19%
of Tommies enter as transfer students
Transfer Admissions
At St. Thomas, we develop students to be morally responsible leaders, preparing them for active work towards a more just and civil society. We believe that the answers to the world's complex problems live within people who have yet to discover all they can accomplish.
St. Thomas welcomes approximately 350 transfer students each year – roughly 20% of our students. Through class projects, internships and other practical application opportunities, you will be prepared to make a positive impact in a career, grad school or wherever you go from here.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
St. Thomas now accepts the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)! Transfer students who complete the MnTC will satisfy almost all core curriculum requirements here.
50%
of transfer students come from two-year institutions
100%
of classes are taught by faculty (who know your name)
How will your credits transfer
Learn how the college credits you've already earned will transfer to St. Thomas, or see which community college courses meet St. Thomas' core curriculum requirements. Transfer students who complete the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum will satisfy almost all core curriculum requirements.
Cost & Financial Aid
St. Thomas is ranked a Best Value in Education. Learn all you need to know about our costs, scholarships and other financial aid available.
Scholarships
All admitted transfer students are automatically considered for the St. Thomas Transfer Award, up to $30,000 per year. Learn more about the St. Thomas Transfer award, as well as other scholarship opportunities for transfer students.
After St. Thomas
Tommies get a hands-on education that lands them jobs, internships and grad school opportunities to make a real difference.
Personalized Support
You're assigned an admissions counselor to help guide you through the application process, credit transfer and more.
Transfer Student Stories
Meet transfer students who are showing the world what it means to be a Tommie.
Ally Starks '25
After attending Johns Hopkins University for a year, Ally Starks '25 decided that a change of pace was in order. She switched from studying pre-med molecular and cellular biology at Johns Hopkins to majoring in exercise science on a pre-physical therapy track in the Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas.
Viviana Ruiz '23
Transferring from Texas A&M, Viviana Ruiz, became a double major in Catholic studies and communication studies. Vivian credits the phenomenal job St. Thomas does in promoting events to transfer students.
Luana Karl '23
With a major in journalism and a minor in political science, Luana had to navigate American college life as a transfer student from Brazil. Creating a St. Thomas chapter for a Brazilian student organization, Luana's hope is that other Brazilian students find a home at St. Thomas.
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