Getting in
For Fall 2024, 9,774 first-year students applied to St. Thomas, 8,343 were admitted and 1,737 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 85.4%.
Source: IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2024, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab), first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. St. Thomas posts no Common Data Set and publishes no first-year acceptance rate by college or major; the federal admissions survey reports one rate for the whole university.
Source: IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2024, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply to St. Thomas as a whole, with the same application for every major. One major asks for more:
- Music. Students who intend to major in music must pass a performance or portfolio audition.
Source: St. Thomas Undergraduate Catalog, Music (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Source: St. Thomas Admissions, First-Year Application Process (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
82 majors across 7 schools. Every bachelor's degree major in the University of St. Thomas's official 2026-2027 undergraduate catalog, grouped by the college or school that offers it, with the degree where the catalog names one. Minors, certificates and graduate programs are left out.
College of Arts and Sciences45
- Actuarial Science (B.S.)
- Art History
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biochemistry (B.S.)
- Biology (B.A., B.S.)
- Biology of Global Health
- Catholic Studies
- Chemistry (B.A., B.S.)
- Classics
- Communication Studies
- Computer Sciences (B.S.)
- Criminal Justice
- Data Analytics (B.S.)
- Data Science (B.S.)
- Digital Media Arts
- Economics (B.A., B.S.)
- English
- Environmental Science (B.S.)
- Environmental Studies (B.A.)
- Family Studies
- Film Studies
- Film Studies and Media Production
- French
- Geography
- Geology (B.A., B.S.)
- German (BA)
- History
- International Studies
- Journalism
- Justice and Peace Studies
- Mathematics (B.A., B.S.)
- Modern and Classical Languages
- Music (B.M., B.A.)
- Music Business (B.A.)
- Neuroscience (B.S.)
- Philosophy
- Physics (B.A., B.S.)
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics (B.S.)
- Strategic Communication: Advertising and Public Relations
- Theology
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Source: St. Thomas 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Current Undergraduate Curricula (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Opus College of Business13
- Accounting (BSBA)
- Business Administration (BA)
- Business Communication (BSBA)
- Entrepreneurship (BSBA)
- Finance (BSBA)
- Human Resource Management (BSBA)
- International Business (BSBA)
- Law and Compliance (BSBA)
- Leadership and Management (BSBA)
- Management
- Marketing Management (BSBA)
- Operations and Supply Chain Management (BSBA)
- Real Estate (BSBA)
Source: St. Thomas 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Current Undergraduate Curricula (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Engineering4
- Civil Engineering (BSCE)
- Computer Engineering (BSCPE)
- Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Source: St. Thomas 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Current Undergraduate Curricula (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Morrison Family College of Health6
- Exercise Science
- Health Promotion & Wellness
- Nursing (BSN)
- Nutrition (B.S.)
- Public Health (B.S.)
- Social Work (B.A.)
Source: St. Thomas 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Current Undergraduate Curricula (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Education2
- Elementary Education
- Special Education (B.S.)
Source: St. Thomas 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Current Undergraduate Curricula (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education9
The catalog lists these programs under both schools.
- Chemistry (9-12)
- Communication Arts & Literature (5-12)
- Instrumental Music Education (K-12)
- Life Science (9-12)
- Mathematics 5-12
- Physics (9-12)
- Social Studies (5-12)
- Vocal Music Education (K-12)
- World Language and Cultures Education (K-12)
Source: St. Thomas 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Current Undergraduate Curricula (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Arts and Sciences and Morrison Family College of Health3
The catalog lists these programs under both schools.
- Social Work and Criminal Justice
- Social Work and Psychology
- Social Work and Sociology
Source: St. Thomas 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Current Undergraduate Curricula (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1 | not published | No |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | not published | No |
| After January 15 | Rolling | not published | No |
Both plans are free and not binding, so you do not commit to St. Thomas until May 1. Review starts in October; after January 15, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. St. Thomas does not publish decision dates. A transcript is required; the essay and letters of recommendation are optional.
Source: St. Thomas Admissions, First-Year Application Process (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
St. Thomas is test-optional: on the application you choose to apply "with test" or "without test." Without test, your scores are not considered even if they were sent. With test, you report your highest composite and section scores on the application, and St. Thomas looks at the highest of each. A low score, including a section score, may count against you, and once submitted it cannot be removed. Merit scholarships are considered either way.
Source: St. Thomas Admissions, Test Optional (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked St. Thomas's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: St. Thomas Admissions, First-Year Application Process (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at St. Thomas, 2026-2027:
| Tuition | $56,856 |
|---|---|
| Required fees | $1,742 |
| Housing (average on-campus room) | $9,812 |
| Food | $5,972 |
| Books, supplies, course materials and equipment | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $868 |
| Personal, loan fees and miscellaneous expenses | $1,522 |
| Total | $77,772 |
St. Thomas's estimated cost of attendance for a full-time undergraduate. Housing is the average on-campus room. Nursing students pay higher fees.
Source: St. Thomas Financial Aid, Cost of Attendance for Undergraduate Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $28,131 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $26,820 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $24,357 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,363 |
| Over $110,000 | $33,232 |
| All incomes | $29,155 |
What first-year, full-time students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from St. Thomas's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
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