University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private
University of St Thomas admitted 85% of 8,813 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1223–1416 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 77% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
University of St Thomas’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of St Thomas’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $68,812 a year. After grants, students paid $32,637 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is University of St Thomas’s acceptance rate?
University of St Thomas admitted 85% of applicants: 7,486 of 8,813 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is University of St Thomas’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for University of St Thomas?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1223 to 1416, with a median around 1350. A score at or above 1350 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of St Thomas’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
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