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Catholic college

St. Thomas University

  • LocationMiami Gardens, FL
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 6,455 students
  • SponsorArchdiocese of Miami
Official website

St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Florida, was founded by the Augustinian Friars and has been sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami since 1988. Campus Ministry is based at the Chapel of St. Anthony at the center of campus; the 2024-2025 Student Handbook lists Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM and Sunday at 7:00 PM. The university says its general education requirements include courses in religious studies, philosophy, and Catholic identity.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Monday–Friday12:15 PMChapel of St. Anthony · Per the 2024-2025 Student Handbook.
  • Sunday7:00 PMChapel of St. Anthony · Per the 2024-2025 Student Handbook.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Student Handbook 2024-2025 | St. Thomas Universitystuassets.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/documents/STU-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Mass Services Monday – Friday at 12:15 PM Sunday Mass at 7:00 PM”
    The 2024-2025 Student Handbook lists Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM and Sunday at 7:00 PM.
    “Mass Services Monday – Friday at 12:15 PM Sunday Mass at 7:00 PM”
    The 2024-2025 Student Handbook lists Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM and Sunday at 7:00 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Thomas University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miCampus Ministry and Chapel of St. Anthony: 0.5 miSt. Thomas University (campus)N0.1 mi
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Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday-Friday at 12:15 PM per the 2024-2025 Student Handbook (the handbook currently linked from the university's Student Handbooks page); the current Campus Ministry page confirms daily Mass at the Chapel of St. Anthony without listing times.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2024-2025 | St. Thomas Universitystuassets.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/documents/STU-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Mass Services Monday – Friday at 12:15 PM Sunday Mass at 7:00 PM”
      The 2024-2025 Student Handbook lists Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM and Sunday at 7:00 PM.
    2. Campus Ministry - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The University community gathers for worship and prayer at the Chapel of St. Anthony through the celebration of the Eucharist (daily and Sunday Mass) and prayer services organized throughout the academic year.”
      Campus Ministry offers daily and Sunday Mass at the Chapel of St. Anthony.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (Sunday Mass at 7:00 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2024-2025 | St. Thomas Universitystuassets.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/documents/STU-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Mass Services Monday – Friday at 12:15 PM Sunday Mass at 7:00 PM”
      The 2024-2025 Student Handbook lists Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM and Sunday at 7:00 PM.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priests serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission & Catholic Identity - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/about-stu/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The beautiful Chapel of Saint Anthony, anchoring the geographic center of our campus, is open every day for quiet prayer and reflection in addition to gathering the community for daily Mass.”
      The Chapel of St. Anthony at the center of campus is open daily for prayer and hosts daily Mass.
    2. Student Handbook 2024-2025 | St. Thomas Universitystuassets.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/documents/STU-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Chapel is open throughout the day and provides our university community with a quiet place for private and communal prayer, worship and reflection.”
      The Chapel of St. Anthony is open throughout the day for prayer.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 6 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
N/ATheology and core curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and core curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Bachelor of Arts in Theology - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/program/ba/theology · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “the Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology explores the implications of faith’s search for understanding”
      A Bachelor of Arts in Theology is offered through the Amaturo School of Theology and Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsYes (The university's Catholic Identity Statement quotes Ex Corde Ecclesiae repeatedly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Catholic Identity - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/about-stu/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “We are a Catholic university because we seek to infuse the world with compassion and faith, animated by the spirit of Christ (Ex Corde 21).”
      The university's Catholic identity statement cites Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Day or weekend retreats and a beach retreat are described.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Retreats: Day or weekend long time for prayer and reflection, where students explore their vision and questions on life and on God’s presence and work in their lives and in the world.”
      Campus Ministry offers day and weekend retreats.
      “These include beach retreat, trips, pilgrimages, cookouts, picnics, holiday celebrations, parties, movies, coffee breaks, etc.”
      Campus Ministry fellowship includes a beach retreat, trips, pilgrimages, cookouts, and other social events.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Weekly faith sharing group, Growing in the Faith (sacramental preparation), music ministry, and Bible study.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Campus Ministry works in collaboration with ResLife by offering a weekly faith sharing group for Young Adults.”
      Campus Ministry and Residence Life offer a weekly faith sharing group.
      “This program is offered to STU students, faculty and staff who might be curious about the Catholic Faith and, if they chose, it leads to the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.”
      Growing in the Faith prepares students for Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation.
      “The music ministry plays a crucial role in enhancing the liturgical experiences of the university community through the provision of music during Masses”
      Campus Ministry has a music ministry for Masses.
    2. Mission & Catholic Identity - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/about-stu/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Campus Ministry offers retreat experiences, faith sharing groups, Bible study, and other ways to grow spiritually.”
      Campus Ministry offers retreats, faith sharing groups, and Bible study.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Overnight guests must be of the same sex; non-overnight guest curfew is midnight Sunday-Thursday and 2:00 AM Friday-Saturday (2024-2025 Student Handbook).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2024-2025 | St. Thomas Universitystuassets.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/documents/STU-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Residents may have peer age or sibling guests of the same sex overnight (overnight guest) at no charge for a maximum period of three consecutive days and no more than five nights in a year.”
