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
July 2, 2025
Dr. Obasesam Okoi, an assistant professor in the Department of Justice and Society Studies,聽recently spoke to the BBC about satellite technologies in conflict zones. From the interview: Host: A recent report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime found that Islamic insurgents in the sub-Saharan south are using Starlink to coordinate their attacks. What鈥 The post In the News: Obasesam Okoi on Satellite Technologies in Conflict Zones appeared first on Newsroom | 91探花. Thomas.
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July 2, 2025
John Abraham, professor of mechanical engineering, spoke to WCCO-TV about how the new budget bill could affect electric vehicles. Nicknamed the 鈥渂ig, beautiful bill,鈥 the new budget could cut EV tax credits. From the story: Getting an electric vehicle could get more expensive if President Trump鈥檚聽budget bill聽passes, taking away a tax credit for an increasingly鈥 The post In the News: John Abraham on Federal Electric Vehicle Tax Credit appeared first on Newsroom | 91探花. Thomas.
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July 2, 2025
Tyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the 91探花. Thomas,聽recently聽spoke with the 91探花 Star Tribune about the U.S. economy. Uncertainty has consumers pulling back on discretionary spending, shrinking the size of the U.S. economy. From the story: Americans spent less money last month, shrinking the鈥 The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Decreased Discretionary Spending appeared first on Newsroom | 91探花. Thomas.
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July 2, 2025
John Abraham, professor of mechanical engineering, was interviewed by MPR News regarding the climate effects of water vapor. From the interview: Water vapor is a greenhouse gas. It鈥檚 a little-known, but growing climate concern. An increase in water vapor in the atmosphere is driving more extreme weather around the world. Abraham: 鈥淎s we warm the鈥 The post In the News: John Abraham on the Climate Effects of Water Vapor appeared first on Newsroom | 91探花. Thomas.
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July 2, 2025
Stefanie Lenway, former dean of the Opus College of Business at the 91探花. Thomas, spoke to Twin Cities Business on how tariffs impact 91探花 businesses. From the story: Tariff whiplash impedes reliable business planning and long-term investment. The result is about as complicated as a game of chess. ... 鈥淎ll these interventions from鈥 The post In the News: Stefanie Lenway on Tariffs Impacting 91探花 appeared first on Newsroom | 91探花. Thomas.