University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees
85%Acceptance rate
$29,155Average net price / year
76%Graduation rate
$73,739Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,250Median debt at graduation
6,245Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $54,398
- Total cost of attendance
- $66,116
- Room & board
- $14,969
- Books & supplies
- $1,000
- Average net price
- $29,155
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $28,131
- $30–48k
- $26,820
- $48–75k
- $24,357
- $75–110k
- $25,363
- $110k+
- $33,232
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 85.4%
- Average SAT
- 1296
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 640–713
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 620–710
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 25–30
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 76%
- First-year retention
- 88%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $62,412
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $73,739
- Median debt (graduates)
- $23,250
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 22%
- Students with federal loans
- 44%
Programs: what graduates earn
53 of 152 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 44 | $14,747 | $4,500 |
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 200 | $117,374 | $61,317 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 37 | $114,376 | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 95 | $106,930 | $43,322 |
| Systems Engineering | 3 | $103,763 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 14 | $101,540 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 55 | $95,066 | $42,843 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 46 | $89,735 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 13 | $63,472 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 119 | $58,812 | — |
| Social Work | 97 | $57,667 | $41,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 24 | $54,441 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 54 | $52,793 | $48,861 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 28 | $52,637 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 9 | $47,377 | — |
| Education, Other | 0 | $121,236 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 0 | $83,464 | — |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 15 | $87,867 | — |
| Social Work | 12 | $74,310 | $65,830 |
First professional degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | — | $71,681 | — |
| Law | 144 | $65,744 | $74,968 |
Graduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 53 | $113,614 | $45,864 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 28 | $107,869 | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 11 | $105,475 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 53 | $103,076 | $46,486 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,245
- Graduate students
- 3,929
- Part-time
- 2%
- Women / men
- 50% / 50%
- White
- 62%
- Hispanic
- 11%
- Black
- 9%
- Asian
- 6%
- International
- 4%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $105,939 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 49%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.stthomas.edu
- Also known as
- University of Saint Thomas
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Engineering – 10% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 5% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 8% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 3% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of St Thomas?
85.4% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1296 on the SAT.
How much does University of St Thomas cost?
The average net price after grants is $29,155 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $54,398 and the full cost of attendance is $66,116.
How much do University of St Thomas graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $73,739 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
76% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Saint Paul
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN · Public · 5,616 students |
$16,863 | 99% | 44% | $64,705 |
| Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN · Public · 3,813 students |
$11,495 | — | 40% | $38,399 |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · 3,018 students |
$18,462 | 79% | 46% | $59,871 |
| St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · 2,473 students |
$19,764 | 92% | 61% | $59,282 |
| Macalester College Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · 2,131 students |
$32,149 | 29% | 87% | $63,878 |
| Bethel University Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · 1,871 students |
$28,556 | 88% | 71% | $63,764 |
| Hamline University Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · 1,776 students |
$20,744 | 88% | 60% | $61,106 |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · 1,442 students |
$27,705 | 93% | 68% | $50,755 |
| Luther Seminary Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit |
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| Mitchell Hamline School of Law Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.