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Catholic college

University of St Thomas

  • LocationHouston, TX
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,813 students
  • SponsorBasilian Fathers (Congregation of St. Basil)
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The University of St. Thomas in Houston was founded in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers. Its fall 2026 schedule lists Mass in the Chapel of St. Basil every day, confession four weekdays, and weekly Wednesday adoration, with a Basilian priest as chaplain. The standard 15-course core includes three theology and three philosophy courses (two theology courses for students in a few high-credit science and engineering degrees), and no overnight guests of the opposite sex are allowed in university housing.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 5

  • Sunday10:30 AMChapel of St. Basil · Fall 2026 regular schedule.
  • Sunday7:30 PMChapel of St. Basil · Fall 2026 regular schedule.
  • Monday, Wednesday7:30 AMChapel of St. Basil · Fall 2026 regular schedule.
  • Monday–Friday12:20 PMChapel of St. Basil · Fall 2026 regular schedule. Thursday in Spanish. Friday Latin Novus Ordo.
  • Tuesday, Thursday5:30 PMChapel of St. Basil · Fall 2026 regular schedule.

Confession 1

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday11:20 AMChapel of St. Basil · Fall 2026 regular schedule.

Adoration 1

  • Wednesday8:00 AM–8:00 PMChapel of St. Basil · Weekly; students may sign up for a weekly holy half-hour.

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. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Regular Confessions & Mass Schedule Fall 2026 | Sunday | 10:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM Mass | Monday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Tuesday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass 5:30 PM Mass | Wednesday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Thursday | 12:20 PM Mass (Spanish) 5:30 PM Mass | Friday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass (Latin Novus Ordo)”
    The fall 2026 schedule for the Chapel of St. Basil lists Mass every weekday (twice on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), two Sunday Masses, and confessions at 11:20 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
    “Regular Confessions & Mass Schedule Fall 2026 | Sunday | 10:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM Mass | Monday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Tuesday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass 5:30 PM Mass | Wednesday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Thursday | 12:20 PM Mass (Spanish) 5:30 PM Mass | Friday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass (Latin Novus Ordo)”
    The fall 2026 schedule for the Chapel of St. Basil lists Mass every weekday (twice on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), two Sunday Masses, and confessions at 11:20 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
    “Regular Confessions & Mass Schedule Fall 2026 | Sunday | 10:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM Mass | Monday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Tuesday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass 5:30 PM Mass | Wednesday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Thursday | 12:20 PM Mass (Spanish) 5:30 PM Mass | Friday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass (Latin Novus Ordo)”
    The fall 2026 schedule for the Chapel of St. Basil lists Mass every weekday (twice on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), two Sunday Masses, and confessions at 11:20 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
    “Regular Confessions & Mass Schedule Fall 2026 | Sunday | 10:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM Mass | Monday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Tuesday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass 5:30 PM Mass | Wednesday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Thursday | 12:20 PM Mass (Spanish) 5:30 PM Mass | Friday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass (Latin Novus Ordo)”
    The fall 2026 schedule for the Chapel of St. Basil lists Mass every weekday (twice on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), two Sunday Masses, and confessions at 11:20 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
    “Regular Confessions & Mass Schedule Fall 2026 | Sunday | 10:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM Mass | Monday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Tuesday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass 5:30 PM Mass | Wednesday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Thursday | 12:20 PM Mass (Spanish) 5:30 PM Mass | Friday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass (Latin Novus Ordo)”
    The fall 2026 schedule for the Chapel of St. Basil lists Mass every weekday (twice on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), two Sunday Masses, and confessions at 11:20 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
    “Regular Confessions & Mass Schedule Fall 2026 | Sunday | 10:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM Mass | Monday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Tuesday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass 5:30 PM Mass | Wednesday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Thursday | 12:20 PM Mass (Spanish) 5:30 PM Mass | Friday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass (Latin Novus Ordo)”
    The fall 2026 schedule for the Chapel of St. Basil lists Mass every weekday (twice on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), two Sunday Masses, and confessions at 11:20 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
    “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be on Wednesdays from 8 AM – 8 PM.”
    Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Wednesdays from 8 AM to 8 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of St Thomas, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miChapel of St. Basil: 0.1 mi1Holy Rosary Church: 0.8 mi2Saint Anne Catholic Church: 1.2 mi3Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart: 1.7 mi4Cathedral Centre: 1.8 mi5Saint Marys Catholic Church: 1.9 mi6Campus Ministry (Crooker Student Center) and Chapel of St. Basil: 0.2 miUniversity of St Thomas (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Chapel of St. Basil — 0.1 mi
  2. Holy Rosary Church — 0.8 mi · 3617 Milam Street, Houston
  3. Saint Anne Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 2140 Westheimer Road, Houston
  4. Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart — 1.7 mi · 1111 Saint Joseph Parkway, Houston
  5. Cathedral Centre — 1.8 mi
  6. Saint Marys Catholic Church — 1.9 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

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.

ASacramental 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.

Sacramental life

91 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Fall 2026: 12:20 PM Mass Monday-Friday, plus 7:30 AM Mass Monday and Wednesday and 5:30 PM Mass Tuesday and Thursday, in the Chapel of St. Basil.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Regular Confessions & Mass Schedule Fall 2026 | Sunday | 10:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM Mass | Monday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Tuesday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass 5:30 PM Mass | Wednesday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Thursday | 12:20 PM Mass (Spanish) 5:30 PM Mass | Friday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass (Latin Novus Ordo)”
      The fall 2026 schedule for the Chapel of St. Basil lists Mass every weekday (twice on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), two Sunday Masses, and confessions at 11:20 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Sunday 10:30 AM and 7:30 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Regular Confessions & Mass Schedule Fall 2026 | Sunday | 10:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM Mass | Monday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Tuesday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass 5:30 PM Mass | Wednesday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Thursday | 12:20 PM Mass (Spanish) 5:30 PM Mass | Friday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass (Latin Novus Ordo)”
      The fall 2026 schedule for the Chapel of St. Basil lists Mass every weekday (twice on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), two Sunday Masses, and confessions at 11:20 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (11:20 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Regular Confessions & Mass Schedule Fall 2026 | Sunday | 10:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM Mass | Monday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Tuesday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass 5:30 PM Mass | Wednesday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Thursday | 12:20 PM Mass (Spanish) 5:30 PM Mass | Friday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass (Latin Novus Ordo)”
      The fall 2026 schedule for the Chapel of St. Basil lists Mass every weekday (twice on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), two Sunday Masses, and confessions at 11:20 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Wednesdays 8 AM-8 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be on Wednesdays from 8 AM – 8 PM.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Wednesdays from 8 AM to 8 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. Eduardo Rivera, CSB, Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministries.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Campus Chaplain The Rev. Eduardo Rivera”
      Rev. Eduardo Rivera is the campus chaplain.
    2. University Administration | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/university-administration · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Eduardo Rivera, CSB - Chaplain and Director, Campus Ministries”
      Fr. Eduardo Rivera, CSB, is Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministries.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Chapel of St. Basil. Mass celebrated daily.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Chapel of St. Basil is a place of worship and celebration. Holy Mass is celebrated daily.”
      The campus Chapel of St. Basil is a place of worship where Mass is celebrated daily.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (16 weekly times documented: 11 Mass, 4 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ATheology and core curriculum: 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.

