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Saint Thomas University

16401 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00146800
  • President: Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale
  • Fax: (305) 628-6591
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 2,469

Saint Thomas University

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - State Approved for Certification

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.

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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 with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • - Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Saint Thomas University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biology Degree-11--
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Accounting Degree2158-
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Business Administration Degree-5673-
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Business Administration, Other Degree-2040-
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Commerce Degree-12--
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Finance Degree13--
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Hospitality Administration and Management Degree-5--
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Human Resources Degree2---
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International Business Degree193-
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Organizational Leadership Degree-56--
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Taxation Degree----
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Communications and Journalism

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Communication and Media Studies, Other Degree1152-
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer Degree-3--
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Education

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Biology Teacher Education Degree-2--
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Computer Teacher Education Degree1---
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Counseling and Guidance Services Degree3-8-
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Education Degree----
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Education Administration Degree--177
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Elementary Education Degree-12--
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English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree-1--
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Mathematics Teacher Education Degree----
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Reading Teacher Education Degree----
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Secondary Education Degree-1--
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Social Science Teacher Education Degree-1--
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Social Studies Teacher Education Degree----
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Special Education Teaching Degree2-24-
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Degree1-18-
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Teaching English As Second Language Instructor Degree2---
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature Degree-4--
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Technical and Business Writing Degree19--
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling Degree3---
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other Degree----
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Health Care Administration Degree13--
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Marriage Counseling and Family Therapy Degree--14-
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Mental Health Counseling Degree--1-
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Nursing Degree----
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History

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History Degree-4--
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Legal Professions and Studies

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International Business, Trade and Tax Law Degree----
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Law Degree---222
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other Degree8-182
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Liberal Arts Degree-9--
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics Degree-2--
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Natural Resources and Conservation

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Environmental Studies Degree----
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Religious Studies Degree----
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry Degree-2--
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Psychology

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Developmental and Child Psychology Degree----
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Psychology Degree-20--
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Public Administration and Social Services

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Human Services Degree-3--
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Public Administration and Social Service, Other Degree----
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Security and Protective Services

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Criminal Justice Degree223--
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Law Enforcement Administration Degree1---
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Security and Protective Services, Other Degree4---
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Social Sciences

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Political Science Degree-13--
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Theology and Religious Vocations

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Pastoral Studies, Counseling Degree----
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Theology Degree-651
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Saint Thomas University accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into Saint Thomas University.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.stu.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Saint Thomas University admissions office phone number is (305) 628-6546. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.stu.edu

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Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00 Fall 2010
  • Graduate Application Fee: $40.00 Fall 2010

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • 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 2010

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants303511814
Number Granted Admission (%)180 (59%)330 (65%)510 (63%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)104 (58%)166 (50%)270 (53%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2010

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam17063%
ACT ® Exam10037%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2010

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading400477
SAT ® Math380500
SAT ® Writing380490

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2010

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite1621
ACT ® English1420
ACT ® Math1520

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,469

    • - Undergraduate: 1,113

    - Graduate: 1,356

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 1,092

    - Female: 1,384

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 515

    - Female: 661

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 577

    - Female: 723

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

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

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2028%
American Indian50.2%
Black58624%
Asian301%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander20.08%
Hispanic96639%
White50620%
Unknown1576%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18150.6%
Ages 18-1936715%
Ages 20-2130412%
Ages 22-2455422%
Ages 25-2954822%
Ages 30-342249%
Ages 35-391717%
Ages 40-491817%
Ages 50-65994%
Age Over 6530.1%
Age Unknown100.4%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 67%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students39%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male45%
Female36%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien20%
American Indian100%
Black29%
Asian100%
Hispanic40%
White61%
Unknown50%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less24%
5 Years36%
6 Years39%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Saint Thomas University, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.stu.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$17,979$16,736$13,977
$0 - $30,000$13,972$13,755$10,025
$30,000 - $48,000$15,561$13,652$12,400
$48,001 - $75,000$19,345$17,745$14,859
$75,001 - $110,000$21,146$17,097$14,770
More Than $110,000$16,973$18,096$16,906

