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 3, 2025
John Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined WCCO Radio to discuss climate science and how Minnesota could export energy from wind and solar. From the WCCO Radio interview: Host: The USDA is trying to erase climate data. Why would they try to erase climate data? What is… The post In the News: John Abraham on Climate Science appeared first on Newsroom | º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas.
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June 3, 2025
The º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas has welcomed two distinguished leaders to its Board of Trustees: Lisa Shannon, president and CEO of Allina Health, and Brett Keith ’94, co-founder and managing partner of Rockwood Equity Partners, a private equity firm specializing in lower middle market companies across North America. As CEO of the nonprofit health care… The post º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas Appoints Two New Trustees: Lisa Shannon and Brett Keith appeared first on Newsroom | º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas.
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June 2, 2025
It wasn’t always easy for Bob Shoemake to connect with older adults. In fact, there was a time in his life when the idea made him uncomfortable. "In my thirties, I didn’t much like being around older people," Shoemake admitted during his retirement celebration at the º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas. "I was too impatient to… The post A Preacher’s Kid: How Bob Shoemake Found His Calling With Older Learners appeared first on Newsroom | º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas.
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June 2, 2025
At the º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas, a new partnership is reshaping how students build healthy habits by combining physical fitness training with motivational support. The Wellness Coaching and Personal Training Program, a collaboration between the Center for Well-Being and the Department of Health and Exercise Science (HES) in the Morrison Family College of Health, offers… The post Student Trainers Gain Real Coaching Experience in St. Thomas Wellness Program appeared first on Newsroom | º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas.
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May 30, 2025
Mark Osler, law professor at the º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke to MPR News about the prison sentences for convicted human smugglers after an Indian family’s deaths on the Canada-U.S. border. From the story: More than three years after a family of four from India froze to death while trying to… The post In the News: Mark Osler on Prison Sentences for Human Smugglers appeared first on Newsroom | º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas.