Costs and Financial Aid
For the 2009-2010 academic year, undergraduate tuition costs for the University are set at $717 per credit hour. Total estimated cost of undergraduate tuition and fees is $20,510 for one-year (30 credit hours). Room and board costs are $7,700 for one year, bringing a total cost of approximately $28,000.
Graduate tuition for the 2008-2009 academic year is $753 per hour. For one-year of graduate school (18 credit hours) with fees added, the total tution cost is $13,778.
86% of first-time freshmen receive financial assistance for their undergraduate education at UST. The University awards nearly $22 million in financial aid annually, including $7 million in UST-funded scholarships and grants. Upon admission to UST, students are automatically considered for a scholarship, ranging from $5,000 to $12,000, using information from the admissions application. Scholarships are based on high school GPA, class ranking and SAT/ACT scores.
The University awards a few select students full tuition scholarships annually. The V.J. Guinan Presidential Full Tuition Scholarship is open to Catholic students that meet specific academic requirements. Recipients are required to join UST's Presidential Ambassadors and be active in Campus Ministry.
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