Theology and core curriculum

93 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (The full 45-hour core for first-year students requires three theology courses (THEOC 1301, 2301, 3301). First-year students in high-credit BS degrees (engineering, cell and molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics) take two (THEOC 1301 and 2301); the minimum for all first-year students is two. Students entering with 30 or more transfer hours take only THEOC 1301.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Core Curriculum - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/academics/core · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students who transfer fewer than 15 credit hours must take the full Core curriculum: Foundations Sequence LS 1301 Foundations of Liberal Learning HISTC 1301 History of Western Culture and Ideas PHILC 1301 Philosophy of Nature and the Human Person THEOC 1301 Faith, Reason, and Revelation”
      The full core begins with a Foundations sequence that includes PHILC 1301 Philosophy of Nature and the Human Person and THEOC 1301 Faith, Reason, and Revelation.
      “PHILC 2301 Ethics POSCC 2301 Politics and Society Order and Unity of the World Sequence MATHC/SCIEC 2301 Mathematical Models in Science LS 2301 History and Philosophy of Science PHILC 3301 Metaphysics ARTC 3301 Art and Contemplation Life of the Mind Above Reason Sequence THEOC 2301 Scripture and Salvation History THEOC 3301 The Return to God”
      The full core also requires PHILC 2301 Ethics, PHILC 3301 Metaphysics, THEOC 2301 Scripture and Salvation History, and THEOC 3301 The Return to God: three theology and three philosophy courses in all.
    2. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF) | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/pdf_generator/undergraduate-catalog-20262027_-_September_25_2026-1790351681--1790351687.pdf?v=1790351687 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Core Curriculum: BS 66+ Hour Degrees, 0-14 Credits of Transfer Degree Type Bachelor's Core Curriculum Core Pathways for BS degrees over 66 hours (exclusive of BSN)”
      First-year students in high-credit BS degrees (engineering, cell and molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics) follow a separate core pathway.
      “Life of the Mind Above Reason Course Code Title Credits THEOC 2301 Scripture and Salvation History 3.0 Transfer Credit Requirements Students whose transfer credit or degree plan (major or minor) does not include at least three credits Social/ Behavioral Sciences are required to take POSCC 2301. Natural Science/Mathematics credit is included in the major.”
      In the high-credit BS pathway, the Life of the Mind Above Reason sequence includes only THEOC 2301, so those students take two theology courses (THEOC 1301 and 2301) rather than three.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)At least one required course is explicitly Catholic theology (THEOC 1301 Faith, Reason, and Revelation is described as a foundational introduction to Catholic Fundamental Theology.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Core Curriculum - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/academics/core · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students who transfer fewer than 15 credit hours must take the full Core curriculum: Foundations Sequence LS 1301 Foundations of Liberal Learning HISTC 1301 History of Western Culture and Ideas PHILC 1301 Philosophy of Nature and the Human Person THEOC 1301 Faith, Reason, and Revelation”
      The full core begins with a Foundations sequence that includes PHILC 1301 Philosophy of Nature and the Human Person and THEOC 1301 Faith, Reason, and Revelation.
    2. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF) | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/pdf_generator/undergraduate-catalog-20262027_-_September_25_2026-1790351681--1790351687.pdf?v=1790351687 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “THEOC 1301: Faith, Reason, and Revelation This course is a foundational introduction to Catholic Fundamental Theology”
      The required core course THEOC 1301 is described as a foundational introduction to Catholic fundamental theology.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsThree or more courses (PHILC 1301 Philosophy of Nature and the Human Person, PHILC 2301 Ethics, PHILC 3301 Metaphysics; all core pathways, including the high-credit BS and transfer pathways, include these three.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Core Curriculum - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/academics/core · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students who transfer fewer than 15 credit hours must take the full Core curriculum: Foundations Sequence LS 1301 Foundations of Liberal Learning HISTC 1301 History of Western Culture and Ideas PHILC 1301 Philosophy of Nature and the Human Person THEOC 1301 Faith, Reason, and Revelation”
      The full core begins with a Foundations sequence that includes PHILC 1301 Philosophy of Nature and the Human Person and THEOC 1301 Faith, Reason, and Revelation.
      “PHILC 2301 Ethics POSCC 2301 Politics and Society Order and Unity of the World Sequence MATHC/SCIEC 2301 Mathematical Models in Science LS 2301 History and Philosophy of Science PHILC 3301 Metaphysics ARTC 3301 Art and Contemplation Life of the Mind Above Reason Sequence THEOC 2301 Scripture and Salvation History THEOC 3301 The Return to God”
      The full core also requires PHILC 2301 Ethics, PHILC 3301 Metaphysics, THEOC 2301 Scripture and Salvation History, and THEOC 3301 The Return to God: three theology and three philosophy courses in all.
    2. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF) | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/pdf_generator/undergraduate-catalog-20262027_-_September_25_2026-1790351681--1790351687.pdf?v=1790351687 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Life of the Mind Above Reason Course Code Title Credits THEOC 2301 Scripture and Salvation History 3.0 Transfer Credit Requirements Students whose transfer credit or degree plan (major or minor) does not include at least three credits Social/ Behavioral Sciences are required to take POSCC 2301. Natural Science/Mathematics credit is included in the major.”
      In the high-credit BS pathway, the Life of the Mind Above Reason sequence includes only THEOC 2301, so those students take two theology courses (THEOC 1301 and 2301) rather than three.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description (The catalog's core description lists the Catholic intellectual tradition first among the commitments of the core.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF) | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/pdf_generator/undergraduate-catalog-20262027_-_September_25_2026-1790351681--1790351687.pdf?v=1790351687 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “In the Core and as a University, We Are Committed To: 1. The Catholic intellectual tradition, a tradition that (i) understands human persons as rational, imaginative, free creatures capable of fulfillment through wisdom and virtue”
      The catalog's description of the core names the Catholic intellectual tradition as its first commitment.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (BA in Theology.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/academics/colleges-schools/arts-sciences/theology-department · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Bachelor of Arts in Theology emphasizes a cohesive understanding of theology.”
      The university offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theology.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Faith - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/mission-faith · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Founded in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers, the University of St. Thomas embodies the principles of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, committed to the religious, ethical, and intellectual traditions of Catholic higher education.”
      The university was founded by the Basilian Fathers and states that it embodies the principles of 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

