University of St Thomas Acceptance Rate
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,813
- Admitted
- 7,486
- Yield
- 22.5%
- 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 fallen from 86.6% in 2014–15 to 84.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,343 to 8,813 (+65%) over that period.
Its 84.9% rate makes University of St Thomas more selective than about 32% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 39%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (93.5% for women vs 88.8% for men, a 4.7-point gap). University of St Thomas has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 22.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,343 | 4,628 | 86.6% | 1,409 |
| 2015–16 | 5,436 | 4,564 | 84% | 1,435 |
| 2016–17 | 6,221 | 5,142 | 82.7% | 1,349 |
| 2017–18 | 6,439 | 5,419 | 84.2% | 1,498 |
| 2018–19 | 7,163 | 5,758 | 80.4% | 1,759 |
| 2019–20 | 7,232 | 5,824 | 80.5% | 1,579 |
| 2020–21 | 7,128 | 6,230 | 87.4% | 1,487 |
| 2021–22 | 8,654 | 6,536 | 75.5% | 1,349 |
| 2022–23 | 9,481 | 7,300 | 77% | 1,573 |
| 2023–24 | 8,813 | 7,486 | 84.9% | 1,681 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,300 | 4,019 | 93.5% |
| Men | 3,852 | 3,420 | 88.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–708 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 613–708 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–30 | 29% |
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 84.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,486 admitted of 8,813 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 8,813 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,486.
What SAT score do you need for University of St Thomas?
Admitted students at University of St Thomas typically scored 610–708 on SAT Reading/Writing and 613–708 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of St Thomas getting harder to get into?
University of St Thomas has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 86.6% in 2014–15 to 84.9% 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: www.stthomas.edu/.