University of St. Thomas
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UST at a Glance 2008-2009
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UST at a Glance 2008-2009
  • Founded by the Basilian Fathers in 1947
  • Houston’s only Catholic University
  • Located at the gateway to the Museum District
  • 3,246 total enrollment
  • Students from 40 states and 59 countries
  • 1,750 undergraduate students
  • Hispanic Serving Institution
  • 65% of student population is Catholic
  • Student faculty ratio is 12:1
  • 1127 average SAT score (Critical Reading and Math)
  • 44% of new freshmen live on campus
  • 31 undergraduate and 8 graduate degree programs
  • 86% of first-time freshmen receive scholarships or financial aid
  • 69 student organizations
  • Students receive $22 million in financial aid, including nearly $7 million in institutional aid
  • Tuition: undergraduate $673 per credit hour; graduate $753 per credit hour