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Summary
University of St. Thomas is a private institution that was founded in 1885. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,270, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 78 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. University of St. Thomas's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 115. Its tuition and fees are $30,497 (2011-12).
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The mission statement of the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) reads as follows: "Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, The University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good." The Catholic university founded in 1885 by Archbishop John Ireland emphasizes values-based education and career preparation, and because of its location in the central cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis helps solve community problems through education and ambitious volunteer and service-learning programs. This is necessary, according to the Rev. Dennis Dease, president, because as an urban university St. Thomas must not be only "in the city" but also "of the city." |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1885 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Academic calendar | 4-1-4 |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $276,888,647 |
Applying
When applying to University of St. Thomas, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 84.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 85% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of St. Thomas is 15:1, and the school has 40.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of St. Thomas include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Philosophy and Religious Studies; Social Sciences; and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 87.8 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 61% - High | ||||||||
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Student Life
University of St. Thomas has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,270, with a gender distribution of 53.0 percent male students and 47.0 percent female students. 27.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 73.0 percent of students live off campus. University of St. Thomas is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 10,832 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
University of St. Thomas offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of St. Thomas also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of St. Thomas, 40 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of St. Thomas.
| Students who have cars on campus | 40% - Low |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of St. Thomas, 61.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $15,632.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $30,497 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,628 (2011-12) - Medium |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
