Academics
With eight schools and »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵs, St. Thomas offers a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate options.
Our two-year »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, is for students who want to obtain a four-year »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ 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.
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 »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, 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
The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ of Engineering celebrates the release of Dr. Gary Jing’s latest book, Lean Six Sigma for Beginners: Essential Activities to Conduct DMAIC Projects, unveiled at the 2024 ASQ Lean Six Sigma Conference. The book, now available on Amazon and ASQ Press, represents a distilled version of St. Thomas’ ETLS640 Lean… The post St. Thomas »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s New Lean Six Sigma Guide Bridges Theory and Practice appeared first on Newsroom | »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ.
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March 19, 2025
Rico Blasi, head coach of the men’s hockey team at the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the growth of the team since making the leap to Division I. From the story: The first view of St. Thomas as a Division I men’s hockey program for many occurred on Jan.… The post In the News: Head Coach Rico Blasi on St. Thomas Men’s Hockey Battling MSU Mankato for CCHA Title appeared first on Newsroom | »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ.
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March 19, 2025
Virgil Wiebe, professor at the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Law »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, spoke with CBC News about the Trump administration’s plan to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. From the interview: In war, the U.S. government is allowed to arrest, imprison and/or deport any male over 14 who is from the hostile nation. This has… The post In the News: Virgil Wiebe on Alien Enemies Act appeared first on Newsroom | »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ.
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March 19, 2025
Father Chris Collins, »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ vice president for mission, spoke to The Minnesota Star Tribune about Pope Francis' illness and importance of prayer during the season of Lent. According to the story: Lent, according to Father Chris Collins, "is a chance for everybody to make a new start and experience the grace of… The post In the News: Father Chris Collins on Lenten Prayers for Ailing Pope Francis appeared first on Newsroom | »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ.
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March 18, 2025
Tyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics and data analytics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, spoke with Finance & Commerce about tariffs ranging from 10% to 25% that the U.S government is imposing on certain imported goods from various countries, including Canada, China and Mexico. He spoke… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper Discusses Tariffs Impact on Housing Markets appeared first on Newsroom | »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ.