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St. Thomas University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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ACT RangeN/A
Average GPA3.24
Acceptance Rate97.9%

The 97.9% acceptance rate means St. Thomas is broadly accessible, so your next question is how well it fits your goals. With a 57% freshman retention rate and 48% six-year graduation rate, prioritize academic support, major fit, and submitting scores only if they clearly strengthen your profile.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

St. Thomas University facts and stats

Quick Facts

St. Thomas University enrolls 4,486 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. St. Thomas has a freshman retention rate of 57% and a 6-year graduation rate of 48%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Location

Miami Gardens, FL

Undergrad Enrollment4,486
Freshman Retention57%
SettingSuburban
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1
Graduation Rate48%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key St. Thomas University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

March 20

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to St. Thomas, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and reserve the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. A December retake can give you one more superscoring opportunity and should still arrive in time for the March 20 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

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Tuition and Fees$34,720
Room and Board$13,210
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid65%
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

At St. Thomas University, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $47,930 before books, personal expenses, and other costs. Because St. Thomas is a private not-for-profit institution, the final price can vary with financial need and available institutional aid. About 65% of students receive some form of aid, so many students pay less than the listed cost.

Student life at St. Thomas University

Activities and Organizations
Marching band
Choral groups
Housing

40% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: No guarantee

Coed
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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