School Overview

Saint Thomas University has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Miami, FL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

16400 Nw 32nd Ave
Miami, FL 33054-6459
Main Phone: (305) 625-6000
Web Site: www.stu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,989 (full-time equivalent) students. 95.9% of students attend full-time, while 4.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 85 male students and 136 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 38.5% of the student body, while females made up 61.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (25)%, Hispanic (40)%, and Asian (1)%.

Saint Thomas University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights. The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 360. One quarter of students scored at least 470.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 380 or higher. One fourth of students scored 470 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Hospitality
• Human Resource
• International Business

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Computer Science

• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language

• Medical Office

• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Family Development

• Liberal Arts

• Law And Legal

• Biology

• Religion

• Chemistry

• Criminal Justice

• Counseling Psychology
• General Psychology

• Community Service
• Other Public Public Service

• Pastoral Counseling

School Accreditation

Saint Thomas University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Saint Thomas University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Saint Thomas University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Florida Sun Conference (for baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• Recommendations are recommended.

• A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.