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University of St. Thomas

Also known as: UST, St. Thomas

Private Nonprofit school in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States of America

Founded in 1885 by Archbishop John Ireland, the University of St. Thomas is Minnesota’s largest private nonprofit university, with over 9,300 students across undergraduate and graduate programs. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of ACCU and ICUSTA, St. Thomas offers programs through nine divisions, including liberal arts, the Opus College of Business (AACSB‑accredited), engineering, education, and theology schools. Its urban campuses on Summit Avenue in St. Paul and in downtown Minneapolis support research, professional education, and NCAA Division I athletics under the Tommies mascot.

private nonprofit

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

St. Thomas is test-optional: applicants may choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their first-year or transfer applications, with scores considered alongside holistic review criteria but not required.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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