Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $45,672. 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 | $34,634 |
| Housing & meals | $10,248 |
| Books & supplies | $1,094 |
| Personal & travel | $3,902 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,206 |
| Total cost of attendance | $45,672 |
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
State aid: Texas residents with financial need attending eligible private nonprofit Texas colleges may receive a Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG); amounts are set each year. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
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University of St Thomas net price compared with other Texas colleges
University of St Thomas has the 60th-lowest average net price of 96 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | The University of Texas at Dallas | $18,267 | 76% | $68,227 |
| 57 | Southwestern Christian College | $18,562 | 3% | $32,672 |
| 58 | North American University | $18,721 | 32% | — |
| 59 | Texas Tech University | $19,070 | 69% | $62,454 |
| 60 | University of St Thomas | $19,359 | 69% | $59,224 |
| 61 | West Texas A & M University | $19,487 | 55% | $50,741 |
| 62 | Hardin-Simmons University | $19,555 | 46% | $54,771 |
| 63 | McMurry University | $19,581 | 44% | $48,779 |
| 64 | Huston-Tillotson University | $19,719 | 34% | $42,937 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Texas 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 | 90% | $19,359 | 69% | $59,224 | This school |
| Dallas Baptist University | 89% | $28,516 | 57% | $56,807 | |
| Saint Edward's University | 81% | $25,578 | 63% | $58,826 | |
| Houston Christian University | 84% | $20,629 | 49% | $55,933 | |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | 96% | $26,106 | 49% | $56,132 |
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 $9,157 less per year than Dallas Baptist University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of St Thomas, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$5,556).
- University of St Thomas gives aided families $2,113 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | University of St Thomas | DBU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,634 | $40,190 | −$5,556 |
| Books & supplies | $1,094 | $1,320 | −$226 |
| Housing & meals | $10,248 | $10,215 | +$33 |
| Personal & travel | $3,902 | $3,195 | +$707 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,206 | −$2,204 | −$2,002 |
| Sticker price | $45,672 | $52,716 | −$7,044 |
| Average grants | −$26,313 | −$24,200 | −$2,113 |
| You pay | $19,359 | $28,516 | −$9,157 |
“+” 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 $34,634 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 $45,672 a year.
What do families actually pay at University of St Thomas?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,359 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $18,441; $48–75k pay $17,972; $110k+ pay $26,086.
How much debt do University of St Thomas graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,548, and 3.7% 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