      Residence hall overnight guests must be of the same sex as the resident.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (The housing page lists a Catholic Leadership Household among residence options, and Campus Ministry offers a weekly faith sharing group in collaboration with Residence Life.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Housing - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/housing · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “highlight how our residential programs promote personal growth and academic success. Catholic Leadership Household”
      The housing page lists a Catholic Leadership Household among its residences.
    2. Campus Ministry - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Campus Ministry works in collaboration with ResLife by offering a weekly faith sharing group for Young Adults.”
      Campus Ministry and Residence Life offer a weekly faith sharing group.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Center for Community Engagement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Catholic Identity - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/about-stu/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Center for Community Engagement offers students at every level the possibility of relationship with local justice issues especially in the Miami Gardens community, with regional farmworker issues, and with global justice issues through our sustained development work with Port de Paix, Haiti.”
      The Center for Community Engagement, presented as part of the university's Catholic identity, connects students with local, farmworker, and Haiti justice work.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (The Guatemala Study Abroad Program is described as a service-learning experience.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Study Abroad - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/study-abroad · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Guatemala Study Abroad Program at St. Thomas University offers a transformative service-learning experience centered on health, healing, and cultural understanding.”
      A Guatemala study abroad program offers service-learning in underserved communities.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (REL 1140 Catholic Social Teaching is offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Certificate in Catholic Theological Foundations - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/program/certificate/catholic-theological-foundations-online · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “REL 1140: Catholic Social Teaching Critically examine Catholic social ethics, justice, and human dignity”
      A Catholic Social Teaching course (REL 1140) is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Center for Community Engagement work on local and farmworker justice issues and development work in Port de Paix, Haiti. Guatemala service-learning study abroad program.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission & Catholic Identity - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/about-stu/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Center for Community Engagement offers students at every level the possibility of relationship with local justice issues especially in the Miami Gardens community, with regional farmworker issues, and with global justice issues through our sustained development work with Port de Paix, Haiti.”
      The Center for Community Engagement, presented as part of the university's Catholic identity, connects students with local, farmworker, and Haiti justice work.
    2. Study Abroad - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/study-abroad · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Guatemala Study Abroad Program at St. Thomas University offers a transformative service-learning experience centered on health, healing, and cultural understanding.”
      A Guatemala study abroad program offers service-learning in underserved communities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Campus ministry supports the call of the Gospel and the social mission of the Church to work for the poor and vulnerable.”
      Campus Ministry frames service in terms of the Gospel and the Church's social mission.
    2. Mission & Catholic Identity - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/about-stu/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Center for Community Engagement offers students at every level the possibility of relationship with local justice issues especially in the Miami Gardens community, with regional farmworker issues, and with global justice issues through our sustained development work with Port de Paix, Haiti.”
      The Center for Community Engagement, presented as part of the university's Catholic identity, connects students with local, farmworker, and Haiti justice work.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday in the Chapel of St. Anthony, which is open daily for prayer.
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The University community gathers for worship and prayer at the Chapel of St. Anthony through the celebration of the Eucharist (daily and Sunday Mass) and prayer services organized throughout the academic year.”
      Campus Ministry offers daily and Sunday Mass at the Chapel of St. Anthony.
    2. Student Handbook 2024-2025 | St. Thomas Universitystuassets.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/documents/STU-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Mass Services Monday – Friday at 12:15 PM Sunday Mass at 7:00 PM”
      The 2024-2025 Student Handbook lists Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM and Sunday at 7:00 PM.
    3. Mission & Catholic Identity - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/about-stu/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The beautiful Chapel of Saint Anthony, anchoring the geographic center of our campus, is open every day for quiet prayer and reflection in addition to gathering the community for daily Mass.”
      The Chapel of St. Anthony at the center of campus is open daily for prayer and hosts daily Mass.
  • Residence hall overnight guests must be of the same sex as the resident.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2024-2025 | St. Thomas Universitystuassets.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/documents/STU-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Residents may have peer age or sibling guests of the same sex overnight (overnight guest) at no charge for a maximum period of three consecutive days and no more than five nights in a year.”
      Residence hall overnight guests must be of the same sex as the resident.
  • A Bachelor of Arts in Theology and a Catholic Social Teaching course are offered.
    Sources (2)
    1. Bachelor of Arts in Theology - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/program/ba/theology · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “the Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology explores the implications of faith’s search for understanding”
      A Bachelor of Arts in Theology is offered through the Amaturo School of Theology and Ministry.
    2. Certificate in Catholic Theological Foundations - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/program/certificate/catholic-theological-foundations-online · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “REL 1140: Catholic Social Teaching Critically examine Catholic social ethics, justice, and human dignity”
      A Catholic Social Teaching course (REL 1140) is offered.
  • The Center for Community Engagement connects students with local, farmworker, and Haiti justice work, framed by the university's Catholic identity statement.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Catholic Identity - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/about-stu/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Center for Community Engagement offers students at every level the possibility of relationship with local justice issues especially in the Miami Gardens community, with regional farmworker issues, and with global justice issues through our sustained development work with Port de Paix, Haiti.”
      The Center for Community Engagement, presented as part of the university's Catholic identity, connects students with local, farmworker, and Haiti justice work.

