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.
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.
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.
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
July 18, 2025
Andy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune and WCCO Radio about the Twin Cities housing market. From the Minnesota Star Tribune story: When Matt Baker started selling real estate about four decades ago, a… The post In the News: Andy Babula on the Housing Market appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
-
July 18, 2025
Rachel Moran, professor at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý. Thomas School of Law, talked with KARE 11 about a Minnesota law enacted in 2023 related to Minnesota juvenile imprisonment. From the story: Two years ago, Minnesota enacted a law aimed at giving a second chance to individuals sentenced to life in prison as juveniles. In less… The post In the News: Rachel Moran on Minnesota Juvenile Imprisonment appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
-
July 18, 2025
Nearly 20 third and fourth graders recently wrapped up a week and a half of discovery, learning and fun during the 2025 Summer to the Max camp at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý. Thomas in St. Paul. The free academic enrichment program, held June 16–27, aimed to build student confidence in reading and math while giving… The post Summer to the Max: Mini Scholars, Major Fun appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
-
July 18, 2025
The University of St. Thomas is launching a new, no-cost training program to help manufacturing professionals, engineers, and students upskill and gain valuable insights into using computer simulations to optimize CNC machining. Developed in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Third Wave Systems, the new Machining AdvantEdge program introduces participants to the… The post University of St. Thomas Offers No-Cost Machining and CNC Optimization Training appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
-
July 16, 2025
University of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to MPR News on the jury selection in the criminal trial of DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell. From the story: A jury was seated Monday in the criminal trial of a DFL state senator, Nicole Mitchell, who is facing two felony counts of burglary… The post In the News: Mark Osler on Jury Selection in the Trial of State Sen. Mitchell appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.