More selective than 36% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
22% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of St Thomas over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
University of St Thomas SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of St Thomas is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 610 |
| SAT math | 480 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 980 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of St Thomas admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 90% | 500–610 | 480–600 | 18–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | 545–680 | 530–660 | 22–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of St Thomas compared with other Texas colleges?
University of St Thomas has the 45th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Dallas Baptist University | 89% | 57% | $28,516 |
| 42 | Nelson University | 89% | 42% | $21,662 |
| 43 | Texas State University | 89% | 55% | $16,805 |
| 44 | Tarleton State University | 90% | 48% | $20,783 |
| 45 | University of St Thomas | 90% | 69% | $19,359 |
| 46 | University of Houston-Downtown | 90% | 33% | $10,542 |
| 47 | Hardin-Simmons University | 90% | 46% | $19,555 |
| 48 | Sam Houston State University | 90% | 55% | $16,404 |
| 49 | University of Houston-Clear Lake | 91% | 52% | $15,563 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at University of St Thomas
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of St Thomas admissions questions
What is the University of St Thomas acceptance rate?
University of St Thomas accepts 90% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,485 of 1,591 applicants were admitted.
Does University of St Thomas require the SAT or ACT?
University of St Thomas considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 22% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of St Thomas?
The middle 50% of University of St Thomas enrolled first-year students scored 980–1210 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of St Thomas?
45% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (672 of 1,485).
Is University of St Thomas getting harder to get into?
University of St Thomas accepted 90% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of St Thomas overview