Official Page: https://www.stthomas.edu/admissions/graduate
Overview
The University of St. Thomas in Minnesota — the largest private university in the state and recognized for its engineering and business programs emphasizing ethical leadership — offers a graduate application process that does not require a standard application fee for most programs. This policy helps reduce upfront costs for prospective students, including international applicants, making graduate school more accessible and affordable.
Who Can Apply
Domestic Applicants
• U.S. citizens and permanent residents applying to graduate programs at St. Thomas can submit their applications without paying a traditional application fee.
International Applicants
• International students are also eligible to apply with no standard application fee — the fee has been removed for graduate applicants.
St. Thomas offers more than 55 graduate programs across multiple schools and disciplines, including engineering, business, arts & sciences, education, and more.
How It Works
- Step 1 – Review Graduate Programs
Explore graduate offerings and identify the program you want to pursue on the official admissions page:
👉 https://www.stthomas.edu/admissions/graduate
- Step 2 – Start Your Application
Begin the online graduate application — there is no application fee required for most graduate programs.
- Step 3 – Submit Required Documents
Upload all necessary supporting documents such as transcripts, personal statements, and letters of recommendation as prompted in the application process.
Note: Some specific programs may still use third-party application systems (e.g., EngineeringCAS for certain engineering master’s applications) where a fee may apply unless waived for specific terms (e.g., Spring 2026).
Why It Matters
Affordable: With the application fee removed for most graduate programs, St. Thomas lowers a common cost barrier, especially helpful for international applicants.
Simple: No waiver codes or special requests are generally needed — the application can be submitted without payment.
Inclusive: The policy supports a broad range of students and encourages a diverse pool of applicants to apply.
