Applying to UST (Saint Paul, MN)

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
84.94%	1,350

University of St Thomas's acceptance rate is 84.94% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 8,813 students applied and 7,486 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into UST.

UST's acceptance rate places 17th out of 37 Minnesota colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,350 and the ACT score is 27 at UST. UST's SAT score ranks 5th out of 17 Minnesota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to UST, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of St Thomas is 84.94% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.46%. 3,852 men and 4,300 women applied to UST and 3,420 men and 4,019 women students were accepted.

Among them, 818 men and 863 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UST.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UST
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	8,813	3,852	4,300	0	0
Admitted	7,486	3,420	4,019	0	0
Enrolled	1,681	818	863	0	0
Acceptance Rate	84.94%	88.79%	93.47%	-	-
Yield	22.46%	23.92%	21.47%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

University of St Thomas 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 58 students (3% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 492 students (29%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UST.

The median SAT score is 1,350 with 670 SAT EBRW and 680 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 708 and the 25^th percentile is 610. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 708 and 25^th percentile is 613 .

The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75^th percentile score of 30 and 25^th percentile score of 25 at UST. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 26.

The SAT and ACT scores at University of St Thomas are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at UST
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1223	1350	1416
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	610	670	708
SAT Math	613	680	708
ACT Composite	25	27	30
ACT Math	24	26	29
ACT English	23	26	31

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

University of St Thomas 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,681 first-year students enrolled in UST. The proportion of full-time students is 99.88% and part-time students is 0.12%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 48.66% and women students is 51.34%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UST.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UST
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,681	818	863
Full-time	1,679	817	862
Part-time	2	1	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at UST. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of St Thomas.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

UST Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $50 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UST.

Admission Information for Applying to UST
Open Admission Policy	No
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	www.stthomas.edu/admissions/
Online Application	www.stthomas.edu/fr/apply/
Calendar System	Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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Admission Statistics

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

Application Requirements

General Admissions Information

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