97%
of Tommies are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
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.
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.
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.
A place to grow and thrive
With 150+ majors and minors to choose from, there is something for everyone.
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
April 25, 2025
In the News: Rachel Moran on Milwaukee County’s Brady List
Rachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, talked to WTMJ-TV regarding Milwaukee County’s Brady list. The Brady list tracks officers with alleged credibility concerns due to allegations of past crimes, dishonesty or other integrity issues. From the story: A Milwaukee police officer convicted of a crime nine years ago has been… The post In the News: Rachel Moran on Milwaukee County’s Brady List appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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April 25, 2025
In the News: St. Thomas Students in Rome Remember Pope Francis
Students from the University of St. Thomas studying this semester at the Bernardi Campus in Rome witnessed the Pope’s final blessing on Easter Sunday before his death. They talked to KSTP-TV and WCCO Radio about the experience. From KSTP-TV story: “It was pretty cool to see him, not knowing it was his last public appearance,… The post In the News: St. Thomas Students in Rome Remember Pope Francis appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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April 24, 2025
In the News: Catholic Studies Major Reflects on Pope's Passing
Alex Lenzmeier, a University of St. Thomas student studying Catholic studies and criminal justice, interviewed with MPR News Cathy Wurzer about his encounters with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday and what the pope’s legacy means to him and other students studying on the Bernardi campus in Rome this semester. From the article: I was quite… The post In the News: Catholic Studies Major Reflects on Pope's Passing appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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April 24, 2025
In the News: David Deeds on Business Partnerships
David Deeds, entrepreneurship professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently provided insights to the Minnesota Star Tribune on what makes successful business partnerships. From the story: Starting a new business might inspire visions of launching the next Microsoft or Apple. But the image of the heroic solo entrepreneur, though often… The post In the News: David Deeds on Business Partnerships appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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April 24, 2025
In the News: Dave Vang on Secondhand Stores
Dave Vang, professor of finance at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke to KSTP-TV on the growing popularity of secondhand stores to save money and avoid tariffs. From the story: Between economic uncertainty and the trade war with China, Dave Vang, a finance expert at the University of St. Thomas,… The post In the News: Dave Vang on Secondhand Stores appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.