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.
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.
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.
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
November 27, 2024
The University of St. Thomas School of Law honored Christy Botts ’98, ’11 J.D. and Carmeann Foster ’08, ’12 J.D./MSW with its Alumna Achievement Award at the 2024 Alumnae Brunch on Nov. 2. Botts and Foster are co-founders of Rebound, Inc., a Twin Cities nonprofit that seeks to partner with the community to address the… The post 2024 Law Alumna Award Recipients: Christy Botts and Carmeann Foster appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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November 27, 2024
Saint Paul Seminary formator and assistant professor of dogmatic theology Father Evan Koop has been awarded the 2024 Henri de Lubac Prize for his doctoral dissertation. The award recognizes Koop’s research into Mary’s participation in Christ’s redemptive suffering on the cross. The award was presented Nov. 22 during a ceremony at Villa Bonaparte, the French… The post Saint Paul Seminary Professor Receives Prestigious Henri de Lubac Prize appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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November 27, 2024
The Minnesota native talked about finding her voice – and compassion for others – through the power of words at a Finding Forward talk at the University of St. Thomas Dessa was still a child of three or four when she discovered a love of words. “My mother was reading to me, and it had… The post Finding Forward: Hip-Hop Star Dessa on How Stories, Songs and Performance Can Bridge Divides appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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November 27, 2024
Fifteen men were instituted as acolytes at The Saint Paul Seminary, with four others installed in their home dioceses, marking a significant milestone on their path to priesthood. On Monday, Oct. 28, The Saint Paul Seminary celebrated the institution of 15 seminarians as acolytes during a special Mass in St. Mary’s Chapel. Bishop Patrick Neary… The post 19 Saint Paul Seminary Seminarians Take Step Toward Priesthood as Acolytes appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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November 26, 2024
University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Bill Tolman were recently quoted in a story from MinnPost about the historic $20 million gift to enhance arts education at St. Thomas. From the story: Arts education at the University of St. Thomas is getting a boost with… The post In the News: St. Thomas Bucks the National Trend of Dwindling Arts Funding Thanks to $20M Gift From John Monahan appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.