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University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $31,532
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $82,322
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of St Thomas is a private nonprofit college in Saint Paul, MN with 6,245 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants, and admitted students average 1296 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $31,532 per year ($29,201 for families earning under $30,000). 74% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $82,322 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,813
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,486
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 23%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing640–713
200800
SAT Math620–710
200800
ACT Composite25–30
136
What University of St Thomas looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $69,662
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $56,460
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$29,201
- $30–48k$24,697
- $48–75k$26,753
- $75–110k$28,875
- $110k+$36,792
Get a personal estimate with University of St Thomas's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Freshman retention
- 89%
- Median earnings
- $82,322
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,245
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 28%
- White63%
- Hispanic11%
- Black9%
- Asian6%
University of St Thomas FAQ
What is University of St Thomas's acceptance rate?+
University of St Thomas admits 85% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of St Thomas?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 640–713 on SAT Reading and Writing and 620–710 on SAT Math; the average total is 1296.
What ACT score do you need for University of St Thomas?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–30.
Is University of St Thomas test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of St Thomas?+
In Fall 2023, 8,813 students applied to University of St Thomas and 7,486 were admitted; 1,681 enrolled.
Does University of St Thomas consider legacy status?+
No. University of St Thomas reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of St Thomas require an essay?+
University of St Thomas reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of St Thomas cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $69,662 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,532.
What is University of St Thomas's graduation rate?+
74% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 174914 · How we use this data
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