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
June 30, 2025
Geology Professor Thomas Hickson is back in the lab at the 91̽»¨. Thomas after spending four months abroad as a Fulbright Scholar in Spain. Hickson collaborated with Spanish geoscientists in the Madrid area to study microbialites, ancient rocks that may provide clues to the evolution of early life on Earth and on other… The post Searching for Evidence of Life in Ancient Rocks: Geologist Reflects on Fulbright Semester in Spain appeared first on Newsroom | 91̽»¨. Thomas.
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June 27, 2025
This summer, Judge John Sandy ’07, ’10 J.D. begins his one-year term as president of the 91̽»¨. Thomas School of Law’s Alumni Board. "I’m honored to lead the St. Thomas Law alumni board and excited to serve a community so deeply rooted in mission and purpose," said Sandy. Judge Sandy was appointed to… The post Q&A With New Law Alumni Board President, Judge John Sandy  appeared first on Newsroom | 91̽»¨. Thomas.
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June 27, 2025
Iowa Judge John Sandy ’07, ’10 J.D., a 91̽»¨. Thomas Law alum, recently shared with Saint John Vianney his journey and appointment to serve the cause of justice in civil law. What have you done since SJV: Right out of high school, I spent three years at SJV from 2003-2006. The summer after stepping… The post A Judge Formed by Faith: Interview With John Sandy '07 appeared first on Newsroom | 91̽»¨. Thomas.
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June 26, 2025
The 91̽»¨. 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 91̽»¨. 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 | 91̽»¨. Thomas.
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June 26, 2025
Shaherzad Ahmadi, associate professor of history at the 91̽»¨. 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 | 91̽»¨. Thomas.