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About University of St Thomas Saint Paul

catholic liberal artsdoctoral professional universitybusiness and engineering focusaccessible admissions

University of St Thomas Saint Paul is a private university in Saint Paul, MN, known for its catholic liberal arts, doctoral professional university, and business and engineering focus. With an acceptance rate of 77%, U of St Thomas is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,573 students each year. U of St Thomas is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1200–1390, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. U of St Thomas offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $33,795 per year; the sticker price of $63,650 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of St Thomas Saint Paul acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

77%
Overall Accept Rate
1295
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1200 – 1390 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of St Thomas Saint Paul

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Essay Strategy
St. Thomas is a Catholic university with a strong emphasis on ethical leadership and service to the common good, so if your essays or activities reflect values of community, service, or moral reasoning, make those connections explicit rather than letting them go unnoticed.
Application Strategy
If you are interested in business, name the Opus College of Business specifically in your application materials and connect it to a concrete career goal, because St. Thomas takes pride in this program and reviewers notice when students demonstrate genuine awareness of what the school offers.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of St Thomas Saint Paul actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$64k/yr$28.1k
30k-48k~$64k/yr$26.8k
48k-75k~$64k/yr$24.4k
75k-110k~$64k/yr$25.4k
110k+~$64k/yr$33.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

75%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$62k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
6,439
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

63%White
11%Hispanic
9%Black / African American
6%Asian
5%Two or More Races
4%International
3%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender50% Men · 50% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status96% Citizens and Immigrants · 4% International
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