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’ve created a hub of innovative thinking, transforming passion into action.
News from St. Thomas
May 7, 2025
Dr. Christopher Vye, chair of the Graduate ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ of Professional Psychology (GSPP) at the University of St. Thomas, will retire at the end of the spring 2025 semester after 26 years. For the last 12 years, Vye has held leadership within the school, bringing in his 36 years of expertise as a practicing psychologist specializing… The post Celebrating 26 Years: Chair of Graduate ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ of Professional Psychology Retires appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 7, 2025
In anticipation of the papal conclave, KARE 11 caught up with seminarians at Saint John Vianney College Seminary (SJV), located on the University of St. Thomas campus, who have constructed their own version of the Vatican’s iconic chimney to signal the election of a new pope. Using a sauna box and a fog machine, they… The post In the News: SJV Prepares Smoke for New Pope appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 7, 2025
In just its fourth year of Division I action, St. Thomas Softball has earned its first Summit League Championship title. The Tommies shut out the North Dakota State Bison in their final game of the season to secure the championship banner on May 3 at south athletics field in St. Paul. Buoyed by a powerhouse… The post Sights and Sounds: St. Thomas Softball Earns Summit League Championship Title appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 5, 2025
As our justice system navigates advancing technology, we face a critical question: How should we incorporate facial recognition technology into our legal proceedings? ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ courts are currently contending with the admissibility of facial recognition as evidence. It is time to consider its role, not as a smoking gun, but as a valuable investigative tool. What… The post Tommie Expert: Why Facial Recognition Deserves a Role in Criminal Investigations appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 5, 2025
Evelyn Truong ’23 MS ’24 grew up in Vietnam, witnessing firsthand the stark health care disparities faced by marginalized communities due to inadequate resources and technology. While the University of St. Thomas alumna aspires to bridge the gap in health care disparities, by one day creating solutions to make quality health care affordable and attainable,… The post How New Product Tech Venture Program at St. Thomas Builds Innovative Leaders appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.