Santo Tomas University, Chile: Statistics

Updated: May 13, 2026 EliteDegrees

Position	Category
# 8341 of 14,131	In the World
# 573 of 1,757	In Latin America
# 41 of 60	In Chile

Quick Review

Acceptance rate

70%

Enrollment

40,000

Religion

Christian

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Private

Highest Degree

Master

Website

ust.cl

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate	70%
Admissions Requirements	Competitive admission
Academic Calendar	Semesters
Enrollment	40,000

We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for Santo Tomas University, Chile based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Santo Tomas University, Chile.

Degree Level	Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree	1,749 CR
Bachelor Program	1,950 CR
Master Program	2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral	2,850 CR

Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Santo Tomas University, Chile.

Programs	Bachelor	Master	Doctoral
Art & Design	Yes	No	No
Biology	Yes	No	No
Business	Yes	Yes	No
Chemistry	No	No	No
Computer Science	Yes	No	No
Economics	Yes	No	No
Engineering	Yes	No	No
Environmental Science	Yes	No	No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences	Yes	Yes	No
Mathematics	No	No	No
Medicine	Yes	No	No
Physics	No	No	No
Psychology	Yes	No	No

4 Notable alumni

1. Cathy Barriga

1973-. (aged 53)

politician television personality model

Cathy Carolina Barriga Guerra is a television figure, licensed psychologist,Chilean politician and adult content creator on the Onfayer platform, who served as mayor of Maipú. In January 2024, she was charged with fraud against the Treasury and falsification of public instruments, causing her to be placed under house arrest while the investigation continues.

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2. Cesar Acuña

1952-. (aged 74)

educator businessperson politician

Cesar Acuña Peralta is a Peruvian politician and entrepreneur in the field of education. A controversial figure in Peruvian politics, he is the founder and leader of the Alliance for Progress party, which has achieved recognition for being the first party of provincial origin to gain electoral popularity at national level since its foundation in 2001.

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3. María Elisa Quinteros

1981-. (aged 45)

dentist gerontologist epidemiologist academic environmentalist

María Elisa Quinteros Cáceres is a Chilean dentist, public health academic, and independent politician.

4. María Teresa Castañón

1978-. (aged 48)

social worker politician

María Teresa Castañón Silva is a Chilean politician who served as councillor of Punta Arenas and as intendant of the Magallanes Region and the Chilean Antarctic Territory.

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All 4 notable alumni