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 17, 2025
In the News: Paul Gavrilyuk on Orthodox-Catholic Dialogue
Professor Paul L. Gavrilyuk, who holds the Aquinas Chair in Theology and Philosophy, was featured in a Vatican News article about the impact of the Council of Nicaea. From the story: Around 5,000 people attending the Jubilee of the Holy See processed through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday, June 9, led by… The post In the News: Paul Gavrilyuk on Orthodox-Catholic Dialogue appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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June 17, 2025
In the News: Buffy Smith Op-Ed on Proposed TRIO Cut Published in Diverse
Dr. Buffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College, recently wrote an op-ed for Diverse: Issues in Higher Education on how a proposed budget cut to TRIO programs could shut the door on opportunity and erode the strength of the American middle class. From the story: As a child growing up in public housing in Milwaukee,… The post In the News: Buffy Smith Op-Ed on Proposed TRIO Cut Published in Diverse appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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June 17, 2025
In the News: Seth Ketron on Southdale Center’s Luxury Wing
Seth Ketron, assistant professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about Southdale Center’s new dedicated wing for luxury stores. From the story: It’s a new era for the first enclosed mall in America. Seven new luxury retailers are set to open for business… The post In the News: Seth Ketron on Southdale Center’s Luxury Wing appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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June 16, 2025
In the News: Andrew Babula on Property Taxes
Andy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke to the Minnesota Star Tribune regarding property taxes. Assessment trends in Minnesota’s two largest cities reflect the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic and high interest rates in Minneapolis and St. Paul. From… The post In the News: Andrew Babula on Property Taxes appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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June 16, 2025
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Wholesale Inflation
Tyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, was interviewed by CNN regarding wholesale inflation in the month of May. From the story: U.S. wholesale inflation rose slightly in May, driven in part by costlier goods; however, tariff-related effects were largely muted. The… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Wholesale Inflation appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.