University of St. Thomas

It is moderately difficult to get into University of St. Thomas. The acceptance rate at University of St. Thomas is 83%. Last year, 6,718 students applied to University of St. Thomas and 5,587 were admitted.

Check in with University of St. Thomas's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

University of St. Thomas Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of University of St. Thomas's admissions stats.

University of St. Thomas 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	21%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	95%
Waitlist	No

University of St. Thomas Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of St. Thomas.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	–

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Applying Early to University of St. Thomas?

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University of St. Thomas does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. University of St. Thomas will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Some students apply to college early because they hope it will increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of St. Thomas Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to University of Saint Thomas?

University of Saint Thomas is a moderately difficult school to get into. University of Saint Thomas evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, University of Saint Thomas accepted 83% of all applicants, around 5,587 from the 6,718 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of Saint Thomas, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of St. Thomas

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of St. Thomas

University of St. Thomas has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of St. Thomas?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at University of St. Thomas

Curious about the factors that are considered by University of St. Thomas during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with University of St. Thomas for more information on admission factors.

University of St. Thomas Application Requirements

To apply to University of St. Thomas, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with University of St. Thomas's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Other Requirements	–	√	–	Letter of Recommendation
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	√	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of St. Thomas?

Students admitted to University of St. Thomas have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 43% submitted a class rank. At University of St. Thomas 21% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 49% were in the top 25% and 84% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of St. Thomas, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of St. Thomas directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of St. Thomas is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 8% of University of St. Thomas's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 95% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of St. Thomas?

To be competitive with other University of St. Thomas applicants, you should strive to earn between 1180 and 1350 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of St. Thomas 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1350 and 25% of scored lower than 1180, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of St. Thomas students scored 690 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of St. Thomas students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of St. Thomas, you should strive to earn between 24 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of St. Thomas's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of St. Thomas students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

More Information on Transferring to University of St. Thomas

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of St. Thomas.

Transfer students can enroll in University of St. Thomas during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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University of St. Thomas Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of St. Thomas?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of St. Thomas.

Does University of St. Thomas accept transfer credits?

✅ University of St. Thomas accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of St. Thomas accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does University of St. Thomas accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of St. Thomas accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of St. Thomas?

❌ No, University of St. Thomas is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is University of St. Thomas's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of St. Thomas is 83%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of St. Thomas?

❌ University of St. Thomas does not offer early decision.

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