Graduate Admissions
Program Requirements
Committed to providing workforce talent to current and emerging industries, St. Thomas University takes great pride in developing and designing programs that meet industry demands. In addition to being flexible, affordable and nationally ranked, STU offers an engaging learning experience and hands-on environment that connects students to ideas and real-world experience. We prepare our graduates to be leaders in the public sector, private sector, in research and in teaching. With numerous Graduate Programs to choose from, St. Thomas University offers everything you need to excel in your current career or begin a new one.
Admission Requirements by Program
Graduate students are considered full-time when enrolled in 6 credit hours in a 16-week semester. The estimated time of completion provided is based on the average time students in the program take to complete the required coursework. The estimated total credit hours may be less depending on eligible transfer credits. The information below is for the university’s traditional graduate programs. For information on the programs offered by St. Thomas University’s Online College, please visit the college webpage.
Biscayne College
| Program | Minimum GPA | GRE/GMAT | Total Number of Credits | Estimated Time of Completion | Estimated Total Cost |
| MA in Criminal Justice | 2.75 | Not Required | 36 | 24 months | $28,800 |
| MA in Ethical Leadership | 2.75 | Not Required | 36 | 24 months | $18,800 |
| MS in Educational Leadership | 2.75 | Not Required | 36 | 24 months | $18,800 |
| MS in Elementary Education | 2.75 | Not Required | 36 | 24 months | $18,800 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Ethical Leadership | 3.0 | Not Required | 60 | 24 months | $42,000 |
Recommendation if student does not meet minimum GPA: Complete the Graduate Writing Assessment (GWA).
Gus Machado School of Business
| Program | Minimum GPA | GRE/GMAT/MAT | Total Number of Credits | Estimated Time of Completion | Estimated Total Cost |
| MBA (all specializations) | 2.75 | Not Required | 36 | 15 months | $28,800 |
| Master of Accounting | 2.75 | Not Required | 30 | 12 months | $24,000 |
| Master of International Business | 2.75 | Not Required | 30 | 12 months | $24,000 |
| Master of Science in Cyber Security | 2.75 | Not Required | 30 | 12 months | $24,000 |
| MS in Sports Administration | 2.75 | Not Required | 30 | 12 months | $24,000 |
| Doctor of Business Administration (all specializations) | 3.0 | GRE or GMAT | 60 | 36 months | $61,500 |
Recommendation if student does not meet minimum GPA: Complete the Graduate Writing Assessment (GWA).
**Minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience
School of Leadership, Education and Communication
| Program | Minimum GPA | GRE/GMAT | GWA (Graduate Writing Assessment) |
Interview |
| MA in Communication Arts | 3.0 | Not Required | GWA if GPA is <3.0 | |
| MS Educational Leadership | 3.0 | Not Required | ||
| MS Elementary Education | 3.0 | Not Required | ||
| MS Instructional Technology | 3.0 | Not Required | ||
| MS in Reading | 3.0 | Not Required | ||
| MS in Special Education | 3.0 | Not Required | ||
| MS in TESOL | 3.0 | Not Required | ||
| Master in Executive Leadership | 3.0 | Not Required | ||
| Ed.D in Leadership & Innovation | 3.0 | Not Required |
Recommendation if student does not meet minimum GPA requirements: ALL graduate applicants with an undergraduate GPA that is less than 3.0 will be required to submit an essay explaining why and how they have progressed professionally since receiving their undergraduate degree.
School of Science, Technology and Health
| Program | Minimum GPA | GRE/GMAT | Total Number of Credits | Estimated Time of Completion | Estimated Total Cost |
| MS in Cell and Molecular Biology | 3.0 | Not Required | 30 | 24 months | $24,000 |
| MS in Bioethics | 2.75 | Not Required | 30 | 24 months | $24,000 |
| MS in Nursing | 3.0 | Not Required | 46 | 24 months | $29,900 |
| MS Big Data Analytics | 3.0 | Not Required | 30 | 24 months | $24,000 |
| MS in Biology for STEM Educators | 3.0 | Not Required | 30 | 24 months | $24,000 |
| MS in Medical Science | 3.0 | MCAT | 42 | 12 months | $33,600 |
School of Theology and Ministry*
| Program | Minimum GPA | Writing Sample or Statement | Resume | GRE/GMAT/MAT | Interview |
| Master of Divinity | 3.0 | Writing Sample | GRE or MAT | ✔ | |
| MA in Pastoral Ministries | 3.0 | Writing Sample | GRE or MAT | ✔ | |
| PhD in Practical Theology | Master’s degree in Theology or completion of 15 graduate Theology credits | Stmt. of Purpose & Theology Writing Sample | ✔ | Not Required | ✔ |
*Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
Recommendation if student does not meet minimum GPA requirements (M.Div & Pastoral Ministries): Completion of interview with Program Coordinator
Please note: These conditions are subject to change. Please check with the appropriate college to confirm admission requirements.
Letters of Recommendation (Letter of Recommendation Form), Resume, Professional Goals statement, and/or Writing Sample may apply. Check with your program of choice.
