Why St. Thomas?
Not too big. Not too small. Why more students than ever are Finding Their Fire at St. Thomas.
Not too big. Not too small. Why more students than ever are Finding Their Fire at St. Thomas.
The biggest part of the University of St. Thomas isn't the 9,000+ student body, three campuses, or 150+ majors and minors – it's the sense of belonging that Tommies feel. Big enough to make NCAA history and distinguish ourselves among Catholic universities, but small enough that your professors know you by name.
Here, you'll find the academic excellence, life-changing opportunities, and the tight-knit community that makes it all possible. This is where you Find Your Fire.
The largest private university in Minnesota. You’ll join 9,000+ undergraduate and graduate students across eight schools and colleges.
Three campuses in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Rome. Big-city access, close-knit community — Whether you’re in Minnesota or Rome, you’ll be home.
Our Catholic tradition means that every Tommie, regardless of your faith background is encouraged to thrive and promote human dignity.
Tommies live and learn together in communities built to foster lifelong friendships. You'll not only take classes with people in your major, you’ll live with them, too.
A D-I hockey game with your friend from down the hall. A one-on-one session with your professor in a state-of-the-art lab. A student-planned concert where your whole friend group shows up. This is what life at St. Thomas looks like.
Where 'we go way back' begins. Living on campus is the best way to find friendships that last a lifetime.
Have dinner, chosen family-style. With fresh, sustainable ingredients across cultures and dietary needs, there’s something for everyone in your friend group.
Find your next best friend by doing what you love — with 140+ student-run clubs and organizations to choose from, they're already out there waiting.
You and your friends won’t just be catching a game – you’ll be part of a D-I story in the making. From upsets to new rivalries, this is your chance to be part of something historic.
out of 436 schools for “Top National University” by U.S. News & World Report
Best college campus in America Per Niche.com
In the Princeton Review’s list of “Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs”
As a Tommie grad, you'll earn a lot more than a living. With 120,000+ alumni in the Tommie network and 90% of top Minnesota companies actively recruiting our graduates, you'll discover just how far belonging can take you.
of Tommies are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
of Tommies complete at least one internship while enrolled as an undergrad.
of graduates have job offers before they walk across the stage, with a median starting salary of $70,500.
Tommies earn the highest median salary in Minnesota five years out — higher than graduates of every other public and private university in the state.
$623 is the average cost of tuition and fees per year for students in the Class of 2028 whose family have an adjusted gross income of under $80,000 a year and use their St. Thomas scholarship to pay tuition and fees.
When it comes to academic quality, U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Thomas #76 as one of the “Best Value Schools” in the nation.
Our Financial Aid office is available to provide you with personalized support.
We were built for belonging. Archbishop John Ireland, an Irish immigrant, founded St. Thomas to welcome those not welcomed elsewhere. That tradition lives on today in a community where every Tommie is seen, valued, and supported to thrive.
Every Tommie has access to a full range of support and well-being services right on campus. From mental health and physical wellness to college and career preparedness, you'll find everything you need to flourish.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is rooted in our Catholic identity and our conviction that every person's dignity deserves to be protected. We strive to be a university characterized by radical hospitality. A place where all feel genuinely welcomed, each person's unique background is honored, and every Tommie is an equal, valued member of the community.
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