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Overview
Named after the patron saint of students, the University of St. Thomas is 4-year Catholic school in the Twin Cities and the largest private non-profit university in Minnesota. St. Thomas hosts eight colleges and schools offering bachelor’s degrees in over 100 academic majors. As a Catholic university, St. Thomas celebrates daily and Sunday mass at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas and is also home to the St. Paul Seminary of Divinity which trains students for Catholic priesthood. In addition, St. Thomas coordinates service efforts throughout the Twin Cities area through its Volunteers in Action (VIA) program.
Acceptance Rate:
85%
Average Net Price:
$31,799
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1269
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $54,398 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $54,398 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,969 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
89%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
20%
Average Aid Per Year
$32,783
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,805
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$29,644
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5265
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,805
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$80,256,032
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$60,251,744
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
45%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,975
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$229
Students receiving federal loans
44%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,325
Average Other Loans Per Year
$5,830
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
8813
Students Applied
77%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
182
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | May 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
29%
Submitting ACT
3%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
Average SAT Composite: 1269
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,121
Total Number of Undergrads
6,044
0
100
69%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
78%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
117
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
0
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
14%
Student Organizations
141
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
41%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
37%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tommies
School Colors
purple and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pioneer Football League
Total Male Athletes
475
Total Female Athletes
256
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
University of St Thomas Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$62,900
Top 5 Cities
Minneapolis
Chicago
Houston
Miami
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
University of St. Thomas
UnitedHealth Group
Target
Medtronic
3M
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$229
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