Introducing President Rob Vischer
The Board of Trustees unanimously chose Rob Vischer as the 16th President of St. Thomas, following a nationwide search.
Lee and Penny Anderson Arena
The new home for Tommies hockey and basketball is made possible by a record-breaking, $75 million gift, further elevating the university as a leading Division I national Catholic university
Visit Campus
Meet with an admissions counselor, tour campus or join us for an event. We have many ways to explore campus - both virtually and in-person.
St. Thomas is a Best Value in Education
When it comes to academic quality, U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Thomas a top value in Minnesota, and one of the best values in the nation.
Higher education with a higher calling
Educating morally responsible leaders who advance the common good.
Academics
With eight schools and colleges, St. Thomas offers a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate options.
Our two-year college, Dougherty Family 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 Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, which helps spread the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation across campus.
Rob Vischer and the Office of the President
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.
97%
of Tommies are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
100%
of classes are taught by faculty (not teaching assistants)
55+
graduate programs
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At St. Thomas we believe diversity, equity and inclusion are indispensable to academic excellence and the holistic development of our students. Our university community includes and welcomes ALL people.
Visit Our Campuses
With one campus along the Mississippi River in St. Paul, a second campus in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, and a third campus in Rome, St. Thomas offers an urban experience with lots of greenery thrown in. But you can't believe everything you read on the internet. So come to campus and see it all for yourself.
Featured Priorities
New Schoenecker Center
Opening in 2024 with over 130,000 square feet, the Schoenecker Center will help St. Thomas meet the rapidly evolving needs of the community and employers by enabling collaborative, interdisciplinary education that incorporates diverse viewpoints into students’ work.
New School of Nursing
Starting in Fall 2022, the new School of Nursing began offering pre-licensure bachelor's and master's nursing degrees, designed to educate students to enter nursing practice with clinical excellence and ingenuity. Both programs feature a unique emphasis on whole-person healing to advance health equity and social justice.
Racial Justice Initiative
The Racial Justice Initiative, led by Dr. Yohuru Williams, facilitates research, explores opportunities for community engagement, and sponsors critical conversations focused on history, race, and obstacles to progress, with a strong focus on the external community.
News from St. Thomas
In Our Prayers: Patricia Chenier
Please remember in your prayers the family and friends of Patricia “Patt” Chenier, the mother of Ann Kopecky, director of finance and facilities, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, and Donna Matuszewski, assistant to the dean, College of Arts and Sciences. Chenier passed away on Jan. 25 at the age of 79. A Mass… The post In Our Prayers: Patricia Chenier appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Religious Liberty Legal Clinic Files Brief in Support of Preserving Sacred Land Threatened by Mining
The University of St. Thomas School of Law Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic has filed an amicus curiae brief in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the case Apache Stronghold v. United States. The brief is filed on behalf of five leading religious liberty scholars at law schools around the nation. The brief argues… The post Religious Liberty Legal Clinic Files Brief in Support of Preserving Sacred Land Threatened by Mining appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In Our Prayers: Steven Trost
Steve Trost, a retired greenhouse manager and horticulturist at the University of St. Thomas, died on Jan. 22, 2023. Trost was the greenhouse manager from 1980 until his retirement in September 2012. Trost, who retired after 32 years of working within the St. Thomas community, earned his horticulture degree from Century College in 1947 and… The post In Our Prayers: Steven Trost appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Professors John Spry and Kathryn Combs on Lotteries
Finance professors John Spry and Kathryn Combs were featured in a Time magazine article amid the Mega Millions lottery drawing on Jan. 13. From the article: John Spry, a professor of finance at St. Thomas University, who studies the economics of state-run lotteries, has researched the evolution of lotteries like the Mega Millions, analyzing the… The post In the News: Professors John Spry and Kathryn Combs on Lotteries appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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St. Thomas Partners With St. Paul Public Schools to Enhance Teacher Prep
A University of St. Thomas and St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) partnership is aiming to better prepare future teachers while bringing innovative instruction to one of the Rondo neighborhood’s longest-serving elementary schools. Maxfield Elementary School – which serves 350 pre-K-5 students – will officially become a Collaborative Learning School starting in fall 2023, university and… The post St. Thomas Partners With St. Paul Public Schools to Enhance Teacher Prep appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.