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St. Thomas University

St. Thomas University
16401 Northwest 37th Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33054

Official telephone: (305) 625-6000
Toll-free telephone: (877) 788-7526
Fax number: (305) 628-6591
Website: www.stu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Celso Alvarez,
Associate Vice President for Recruitment & Admissions
Contacting the office: 305 628-6546
800 367-9010 (toll free)
305 628-6591 (fax)
signup@stu.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 10%
Application fee: $40, (waived if filed online)
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
Admissions requirements:
Minimum SAT Math and SAT Verbal scores of 440, minimum composite ACT score of 18, and minimum 2.5 GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Visit for interview by: June 1
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II not used
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 15 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required
Math: 3 required
Science: 2 required
Social studies: 3 required
Academic electives: 6 required
Total: 18 required
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship important
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.17
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 9%
Average SAT I: 439 verbal, 438 math
Average ACT: 18 English, 19 math, 19 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 17 - 21
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 72%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 54%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,570
Number of applicants offered admission: 768 (49%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 192 (25%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 14%
Tuition deposit amount: $200, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $250, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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