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Interested in attending University of St. Thomas?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of St. Thomas, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

83
%
Acceptance rate
3.52
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of St. Thomas?

83%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, St. Thomas accepted 83% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,491 people applied and 2,082 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1273 / 1509 (84%)
Men
809 / 982 (82%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of St. Thomas:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

35%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 35% ended up enrolling at University of St. Thomas, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of St. Thomas by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things St. Thomas considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of St. Thomas?

3.52
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended University of St. Thomas as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.52.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
18%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
23%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
14%
2.50-2.99
9%
2.00-2.49
2%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

31%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

3%
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