92 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (2 named: Fr. Eduardo Rivera (Chaplain and Director) and Pat Gunning (Campus Ministry/Chapel contact). The campus ministry page has a 'View All Staff' heading; two St. Paul's Outreach missionaries are not counted.)
    Sources (2)
    1. University Administration | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/university-administration · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Eduardo Rivera, CSB - Chaplain and Director, Campus Ministries”
      Fr. Eduardo Rivera, CSB, is Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministries.
    2. Where to Go For Answers or Help | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/where-to-go-for-answers-or-help · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Campus Ministry/Chapel | Mr. Pat Gunning | Crooker Center | 713-525-3589”
      Pat Gunning is the listed Campus Ministry/Chapel contact in Crooker Center, phone 713-525-3589.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (Pack Nothing, Fall Retreat, Fan into Flame, Men's Retreat, Women's Retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Our retreats include: Pack Nothing (Fall) Fall Retreat (Fall) Fan into Flame (Spring) Men’s and Women’s Retreats (Spring)”
      Campus Ministry lists five retreats: Pack Nothing, a Fall Retreat, Fan into Flame, and men's and women's retreats.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Sanctify, OCIA, weekly men's and women's groups, Celts For Life, Theology of the Body Club, Delight Ministries, household clubs (Courageous Hearts, Sisters of Lisieux), St. Paul's Outreach.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “We also have small groups including: Sanctify OCIA and Adult Confirmation preparation Weekly Men’s and Women’s groups”
      Campus Ministry small groups include Sanctify, OCIA and adult Confirmation preparation, and weekly men's and women's groups.
    2. Student Organizations and Activities (Ugrd) | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/student-organizations-and-activities-ugrd · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Celts For Life - Celts for Life’s mission is to spread awareness and promote the protection of the sanctity and beauty of human life from conception until natural death on our campus and in our community. Our club promotes the Culture of Life by hosting educational events, volunteering in our community, and supporting pregnant and parenting students on our campus.”
      Celts For Life is a registered pro-life student organization that also supports pregnant and parenting students.
      “Theology of the Body Club - The Theology of the Body club aims to educate the community on JPII’s teaching on human dignity and authentic love”
      A Theology of the Body Club is a registered student organization.
      “Delight Ministries Club – This club creates community for women looking to grow in their faith.”
      Delight Ministries Club is a registered faith community for women.
      “Courageous Hearts – This club creates community on campus while also existing as a household.”
      Courageous Hearts is a registered student organization that is also a household.
      “Sisters of Lisieux - This club creates community on campus while also existing as a household.”
      Sisters of Lisieux is a registered student organization that is also a household.
    3. Residence Life Floor Plans - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/residence-life-floor-plans · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “St. Therese Hall Male only. Students must be a member of St. Paul’s Outreach.”
      St. Therese Hall is a male-only residence for members of St. Paul's Outreach.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available (Small single-sex townhome residences (St. John, female. St. Therese Hall, male).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Life Floor Plans - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/residence-life-floor-plans · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “St. John Female only. This house has a single room and three double rooms.”
      The St. John townhome is a female-only residence.
      “St. Therese Hall Male only. Students must be a member of St. Paul’s Outreach.”
      St. Therese Hall is a male-only residence for members of St. Paul's Outreach.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (No opposite-sex overnight guests; opposite-sex room visitation 8 a.m.-midnight Sun-Thu and 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri-Sat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. M. Guests, Visitation, Cohabitation and Sexual Interaction | Student Handbookcatalog.stthom.edu/m-guests-visitation-cohabitation-and-sexual-interaction · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Residents may not have overnight guests of the opposite sex.”
      Overnight guests of the opposite sex are not permitted in university housing.
      “Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-midnight; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 a.m.”
      Opposite-sex visitation in rooms is limited to 8 a.m.-midnight Sunday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
  • 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 (Faith-based household townhomes (Courageous Hearts, Corpus, Mendenhall, Sisters of Lisieux) and St. Therese Hall for St. Paul's Outreach members. Campus Ministry runs a Household Ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Residence Life Floor Plans - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/residence-life-floor-plans · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “St. Therese Hall Male only. Students must be a member of St. Paul’s Outreach.”
      St. Therese Hall is a male-only residence for members of St. Paul's Outreach.
      “Students must be a member of Courageous Hearts Household.”
      Townhomes are reserved for members of student households, such as Courageous Hearts Household.
    2. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Household Interns are responsible for serving as a liaison between household members and Campus Ministry, leading planning meetings for large-scale household events, and being a resource for households.”
      Campus Ministry runs a Household Ministry that supports student households.
  • 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

