About University of St. Thomas · Houston
The University of St. Thomas is a Catholic university located in Houston, Texas, founded in 1947 and rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition. It emphasizes the dialogue between faith and reason, offering a comprehensive education grounded in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. The university is guided by the core values of its founders, the Basilian Fathers: goodness, discipline, and knowledge. It serves students from across the U.S. and internationally, preparing graduates to think critically, communicate effectively, and lead ethically in diverse professional fields.
The University of St. Thomas is a nationally recognized Catholic university in Houston, committed to integrating faith and reason into its academic mission. Founded in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers, it offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across liberal arts, professional, and skill-based disciplines. The campus, located in the Montrose area, blends historic architecture with modern facilities and is deeply embedded in the local arts community. Students benefit from small class sizes, faculty mentorship, and a strong emphasis on ethical leadership. The university also hosts events like Mass and commemorations (e.g., St. Francis of Assisi) to reinforce its Catholic identity and community life.
- In business
- Since 1947
- Owner
- The Basilian Fathers
- Serves
- Houston, TX; nationally and internationally
In their own words
We are the University of St. Thomas, the Catholic university in the heart of Houston. We are committed to the Catholic intellectual tradition and the dialogue between faith and reason.
About the University
Rooted in Faith and Reason. We are the University of St. Thomas, the Catholic university in the heart of Houston. We are committed to the Catholic intellectual tradition and the dialogue between faith and reason. By pursuing excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, we embody and instill in our students the core values of our founders, the Basilian Fathers: goodness, discipline and knowledge.
Academic Programs
The University of St. Thomas is a comprehensive university, grounded in the liberal arts. Committed to the unity of all knowledge, we offer programs in the traditional liberal arts, professional, and skill-based disciplines. Graduates of the University of St. Thomas think critically, communicate effectively, succeed professionally, and lead ethically.
Campus Life
We foster engagement in a diverse, collaborative community. The campus, located in the Montrose area, blends historic architecture with modern facilities and is deeply embedded in the local arts community. Students benefit from small class sizes, faculty mentorship, and a strong emphasis on ethical leadership.
Catholic Identity
Our mission is shaped by faith, reason, and a commitment to the whole person. We are a Catholic university committed to the religious, ethical and intellectual traditions of Catholic higher education. We host Mass and commemorations (e.g., St. Francis of Assisi) to reinforce our Catholic identity.