University of St. Thomas SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
St. Thomas admits most applicants, but its middle score ranges show that enrolled students are still academically strong. Because it is test optional and relatively few students submit scores, you should submit only if your result adds clear strength. Aim for about a 25 to 30 ACT or 1200 to 1390 SAT.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
University of St. Thomas facts and stats
University of St. Thomas enrolls about 6,270 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. St. Thomas has an 88% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 77% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.
Saint Paul, MN
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Key University of St. Thomas application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
January 15
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional St. Thomas, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, the October SAT or September ACT is likely your last retake that can arrive in time and give you a final superscoring opportunity.
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What you'll actually pay
At the University of St. Thomas, tuition, fees, room, and board total about $69,367. Aid is common, with 63% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $31,687. Merit awards average $25,288, with listed opportunities including GPA-based scholarships for students at 3.50+ or 3.70+. Graduates leave with an average debt of $41,500.
Student life at University of St. Thomas
37% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Priority
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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