University of St Thomas (Houston, TX) Admission

Acceptance Rate

89.92%

Yield (Enrollment Rate)

29.71%

Freshmen Enrollment

769

SAT Scores

1,090

For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,878 students have applied and 2,588 students have allowed to admit to University of St Thomas (Houston, TX) (Acceptance rate: 89.92%). UST's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.71 % where 769 students have finally enrolled out of 2,588 admitted students.

UST acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Marquette University and Drake University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 67.97%).

UST enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.48%).

How to Apply to University of St Thomas (Houston, TX)

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UST.

Admission	https://www.stthom.edu/Admissions/Index.aqf
Online Application	https://myust.stthom.edu/apply/
Financial Aid	https://www.stthom.edu/Scholarships-and-Financial-Aid/Index.aqf
Net Price Calculator	https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/UniversityofStThomas/freshmanstudents?Aquifer_Source_URL=/FreshmanCalculator&PNF_Check=1
Athletic	https://www.stthom.edu/Public/getFile.asp?File_Content_ID=128871
Disability Service	www.stthom.edu/Campus_Student_Life/Student_Services/Counseling_and_Disability_Services/Disability_Services.aqf

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UST and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Test Scores Comparison

In 2025, the average SAT score at University of St Thomas (Houston, TX) is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of St Thomas (Houston, TX) is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,292). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.

UST SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
	SAT Average	ACT Average
University of St Thomas (Houston, TX)	1,090	21
Similarly Colleges in Rankings	1,292	29
All U.S. Colleges	1,123	68
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges	1,132	69
4-Years Colleges	1,124	68
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas	1,109	67

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

At University of St Thomas (Houston, TX), 235 students submitted SAT scores (31% of enrolled students).

The average SAT score is about 1,090 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

SAT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	500	550	610
Mathematics	480	540	600
Total	980	1,090	1,210

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)

At University of St Thomas (Houston, TX), 23 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).

The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

ACT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Composite	18	21	25
English	17	21	25
Mathematics	17	19	24

UST Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of St Thomas (Houston, TX). The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.

7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.

Admission Requirements for Applying to University of St Thomas (Houston, TX)
Secondary school GPA	Required
Secondary school rank	Considered, if submitted
Secondary school record	Required
Completion of college-preparatory program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competencies	Considered, if submitted
Admission test scores	Considered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Required
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Required