University of St. Thomas (MN)
Saint Paul, MN · Private
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University of St. Thomas (MN) admitted 85.4% of applicants university-wide (8,343 of 9,774).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 85.4% | 8,343 | 9,774 |
| In-state | 85.0% | 3,400 | 4,000 |
| Out-of-state | 85.0% | 2,975 | 3,500 |
| International applicants | 85.0% | 425 | 500 |
| Men | 84.7% | 3,729 | 4,405 |
| Women | 86.2% | 4,605 | 5,345 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 8,343 admitted students, 1,737 enrolled (20.8% yield).
University of St. Thomas (MN) U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1260–1423
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 25–30
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of St. Thomas (MN) U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $74,367/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $54,398 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,969 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $74,367/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $28,131 |
| $30k–48k | $26,820 |
| $48k–75k | $24,357 |
| $75k–110k | $25,363 |
| Over $110k | $33,232 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — $28,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Tommie Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- St. Thomas E Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- St. Thomas Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- St. Thomas Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $29,000 per year (International Aid)
- President's Scholarship — $28,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Tommie Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- St. Thomas E Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
University of St. Thomas (MN) U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Essay prompts
- Please share why you are interested in attending the University of St. Thomas and what you hope to contribute to our community.500 words · Optional
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $73,739
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 76.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 88%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,250
- At graduation
University of St. Thomas (MN) · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #158
- Forbes: #194
- Niche: #211
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (42%), Engineering (10%), Biological & life sciences (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 52% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of St. Thomas (MN) U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.