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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

U. St Thomas admits about 9 in 10 applicants (85%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 34% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 87%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled18 of 100 · 1,737 students
Admitted, went elsewhere67 of 100 · 6,606
Not admitted15 of 100 · 1,431

The funnel

Applied
9,774
Admitted
8,343
Enrolled
1,737

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (85% and 86%).

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

21%

Yield

21% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college21%
21%
← 5%higher than 53% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college85%
85%
← More selectivemore selective than 34% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How U. St Thomas reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered. Scores are optional. 3% of first-years sent an SAT and 27% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Not considered
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%University of St Thomas
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1342 on the SAT, 172 points above the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1260–1423median 1345
1000110012001300140015001600
Reading & Writing640–713median 680
500600700800
Math620–710median 665
500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

3%

submitted SAT

27%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1342
1342
← 900higher than 85% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)