St. Thomas University College of Law
Miami Gardens, Florida · Private · ABA-approved since 1988 · Data updated November 2, 2026
St. Thomas University College of Law is a private law school in Miami Gardens, Florida, approved by the American Bar Association since 1988. It admitted a fall 2025 class with a median LSAT of 152, higher than 10% of ABA-approved schools, saw 87.1% of its first-time bar takers pass in 2025 and placed 77.8% of its 2025 graduates in full-time lawyer jobs.
What stands out
- 54% of students who entered with a conditional scholarship in 2024-25 had it cut or taken away.
- It accepted 60.2% of applicants, more than 93% of schools did.
- A median LSAT of 152, lower than 85% of ABA-approved schools.
Admissions: LSAT, GPA and acceptance rate
For the class that entered in fall 2025, St. Thomas University (Miami) received 1,771 completed applications and made 1,067 offers, an acceptance rate of 60.2%. 431 students enrolled in the first-year class. The typical ABA school accepted 35.8%.
| Entering class, fall 2025 | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSAT | 150 | 152 | 156 |
| Undergraduate GPA | 3.12 | 3.42 | 3.65 |
A quarter of the class scored 150 or lower on the LSAT and a quarter scored 156 or higher. An applicant at or above the median, 152, is in the stronger half of this class; one below the 25th percentile is a long shot unless something else in the file stands out.
Where would your numbers fall in this class?
Enter an LSAT score and undergraduate GPA. We compare them with the class that entered in fall 2025. This shows where your numbers sit, not your chances: admissions offices read the whole file.
Tuition, living costs and scholarships
Full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $47,578 a year. That is more than 50% of ABA schools charge. The school estimates living costs of $42,548 a year off campus.
| Annual cost, 2025-26 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition, full-time, resident | $44,730 |
| Fees, full-time, resident | $2,848 |
| Living costs, on campus | $34,772 |
| Living costs, off campus | $42,548 |
| Living costs, at home | $20,372 |
In 2024-25, 64% of full-time students received a grant or scholarship from the school. The median award was $25,320, and the middle half of awards ran from $12,500 to $34,750. Subtract the median award from the full-time tuition and fees above and a typical recipient pays about $22,258 a year in tuition and fees, before living costs. That is a rough guide, since awards vary and some students get nothing.
| Size of grant, all students | Share of students |
|---|---|
| Less than half tuition | 29% |
| Half to full tuition | 35% |
| Full tuition | 0% |
| More than full tuition | 0% |
Scholarships that can be cut. St. Thomas University (Miami) awards some conditional scholarships, which shrink or end if a student's grades fall below a set mark. Of 102 students who entered in 2024-25 with one, 55 had it reduced or eliminated (54%). For students who entered in 2023-24 the figure was 56 of 99. Ask any school that offers you one exactly what you must do to keep it.
Three years, roughly. At 2025-26 prices, three years of full-time tuition and fees plus off-campus living costs come to about $270,378. With the median scholarship every year, about $194,418. Tuition usually rises each year, so treat this as a floor.
Bar passage
Of 170 graduates who took a bar exam for the first time in 2025, 148 passed: 87.1%. The average for the same exams, weighted by where its graduates sat, was 75.9%, so the school finished a full 11.2 points above that average.
| Where they sat, 2025 | Takers | Passed | School | State average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 other jurisdictions | 5 | 3 | 60% | 83.8% |
| Florida | 165 | 145 | 87.9% | 75.7% |
The ABA also follows each class for two years. Of the 209 members of the class of 2023 who took a bar exam, 181 had passed one within two years: 86.6%.
Jobs after graduation
The ABA counts where each class is working ten months after graduation. Of 194 2025 graduates, 151 (77.8%) had full-time, long-term jobs that require bar passage, and 1 more (0.5%) had full-time, long-term jobs where a law degree is an advantage. At the typical ABA school, 83.4% were in lawyer jobs. 16 (8.2%) were unemployed and looking for work.
Law firm jobs by firm size
Shares are of all 194 graduates. Firms of more than 250 lawyers, the usual sense of “Big Law,” hired 17 (8.8%).
Where graduates work
Most employed graduates stayed in Florida (153), followed by Georgia (2) and Virginia (2).