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$23,910$22,770$21,690
In-State Tuition and Fees$23,910$22,770$21,690
Out of State Tuition and Fees$23,910$22,770$21,690
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$7,876$7,500$6,516
Other Expenses$4,867$4,247$4,415
Off Campus
Room and Board$11,048$10,895$10,539
Other Expenses$5,874$5,447$5,795
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$5,874$5,447$5,795

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$37,853$35,717$33,821
In-State$37,853$35,717$33,821
Out of State$37,853$35,717$33,821
Off Campus
In-District$42,032$40,312$39,224
In-State$42,032$40,312$39,224
Out of State$42,032$40,312$39,224
Off Campus with Family
In-District$30,984$29,417$28,685
In-State$30,984$29,417$28,685
Out of State$30,984$29,417$28,685

Graduate Student Expenses

 In-StateOut of State
Annual Tuition and Fees For Graduate Students
Law School$34,618$34,618

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

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

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Saint Thomas University financial aid office phone number is (305) 628-6960. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid26499%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid26499%$15,905
All Federal Grants16562%$5,428
Pell Grants16562%$5,084
Other Federal Grants5119%$1,112
State/Local Grants & Scholarships20778%$3,554
Institutional Grants & Scholarships26399%$9,762
All Student Loans18770%$7,744
Federal Student Loans18670%$7,592
Other Student Loans52%$7,217

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)6.0%6.9%4.4%
Number in Default555943
Number in Repayment908845975

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Combined Estimated Cost For Room and Board:

    • $7,140

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, the number of meals offered are based on the maximum meal plan provided.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 360

On-Campus Board or Meal Plans - Details

  • Estimated Board or Meal Plan Costs: N/A
  • Number of Meals Per Week Provided: 19

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Robbery1--
Burglary511
Residence Hall
Burglary1--

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Basketball Conference: Florida Sun Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Florida Sun Conference
  • College Track & Field Conference: Florida Sun Conference

Student Aid Amounts for Athletes

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Total Aid$1,062,262$527,475$534,787
Ratio (%)100%50%50%

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes1749876
Unduplicated Athletes1669769
Baseball3232-
Basketball251213
Golf88-
Soccer492920
Softball17-17
Tennis1697
Track and Field, X-Country1587
Volleyball12-12

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$27,223$21,628
Assistant Coaches-$3,934$2,761

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches391920
Baseball55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Basketball734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Soccer954
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches743
Softball5-5
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches4-4
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees672378294
Faculty Status276105171
Tenured Faculty1919-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service277105172
Primarily Instruction276105171
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial7474-
Other Professionals1109020
Technical and/or Paraprofessional211109102
Clerical And Secretarial654619
Service and/or Maintenance423111

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$86,767 (102)$91,573 (54)$81,361 (48)
Professor$109,336 (45)$112,314 (28)$104,430 (17)
Associate Professor$80,666 (26)$77,013 (14)$84,929 (12)
Assistant Professor$59,227 (22)$60,183 (8)$58,682 (14)
Instructor$45,696 (5)$45,069 (2)$46,114 (3)
Lecturer$45,367 (1)$45,367 (1)- (-)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$68,288 (3)$68,288 (3)- (-)
Associate Professor$68,288 (3)$68,288 (3)- (-)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$85,885 (105)$89,694 (57)$81,361 (48)
Professor$109,336 (45)$112,314 (28)$104,430 (17)
Associate Professor$78,102 (29)$73,282 (17)$84,929 (12)
Assistant Professor$59,227 (22)$60,183 (8)$58,682 (14)
Instructor$45,696 (5)$45,069 (2)$46,114 (3)
Lecturer$45,367 (1)$45,367 (1)- (-)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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