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鈥檝e created a hub of innovative thinking, transforming passion into action.
News from St. Thomas
October 21, 2024
On Oct. 28, 1959, St. Thomas marked a significant milestone with the dedication of its first stand-alone library, the O鈥橲haughnessy Library. The occasion was grand, featuring a blessing by Archbishop Egidio Vagnozzi, the apostolic delegate to the U.S., a high Mass and a banquet in the school鈥檚 Armory. This event symbolized the culmination of a鈥 The post Celebrating 65 Years of the O鈥橲haughnessy-Frey Library appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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October 18, 2024
Amid election season, National Voter Education Week at St. Thomas highlighted the importance of civic engagement through a series of events Oct. 7-11 designed to foster political awareness, dialogue, and voter education. The week鈥檚 programming, which brought together students, faculty, staff and civic leaders, emphasized the value of informed participation in democracy, the complexities of鈥 The post Building Civic Awareness and Dialogue at St. Thomas appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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October 17, 2024
University of St. Thomas Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten announced on Oct. 17 a $20 million gift toward the construction of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena by the Ryan family. 鈥淭his is an extraordinary gift, and we are deeply thankful for the Ryan family鈥檚 commitment to this project,鈥 said Esten. 鈥淭he Ryan family鈥 The post University of St. Thomas Celebrates $20M Gift From Ryan Family appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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October 17, 2024
Third-year student Chris Eliou is discovering in law school that his passion for the law lies in representing criminal defendants. That interest was accelerated over the summer through his clerkship with the Dakota County Public Defender鈥檚 Office.聽聽 鈥淚 appreciated the opportunity to help clients with their problems,鈥 he said.聽 Under the supervision of the office鈥檚鈥 The post Summer Law Clerk: Chris Eliou, Dakota County Public Defender鈥檚 Office appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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October 16, 2024
Hurricanes, powerful and destructive forces of nature, have long been a subject of study, particularly as their behavior and intensity seem to shift in response to climate change. Climate change expert Dr. John Abraham, a 草榴视频 in the 草榴视频 of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, had a discussion with environmental justice expert Dr.鈥 The post Tommie Experts Video: Hurricane Havoc as Climate Change Intensifies appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.