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Campus Ministry's Service Ministry, organized by Service Interns.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Service Interns enable students to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the hungry, sick, imprisoned, homeless, and strangers right here in Houston and beyond. Through prayer and various community services and projects, students involved commit themselves to serve the poor, neglected, and the needy.”
      Campus Ministry's Service Ministry, led by service interns, organizes community service with the hungry, sick, imprisoned and homeless, framed by the Gospel and the works of mercy.
    2. Student Services and Resources | Student Handbookcatalog.stthom.edu/student-services-and-resources · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Campus Ministry forms the faith community through liturgies and Sacraments, prayer and retreats, small groups, service experiences, social justice education, and ecumenical and interreligious dialogue.”
      Campus Ministry's stated work includes service experiences and social justice education.
  • 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) (Service-learning project in MGMT 4377; not a universal requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF) | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/pdf_generator/undergraduate-catalog-20262027_-_September_25_2026-1790351681--1790351687.pdf?v=1790351687 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students will complete a service learning project in this course.”
      At least one undergraduate course (MGMT 4377) includes a service-learning project.
  • 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) (JUST 3360 Introduction to Justice and Peace Studies; the catalog also refers to a Catholic Social Thought minor.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF) | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/pdf_generator/undergraduate-catalog-20262027_-_September_25_2026-1790351681--1790351687.pdf?v=1790351687 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “JUST 3360: Introduction to Justice and Peace Studies (POSC 3360) A basic overview of justice and peace studies based on the seven main principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      An elective course, Introduction to Justice and Peace Studies, is based on the principles of Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (Celts For Life student organization. Title IX pregnancy and parenting adjustments.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Organizations and Activities (Ugrd) | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/student-organizations-and-activities-ugrd · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Celts For Life - Celts for Life’s mission is to spread awareness and promote the protection of the sanctity and beauty of human life from conception until natural death on our campus and in our community. Our club promotes the Culture of Life by hosting educational events, volunteering in our community, and supporting pregnant and parenting students on our campus.”
      Celts For Life is a registered pro-life student organization that also supports pregnant and parenting students.
    2. J. Pregnancy and Parenting Adjustments | Student Handbookcatalog.stthom.edu/j-pregnancy-and-parenting-adjustments · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Pregnancy-related adjustments are coordinated through the University's Title IX Office. Students seeking modifications or supportive measures should submit a request through the Title IX Pregnancy and Parenting Support Request Form”
      The student handbook provides pregnancy and parenting adjustments coordinated through the Title IX Office.
  • 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 (Service Ministry with the hungry, homeless and imprisoned in Houston. Campus Initiatives sustainability efforts.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Service Interns enable students to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the hungry, sick, imprisoned, homeless, and strangers right here in Houston and beyond. Through prayer and various community services and projects, students involved commit themselves to serve the poor, neglected, and the needy.”
      Campus Ministry's Service Ministry, led by service interns, organizes community service with the hungry, sick, imprisoned and homeless, framed by the Gospel and the works of mercy.
    2. Student Organizations and Activities (Ugrd) | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/student-organizations-and-activities-ugrd · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Campus Initiatives (ci@stthom.edu) - Coordinates sustainability efforts on campus”
      The Campus Initiatives student organization coordinates sustainability efforts on campus.
  • 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 (Service Ministry is run by Campus Ministry and framed by the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Service Interns enable students to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the hungry, sick, imprisoned, homeless, and strangers right here in Houston and beyond. Through prayer and various community services and projects, students involved commit themselves to serve the poor, neglected, and the needy.”
