University of St Thomas
- Private
University of St Thomas: international tuition 34,634 USD per year, one-year total cost 45,672 USD, acceptance rate 89.9%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79.
Getting in. The school admits 89.9% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 500–610, Math 480–600, ACT 18–25. 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 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 79+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 45,672 USD, before any scholarship. There are 3 scholarships, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through ApplyTexas. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of St Thomas?
International tuition is 34,634 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 45,672 USD.
What English scores does University of St Thomas require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79.
What is the acceptance rate at University of St Thomas?
The acceptance rate is 89.9%.
- 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's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Contact
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
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
General freshman scholarships (merit)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only says over 90% of new freshmen receive a scholarship and says nothing about international students.
St. Thomas PromiseIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not mention citizenship, so it is unclear whether international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Veteran scholarships (Murdy, Wing, Strake, Celtic Valor, Bozeman)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Aimed at U.S. service members, veterans and families, so unlikely to fit a Vietnamese applicant; the page does not address international students.
Deadline: Applications open in early spring
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiTranscripts issued outside the U.S. must be translated into English and evaluated by an approved credential evaluation service.Required
- Proof of fundsiAfter acceptance, proof of finances (bank letter or notarized sponsor affidavit) is needed to receive the I-20.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
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.
Deadlines
- Priority Deadline IApplicationabout17days
- Priority Deadline IIApplication+47 days
- Regular Admission deadline (RD)Application+168 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
51 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
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.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data