Affordability
Less than half the average total cost of a comparable private, residential, liberal arts college in the U.S.
STU is a true academic community. Students feel at home here.
Parents of our U.S. students think of themselves as financial wizards… really. One mom said that we saved her retirement account. Her daughter will graduate from STU and they will come through it debt-free. Think about it. We are a small residential college, 2,500 students. Students and professors and staff know each other well, and are friends. The classroom experience is conversation-based, and encourages discussion and debate with fellow students from countries around the world. And our full cost of tuition, room and board is close to $20,00.00 per year.
Six of every ten incoming students receive scholarships.
The same financial aid programs available to students attending college in the U.S. are available here and St. Thomas offers numerous work study options, for example, students who choose to be research assistants for their professors earn a salary for their effort, just like graduate students studying for their masters degree.
In the U.S., the average cost of tuition, room and board at a private college is approaching $40,000.00. We’re half that. If you compare St. Thomas to a large, public university in your home state, the cost may be similar to ours, but the experience will be far different. Here, you’ll never be one of hundreds in a lecture hall, you’ll be a contributor to the learning in a class of students who know each other, with a professor who is both a scholar and a guide– a teacher, mentor and friend.
Think about it. A beautiful campus, friendly people, amazing professors, and a global community of fellow students. At an affordable cost.
For more details, select the Tuition link at right to go to the St. Thomas website.
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Director of Recruitment
U.S. Recruitment Counselor
March 29th, 2010 @ 5:07 pm
I am so glad you found me on Zinch. I love Canada, and I would like to get out of the US but not too far. Your college woud be perfect.
March 30th, 2010 @ 11:10 am
Hi Brieanna,
Thank you for your comment. Please let us know if we can answer any questions you have about St. Thomas!
Sincerely,
Ashlen Henry
ahenry@stu.ca
May 5th, 2010 @ 12:37 pm
When I received a pamphlet for STU in the mail, I looked at is as “I’ll never be able to afford this, it’s in a different country!” But what drew me to check out the actual price was my relation to Canada, being born in Nova Scotia & having many relatives there. Seeing as the cost is very low, I’m excited to apply next year, my senior year in high school. I would love to return to Canada for college! Such a beautiful campus!
May 6th, 2010 @ 11:30 am
Hi Kelly,
We are so glad to hear from you and will be happy to answer any questions you have about St.Thomas.
You might be interested in attending our spring Open House on Saturday, May 29th. This event offers a great chance for you to talk with students and professors, tour the campus and see what makes this place so special.
We offer a $150 travel voucher to help with your travel expenses.
Please contact us to find out more or to schedule a visit to campus!
Sincerely,
Kate Crawford
kcrawford@stu.ca
1-877-788-4443
admissions@stu.ca