Students who leave
In 2024-25, 46 first-year students left St. Thomas University (Miami): 41 for academic reasons (10%) and 5 for other reasons, such as transferring to another school (1%).
Transfers run both ways: 17 first-year students transferred out and 4 transferred in from other law schools.
Classes, clinics and faculty
St. Thomas University (Miami) offered 114 upper-level course titles beyond the first-year curriculum in 2024-25. Of its upper-level class sections, 73% had fewer than 25 students and 0% had 75 or more.
| Hands-on learning, 2024-25 | Number |
|---|---|
| Law clinic seats available | 34 |
| Law clinic seats filled | 34 |
| Field placement (externship) positions filled | 96 |
| Simulation course seats filled | 474 |
| Co-curricular offerings (journals, moot court, etc.) | 4 |
The school reports 45 full-time faculty and 77 more who teach part-time or in other roles. With 998 J.D. students, that is about 22 students per full-time faculty member.
How St. Thomas University (Miami) compares in Florida
Florida has 11 ABA-approved law schools. Among them, St. Thomas University (Miami) ranks 9th in median LSAT, 4th in first-time bar passage, 8th in share of graduates in lawyer jobs and 7th-lowest tuition.
| School | Median LSAT | Tuition | Bar pass | Lawyer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | 169 | $21,804 | 90.2% | 88.8% |
| Florida State University | 166 | $23,781 | 88.8% | 87.1% |
| University of Miami | 164 | $69,218 | 85.3% | 83.3% |
| Florida International University | 161 | $21,129 | 85.9% | 84.1% |
| Stetson University | 159 | $57,017 | 84.9% | 81.2% |
| Jacksonville University | 156 | $36,820 | 92.3% | 92.3% |
| Ave Maria School of Law | 155 | $52,350 | 77.5% | 81.5% |
| Nova Southeastern University | 155 | $50,710 | 74.5% | 69.5% |
| Florida A&M University | 152 | $13,855 | 74.7% | 71.3% |
| St. Thomas University (Miami) | 152 | $47,578 | 87.1% | 77.8% |
| Barry University | 150 | $43,150 | 58.9% | 63.8% |
More on each, and on the Florida bar exam: law schools in Florida.
Schools with similar admissions numbers
These five schools admitted fall 2025 classes with the median LSAT and GPA closest to St. Thomas University (Miami)'s, so an applicant who fits here is likely to be a similar fit there. Compare what each costs and how its graduates fare.
| School | Median LSAT | Median GPA | Tuition | Bar pass | Lawyer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas University (Miami) | 152 | 3.42 | $47,578 | 87.1% | 77.8% |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | 153 | 3.41 | $17,474 | 78.9% | 75% |
| University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, TX | 153 | 3.41 | $18,761 | 79.7% | 71.7% |
| Capital University Law School Columbus, OH | 151 | 3.44 | $45,456 | 73.7% | 71.9% |
| Lincoln Memorial University Knoxville, TN | 153 | 3.44 | $48,861 | 78.7% | 74.5% |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | 153 | 3.40 | $42,080 | 68.8% | 71.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need to get into St. Thomas University College of Law?
There is no cutoff, but the class that entered in fall 2025 had a median LSAT of 152, with the middle half scoring 150 to 156. The median undergraduate GPA was 3.42. The school accepted 60.2% of applicants.
What is the bar passage rate at St. Thomas University College of Law?
87.1% of St. Thomas University (Miami) graduates taking a bar exam for the first time in 2025 passed, against a weighted state average of 75.9%. Within two years of graduating, 86.6% of the class of 2023 who took a bar exam had passed.
How much does St. Thomas University College of Law cost?
Full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $47,578 a year. Most students pay less: 64% of full-time students received a grant, with a median award of $25,320.
Do St. Thomas University College of Law graduates get jobs?
Ten months after graduation, 77.8% of the class of 2025 had full-time, long-term jobs requiring bar passage, and 0.5% more had full-time, long-term jobs where a law degree is an advantage. 8.2% were unemployed and seeking work.
Is St. Thomas University College of Law ABA-accredited?
Yes. St. Thomas University College of Law has been approved by the American Bar Association since 1988, so its graduates can sit for the bar exam in every state.