28.3%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of St Thomas had a total salary expenditure of 257M. University of St Thomas employs 158 Associate professors, 138 Professors and 62 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of St Thomas are Male Professor (92), Male Associate professor (81), and Female Associate professor (77).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Thomas are: Service, with 169 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 145 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 143 employees.

Endowment

$709M

2021 Endowment

28.7%

growth from 2020

University of St Thomas has an endowment valued at about $709M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of St Thomas grew 28.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $321M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of St Thomas (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$139M

2021 Salaries

0.637%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of St Thomas paid a median of $139M in salaries, which represents 54.2% of their overall expenditure ($257M) and a 0.637% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$41M

Instructional Salaries

415

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of St Thomas paid a total of $41M to 415 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

158 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

169 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of St Thomas were Associate professor with 158 employees, Professor with 138 employees, and Assistant professor with 62 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Thomas were Service with 169 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 145 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 143 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of St Thomas was Male Professor with 92 employees, Male Associate professor with 81 employees, and Female Associate professor with 77 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of St Thomas.