St. Thomas University (Florida)

St. Thomas University
Former names
Biscayne College (1961–1984)
Motto"Leaders for Life"
TypePrivate university
Established1961; 63 years ago (1961)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami
Academic affiliations
Endowment$34.4 million (2022)[2]
PresidentDavid A. Armstrong
Students5,922
Undergraduates1,797
Postgraduates1,498
Other students
2,626
Location,
United States
ColorsBurgundy & Dark Blue
   
NicknameBobcats
Sporting affiliations
NAIAThe Sun
Websitewww.stu.edu

St. Thomas University (STU) is a private Catholic university in Miami Gardens, Florida. The university offers 61 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and post-graduate certificate programs on-campus and online. As of 2021, the university enrolled 5,922 students, which included 1,797 undergraduate students, 1,498 graduate students, 780 law students, 62 non-degree students, and 1,784 dual enrollment (high school) students. Over the years, the university's students have represented 45 states across the nation, and more than 70 countries.[3]

The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.[4]

  1. ^ ACCU Member Institutions Archived March 27, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ As of June 30, 2022. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY21 to FY22 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  3. ^ "About STU". St Thomas University. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  4. ^ "Accreditation". St Thomas University. Retrieved June 30, 2022.