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鈥檝e created a hub of innovative thinking, transforming passion into action.
News from St. Thomas
September 10, 2025
The St. Paul Pioneer Press detailed how the University of St. Thomas hosted 鈥榰pskilling鈥 training for machinists this past summer. The training was meant to meet industry demand for manufacturing labor. From the story: The manufacturing industry involves highly skilled workers and it鈥檚 rapidly advancing with technology. But each year, thousands are departing the industry鈥 The post In the News: University of St. Thomas Hosts 鈥楿pskilling鈥 Training for Machinists appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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September 9, 2025
Darcy Nguyen '26 arrived at the University of St. Thomas with a clear vision: study business at the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship so she can one day reopen her family鈥檚 restaurant, Pho Saigon. The West Side spot, which her parents ran for a decade, closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Nguyen's dream of sharing authentic鈥 The post Why a First-Gen Veteran Chose Entrepreneurship at St. Thomas appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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September 3, 2025
In a video message to students on the first day of classes, President Rob Vischer said each member of the community matters not because of achievements or accolades, but because of who they are. 鈥淵ou matter because of the person you are and the person you aspire to become,鈥 Vischer said. "I am grateful for鈥 The post President Vischer Video: Every Student Should Be Seen, Known, Loved appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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September 2, 2025
Erica Embury, associate director of admissions for Dougherty Family College, spoke to WCCO Radio host Sheletta Brundidge about the opportunities for young scholars at Dougherty Family College. From the story: Do you have a child that鈥檚 looking at colleges? If you need a different pathway than signing up at an expensive four-year institution, Erica Embury,鈥 The post In the News: Erica Embury on Opportunities at Dougherty Family College appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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September 2, 2025
Tyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to ABC News about the implication of furniture tariffs. The Trump administration has threatened to tax American companies that import furniture. From the story: President聽Donald Trump聽in recent days threatened to slap聽tariffs聽on furniture, which would鈥 The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Furniture Tariffs appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.