University of St Thomas Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Houston, TX · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 500–610 reading and writing, 480–600 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 18–25 composite
  • Average net price: $20,469 a year (2022–23)
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University of St Thomas GPA requirements

University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of St Thomas acceptance rate

University of St Thomas admitted 2,588 of 2,878 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of St Thomas is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Houston, Texas, with 3,365 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of St Thomas in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing500550610
SAT Math480540600
ACT Composite182125
ACT English172125
ACT Math171924
31% submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores, as University of St Thomas reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of St Thomas looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of St Thomas's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of St Thomas 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,469 a year at University of St Thomas 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

Can I get into the University of St Thomas with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of St Thomas admitted 90% 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 much does GPA matter at the University of St Thomas?

A lot: University of St Thomas requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of St Thomas?

Check University of St Thomas' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of St Thomas was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 31% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.

How selective is the University of St Thomas?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of St Thomas admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is the University of St Thomas' acceptance rate?

University of St Thomas' acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,588 of 2,878 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into the University of St Thomas?

University of St Thomas 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.

What are the University of St Thomas' SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of University of St Thomas' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–610 in reading and writing and 480–600 in math; ACT composite 18–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of St Thomas?

Yes. University of St Thomas 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.

What is the average net price at the University of St Thomas?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,469 a year at University of St Thomas in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does the University of St Thomas look at legacy status?

No. University of St Thomas 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 the University of St Thomas' official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of St ThomasU.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.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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