- Acceptance rate: 85% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 640–713 reading and writing, 620–710 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–30 composite
- Average net price: $32,637 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of St Thomas reported: an acceptance rate of 85% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of St Thomas reviews each application.
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 8,343 of 9,774 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 85%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of St Thomas is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with 6,270 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:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 640 | 680 | 713 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 665 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 27 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1296 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 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. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | 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 |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
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 $32,637 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 85% 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.
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 640–713 in reading and writing and 620–710 in math; ACT composite 25–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How selective is the University of St Thomas?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of St Thomas admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does the University of St Thomas require the SAT or ACT?
No. University of St Thomas is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 3% sent SAT scores and 27% sent ACT scores.
What is the University of St Thomas' acceptance rate?
University of St Thomas' acceptance rate was 85% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,343 of 9,774 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.
How much does GPA matter at the University of St Thomas?
A lot: University of St Thomas requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of St Thomas consider 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.
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.
How much does the University of St Thomas cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $32,637 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.
Before you apply, check the University of St Thomas' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- 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.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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