Academics
With eight schools and colleges, St. Thomas offers a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate options.
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.
All students can participate in Study Abroad, Research, and Internship opportunities, and access the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, which helps spread the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation across campus.
of classes are taught by faculty (not teaching assistants)
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
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Price Increases, Presidential Promises and Proposed Tariffs
Tyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, was interviewed for three different CNN articles, discussing the rise in consumer prices and the implications of President Trump’s actions on the economy. In one article he said, “No president is able to lower prices… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Price Increases, Presidential Promises and Proposed Tariffs appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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February 5, 2025
In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Controversy With DeepSeek’s Open Source AI Model
The artificial intelligence open-source large language models (LLMs) application developed by a Chinese AI company DeepSeek is as good as ChatGPT, but there are some concerns, Dr. Manjeet Rege, software engineering professor and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, said during an interview on the Adam and… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Controversy With DeepSeek’s Open Source AI Model appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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February 5, 2025
In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on the National Report Card and Post-Pandemic Challenges in Education
Chelda Smith Kondo, associate professor of teacher education at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently joined KARE 11 to talk about test scores for schools in Minnesota and across the country. From the story: While many educators were hoping for better test scores this year, University of St. Thomas education professor Chelda… The post In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on the National Report Card and Post-Pandemic Challenges in Education appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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February 5, 2025
In the News: Greg Song on How TikTok Uncertainty Is Affecting Brands
Greg Song, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with AdWeek about the temporary TikTok ban and ongoing uncertainty for brands around the world. From the story: Beyond TikTok’s technical fallout, advertisers could face potential reputational risks. With American profiles still visible to global users, companies are bracing… The post In the News: Greg Song on How TikTok Uncertainty Is Affecting Brands appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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February 3, 2025
Tommies Dominate Bison in Front of Record Crowd
The national stage brought out the best in St. Thomas men’s basketball during a 79-62 win over North Dakota State Feb. 2 in front of a Schoenecker Arena record crowd of 2,068. Kendall Blue and Nolan Minessale combined for 43 points on 17-of-22 shooting as the Tommies (18-6, 8-1 Summit League) led for the entirety… The post Tommies Dominate Bison in Front of Record Crowd appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.