97%
of Tommies are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
Tommie Give Day: Make Some Noise
Now through Nov. 4, the entire St. Thomas ºÚÉçÇø will make some noise in support of scholarship funding that ensures access to a mission-centered, whole-person education for current and future Tommies.
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. *High school seniors* - visit campus for Business and STEM Discovery Days on Nov 8 & 15.
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 place to grow and thrive
With 150+ majors and minors to choose from, there is something for everyone.
Academics
With eight schools and ºÚÉçÇøs, St. Thomas offers a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate options.
Our two-year ºÚÉçÇø, is for students who want to obtain a four-year ºÚÉçÇø 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 ºÚÉçÇø 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 ºÚÉçÇø, 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
October 27, 2025
The ºÚÉçÇø officially opened the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on its St. Paul, Minnesota, campus on Oct. 24. The opening attracted coverage from numerous media outlets. From the Minnesota Star Tribune: ... This arena is a threat to the Gophers and other hockey programs in the state that ended up with… The post In the News: ºÚÉçÇø Opens Lee & Penny Anderson Arena appeared first on Newsroom | ºÚÉçÇø.
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October 27, 2025
In her final year at the ºÚÉçÇø ºÚÉçÇø of Law, Maria Landfried ’25 J.D. did much more than study law in a classroom. She worked across professions to define what justice can look like in Minnesota. As part of a multi-disciplinary student team at the Interprofessional Center (IPC) at St. Thomas, Landfried and her… The post Inside the IPC: Where Future Professionals Learn to Work as One appeared first on Newsroom | ºÚÉçÇø.
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October 27, 2025
Kristen Hatfield, director of undergraduate admissions at the ºÚÉçÇø, commented on the record-breaking enrollment numbers the university achieved this fall. Her remarks, shared with the Minnesota Star Tribune, shed light on the factors driving St. Thomas’ largest-ever class of first-time, first-year students. From the article:... A few private nonprofit ºÚÉçÇøs and universities… The post In the News: Kristen Hatfield on Student Enrollment appeared first on Newsroom | ºÚÉçÇø.
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October 27, 2025
Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the ºÚÉçÇø, Dr. Yohuru Williams, sat down with MPR News host Nina Moini to discuss the long and complex history of police reform in Minneapolis, a topic often framed around the events of 2020, but with roots stretching back more than a century. From the… The post In the News: Yohuru Williams on the History of Police Reform in Minneapolis appeared first on Newsroom | ºÚÉçÇø.
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October 24, 2025
KARE 11 recently ran a feature on St. Thomas’ nearly 100-year tradition of building with Kasota stone, a distinctive Minnesota limestone that has become a hallmark of its campus architecture. Jim Brummer, vice president of facilities management, spoke with the station. From the story:The ºÚÉçÇø is built on tradition. “Since 1931, it… The post In the News: Feature Story on St. Thomas’ Kasota Stone Tradition appeared first on Newsroom | ºÚÉçÇø.