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16401 NW 37th Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
OPEID College Code: 00146800
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General Phone: (305) 625-6000
President: Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale
Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
Calendar System: Semester
Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
Local Area: Large Suburb
Student Enrollment: 2,476
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Saint Thomas University - Details

General

Admission

Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

Degrees Offered

Enrolled Students

Faculty and Wages

Athletics

Graduation Rates

Campus Security

Student Services

Remedial Services Offered
Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
Employment Services Offered
Placement Services For Graduates Offered

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning Opportunities

Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Website

www.stu.edu

Mission Statement

St. Thomas University is an urban, student-centered, Catholic university with rich cultural and international diversity, dedicated to educating leaders who contribute to the economic and cultural vitality of the regions they serve.

Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Facilities and Programs Offered

Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

Basic Classification

Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)

Undergraduate Classification

Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence

Graduate Classification

Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)

Undergraduate Profile Classification

Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive

Enrollment Classification

Majority Graduate/Professional

Size Classification

Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

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Admission Links

Admissions: www.stu.edu
Online Application: Apply Online

Admission Fees Fall 2008

Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
Graduate Application Fee: $40.00

College Credits Accepted

Dual Credit
Life Experience Credit
AP Credit

Applicant Considerations

High School or Secondary School GPA

Required

High School or Secondary School Rank

Recommended

High School or Secondary School Record

Required

Recommendation Consideration

Required

Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)

Required

TOEFL

Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008

	Male	Female	Total
Number of Applicants	232	423	655
Number Granted Admission (%)	217 (94%)	380 (90%)	597 (91%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)	91 (42%)	122 (32%)	213 (36%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008

	Number	Percent (%)
SAT ® Exam	158	74%
ACT ® Exam	85	40%

Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008

	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading	390	490
SAT ® Math	380	490
SAT ® Writing	400	490

ACT ® Composite	16	21
ACT ® English	15	21
ACT ® Math	16	19

Note:

The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Links and Information

Website: Financial Aid Office
FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%

Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09

	Loan	Federal Grant	State/Local Grant	Institutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving	55%	53%	81%	98%
Avg Amount Receiving	$6,780	$5,075	$4,241	$9,065

Federal Loan Default Rates

	2008	2007	2006
Default Rate (%)	6.9%	4.4%	3.2%
Number in Default	59	43	40
Number in Repayment	845	975	1,237

Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

Undergraduate Student Expenses

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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.

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	2009-10	2008-09	2007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees	$21,690	$20,332	$19,680
In-State Tuition and Fees	$21,690	$20,332	$19,680
Out of State Tuition and Fees	$21,690	$20,332	$19,680
Books and Supplies	$1,200	$1,000	$1,000

Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board	$6,516	$6,206	$6,206
Other Expenses	$4,415	$5,014	$4,255
Off Campus
Room and Board	$10,539	$9,854	$9,698
Other Expenses	$5,795	$5,474	$4,722
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses	$5,795	$5,474	$4,722

Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District	$33,821	$32,552	$31,141
In-State	$33,821	$32,552	$31,141
Out of State	$33,821	$32,552	$31,141
Off Campus
In-District	$39,224	$36,660	$35,100
In-State	$39,224	$36,660	$35,100
Out of State	$39,224	$36,660	$35,100
Off Campus with Family
In-District	$28,685	$28,452	$25,402
In-State	$28,685	$28,452	$25,402
Out of State	$28,685	$28,452	$25,402

Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

	Certificate	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree	-	4	-	-

Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree	-	10	15	-
Business Administration Degree	-	13	72	-
Business Administration, Other Degree	-	7	37	-
Commerce Degree	-	6	-	-
Finance Degree	-	2	-	-
Hospitality Administration and Management Degree	-	3	-	-
Human Resources Degree	4	-	-	-
International Business Degree	-	4	4	-
Organizational Behavior Studies Degree	-	99	-	-
Taxation Degree	-	-	-	-

Communications and Journalism
Communication and Media Studies, Other Degree	1	9	5	-

Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree	-	4	-	-
Computer Science Degree	-	1	-	-

Education
Computer Teacher Education Degree	1	-	-	-
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree	5	-	8	-
Education Degree	-	-	-	-
Education Administration Degree	3	-	36	-
Elementary Education Degree	-	19	-	-
Reading Teacher Education Degree	1	-	-	-
Secondary Education Degree	-	5	-	-
Social Studies Teacher Education Degree	-	-	-	-
Special Education Teaching Degree	5	-	37	-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Degree	1	-	17	-

English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree	-	5	-	-

Health and Clinical Professions
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other Degree	-	-	-	-
Health Care Administration Degree	1	9	-	-
Marriage Counseling and Family Therapy Degree	-	-	8	-
Mental Health Counseling Degree	-	-	5	-
Nursing Degree	3	-	-	-

History
History Degree	-	1	-	-

Legal Professions and Studies
International Business, Trade and Tax Law Degree	-	-	-	-
Law Degree	-	-	-	178
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other Degree	12	-	26	-

Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree	-	6	-	-

Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religious Studies Degree	2	2	-	-

Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology Degree	-	-	-	-
Psychology Degree	-	22	-	-

Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services Degree	-	9	-	-
Public Administration and Social Service, Other Degree	1	-	-	-

Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree	2	26	-	-
Law Enforcement Administration Degree	1	-	-	-
Security and Protective Services, Other Degree	-	-	-	-

Social Sciences
Political Science Degree	-	14	-	-

Theology and Religious Vocations
Pastoral Studies, Counseling Degree	-	-	-	-
Religious Education Degree	-	-	-	-
Theology Degree	2	-	-	-

Overall Student Enrollment

Total Student Enrollment: 2,476

Undergraduate: 1,176

Graduate: 1,300

Student Gender

Total Student Gender

Male: 1,092

Female: 1,384

Undergraduate Gender

Male: 515

Female: 661

Graduate Gender

Male: 577

Female: 723

Student Attendance

Total Student Attendance

Full-Time: 2,030

Part-Time: 446

Undergraduate Attendance

Full-Time: 1,109

Part-Time: 67

Graduate Attendance

Full-Time: 921

Part-Time: 379

Student Race Breakdown

	Number	Percent
Non-Resident Alien	198	8%
American Indian	3	0.1%
Black	565	23%
Asian	40	2%
Hispanic	996	40%
White	471	19%
Unknown	203	8%

Student Age Breakdown

	Number	Percent
Age Under 18	15	0.6%
Ages 18-19	367	15%
Ages 20-21	304	12%
Ages 22-24	554	22%
Ages 25-29	548	22%
Ages 30-34	224	9%
Ages 35-39	171	7%
Ages 40-49	181	7%
Ages 50-65	99	4%
Age Over 65	3	0.1%
Age Unknown	10	0.4%

Employee Type Breakdown

	Total	Full-Time	Part-Time
Total Employees	641	405	236
Faculty Status	301	123	178
Tenured Faculty	21	21	-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service	281	103	178
Primarily Instruction	281	103	178
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial	75	75	-
Other Professionals	98	87	11
Technical and/or Paraprofessional	187	140	47
Clerical And Secretarial	93	59	34
Service and/or Maintenance	28	27	1

Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown

	Total	Male	Female
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty	$83,284 (101)	$87,646 (56)	$77,855 (45)
Professor	$103,000 (41)	$106,503 (28)	$95,456 (13)
Associate Professor	$77,393 (23)	$72,621 (11)	$81,768 (12)
Assistant Professor	$63,972 (25)	$61,797 (10)	$65,423 (15)
Instructor	$43,036 (6)	$44,108 (2)	$42,500 (4)
Lecturer	$42,673 (1)	$42,673 (1)	- (-)

11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty	$50,794 (2)	$50,794 (2)	- (-)
Associate Professor	$51,095 (1)	$51,095 (1)	- (-)
Assistant Professor	$50,492 (1)	$50,492 (1)	- (-)

Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty	$82,473 (103)	$86,057 (58)	$77,855 (45)
Professor	$103,000 (41)	$106,503 (28)	$95,456 (13)
Associate Professor	$75,910 (24)	$70,053 (12)	$81,768 (12)
Assistant Professor	$63,101 (26)	$59,935 (11)	$65,423 (15)
Instructor	$43,036 (6)	$44,108 (2)	$42,500 (4)
Lecturer	$42,673 (1)	$42,673 (1)	- (-)

Overall Athletic Team Information

Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

	Total	Men's Teams	Women's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid	$1,069,938	$550,544	$519,394
Ratio (%)	100%	51%	49%

Participants
All Athletes	174	98	76
Unduplicated Athletes	154	91	63
Baseball	34	34	-
Basketball	31	14	17
Golf	9	9	-
Soccer	44	26	18
Softball	15	-	15
Tennis	16	9	7
Track and Field, X-Country	13	6	7
Volleyball	12	-	12

Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches	-	$26,765	$20,980
Assistant Coaches	-	$3,925	$2,990

Coaches
All Coaches	35	18	17
Baseball	7	7	-
Head Coaches	1	1	-
Assistant Coaches	6	6	-
Basketball	6	2	4
Head Coaches	2	1	1
Assistant Coaches	4	1	3
Golf	2	2	-
Head Coaches	1	1	-
Assistant Coaches	1	1	-
Soccer	6	3	3
Head Coaches	2	1	1
Assistant Coaches	4	2	2
Softball	4	-	4
Head Coaches	1	-	1
Assistant Coaches	3	-	3
Tennis	4	2	2
Head Coaches	2	1	1
Assistant Coaches	2	1	1
Track and Field, X-Country	4	2	2
Head Coaches	2	1	1
Assistant Coaches	2	1	1
Volleyball	2	-	2
Head Coaches	1	-	1
Assistant Coaches	1	-	1

Retention Rates

Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%

Graduation Rates

	(%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students	37%

By Gender
Male	32%
Female	42%

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	46%
American Indian	-
Black	38%
Asian	-
Hispanic	38%
White	37%
Unknown	-

By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less	21%
5 Years	33%
6 Years	36%

Crime Statistics

	2007-08	2006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape	-	1
Burglary	-	5
On Campus
Forcible Rape	-	1
Robbery	-	2
Aggravated Assault	-	1
Burglary	1	11
Vehicle Theft	-	2

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