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 ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ and create life-long connections with friends and faculty.
Academics
With eight schools and ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵs, St. Thomas offers a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate options.
Our two-year ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ, is for students who want to obtain a four-year ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ 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 ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ 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 ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ, 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
When College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Bill Tolman and Vice President and Director of Athletics Phil Esten began discussing opportunities for a collaboration, they knew one thing: They wanted ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ students to be at the center of the project. The result is a student-driven series of video shorts called “Beyond… The post St. Thomas Students Go ‘Beyond the Buzzer’ in Collaboration With Athletics appeared first on Newsroom | ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ.
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July 29, 2025
Tyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ, spoke to KSTP-TV about the stock market bouncing back and how tariffs are impacting prices in stores. How consumers feel about the economy depends on where they are with their finances, he said. He cited… The post In The News: Tyler Schipper on the Stock Market and Tariffs appeared first on Newsroom | ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ.
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July 29, 2025
Effective and exceptional leadership is powered by communication, and communication is deeply intertwined with emotional intelligence (EQ). For emerging leaders navigating newly expanded responsibilities, recognizing this connection is essential. And for experienced leaders, it’s a powerful reminder that how we communicate evolves alongside our self-awareness and emotional insight. In a recent course that I taught… The post The Connection Between Excellent Communication and Emotional Intelligence appeared first on Newsroom | ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ.
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July 29, 2025
¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ of Law ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ Mark Osler is part of a newly launched, national effort to create a comprehensive expungement process for non-violent federal offenses. He is one of the founders of the Federal Expungement Initiative, which hopes to open a pathway through the federal courts for individuals who have completed their sentence, but… The post Mark Osler Helps Launch Federal Expungement Initiative appeared first on Newsroom | ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ.
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July 22, 2025
¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ alumni, staff and friends gathered in Chicago on July 14 as the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx faced the Chicago Sky, a team co-owned by St. Thomas Trustee Anne Sempowski Ward. Ward hosted the Chicagoland alumni at Wintrust Arena for an evening of spirited basketball and Tommie camaraderie. "We were so pleased to… The post Lynx vs. Sky: St. Thomas Alumni Reunite in Chicago for WNBA Matchup appeared first on Newsroom | ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ.