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St. Thomas University - Florida

#72 in Best Catholic Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Miami, FL
  • 349 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    B+
  7. Professors
    A-
  8. Location
    B-
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    B+
  12. Safety
    A-
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St. Thomas is an above-average private, Catholic university located in Miami Gardens, Florida in the Miami Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 811 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the St. Thomas acceptance rate is 54%. Popular majors include Business Administration and Management, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Psychology. Graduating 43% of students, St. Thomas alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,700.
About St. Thomas University - Florida...
Athletic Division
NAIA Division II
Athletic Conference
Sun Conference
Address
16401 NW 37th Ave.
Miami, FL 33054
Website
stu.edu

St. Thomas University - Florida Rankings

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
54%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
840-1050
ACT Range
17-21
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost

Net Price
$18,778/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $15,760/ year
  • $30-48k
    $18,146/ year
  • $49-75k
    $16,797/ year
  • $76-110k
    $19,789/ year
  • $110k+
    $19,870/ year
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Academics

Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.26 responses
73%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.26 responses
77%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.26 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    64 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    25 Graduates
  • Psychology
    18 Graduates
  • Biology
    17 Graduates
  • Communications
    10 Graduates
  • Chemistry
    9 Graduates
  • Finance
    8 Graduates
  • Fire Services Administration
    8 Graduates
  • International Business
    8 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    8 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
811Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
17%
Pell Grant
54%
Varsity Athletes
20%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 15 responses
Report
  • Focused
    40%
  • Some students are focus and some not so much.
    33%
  • Focused, eager to learn, and positive attitudes.
    20%
  • Most are focused on school; some on parties/sports
    7%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
41%
Poll
74%
of students say they don't have Greek life.27 responses
Poll
44%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.39 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 19 responses
Report
  • Diverse
    32%
  • Small
    32%
  • Beautiful
    26%
  • Consistent
    5%
  • Home away from home
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,600/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
43%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
86%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.17 responses
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The campus is a bit small, but its easier to get to classes. The teachers are great! They explain very well and teach at a moderate pace to ensure that everyone fully understands. You can also ask extra questions after class, if you wish. The classes are also small, so you have more one-on- one learning experience. It feels similar to high school, only the workload is more and the teachers are more interesting. College life is amazing, well considering this is my first time off on my own. If you want to succeed and have an awesome learning experience, St. Thomas is for you.
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St. Thomas is an expensive private school but they work with older students who decide to make career changes. The school is most known for their Law School and Nursing Program. I am a law student. The school offered me scholarships when I initially enrolled and depending on what grades you make after your first year, they reassess your scholarship amounts.

I think that St. Thomas was the best choice for me because it is a small community that looks out for each other. The deans have an open door policy and truly care about your success.

The only cons to the law school are:
Private school tuition
Limited parking
Limited food options
Limited professors (if you get one you don't like, good luck. You may have them again)
You can't control your exam schedule
Great school with a family environment! St. Thomas does a great job with getting their students, not only a great education, but their foot in the door with where ever they want to begin their career. There are many professors with great connections to the outside world.