      Campus Ministry's Service Ministry, led by service interns, organizes community service with the hungry, sick, imprisoned and homeless, framed by the Gospel and the works of mercy.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is scheduled in the campus Chapel of St. Basil every weekday (twice on four weekdays) and twice on Sundays, with confession on four weekdays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Regular Confessions & Mass Schedule Fall 2026 | Sunday | 10:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM Mass | Monday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Tuesday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass 5:30 PM Mass | Wednesday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Thursday | 12:20 PM Mass (Spanish) 5:30 PM Mass | Friday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass (Latin Novus Ordo)”
      The fall 2026 schedule for the Chapel of St. Basil lists Mass every weekday (twice on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), two Sunday Masses, and confessions at 11:20 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
  • The standard core requires three theology courses, beginning with a course described as an introduction to Catholic fundamental theology, and three philosophy courses.
    Sources (2)
    1. Core Curriculum - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/academics/core · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students who transfer fewer than 15 credit hours must take the full Core curriculum: Foundations Sequence LS 1301 Foundations of Liberal Learning HISTC 1301 History of Western Culture and Ideas PHILC 1301 Philosophy of Nature and the Human Person THEOC 1301 Faith, Reason, and Revelation”
      The full core begins with a Foundations sequence that includes PHILC 1301 Philosophy of Nature and the Human Person and THEOC 1301 Faith, Reason, and Revelation.
      “PHILC 2301 Ethics POSCC 2301 Politics and Society Order and Unity of the World Sequence MATHC/SCIEC 2301 Mathematical Models in Science LS 2301 History and Philosophy of Science PHILC 3301 Metaphysics ARTC 3301 Art and Contemplation Life of the Mind Above Reason Sequence THEOC 2301 Scripture and Salvation History THEOC 3301 The Return to God”
      The full core also requires PHILC 2301 Ethics, PHILC 3301 Metaphysics, THEOC 2301 Scripture and Salvation History, and THEOC 3301 The Return to God: three theology and three philosophy courses in all.
    2. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF) | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/pdf_generator/undergraduate-catalog-20262027_-_September_25_2026-1790351681--1790351687.pdf?v=1790351687 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “THEOC 1301: Faith, Reason, and Revelation This course is a foundational introduction to Catholic Fundamental Theology”
      The required core course THEOC 1301 is described as a foundational introduction to Catholic fundamental theology.
  • Overnight guests of the opposite sex are not permitted in university housing, and faith-based household townhomes are available.
    Sources (2)
    1. M. Guests, Visitation, Cohabitation and Sexual Interaction | Student Handbookcatalog.stthom.edu/m-guests-visitation-cohabitation-and-sexual-interaction · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Residents may not have overnight guests of the opposite sex.”
      Overnight guests of the opposite sex are not permitted in university housing.
    2. Residence Life Floor Plans - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/residence-life-floor-plans · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students must be a member of Courageous Hearts Household.”
      Townhomes are reserved for members of student households, such as Courageous Hearts Household.
  • Campus Ministry lists five retreats and several small groups, and the student organization list includes a pro-life club.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Our retreats include: Pack Nothing (Fall) Fall Retreat (Fall) Fan into Flame (Spring) Men’s and Women’s Retreats (Spring)”
      Campus Ministry lists five retreats: Pack Nothing, a Fall Retreat, Fan into Flame, and men's and women's retreats.
      “We also have small groups including: Sanctify OCIA and Adult Confirmation preparation Weekly Men’s and Women’s groups”
      Campus Ministry small groups include Sanctify, OCIA and adult Confirmation preparation, and weekly men's and women's groups.
    2. Student Organizations and Activities (Ugrd) | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/student-organizations-and-activities-ugrd · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Celts For Life - Celts for Life’s mission is to spread awareness and promote the protection of the sanctity and beauty of human life from conception until natural death on our campus and in our community. Our club promotes the Culture of Life by hosting educational events, volunteering in our community, and supporting pregnant and parenting students on our campus.”
      Celts For Life is a registered pro-life student organization that also supports pregnant and parenting students.