Concerns

  • One weekend Mass (Sunday 7:00 PM) is listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2024-2025 | St. Thomas Universitystuassets.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/documents/STU-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Mass Services Monday – Friday at 12:15 PM Sunday Mass at 7:00 PM”
      The 2024-2025 Student Handbook lists Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM and Sunday at 7:00 PM.
  • No confession or adoration schedule and no named chaplain or campus ministry staff appear on the Campus Ministry page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The University community gathers for worship and prayer at the Chapel of St. Anthony through the celebration of the Eucharist (daily and Sunday Mass) and prayer services organized throughout the academic year.”
      Campus Ministry offers daily and Sunday Mass at the Chapel of St. Anthony.
      “Office of Campus Ministry O’Mailia Hall 6A (305) 628-6525”
      The Office of Campus Ministry lists O'Mailia Hall 6A and phone 628-6525.
  • The general education requirements are described only as including courses in religious studies, philosophy, and Catholic identity.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Catholic Identity - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/about-stu/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The General Education requirements include courses in religious studies, philosophy, and Catholic identity”
      The general education requirements include religious studies, philosophy, and Catholic identity courses (number not stated).

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and Chapel of St. Anthony

  • Address: 16401 NW 37th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, campus ministry office

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Source: stu.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, stu.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, stu.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, stu.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 2 off campus

Retreats 1

  • RetreatsOff campus
    Day or weekend retreats for prayer and reflection, including a beach retreat.
    stu.edu, stu.edu

Service 1

  • Center for Community EngagementOff campus
    Connects students with local justice issues in Miami Gardens, regional farmworker issues, and development work in Port de Paix, Haiti.
    stu.edu

Faith formation 3

  • Weekly faith sharing groupOn campus
    Weekly
    Faith sharing group for young adults offered by Campus Ministry with Residence Life; topics relate daily life to faith.
    stu.edu
  • Growing in the FaithOn campus
    Program for students, faculty, and staff interested in the Catholic faith, leading to Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation.
    stu.edu
  • Bible studyOn campus
    Bible study offered by Campus Ministry.
    stu.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • St. Thomas More Catholic Law SocietyOn campus
    Law-student organization that holds an annual Red Mass (College of Law).
    stu.edu

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Music MinistryOn campus
    Students provide music for Sunday and special Masses and prayer services.
    stu.edu

Other 1

  • Catholic Leadership HouseholdOn campus
    Residence option listed on the campus housing page.
    stu.edu

Social life 1

  • Campus Ministry fellowshipOn campus
    Trips, pilgrimages, cookouts, picnics, holiday celebrations, movies, and coffee breaks.
    stu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministry - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “The University community gathers for worship and prayer at the Chapel of St. Anthony through the celebration of the Eucharist (daily and Sunday Mass) and prayer services organized throughout the academic year.”
    Campus Ministry offers daily and Sunday Mass at the Chapel of St. Anthony.
    “Office of Campus Ministry O’Mailia Hall 6A (305) 628-6525”
    The Office of Campus Ministry lists O'Mailia Hall 6A and phone 628-6525.
    “The University community gathers for worship and prayer at the Chapel of St. Anthony through the celebration of the Eucharist (daily and Sunday Mass) and prayer services organized throughout the academic year.”
    Campus Ministry offers daily and Sunday Mass at the Chapel of St. Anthony.
    “Office of Campus Ministry O’Mailia Hall 6A (305) 628-6525”
    The Office of Campus Ministry lists O'Mailia Hall 6A and phone 628-6525.
  2. Mission & Catholic Identity - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/about-stu/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “The beautiful Chapel of Saint Anthony, anchoring the geographic center of our campus, is open every day for quiet prayer and reflection in addition to gathering the community for daily Mass.”
    The Chapel of St. Anthony at the center of campus is open daily for prayer and hosts daily Mass.
  3. Campus Housing - St. Thomas Universitystu.edu/housing · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “16401 NW 37th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33054”
    The campus address is 16401 NW 37th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33054.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
46 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.48%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.57%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$5,550

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
3,967
Total students6,455
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$26,312
Cost of attendance (per year)$51,205
Median federal debt at graduation$19,125
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
48%
First-year retention57%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$54,272
Admission rate98%
Students receiving Pell grants27%

Value index: 44 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Miami

The Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski, Archbishop of Miami

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: miamiarch.org, miamiarch.org, miamiarch.org, usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 137476
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is St. Thomas University a Catholic college?
Yes. St. Thomas University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Miami. Its sponsor is Archdiocese of Miami.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Thomas University?
Mass is listed at Chapel of St. Anthony. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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