University of St. Thomas

University of St. Thomas is moderately difficult to get into. Around 97% of applicants get into University of St. Thomas each year. Last year, 1,123 students applied to University of St. Thomas and 1,086 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to University of St. Thomas, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/15 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who apply to University of St. Thomas for fall should anticipate a decision by October 1.

University of St. Thomas Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

University of St. Thomas 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean SAT Score	1167
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	18%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	10%
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	Info Not Available	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 15	October 1

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

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to University of St. Thomas?

University of St. Thomas is a moderately difficult school to get into.

In 2022, University of St. Thomas accepted 97% of all applicants, about 1,086 of the 1,123 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of St. 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. Admissions to Nursing Program, Honors is program extremely difficult.

For applicants who are non-residents, getting into University of St. Thomas is moderately difficult.

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 deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight 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 apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at University of St. Thomas

What does University of St. Thomas consider 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	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 in with University of St. Thomas's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	–	√	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	√	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.8	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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

University of St. Thomas has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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 test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 18% of University of St. Thomas's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 10% 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 aim to earn between 1023 and 1280 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of St. Thomas 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1280 and 25% of scored lower than 1023, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of St. Thomas student is 1167.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of St. Thomas students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 500 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of St. Thomas students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 500 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 applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

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

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer 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 • DSST/DANTES

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 you can make the call whether to send your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

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

✅ University of St. Thomas's acceptance rate is 97%.

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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