Concerns

  • Students in high-credit science and engineering BS degrees take two theology courses rather than three, and students entering with 30 or more transfer hours take one.
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF) | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/pdf_generator/undergraduate-catalog-20262027_-_September_25_2026-1790351681--1790351687.pdf?v=1790351687 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Core Curriculum: BS 66+ Hour Degrees, 0-14 Credits of Transfer Degree Type Bachelor's Core Curriculum Core Pathways for BS degrees over 66 hours (exclusive of BSN)”
      First-year students in high-credit BS degrees (engineering, cell and molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics) follow a separate core pathway.
      “Life of the Mind Above Reason Course Code Title Credits THEOC 2301 Scripture and Salvation History 3.0 Transfer Credit Requirements Students whose transfer credit or degree plan (major or minor) does not include at least three credits Social/ Behavioral Sciences are required to take POSCC 2301. Natural Science/Mathematics credit is included in the major.”
      In the high-credit BS pathway, the Life of the Mind Above Reason sequence includes only THEOC 2301, so those students take two theology courses (THEOC 1301 and 2301) rather than three.
  • Only the chaplain and one other contact are named.
    Sources (2)
    1. University Administration | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/university-administration · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Eduardo Rivera, CSB - Chaplain and Director, Campus Ministries”
      Fr. Eduardo Rivera, CSB, is Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministries.
    2. Where to Go For Answers or Help | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/where-to-go-for-answers-or-help · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Campus Ministry/Chapel | Mr. Pat Gunning | Crooker Center | 713-525-3589”
      Pat Gunning is the listed Campus Ministry/Chapel contact in Crooker Center, phone 713-525-3589.
  • Service-learning and Catholic social teaching courses are available; not required of all students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF) | University of St. Thomascatalog.stthom.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/pdf_generator/undergraduate-catalog-20262027_-_September_25_2026-1790351681--1790351687.pdf?v=1790351687 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “JUST 3360: Introduction to Justice and Peace Studies (POSC 3360) A basic overview of justice and peace studies based on the seven main principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      An elective course, Introduction to Justice and Peace Studies, is based on the principles of Catholic social teaching.
      “Students will complete a service learning project in this course.”
      At least one undergraduate course (MGMT 4377) includes a service-learning project.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry (Crooker Student Center) and Chapel of St. Basil

  • Address: 3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, office

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Catholic clubs and student life

18 groups and regular activities · 13 on campus, 5 off campus

Retreats 4

  • Pack Nothing retreatOff campus
    Fall
    Campus Ministry fall retreat.
    stthom.edu
  • Fall RetreatOff campus
    Fall
    Campus Ministry fall retreat.
    stthom.edu
  • Fan into Flame retreatOff campus
    Spring
    Campus Ministry spring retreat.
    stthom.edu
  • Men's and Women's RetreatsOff campus
    Spring
    Separate spring retreats for men and women.
    stthom.edu

Service 1

  • Service MinistryOff campus
    Community service with the hungry, sick, imprisoned and homeless in Houston, organized by Campus Ministry.
    stthom.edu

