University of St Thomas
Houston, TX · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 93.3% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1075–1340 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 22–28 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $18,762 |
| Grad rate | 69% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,224 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
- •Personal profile: Name, address, demographics, citizenship.
- •Family: Parent/guardian education and occupation (used for first-gen context).
- •Education: Current school, GPA/rank if reported, courses & grades, planned senior courses.
- •Testing: SAT/ACT scores (self-reported); many schools are test-optional or test-blind — check per school.
- •Activities: Up to 10 activities with role, hours/week, weeks/year.
- •Personal essay: One 250–650 word essay from the Common App prompts.
- •Recommendations: Counselor recommendation + typically 1–2 teacher recommendations.
- •School supplements: Per-school essays and questions (the 'Why us', short-answer, etc.).
Supplemental essays
- Your essay (1-2 pages) is your opportunity to tell us your story. Choose from the Common App or ApplyTexas prompts or share why you are interested about studying at UST, what you plan to study, and how you will contribute to our community.
- Submit a personal essay (1–2 pages) that tells us why you are excited about UST, what you hope to study, and how you will make an impact as part of our community. This is your chance to let your personality, goals, and passions shine.
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).