97%
of Tommies are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
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.
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.
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.
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
March 19, 2025
Rico Blasi, head coach of the men鈥檚 hockey team at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the growth of the team since making the leap to Division I. From the story: The first view of St. Thomas as a Division I men鈥檚 hockey program for many occurred on Jan.鈥 The post In the News: Head Coach Rico Blasi on St. Thomas Men鈥檚 Hockey Battling MSU Mankato for CCHA Title appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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March 19, 2025
Virgil Wiebe, professor at the University of St. Thomas Law School, spoke with CBC News about the Trump administration鈥檚 plan to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. From the interview: In war, the U.S. government is allowed to arrest, imprison and/or deport any male over 14 who is from the hostile nation. This has鈥 The post In the News: Virgil Wiebe on Alien Enemies Act appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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March 19, 2025
Father Chris Collins, University of St. Thomas vice president for mission, spoke to The Minnesota Star Tribune about Pope Francis' illness and importance of prayer during the season of Lent. According to the story: Lent, according to Father Chris Collins, "is a chance for everybody to make a new start and experience the grace of鈥 The post In the News: Father Chris Collins on Lenten Prayers for Ailing Pope Francis appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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March 18, 2025
Tyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics and data analytics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Finance & Commerce about tariffs ranging from 10% to 25% that the U.S government is imposing on certain imported goods from various countries, including Canada, China and Mexico. He spoke鈥 The post In the News: Tyler Schipper Discusses Tariffs Impact on Housing Marks appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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March 17, 2025
The University of St. Thomas School of Engineering Department of Software Engineering and Data Science welcomed three new members to its Strategic Advisory Board on March 13, 2025. 鈥淲e are incredibly excited to welcome Jaime Wascalus, Faith Tang, and John Avenson to our Strategic Advisory Board,鈥 said Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department鈥 The post Three New Members Join School of Engineering鈥檚 Strategic Advisory Board for the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.