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.
News from St. Thomas
Lynx vs. Sky: St. Thomas Alumni Reunite in Chicago for WNBA Matchup
University of St. Thomas alumni, staff and friends gathered in Chicago on July 14 as the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx faced the Chicago Sky, a team co-owned by St. Thomas Trustee Anne Sempowski Ward. Ward hosted the Chicagoland alumni at Wintrust Arena for an evening of spirited basketball and Tommie camaraderie. "We were so pleased to… The post Lynx vs. Sky: St. Thomas Alumni Reunite in Chicago for WNBA Matchup appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
- July 22, 2025
In the News: Rachel Moran on Racial Justice and Police Reform
Rachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with The Christian Science Monitor on the sentencing of the police officer who shot Breonna Taylor. From the story: A federal judge sentenced a former Louisville, Kentucky, police officer to 33 months in prison, with three years of supervised release, for his… The post In the News: Rachel Moran on Racial Justice and Police Reform appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
- July 22, 2025
In the News: Liz Wilkinson on the Social Impact of Women’s Sports
Dr. Liz Wilkinson, director of the Luann Dummer Center for Women, recently wrote an op-ed for Ms. magazine. She details the recent and historical social justice movements in women’s sports and the surge in popularity that has followed. From the story: On June 14, the players and coaching staff of Angel City Football Club, the women’s… The post In the News: Liz Wilkinson on the Social Impact of Women’s Sports appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
- July 22, 2025
Guided by Mentors, Driven by Mission: One Tommie Roots Career in Purpose
Eshan Varma ’19, a proud graduate of the University of St. Thomas and member of the Alumni Engagement Board, embodies resilience and a commitment to supporting the next generation. Born and raised in Eagan, Minnesota, Varma’s journey is a testament to his adaptability, ambition, and dedication to the values of community and education. Initially attending… The post Guided by Mentors, Driven by Mission: One Tommie Roots Career in Purpose appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
- July 22, 2025
St. Thomas Professor Shares Teaching Methods in Germany
Muffet Trout, PhD, associate professor in the School of Education and a fellow at the Minnesota Institute of Trauma-Informed Education at the University of St. Thomas, spent the month of June in Germany as an invited international guest lecturer at Technische Universitat Darmstadt (TUD). The relationship with TUD began several years ago, when a German… The post St. Thomas Professor Shares Teaching Methods in Germany appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.