UST (Saint Paul, MN) Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

University of St Thomas Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is UST to get into?

This page provides the latest information on University of St Thomas (UST)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UST's acceptance rate is 85.36% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 9,774 students applied and 8,343 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into UST.

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).

UST's acceptance rate places 16th out of 37 Minnesota colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1345 and the ACT score is 27 at UST. UST's SAT score ranks 5th out of 16 Minnesota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
UST's yield rate is 20.82%, which is slightly lower by 4.64 percentage points (approximately 18.2% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 80% and 90% (average yield: 25.46%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to UST at Minnesota colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, UST's acceptance rate is 85.36% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.82%. 4,405 men and 5,345 women applied to UST and 3,729 men and 4,605 women students were accepted.

Among them, 814 men and 923 women were enrolled in UST. You can explore the UST's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UST
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	9,774	4,405	5,345	0	0
Admitted	8,343	3,729	4,605	0	0
Enrolled	1,737	814	923	0	0
Acceptance Rate	85.36%	84.65%	86.16%	-	-
Yield	20.82%	21.83%	20.04%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of St Thomas 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 52 students (3% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 462 students (27% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at UST.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,345, including 680 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 665 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 713 and the 25th percentile is 640. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 710 and the 25th percentile is 620.

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

How competitive is UST's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at University of St Thomas are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,177, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at UST
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,260	1,345	1,423
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	640	680	713
SAT Math	620	665	710
ACT Composite	25	27	30
ACT Math	24	27	30
ACT English	23	26	30

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of St Thomas 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

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 required, but considered in admission process at UST. The english proficiency test is required .

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

The following provides general admission information for applying to UST:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.stthomas.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.stthomas.edu/fr/apply/
Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
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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What is the acceptance rate at the UST?

UST is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 85.36%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to UST?

UST recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to UST is 1,345, and the average ACT score is 27. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does UST require essays or personal statements?

UST recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for UST admission?

UST recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

UST does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, UST requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, UST requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for UST?

The institutional SAT code for UST is 6110 and 4-digit ACT code is 2102.