Published cost of attendance is $51,205. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $24,657, middle-income families pay around $27,122, higher-income families pay approximately $30,098.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $51,205 |
| Tuition and Fees | $34,770 |
| Room and Board | $13,210 |
| Books and Supplies | $360 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,893 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $26,312 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $24,657 |
| $30–48k | $26,101 |
| $48–75k | $27,122 |
| $75–110k | $29,081 |
| $110k+ | $30,098 |
Published cost of attendance is $51,205. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $24,657, middle-income families pay around $27,122, higher-income families pay approximately $30,098. Azimuth ranks St. Thomas University #745 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 47.8 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,125; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,272. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $70,806, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $216 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of St. Thomas University earn median 4-year earnings of $70,806, placing St. Thomas University in the 73.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $22,532 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing St. Thomas University in the 97.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks St. Thomas University #263 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 82.3 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects St. Thomas University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 150 graduates, anchoring the institution's degree output in a field with consistent labor-market demand. The Business Administration program graduates 76 students earning median 4-year earnings of $63,852, at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Criminal Justice program graduates 30 students with median 4-year earnings of $54,337, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark. Psychology, General and English Language and Literature, General round out the top five by enrollment, contributing to a program portfolio aligned with stable, in-demand healthcare and related professional careers.
