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Campus & Student Life at St. Thomas University

Home to about 3,670 undergraduates in 2020, STU is a private university located in Miami Gardens, Florida. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, STU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by STU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our STU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

St. Thomas University is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

STU Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit STU Disability Services.

STU for the Military

While not a "service academy", STU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit STU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our STU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at St. Thomas University

STU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at St. Thomas University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at St. Thomas University

There were 3,670 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,429 (38.9%). Part-time attendance was 2,241 (61.1%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
1,4292,2413,670

St. Thomas University is Ranked #442 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, STU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank STU #442 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at St. Thomas University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at STU by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the STU Diversity Guide.

St. Thomas University Competes in the NIAA

STU has a total of 183 student athletes, 102 men and 81 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$2,872,545
Total Expenses (all teams)$2,682,171
Net$190,374

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to St. Thomas University Athletics

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