Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $66,116. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $54,398 |
| Housing & meals | $12,932 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $2,596 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,810 |
| Total cost of attendance | $66,116 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of St Thomas net price compared with other Minnesota colleges
University of St Thomas has the 34th-lowest average net price of 37 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Crown College | $26,672 | 45% | $48,057 |
| 30 | Dunwoody College of Technology | $26,939 | 66% | $61,511 |
| 31 | University of Northwestern-St Paul | $27,705 | 68% | $50,755 |
| 32 | The College of Saint Scholastica | $27,846 | 71% | $65,934 |
| 33 | Bethel University | $28,556 | 71% | $63,764 |
| 34 | University of St Thomas | $29,155 | 76% | $73,739 |
| 35 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | $29,926 | 51% | $40,873 |
| 36 | Macalester College | $32,149 | 87% | $63,878 |
| 37 | Northwestern Health Sciences University | $35,887 | 0% | $48,666 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Minnesota colleges →
Why University of St Thomas costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | 85% | $29,155 | 76% | $73,739 | This school |
| Bethel University | 88% | $28,556 | 71% | $63,764 | |
| Saint Johns University | 91% | $25,672 | 75% | $76,786 | |
| College of Saint Benedict | 92% | $26,640 | 77% | $63,260 | |
| Martin Luther College | 87% | $18,463 | 72% | $47,491 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of St Thomas would cost you $599 more per year than Bethel University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of St Thomas, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$10,172).
- University of St Thomas gives aided families $6,948 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Minnesota resident | University of St Thomas | Bethel University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $54,398 | $44,226 | +$10,172 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,340 | −$340 |
| Housing & meals | $12,932 | $12,090 | +$842 |
| Personal & travel | $2,596 | $3,030 | −$434 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,810 | −$2,117 | −$2,693 |
| Sticker price | $66,116 | $58,569 | +$7,547 |
| Average grants | −$36,961 | −$30,013 | −$6,948 |
| You pay | $29,155 | $28,556 | +$599 |
“+” means University of St Thomas costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University of St Thomas cost questions
How much is tuition at University of St Thomas?
Tuition and fees are $54,398 a year.
What is the total cost of attending University of St Thomas?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $66,116 a year.
What do families actually pay at University of St Thomas?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $29,155 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $28,131; $48–75k pay $24,357; $110k+ pay $33,232.
How much debt do University of St Thomas graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 1.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of St Thomas overview