Welcome to the University of St. Thomas.
Bold futures start here. The University of St. Thomas (UST) is Houston’s Catholic University, committed to the religious, ethical and intellectual traditions of Catholic higher education. For more than 75 years, we’ve been graduating students like you into successful careers in medicine, education, business, public administration and more – throughout Houston and across the globe.
At UST, you’ll find a place to flourish, where academics, art, culture and diversity all come together and empower you to be the best version of yourself. Maximize your potential. Be your bold self.
DIVERSITY AMONG STUDENTS
Houston is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the country, and the campus reflects that. About 2 out of 3 UST students are ethnically diverse with about 60 countries represented in the UST student population.
The university’s campus is located in Houston’s Museum District and Innovation Corridor, a diverse and vibrant urban environment with professional opportunities. We’re just steps from downtown and the famed Texas Medical Center where many students perform prestigious internships. The medical center alone employs over 100,000 people. Our partnership with them provides opportunities for networking and internships while you’re a student here.
HOUSTON’S CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
The only Catholic university in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, UST is also one of the only U.S. Catholic colleges and universities recommended by the Cardinal Newman Society in their annual Newman Guide.
The campus is just minutes from Downtown, the Texas Medical Center and the Museum District.
PRIME LOCATION
U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of St. Thomas as one of the best value universities in the west. We also offer a number of financial assistance programs that will help you along your celt journey.
- Gustavo Agreda First-Generation College Student
Affordable. Accessible.
“Coming from a low-income family, it was a blessing to receive a great scholarship and financial aid package from UST, my dream school. I can now focus on my education.”
UST challenges the mind and opens doors to fascinating discoveries. Students have the opportunity to learn in impactful ways:
• Research
• St. Thomas Promise
Student life inspires growth and participation through organizations and clubs, residence life activities, athletics and more!
• Honors Program
• Study Abroad Service Learning
• Mendenhall Summer Institute
• Rising Stars
High LearningImpact
• Freshman Symposium
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The University of St. Thomas is a comprehensive university, grounded in the liberal arts. Committed to the unity of all knowledge, we offer programs in the traditional liberal arts, professional, and skill-based disciplines. Graduates of the University of St. Thomas think critically, communicate effectively, succeed professionally and lead ethically.
• Internships
UST Celts compete as a member of NCAA Division III with 19 Different NCAA DIII Sports Plus Intercollegiate Spirit and Esports.
UST Athletics
The University of St. Thomas Athletics Department supplements the institution’s educational mission by instilling in our studentathletes the core values of our University and fostering engagement in a diverse, collaborative community. We provide a holistic educational experience combining sportsmanship, competition, and academics; ensuring our student-athletes develop as whole people.
• Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Esports • Golf • Soccer • Softball • Spirit • Swimming • Tennis • Track and Field • Volleyball
Nursing Nursing (BSN, ABSN)
• Global Cybersecurity (B.A.)
• Music Education (B.A.)
Pre-Professional
• Dance (B.A.)
• Applied Mathematics (B.S.)
• International Development (B.A)
• Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
• English Writing (B.A.)
• Psychology (B.A./B.S.)
• Theology (B.A., B.A./M.A.)
Criminology, Law & Education(B.A./B.A./A.A.SSocietyinCybersecurity)(B.A.)ElementarySecondaryAllgradelevels
Finance (BBA, BBA/MBA)
Marketing (BBA, BBA/MBA)
Rising StudyServiceStarsLearningAbroad
• Biology (B.A., B.S.)
• Engineering
• English Literature (B.A.)
• Computer Science (B.S.)
• Drama (B.A.)
Areas of Study stthom.edu/apply
• Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
• International Studies (B.A.)
Education and Human Services
• Philosophy (BA, BS, BA/MA)
• Chemical Engineering (B.S.)
• Studio Arts (B.A.)
Business Accounting (BBA, BBA/MBA) Economics (BBA)
• Mathematics (B.A.)
International Business (BBA, BBA/MBA)
Military(UniversityScience of Houston ROTC partnership)
• Diplomacy & Strategic Affairs (B.A./M.A.
• Communication (B.A.)
• Biochemistry (B.S.)
• Cell & Molecular Biology (B.S.)
• Music (B.A.)
• Political Science (B.A.)
General Business (BBA, BBA/MBA)
Programs
• STEM majors
Pre-Anethesiologist Assistant
Post-BaccPre-VeterinaryPre-PhysicianPre-PhysicalPre-PharmacyPre-OptometryPre-MedPre-LawPre-HealthPre-DentalTherapyAssistantPre-Health
Arts and Sciences
• Physics (B.S.)
• Spanish (B.A.)
• Computational Biology (B.S.)
• Applied Sport and Performance Psychology (B.A./M.A.)
Honors Program
• Chemistry (B.A., B.S., B.S./MSIPC)
• Engineering Physics (B.S.)
• History (B.A.)
• Integrated Humanities (B.A./B.S./BAAS)
Application Checklist Submit application with personal statement: stthom.edu/apply or ApplyTexas Application Submit official high school transcript Submit official test scores (UST’s SAT school code is 6880, ACT school code is 4238) FAFSA: stthom.edu/finaid (UST’s school code 003654) Office of Undergraduate Admissions 3800 Montrose Boulevard, Box 7 Houston, Texas 77006 713-525-3500 | admissions@stthom.edu Net Price stthom.edu/calculatorCalculator
