University of St. Thomas Admissions Information
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN (
map)
Founded in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is a Catholic liberal arts college in St. Paul, Minnesota. The university offers a comprehensive education that trains students to become morally responsible leaders who think critically and advance the common good. The University of St. Thomas is committed to academic excellence through rigorous thinking, engaging in the Catholic intellectual tradition which pursues truth and gives personal attention to support the well-being of every student.
Set in the metropolitan Twin Cities area, the University of St. Thomas students have easy access to a number of leisure activities in the city, such as shopping, theater, restaurants, and nightlife. Students have the opportunity to participate in over 90 organizations such as the Classical Society, Academic Quiz Bowl, Nordic Ski Team, and more on campus.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
2115 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105 |
|
| Phone Number: |
(651) 962-5000 |
|
| Website: |
www.stthomas.edu |
|
Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, liberal arts |
|
| Type of school: |
Coed |
|
| Setting: |
Urban |
|
| Athletics: |
Division III, intramural, and club sports |
|
| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral |
|
| Size of undergraduate student body: |
6,270 |
|
| Percent out-of-state: |
22% |
|
| Percent international: |
6.31% |
|
| Female to Male ratio: |
45:54 |
|
Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
15:1 |
|
| Most popular majors: |
Biology/Biological Sciences
Finance
Psychology |
|
| Special study programs: |
Cross-Registration
Double Major
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
ROTC (Air Force, Army, Navy)
Semester At Sea
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Urban Semester
Visiting/Exchange Student Program
Washington Semester |
|
Campus Life
Housing options:
Men's Housing
Apartments For Single Students |
Women's Housing
Special Housing For International Students |
|
Activities:
Campus ministries
Concert band
Fraternities
Literary magazine
Music ensembles
Radio station
Student newspaper |
Choral groups
Drama
Jazz band
Model U.N.
Pep band
Student government
Yearbook |
|
Fun Facts
- Named a Best Midwestern College.
- The UST School of law was re-opened in 1999, after a 66-year hiatus.
|
- At its founding, UST was intended to be a Catholic seminary.
|
|
|
Admissions Information
Admission at the University of St. Thomas formulaic, based on a combination of an applicant's academic record and standardized test scores. Admissions officials at UST cite a prospective student's high school curriculum, GPA, and standardized test scores as the most important deciding factors, which are followed by the essay and class rank. College officials will also consider extracurricular activities, recommendations, alumni relation, character, geographical residence, ethnic status, talent, and volunteer work.
Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
May 1 |
|
| Early decision/action deadline: |
November 1 |
|
| Accepts the Common Application? |
No |
|
| Admission requirements: |
Essay
Standardized test scores
Academic transcript
Secondary school report
Letter of recommendation |
|
Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (writing optional) |
|
| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Contact school for specific policy |
|
| SAT Critical Reading |
530
|
590
|
650
|
9%
|
| SAT Math |
530
|
590
|
650
|
9%
|
| SAT Writing |
|
|
|
|
|
| College Board code: |
6110 |
|
| ACT code: |
2102 |
|
Share This Information:
StudyPoint is a national leader in one-to-one, in-home test prep and academic tutoring. The test-taking techniques and strategies taught in our SAT tutoring and ACT tutoring programs enable students to earn higher test scores and gain admissions to competitive colleges and universities. Our expert subject tutors and personalized lesson plans help students earn better grades and become happier, more confident students. Whether you're looking for a math tutor or any other type of academic tutoring, StudyPoint can help. To learn about tutoring programs in your area, feel free to for more information.