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St. Thomas University

St. Thomas University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the Miami, FL metro with 3,967 students and a 98% acceptance rate.

Miami Gardens, Florida · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 3,967 students

NAIA · The Sun Conference

Admission rate

98%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$26,312

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

48%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

55%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$54,272

10 years after entry

Students

3,967

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$24,657
$30,001–48,000$26,101
$48,001–75,000$27,122
$75,001–110,000$29,081
Over $110,000$30,098

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse203
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other52
Business Administration and Management41
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies27
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other15
Business/Commerce15
International Business/Trade/Commerce14
Psychology14
Show the other 16 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences14
Organizational Leadership13
Computer Science11
Finance11
Political Science and Government9
Accounting6
Natural Sciences5
Mathematics5
Communication and Media Studies, Other4
Fashion Merchandising3
Chemistry2
Applied and Professional Ethics2
Exercise Science and Kinesiology2
English Language and Literature2
Elementary Education and Teaching2
Theology/Theological Studies1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, The Sun Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NAIA, The Sun Conference

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Bowling, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Coed varsity · NAIA, The Sun Conference

Other Sports

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

6,457,988 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Miami International (MIA)

Nearest hub airport

Miami International (MIA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 15.0 of 20

Elevation

8 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

59°F

July high

91°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

100 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,730 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NAIA, similar size