St. Thomas University

Private · Moderately Selective · FL

School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationFL · South

SettingSuburban

Undergrads2,214

Student:faculty17:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate37.4%

6-yr grad rate48.1%

Drop-out rate43.4%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$35k

Out-of-state tuition$35k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity90.2%

Gender diversity44.6%

International14.5%

IdentityRoman Catholic

Overview

St. Thomas University is a Catholic university in Miami Gardens, Florida, with archdiocesan roots and a student body that is largely Hispanic and international, reflecting South Florida's demographics more than a typical Catholic college elsewhere in the country.

Academics

Law is central to the university's identity; its law school is a significant and visible part of campus life, not a separate satellite operation, alongside strong undergraduate programs in business, criminal justice, and sports administration.

Campus & student life

The campus is compact, and athletics and faith life are both prominent parts of student culture, with Mass and Catholic tradition present alongside a competitive athletics program.

Getting in

Admission is holistic, with the university drawing heavily from South Florida's Catholic and Hispanic communities as well as international students, particularly from Latin America.

After graduation

Law graduates and criminal justice or sports administration graduates both have visible paths into South Florida legal, corporate, and sports-industry employers.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate97.9%

Enrolled mid-50%1040

Test policynot used

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

AdmissionRolling

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