University of St Thomas Acceptance Rate
Houston, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,591
- Admitted
- 1,485
- Yield
- 45.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of St Thomas's acceptance rate has risen from 79% in 2014–15 to 93.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 795 to 1,591 (+100%) over that period.
Its 93.3% rate makes University of St Thomas more selective than about 14% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 17%.
University of St Thomas has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 45.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 795 | 628 | 79% | 227 |
| 2015–16 | 874 | 682 | 78% | 243 |
| 2016–17 | 942 | 729 | 77.4% | 277 |
| 2017–18 | 1,060 | 858 | 80.9% | 295 |
| 2018–19 | 1,216 | 1,000 | 82.2% | 355 |
| 2019–20 | 1,101 | 961 | 87.3% | 343 |
| 2020–21 | 1,074 | 1,032 | 96.1% | 401 |
| 2021–22 | 1,140 | 1,122 | 98.4% | 443 |
| 2022–23 | 1,123 | 1,086 | 96.7% | 515 |
| 2023–24 | 1,591 | 1,485 | 93.3% | 672 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 930 | 874 | 94% |
| Men | 661 | 611 | 92.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 545–680 | 22% |
| SAT Math | 530–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–28 | 5% |
How University of St compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of St Thomas's acceptance rate?
University of St Thomas's acceptance rate is 93.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,485 admitted of 1,591 applicants).
Is University of St Thomas test optional?
University of St Thomas is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of St Thomas?
University of St Thomas received 1,591 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,485.
What SAT score do you need for University of St Thomas?
Admitted students at University of St Thomas typically scored 545–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of St Thomas getting harder to get into?
University of St Thomas has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 79% in 2014–15 to 93.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.stthom.edu/.