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.
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.
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.
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
December 11, 2024
Story Mode: The Creative Writer’s Guide to Narrative Video Game Design won the 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title award. ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ Salvatore Pane, an associate professor for the ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ College of Arts and Sciences, co-authored the textbook with Julialicia Case and Eric Freeze through Bloomsbury Publishing. The textbook offers low-cost, accessible tools and instruction… The post St. Thomas ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ Pens 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title appeared first on Newsroom | ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ.
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December 11, 2024
Yayu Feng, assistant professor of emerging media at the ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with MPR about the impact that influencers have had on the news and on social media trends. From the story: Host: I’ve been wondering a lot about this, this election cycle, as a journalist, and thinking,… The post In the News: Yayu Feng on How Influencers Are Shaping News appeared first on Newsroom | ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ.
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December 11, 2024
Greg Song, assistant professor of emerging media at the ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 about how a potential ban on TikTok could disrupt Minnesota artists and small businesses. From the story: Friday’s ruling from three federal appeals court judges upholds a law that could ban TikTok… The post In the News: Greg Song on Influencer Concerns Regarding the Potential TikTok Ban appeared first on Newsroom | ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ.
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December 11, 2024
Mike Porter, professor of marketing at the ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ Opus College of Business, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the revival of malls as holiday shoppers seek experiences and retail therapy, with increased traffic and creative uses of mall spaces driving the comeback. From the story: The start of the holiday shopping season… The post In the News: Mike Porter on Holiday Shopping and the Revival of Shopping Malls appeared first on Newsroom | ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ.
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December 11, 2024
Mark Osler, professor at the ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ of Law, recently spoke with The Wall Street Journal about presidential pardons, highlighting their unique power and impact. From the story: President Biden on Sunday granted a full and unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, who faced a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax… The post In the News: Mark Osler on Presidential Pardons appeared first on Newsroom | ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵ.