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, 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.
News from St. Thomas
June 26, 2025
In the News: St. Thomas Basketball Opens Arena Against Army West Point
The University of St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball teams will open their home schedule with a doubleheader against Army West Point. Multiple outlets write about the news. From the Pioneer Press story: The University of St. Thomas’ basketball teams will open their new arena with a men’s/women’s doubleheader at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on Nov.… The post In the News: St. Thomas Basketball Opens Arena Against Army West Point appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
- June 26, 2025
In the News: Shaherzad Ahmadi on Middle East Conflict
Shaherzad Ahmadi, associate professor of history at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Angela Davis at MPR News about the history and complexities of the Iran-Israel-U.S. relationship and possible implication of recent developments. From the story: After the U.S. attacked three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend, Israel launched… The post In the News: Shaherzad Ahmadi on Middle East Conflict appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
- June 26, 2025
In the News: Mark Osler on Capital Punishment
University of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to WCCO-TV about the possibility of the death penalty being used in Minnesota. A 114-year-old ban still holds; however, recent crimes have raised questions about federal prosecutors pursuing the punishment in Minnesota. From the story: The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could… The post In the News: Mark Osler on Capital Punishment appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
- June 25, 2025
David Williard Selected to Lead Selim Center for Lifelong Learning
Dr. David Williard, an associate professor of history at the University of St. Thomas, has been named the new faculty director of the Selim Center for Lifelong Learning, effective July 1. Bob Shoemake, Selim’s current director, is retiring at the end of June. Williard, who joined St. Thomas in 2012, brings extensive experience with the… The post David Williard Selected to Lead Selim Center for Lifelong Learning appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
- June 25, 2025
St. Thomas Basketball to Host Army in Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
The University of St. Thomas men's and women's basketball programs will open their 2025-26 home schedule on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. St. Thomas will play host to Army West Point, the alma mater of philanthropist Lee Anderson, whose name is on the arena. This will be the first-ever… The post St. Thomas Basketball to Host Army in Lee & Penny Anderson Arena appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.