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, 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.
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
June 18, 2025
VIDEO: Unpacking the Transition From Pope Francis to Pope Leo XIV
Father Colin Jones, adjunct faculty at the Saint Paul Seminary housed at the University of St. Thomas, was present in the Vatican with a current class of seminarians when Pope Francis passed away and he met Pope Leo XIV before he was elected. In a video conversation with Phil Ervin, Jones describes the sadness regarding… The post VIDEO: Unpacking the Transition From Pope Francis to Pope Leo XIV appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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June 18, 2025
Juneteenth: What to Read to Stay in the Know
You can read it in a book! In 1863, during the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared more than three million slaves living in the Confederate states to be free. More than two years would pass, however, before the news reached African Americans living in Texas. It was not… The post Juneteenth: What to Read to Stay in the Know appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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June 18, 2025
In the News: Mark Osler on Potential Sentencing of Vance Boelter
University of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to The Associated Press regarding the potential sentencing of Vance Boelter, the man charged with killing a prominent Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another. From the story: (Boelter) could face something that is a rarity for Minnesota but could become more common under the Trump administration: the death… The post In the News: Mark Osler on Potential Sentencing of Vance Boelter appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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June 17, 2025
Tales from the Archives: St. Thomas Aquinas in Campus Art
As we mark the 800th birthday of St. Thomas Aquinas in 2025, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on the many depictions of our university’s namesake that that adorn the St. Thomas campus. Perhaps the most familiar image of St. Thomas is the statue embedded in the university’s campus landmark, the Arches. Installed during the… The post Tales from the Archives: St. Thomas Aquinas in Campus Art appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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June 17, 2025
In the News: Mark Osler on Trial Delay of State Senator
University of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler recently spoke to Minnesota Public Radio regarding the trial of state Sen. Nicole Mitchell. A Becker County judge has delayed Mitchell’s criminal burglary trial indefinitely, following the weekend shootings of two fellow Minnesota lawmakers. From the story: Mitchell is facing two felony burglary charges for allegedly… The post In the News: Mark Osler on Trial Delay of State Senator appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.