97%
of Tommies are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
We Are Tommies
Meet students and alumni who are showing the world what it means to be a Tommie.
St. Thomas is a Best Value in Education
When it comes to academic quality, U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Thomas the top value in Minnesota, and one of the best values in the nation.
Visit Campus
Meet with an admissions counselor, tour campus or join us for an event. We have many ways to explore campus - both virtually and in-person.
Higher education with a higher calling
Educating morally responsible leaders who advance the common good.
COVID-19 Information
St. Thomas is focused on keeping our students, faculty and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The university requires community members who are medically able to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In addition, we require all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings in classrooms and labs, the St. Thomas shuttle and the Center for Well-Being. Masks are optional elsewhere on campus.
Academics
With eight schools and colleges, St. Thomas offers a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate options for everyone. Our two-year college, Dougherty Family 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.
St. Thomas also offers non-credit classes, mini master's programs and additional courses through Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) that will help you accelerate your career and gain new skills.
100%
of classes are taught by faculty (not teaching assistants)
55+
graduate programs
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At St. Thomas we believe diversity, equity and inclusion are indispensable to academic excellence and the holistic development of our students. Our university community includes and welcomes ALL people.
Visit Our Campuses
With one campus along the Mississippi River in St. Paul, a second campus in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, and a third campus in Rome, St. Thomas offers an urban experience with lots of greenery thrown in. But you can't believe everything you read on the internet. So come to campus and see it all for yourself.
Featured Priorities
New Schoenecker Center
Opening in 2024 with over 130,000 square feet, the Schoenecker Center will help St. Thomas meet the rapidly evolving needs of the community and employers by enabling collaborative, interdisciplinary education that incorporates diverse viewpoints into students’ work.
New School of Nursing
Starting in Fall 2022, the new School of Nursing will offer pre-licensure bachelor's and master's nursing degrees, designed to educate students to enter nursing practice with clinical excellence and ingenuity. Both programs feature a unique emphasis on whole-person healing to advance health equity and social justice.
Racial Justice Initiative
The Racial Justice Initiative, led by Dr. Yohuru Williams, facilitates research, explores opportunities for community engagement, and sponsors critical conversations focused on history, race, and obstacles to progress, with a strong focus on the external community.
News from St. Thomas
Community Visibility Inspires AAPI Tommies
As we wrap up the month of May, we also wrap up Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. It’s a time to reflect on the contributions and achievements of a group of people – our neighbors, friends, coworkers, family – who Kha Yang, Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence in the Office… The post Community Visibility Inspires AAPI Tommies appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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President Julie Sullivan’s Legacy Fuels St. Thomas’ Momentum
From the start, Dr. Julie Sullivan, was bound to make history at the University of St. Thomas. Appointed the first lay person and woman president of Minnesota’s largest private university, Sullivan’s nine-year tenure is defined by historic milestones. On June 1, Sullivan steps down as St. Thomas president and again makes history when she becomes… The post President Julie Sullivan’s Legacy Fuels St. Thomas’ Momentum appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Dr. Avinash Malshe Receives 2022 Ireland Award
Dr. Avinash Malshe, professor of marketing, has been announced as the recipient of the 2022 John Ireland Presidential Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Teacher-Scholar. The award recognizes the exemplary academic achievement of tenured members of the St. Thomas faculty who have demonstrated a sustained commitment not only to their respective disciplines, but also to… The post Dr. Avinash Malshe Receives 2022 Ireland Award appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Remarkable and Unstoppable: Dougherty Family College 2022 Commencement
Dougherty Family College (DFC) honored its fourth class of graduates during commencement Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the O’Shaughnessy Stadium on the St. Paul campus of the University of St. Thomas. In her address, Dr. Buffy Smith said, "We should always remember that our graduates are remarkable and unstoppable." She said, "Our graduates did not… The post Remarkable and Unstoppable: Dougherty Family College 2022 Commencement appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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The Art of Collaboration: Why So Many Physics Students Are Double Majors
Light is a beautiful thing, and for St. Thomas senior Lexi Serreyn, she’s making it her future. A physics and electrical engineering double major, Serreyn is poised to graduate this spring, ready to turn her love and knowledge of light into something much more. “With my research in the Physics Department I got access to… The post The Art of Collaboration: Why So Many Physics Students Are Double Majors appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.