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About Our Students

The University of St. Thomas is the state's largest independent college or university ... the state's 16th-largest nonprofit organization ... the state's largest nonprofit organization outside field of health care (source:"Star Tribune Nonprofit 100," December 2004).

• Overall Enrollment: (Fall 2006) 10,712 total (5,807 undergraduate and 4,905 graduate)
• Gender: 51% women; 49% men
• Students of color: 10 percent overall
• International Students: 3 percent overall (1 percent undergrad and 2 percent graduate)
• 41% enrolled in a business major, 57% Liberal Arts 
• Approximately 50% of graduates conduct internships as reported the Post Graduation Survey
• Students at St. Thomas study in 88 major fields, with 59 minors and seven pre-professional programs. (complete list)

Most popular majors by enrollment (Fall 2006)

1. Business Administration - Marketing Management (455)
2. Biology (431- includes pre-health professions)
3. Business Administration - General Business Management (387)
4. Journalism/Mass Communications (368)
5. Business Administration - Entrepreneurship (362)
6. Business Administration - Financial Management (328)
7. Business Administration - Accounting (311)
8. Engineering (299 - includes pre-engineering majors)
9. Psychology (266)

Post Graduation Survey

The Career Development Center annually collects data on undergraduate alumni one year after graduation. The survey reports salary ranges, employment activity, as well as plans for graduate school. This report is available online in summary form and, upon request, a complete hard copy may be sent to those interested. Visit the Post Graduation Survey Web site for more information.