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.
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.
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.
Academics
With eight schools and colleges, St. Thomas offers a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate options.
Our two-year 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 , 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
July 30, 2025
The University of St. Thomas archives hold fascinating materials that offer a window into the history and evolving story of campus life, academics, and community. These collections preserve the moments, both monumental and everyday, that have shaped the university’s identity. University Archivist Ann Kenne shares 10 of her favorite items from the collections. General ledger,… The post Tales from the Archives: 10 Gems Revealing St. Thomas History appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 30, 2025
Tyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to KARE 11 about the potential direction of the U.S. economy. From the story: This week is filled with new financial data and insights that could offer a clearer picture of the current state of… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on the US Economy appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 30, 2025
Paul Omodt ’89, ’99 MBA, emerging media adjunct faculty, wrote an article on crisis communications for Minnesota Cities magazine. He outlined how Burnsville leaders handled the February 2024 tragedy. From the article: On Feb. 18, 2024, a tragedy forever changed the Burnsville community. Police officers and firefighter/paramedics responded to a domestic disturbance involving a woman… The post In the News: Paul Omodt on Crisis Communications appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 30, 2025
The School of Engineering was featured in Twin Cities Business magazine and Technical Education Post regarding a no-cost boot camp being offered to machinists this summer. The initiative is aimed at upskilling machinists. From the Twin Cities Business story: With machines taking on more manufacturing work, humans need to step up their technical skills to stay… The post In the News: School of Engineering Hosts Boot Camp for Machinists appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 30, 2025
Andy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke to MPR News regarding housing prices in Minnesota. Prices across the state and the Twin Cities metro are hitting all-time highs. From the interview: In the Twin Cities alone, the median price is $401,000.… The post In the News: Andy Babula on Minnesota Housing Prices appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.