University of St. Thomas - Houston: what international applicants need

What are University of St. Thomas - Houston's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of St. Thomas - Houston has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on June 29, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is University of St. Thomas - Houston's acceptance rate?

89.9% for students who started in fall 2024: University of St. Thomas - Houston admitted 2,588 of its 2,878 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of St. Thomas - Houston require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

University of St. Thomas - Houston is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (June 29, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for University of St. Thomas - Houston?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 480–600 in Math and 500–610 in Reading and Writing (31% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 18–25.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of St. Thomas - Houston's application fee for international students?

University of St. Thomas - Houston charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does University of St. Thomas - Houston accept?

University of St. Thomas - Houston doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does University of St. Thomas - Houston require?

University of St. Thomas - Houston doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of St. Thomas - Houston require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. University of St. Thomas - Houston requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does University of St. Thomas - Houston have?

152 of University of St. Thomas - Houston's 3,365 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 4.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of St. Thomas - Houston cost for international students?

University of St. Thomas - Houston's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $34,634, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $10,840. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $50,414 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source