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University of St. Thomas (Saint Paul, MN) campus

🇺🇸 USA · Minnesota

University of St. Thomas (Saint Paul, MN)

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
85.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹51,09,713Out-of-state
Students
6,245Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

The University of St. Thomas (also known as UST, simply St. Thomas, or University of St. Thomas, Minnesota) is a private Catholic research university with campuses in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1885 as a Catholic seminary, it is named after Thomas Aquinas, the medieval Catholic theologian, philosopher, and patron saint of students. In 2025, the university enrolled over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students across its campuses.

Admissions planning estimate

85.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 50.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 84.94%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 84.9% (7,486/8,813; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

85 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 9,288
Offered a place 7,994
Enrolled 1,591

19.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1260-1423
4001600
ACT composite25-30
136

What a year costs

₹66,09,713 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹51,09,713
  • Housing₹14,06,068
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹66,09,713
After aid (average) ₹27,38,587

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹51,09,713
Out-of-state ₹51,09,713

Average aid awarded: ₹30,99,662 a year.

Outcomes and support

88.5%
Retention
76.4%
Graduation
58%
Get financial aid
18%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 62.5%
Hispanic 11.3%
African American 8.7%
Asian 5.5%
Multiracial 4.6%
Unknown 3.4%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Classical and Ancient Studiesbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Biologybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministriesbachelor
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolutionbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Real Estatebachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate85.36%
Total Applicants9288
Admitted Applicants7994
Enrolled Applicants1591
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1260
SAT Composite 75th %1423
ACT Composite 25th %25
ACT Composite 75th %30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹51,09,713
Out-of-State Tuition₹51,09,713
Average Housing Cost₹14,06,068
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹27,38,587
Students Receiving Aid58%
Average Aid Awarded₹30,99,662
Out-of-State Students18%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.68%
Asian5.52%
Hispanic11.31%
White62.45%
Multiracial4.56%
Native American0.18%
Pacific Islander0.1%
International3.76%
Unknown Race3.44%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate76.38%
Retention Rate88.45%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates6245

Contact

Street Address2115 Summit Ave
ZIP Code55105
Phone(651) 962-6150
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/