University of Saint Thomas
Counseling Psychology Psy.D. Program

This information provided in accordance with the American Psychological Association – Committee on Accreditation (202-336-5979).  This information was last updated on 04/08/08.

Average Time to Program Completion Since 2000

(Note that time to completion is post-master’s degree, since a master’s degree in counseling

psychology or its equivalent is required for entrance into our doctoral program).

Students entering with a Master’s Degree

• Mean = 4.6 years
• Median = 4.5

Percentage of students, since 2000, completing program in

• Less than 5 years = 68%
• 5 years = 26%
• 6 years = 5%
• 7 years = 0%
• Greater than 7 years = 0%

Program Costs

2008/2009 Graduate Tuition = $777.00 per credit
Technology fees, per academic year of approximately $200
Testing fee for first year students of $100
The total cost to first year students in 2008/2009 = $ 18,648, based on 24 semester credits
Second year costs = $18,648, based on 24 semester credits
Third year costs = $18,648, based on 24 semester credits
Fourth year costs = $2331, based on 3 semester credits

Internship Statistics Since 2000

All students who applied obtained an internship

• Percentage of funded internships = 80%
• Percentage of unfunded internships = 20%
• Percentage obtaining APA Accredited Internships = 39%
• Percentage obtaining APPIC Member Internships = 47%
• Percentage completing half-time internships = 4.6%

Student Attrition Since 2000

Since 2000, 6.7% of students admitted to the program left the program prior to
completing their degree.

Year of Enrollment	# Enrolled	# Graduated with doctorate	# Still currently enrolled	# No longer enrolled
2000	15	12	2	1
2001	17	12	1	4
2002	15	12	2	1
2003	13	4	7	2
2004	14	0	14	0
2005	15	0	15	0
2006	14	0	14	0
2007	15	0	15	0

Licensure

62% of graduates between 1997 and 2005 are licensed as psychologists.