Faith formation 4

  • SanctifyOn campus
    Campus Ministry small group.
    stthom.edu
  • OCIA and Adult Confirmation preparationOn campus
    Preparation for reception into the Church and Confirmation.
    stthom.edu
  • Weekly men's and women's groupsOn campus
    Weekly
    Campus Ministry faith groups for men and for women.
    stthom.edu
  • Peer MinistryOn campus
    Student peer ministers help build the faith community on campus.
    stthom.edu

Clubs and groups 6

  • Hispanic MinistryOn campus
    Campus Ministry interns host events and share Hispanic cultural and faith traditions.
    stthom.edu
  • HouseholdsOn campus
    Student faith households (Courageous Hearts, Corpus, Mendenhall, Sisters of Lisieux), several with their own campus townhomes, supported by Campus Ministry's Household Ministry.
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  • St. Paul's OutreachOn campus
    St. Paul's Outreach members may live in St. Therese Hall, a men's residence.
    stthom.edu
  • Celts For LifeOn campus
    Pro-life student organization that hosts educational events, volunteers, and supports pregnant and parenting students.
    catalog.stthom.edu
  • Theology of the Body ClubOn campus
    Student club on St. John Paul II's teaching on human dignity and love.
    catalog.stthom.edu
  • Delight Ministries ClubOn campus
    Faith community for women.
    catalog.stthom.edu

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Praise and WorshipOn campus
    Student worship led by the Campus Ministry music ministry.
    stthom.edu
  • Liturgical ministriesOn campus
    Students serve as lectors, cantors and choir members, altar servers, extraordinary ministers, sacristans and hospitality ministers at weekday and weekend Masses.
    stthom.edu
  • Candlelight Stations of the Cross and Living RosaryOn campus
    Lent; October
    Sponsored by the Catholic Studies honor society; the Living Rosary is co-sponsored with Campus Ministry.
    catalog.stthom.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 (2)
  1. Campus Ministry - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Regular Confessions & Mass Schedule Fall 2026 | Sunday | 10:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM Mass | Monday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Tuesday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass 5:30 PM Mass | Wednesday | 7:30 AM Mass 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass | Thursday | 12:20 PM Mass (Spanish) 5:30 PM Mass | Friday | 11:20 AM Confessions 12:20 PM Mass (Latin Novus Ordo)”
    The fall 2026 schedule for the Chapel of St. Basil lists Mass every weekday (twice on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), two Sunday Masses, and confessions at 11:20 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
    “Campus Chaplain The Rev. Eduardo Rivera”
    Rev. Eduardo Rivera is the campus chaplain.
    “Join us for Holy Mass in the Chapel of St. Basil or stop by our office in Crooker Student Center to learn more!”
    Campus Ministry has its office in Crooker Student Center and worships in the Chapel of St. Basil.
    “Join us for Holy Mass in the Chapel of St. Basil or stop by our office in Crooker Student Center to learn more!”
    Campus Ministry has its office in Crooker Student Center and worships in the Chapel of St. Basil.
    “3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006”
    The university's street address is 3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006.
    “The Chapel of St. Basil is a place of worship and celebration. Holy Mass is celebrated daily.”
    The campus Chapel of St. Basil is a place of worship where Mass is celebrated daily.
  2. Residence Life Floor Plans - University of St. Thomasstthom.edu/residence-life-floor-plans · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “St. Therese Hall Male only. Students must be a member of St. Paul’s Outreach.”
    St. Therese Hall is a male-only residence for members of St. Paul's Outreach.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
67 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.69%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.78%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,090 · ACT 21.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$12,002

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)
2,969
Total students3,813
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$19,359
Cost of attendance (per year)$45,672
Median federal debt at graduation$19,928
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
69%
First-year retention78%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$59,224
Admission rate90%
Students receiving Pell grants42%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1090
SAT reading & writing500–610
SAT math480–600
ACT composite18–25
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 67 / 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 Galveston-Houston

The Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 227863
  • 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 University of St Thomas a Catholic college?
Yes. University of St Thomas is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Its sponsor is Basilian Fathers (Congregation of St. Basil).
What is University of St Thomas’s Compass Score?
84 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of St Thomas?
Mass is listed at Chapel of St. Basil. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of St Thomas Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of St Thomas meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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