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 16, 2025
St. Thomas Surpasses $131M Fundraising Goal for Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
In a record-setting moment, the University of St. Thomas exceeded its fundraising goal for the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, raising more than $131 million. It is the largest single fundraising campaign for a campus facility in St. Thomas history. “This is a monumental day for the University of St. Thomas and St. Thomas Athletics,”… The post St. Thomas Surpasses $131M Fundraising Goal for Lee & Penny Anderson Arena appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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April 15, 2025
In the News: Rachel Moran on MPD Radio Encryption
Rachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to KARE 11 about the Minneapolis Police Department encrypting radio communications, along with potential citizen concerns for the restriction of information. From the story: Minneapolis will cease public broadcasts of its police radio communications starting in May and shift to online dashboards for… The post In the News: Rachel Moran on MPD Radio Encryption appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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April 15, 2025
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Impact and History of Tariffs
Tyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, was interviewed by AARP and WCCO Radio on tariffs. He talked to AARP on how to adjust to living with tariffs as an older adult. Schipper looked at tariffs from a historical approach with WCCO… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Impact and History of Tariffs appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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April 15, 2025
Tales from the Archives: St. Thomas Day
This year, the University of St. Thomas will celebrate St. Thomas Day on April 23. The annual Mass and dinner continue a tradition that has endured for 139 years. St. Thomas Day was originally observed on or around March 7, the traditional feast day on the liturgical calendar of our school’s patron, St. Thomas Aquinas. In the… The post Tales from the Archives: St. Thomas Day appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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April 15, 2025
'Say Yes More Than You Say No': A Tommie’s Formula for Finding Purpose
The path Evan Schwartz ’09 followed to the University of St. Thomas was rooted in family tradition and childhood memories. Growing up in Iowa, he often visited family in the Twin Cities, where his father, Dave Schwartz, a proud St. Thomas alumnus, introduced him to the excitement of Tommie track meets. Those early experiences, combined… The post 'Say Yes More Than You Say No': A Tommie’s Formula for Finding Purpose appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.