110+
undergraduate majors and minors; graduate degrees as well
An experience rooted in our heritage
The Liberal Arts Advantage
The Difference
The University of St. Thomas was founded in St. Paul by a priest (John Ireland) and a railroad tycoon (James J. Hill) to educate immigrants. It was created to serve, make good neighbors and to be inclusive. The formation of St. Thomas goes beyond the typical educational institution—it was born and exists to champion the common good.
With that as our guide, the work we do in the College of Arts and Sciences goes beyond test taking. The work we do is anchored in improving the human condition. With a strong foundation in arts and sciences, we can focus on celebrating the entire human experience because we believe people are made to appreciate art and science as they work together in harmony, as they have since the beginning of time.
The College of Arts and Sciences is building a community of people who care about ethical leadership; people who are concerned about the other and who want to give back to the world they live in. The graduates of this college aren’t simply ready for the workforce—they’re ready for life. To that end, this college emphasizes the importance of living life based on who you are, not simply what you do.
93%
of graduates have jobs or go to graduate school within 8 months
250
faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences
Where Arts and Sciences Thrive as One
Both arts and sciences focus on celebrating the human condition and experience. At their best, in unison, they work together to improve lives.
Why Liberal Arts at St. Thomas
This university was founded by a priest (John Ireland) and a railroad tycoon (James J. Hill) to educate immigrants. It was created to serve, make good neighbors and to be inclusive. The formation of St. Thomas goes beyond the typical educational institution—it was born and exists to champion the common good.
Nourishing Community
The common good is bigger than St. Thomas, which is why we work to cultivate well-being in our community and around the world. We feel it is important to collaborate and partner with people within and outside our university to meet the needs of our society—because the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Producing Life Ready Graduates
We’re all about the journey and who you are — not what you are. The College empowers students to pursue internships, study abroad, conduct meaningful research and reflect on what they’re learning and why it matters.
Connecting Life’s Dots
An education at St. Thomas is focused on a discipline, but employers want to hire well-rounded people. To ensure our graduates are ready for more, our Core includes interdisciplinary programs, educational diversity, DEI work, mentorship and collaboration.
The Heart of the Core Curriculum
Like life, learning is a journey. As students discover who they are and what they’re passionate about, the College of Arts and Sciences provides meaningful, interactive experiences that allow students to reflect on and apply what they’re learning so that they’re prepared for what’s next.
Through our curriculum, graduates are prepared to contribute to their industry and their community in meaningful ways as soon as they get their diploma. St. Thomas doesn’t just produce graduates—we create individuals who are more analytical, creative, empathetic, scientific, data and fact driven, agile and versatile with a heart for social justice and equity.
Where students explore strengths and passions
Imagine Yourself Here
Our ideal student is comfortable with being uncomfortable and embraces challenging conversations and thinking with an open, curious mind. The individuals who find this college most rewarding aren’t afraid to challenge convictions or convention in order to find truth; they look and think beyond today and into the future with minds that are ready to adapt to change. If this excites you, join us.
People of The College
Meet some of the students and faculty that make the College of Arts and Sciences at St. Thomas unique.
Keanu Daley
The 2020 Tommie Award winner is a senior earning a triple major in actuarial science, statistics and theology and a minor in mathematics.
Julia Wickham
Julia received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award in Study/Research for the 2020-21 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Thanos Zyngas
For the past 18 years, the Rome Campus Director has helped create a dynamic, rich learning experience for hundreds of St. Thomas students.