- Acceptance rate: 98% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $27,029 a year (2022–23)
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St. Thomas University reported an acceptance rate of 98% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. St. Thomas University reviews each application.
St. Thomas University GPA requirements
St. Thomas University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and St. Thomas University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
St. Thomas University acceptance rate
St. Thomas University admitted 6,947 of 7,095 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 98%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
St. Thomas University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Miami Gardens, Florida, with 4,486 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What St. Thomas University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
St. Thomas University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
St. Thomas University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,029 a year at St. Thomas University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at St. Thomas University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. St. Thomas University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into St. Thomas University?
A lot: St. Thomas University requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How selective is St. Thomas University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. St. Thomas University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is St. Thomas University's acceptance rate?
St. Thomas University's acceptance rate was 98% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,947 of 7,095 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is St. Thomas University test optional?
No, it's test blind: St. Thomas University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into St. Thomas University?
St. Thomas University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does St. Thomas University accept AP credit?
Yes. St. Thomas University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to St. Thomas University?
No. St. Thomas University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at St. Thomas University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,029 a year at St. Thomas University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does St. Thomas University consider legacy status?
No. St. Thomas University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check St. Thomas University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: St. Thomas UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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