St. Thomas University
- Private
St. Thomas University: international tuition 34,770 USD per year, one-year total cost 51,205 USD, acceptance rate 97.9%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 60, Duolingo 85.
Yes. A Vietnamese international first-year student can seek GPA-based academic scholarships of up to $13,000 per year. It is unclear whether need-based aid is available to international students.
Getting in. The school admits 97.9% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 60+ or Duolingo 85+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 51,205 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at St. Thomas University?
International tuition is 34,770 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 51,205 USD.
Does St. Thomas University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese international first-year student can seek GPA-based academic scholarships of up to $13,000 per year. It is unclear whether need-based aid is available to international students.
What English scores does St. Thomas University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 60, Duolingo 85.
What is the acceptance rate at St. Thomas University?
The acceptance rate is 97.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- David Sutter2025Vlog
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page does not state whether international academic scholarships are considered automatically with admission or require a separate process.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo information states whether STU is need-blind for international applicants.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo information states that international students must submit a CSS Profile or a separate international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
International ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page9,000 – 13,000 USD/year≈ ₫235M – ₫339M
This scholarship explicitly serves new international undergraduate students and is based on high-school GPA.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyiInternational applicants from non-English-speaking countries must submit one of the listed English test scores.Required
- Proof of fundsiThis is a condition for issuance of the I-20, not for the admission decision itself.Required
Deadlines
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data