97%
of Tommies are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
A place to grow and thrive
With 150+ majors and minors to choose from, there is something for everyone.
Your potential creates possibilities
100% of first-year students are offered a St. Thomas scholarship because we believe you are much more than just your GPA.
A picture-perfect home
From residence life and campus gatherings to 140+ student clubs and D-I collegiate athletics, step into a vibrant, fun environment where friendships are forged and valuable connections can begin.
See yourself at St. Thomas
We create a learning space where you can thrive, find your community and create life-long connections with friends and faculty.
Academics
With eight schools and colleges, St. Thomas offers a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate options.
Our two-year college, is for students who want to obtain a four-year college degree. They receive financial, academic and professional support on the way to their goals.
All students can participate in Study Abroad, Research, and Internship opportunities, and access the , which helps spread the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation across campus.
100%
of classes are taught by faculty (not teaching assistants)
300+
study abroad programs in 50+ countries
Our Mission
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.
Life on Campus
When you live here, we help you make it feel like home. Here we offer the classic college campus experience with the comfort of being in a small neighborhood nestled within Saint Paul, MN, near the Mississippi River.
Outcomes & Career Readiness
St. Thomas students graduate with a liberal arts foundation and loads of real-life readiness to become global citizens. Students who earn their degree here are ready to lead teams, communicate effectively and successfully influence others - in the workplace or in graduate school.
Support & Inclusion
We strive to create a culture of caring together. We provide the resources to help you in and out of the classroom, to find your community, take care of your well-being and find a space to belong and learn.
Featured Priorities
Commitment to STEM + Arts
From coursework to workspaces, we weave the arts, engineering and science together, fostering creativity and collaboration at every turn.
Whole Person Health
The Morrison Family College of Health educates future healthcare providers on how to advance the physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being of their communities.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Entrepreneurship is a way our students and alumni look at the world. Across all disciplines we’ve created a hub of innovative thinking, transforming passion into action.
News from St. Thomas
September 17, 2025
University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer has been named Twin Cities Business magazine’s 2025 Person of the Year, earning a place on the cover of its annual TCB 100 issue that highlights the state’s most influential leaders. The magazine selected Vischer for his impact on higher education, the Twin Cities community, and the Minnesota… The post St. Thomas President Rob Vischer Named Twin Cities Business Person of the Year appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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September 17, 2025
When teachers are well-supported, students thrive, so the School of Education at the University of St. Thomas is taking bold steps to ensure both flourish. This summer, the School of Education launched its groundbreaking Flourish initiative, a restorative professional development retreat and yearlong coaching experience designed to support early-career elementary educators across Minnesota. Funded by… The post St. Thomas Empowers Early-Career Teachers to Flourish Beyond Classroom appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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September 16, 2025
The University of St. Thomas School of Law Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic filed an amicus curiae brief with the United States Supreme Court in the case Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety, et al. The case asks the Court to decide whether individuals in state institutions can sue state or local officials,… The post St. Thomas Legal Clinic Files SCOTUS Brief for Religious Liberty Case appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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September 15, 2025
A week before classes began at the University of St. Thomas, nearly 150 first-year students filled with entrepreneurial spirit participated in Freshman Innovation Immersion, an exciting day of business ideation and creation. Now in its 11th year, the daylong Schulze School of Entrepreneurship event, which is open to first-year students from all disciplines, challenges them… The post First-Year Students Embrace Entrepreneurship at Innovation Immersion appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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September 13, 2025
John Abraham, professor of mechanical engineering, spoke to FOX 9 on the use of AI in the classroom. Abraham utilizes the technology himself when conducting research. He believes it can improve outcomes of students learning. From the interview: “I’ve used AI for about half a decade. I use it for optimization. Working with an international team,… The post In the News: John Abraham on AI in the Classroom appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.