97%
of Tommies are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
Tommie Give Day: Make Some Noise
Now through Nov. 4, the entire St. Thomas community will make some noise in support of scholarship funding that ensures access to a mission-centered, whole-person education for current and future Tommies.
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. *High school seniors* - visit campus for Business and STEM Discovery Days on Nov 8 & 15.
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 place to grow and thrive
With 150+ majors and minors to choose from, there is something for everyone.
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鈥檝e created a hub of innovative thinking, transforming passion into action.
News from St. Thomas
October 31, 2025
When the University of St. Thomas announced its recent Finding Forward event featuring Steve Grove, president and CEO of the Minnesota Star Tribune, and Duchesne Drew, president of Minnesota Public Radio, the friction and division surrounding the news media soon became evident. 鈥淲e got emails saying, how can this be 鈥楩inding Forward鈥 on the future鈥 The post Finding Forward: How News Media Can Rebuild Trust appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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October 30, 2025
University of St. Thomas School of Law Professor聽Mark Osler聽spoke to NPR host Ailsa Chang on 鈥淎ll Things Considered鈥 about the House Oversight Committee鈥檚 call for an investigation into President Biden's executive actions signed by autopen. From the conversation: Chang: ... And just to remind everyone, this is a Republican-led committee. What do you make of鈥 The post In the News: Mark Osler on House Oversight Committee Call for Investigation appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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October 30, 2025
Dr. Bernie Brady, theology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the聽University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with聽WCCO-TV聽about the historical and cultural origins of Halloween. In the interview, he explored how ancient traditions, religious observances and community celebrations evolved into the modern-day spooky holiday we know and love. The post In the News: Bernard Brady Explains Where Halloween Originates appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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October 30, 2025
Tyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, shared his insights with multiple media outlets on the recent Target layoffs and what they reveal about broader trends in the white-collar job market and consumer sentiment. From KSTP: From KARE 11: ... 鈥淚t鈥檚 right in our backyard,鈥濃 The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on What Target鈥檚 Layoffs Reveal About the Economy appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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October 30, 2025
Mark Osler, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and national expert on clemency, spoke with NBC News about President Donald Trump鈥檚 recent wave of pardons and commutations. From the article: ... Mark Osler, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minnesota who is鈥 The post In the News: Mark Osler on the Clemency Process appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.