University of St. Thomas
Houston’s first and only Catholic university.
📍 3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
📞(713) 525-3500
🌐 University of St. Thomas Website
No. of Students: 3,314
No. of Majors/Areas of Study: 40 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate degrees
Mandatum: Yes
Daily or Weekly Eucharistic Adoration: Yes
Places Where Students Can Study Abroad: Rome and elsewhere
Annual Cost of Tuition: $33,660 (before scholarships and financial aid)
Typical % of students who receive scholarships and/or typical amount of financial aid: various
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Why UST
Founded in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers, the University of St. Thomas embodies the principles of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, committed to the religious ethical and intellectual traditions of Catholic higher education.
The Institution:
- President’s Oath
- Catholic Board
- Catholic Faculty
- Mandatum Required
- Theologians’ Oath
Campus Culture:
- Mass and Confession
- Speakers Vetted
- Unobjectionable Clubs
- No Coed Dorms *
- Health Services Okay*
School’s Comments:
Institution: Founded in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers, the University of St. Thomas embodies the principles of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, committed to the religious ethical and intellectual traditions of Catholic higher education. UST is one of the U.S. Catholic colleges and universities recommended by the Cardinal Newman Society.
Dorms: The university maintains living areas for undergraduate students. These include dormitory/residence rooms, co-ops and apartments. There is only one dorm, but men and women are separated by floors and by wings.
Health Services: UST partners with the world-renowned Texas Medical Center for health services. Students have access to a medical clinic at a convenient location within 2 miles of campus, with free transportation provided. Additionally, students receive free wellness services on campus.
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