University of St Thomas, Minnesota

The students are expected to gather the required documents prior to the visa interview appointment as these documents maybe scrutinized by the Visa officers. Please note that the students are required to pay a non-refundable Visa application fee of USD 185 (INR 16.09 K).

Below are the Visa application documents required to study at Tulane University:

·         Passport/visa

·         Proof of ties to Home country

·         SEVIS (I-901) fee of USD 350 (INR 30.4 K)

·         Passport sized photos (2x2)

·         DS-160 Visa Application

·         Official Transcripts

·         Acceptance letter from the university

·         I-20 form with a travel signature

·         Health insurance

·         Tuition fee payment proof

Must Check: USA study visa requirements for Indian students

(USD 1 = INR 85.44)

International students are expected to furnish all the documents required to submit a University of St Thomas application successfully such as Academic mark sheets, transcripts, SOP, SOP, Personalized essay, Portfolio for creative courses, Standardized entrance test scores etc.

Here are the steps to complete you online application process:

1-      Select a course: The students are required to select a course

2-      Complete the application form: Now go to the official website, and navigate through the common app to apply for the programme and fill out the required details like academic history, essay, standardized test score, English language score, and more.

3-      Wait for a response: The University of St Thomas will review the application and respond to the student application within two weeks. This university reviews application only after the online application and all required documents are received.

4-      Pay tuition fees: To get enrolled in the first semester, international students have to pay tuition fees depending upon the course. There is a USD 200 (INR 17,201) enrolment fee once the stundents receive an offer letter.

The students are required to meet a certain GPA to get admission at the University of St Thomas. The GPA requirement is 2.7 on a scale of 4.0 with some programs having even 3.0 GPA requirement such as the MBA. 

Other than the GPA requirements, below mentioned are the other admission requirements: 

• High School Transcript
• Secondary School Report/School Counselor Recommendation*
• SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
• Portfolio or audition materials (optional)
• Meet the English language requirements

University of St Thomas Graduate Admission Requirements

• Transcripts from undergraduate and/or graduate schools attended
• Letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume/CV
• Standardized test scores
• Meet the English language requirements

According to data taken from an unofficial source, the University of St Thomas acceptance rate stands at 84.9%. In the year 2024, this university received 8,813 applications, of which 7,486 students were given an offer letter, indicating that St Thomas is the least selective. Although, to boost one's chances of admissions at this university, below are the requirements: 

·         A Bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0

·         Application form

·         English proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE)

·         Official transcripts

·         Two Letters of recommendation

·         GMAT

·         Essays about the goals of the applicant

·         Updated resume

University of St Thomas has three campuses in locations such as St Paul, Minneapolis, and an international campus in Rome. The two main campuses of the university is located in the heart of Twin Cities. 

• The St Paul Campus is known as the main campus of the University of St Thomas and is the main hub for student housing along with recreational facilities and residence halls. 
• The Minneapolis Campus at St Thomas University is home to the Opus College of Business, School of Law, School of Education and the Dougherty Family College, with closeness to many corporations and businesses. 
• The Bernardi Campus in Rome is known to provide housing options to students studying at St Thomas and are attending the academic and summer programs of the university.