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.
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.
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.
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
January 10, 2025
Professor Research: Sea Surface and Deeper Ocean Temperatures Reach New Record High
The ocean is the hottest it has ever been recorded by humans, not only at the surface temperature but also for the upper 2,000 meters, according to a new study co-authored by John Abraham, a mechanical engineering professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. The study, published in… The post Professor Research: Sea Surface and Deeper Ocean Temperatures Reach New Record High appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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January 7, 2025
In the News: Vice President for Mission Father Chris Collins Discusses the Light of God Amid Times of Darkness
Father Christopher Collins ’93, SJ, vice president for mission at the University of St. Thomas, was quoted in the Minnesota Star Tribune article "The solstice, Christmas and Hanukkah align for more light." He reflected on the significance of light during the Christmas season, describing it as "the light of God coming into the world, in… The post In the News: Vice President for Mission Father Chris Collins Discusses the Light of God Amid Times of Darkness appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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January 7, 2025
In the News: Civil Engineer Ali Ling Discusses Forever Chemicals and Minnesota's Approach to PFAS Regulation
During the "Adam and Jordana" podcast episode titled "Minnesota will soon have the strictest regulation against forever chemicals," guest Ali Ling, an assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas, discusses with the hosts the state's new stringent regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals." These substances… The post In the News: Civil Engineer Ali Ling Discusses Forever Chemicals and Minnesota's Approach to PFAS Regulation appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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January 7, 2025
In the News: Melissa Lundquist, a Director in School of Social Work, Discusses Grieving Process
In the MPR News podcast episode titled "Talking Sense: Why grief has the power to unite us or divide us," host Angela Davis discusses the complexities of grief with guest Melissa Lundquist, an associate professor in the School of Social Work and director of the undergraduate social work program at the University of St. Thomas.… The post In the News: Melissa Lundquist, a Director in School of Social Work, Discusses Grieving Process appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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January 7, 2025
In the News: An Architecture Magazine Highlights Schoenecker Center Design
The Schoenecker Center at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota was celebrated in Dezeen, an international architecture and design magazine for its outstanding design. The article captures how Robert A M Stern Architects (RAMSA), together with BWBR Architects and McGough Construction, designed the interdisciplinary learning facility that fosters collaboration between arts and engineering students.… The post In the News: An Architecture Magazine Highlights Schoenecker Center Design appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.