by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UST degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UST measures up.
UST is ranked #1,663 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within Texas, it ranks #95 of 184 for value.
These UST majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Individualized Studies | #70 of 113 |
| General Studies | #152 of 243 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | #277 of 473 |
| Liberal Arts | #277 of 473 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | #277 of 473 |
| Accounting / Finance | #283 of 494 |
| Finance | #283 of 494 |
| Finance & Financial Management | #284 of 501 |
| Marketing | #300 of 534 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | #300 of 534 |
Read the full UST value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of St Thomas is ranked #33 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #95 out of #184 for Texas value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the UST financial aid page to be sure.
University of St Thomas is ranked #1,663 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
University of St Thomas is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UST costs about $25,110. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $100,441 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $45,501 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $19,359 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,110 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $100,441 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UST net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UST degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $182,004 | — | — |
| All Students | $100,441 | #1,663 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $77,436 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $182,004 | — | — |
| All Students | $100,441 | #95 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $77,436 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UST shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,830 |
| $30K–$48K | $17,460 |
| $48K–$75K | $16,635 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,337 |
| Over $110K | $26,466 |
About 78% of UST undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,383 per year. Get more details on the UST financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the UST net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.