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
Featured Priorities
New Schoenecker Center
The Schoenecker Center where creativity, design, art, teamwork, imagination, and ideas meet. This innovative space encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, making the St. Thomas graduate an asset to MN (and beyond).
Collaborative Learning School
Starting in Fall 2023, the School of Education will partner with Saint Paul Public Schools’ Maxfield Elementary to form a Collaborative Learning School. Through an embedded classroom and year-long placements, this immersive experience will remove the gap between classroom learning and working in the field.
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.
Introducing President Rob Vischer
The Board of Trustees unanimously chose Rob Vischer as the 16th President of St. Thomas, following a nationwide search.
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.
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.
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.
News from St. Thomas
In the News: Student Who Missed High School Graduation to Celebrate St. Thomas Commencement With Family From Rwanda
Onella Nkurunziza, a graduating senior from the University of St. Thomas’ Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about her excitement for her upcoming commencement. As a 2020 high school graduate, this will be her first in-person graduation ceremony. From the story: Without the big high school ceremony, “it felt like you… The post In the News: Student Who Missed High School Graduation to Celebrate St. Thomas Commencement With Family From Rwanda appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 15, 2024
Innovation Fellows Study Feasibility of Leadership Minor
It is an important part of the educational process for university students to be able to leverage their leadership skills in a variety of “real-world” professional contexts, but students don’t always see themselves as capable leaders in their fields. At the University of St. Thomas, our team is developing an interdisciplinary Leadership Minor program that… The post Innovation Fellows Study Feasibility of Leadership Minor appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 15, 2024
St. Thomas Men’s Hockey to Join the NCHC
Tommies become 10th member of conference The University of St. Thomas Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten announced May 15 that the Tommies will become the 10th member of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). The Tommies were admitted following a unanimous vote of approval by the NCHC Board of Directors and… The post St. Thomas Men’s Hockey to Join the NCHC appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 15, 2024
Breaking Barriers: The Rising Influence of Women in Supply Chain Management
The field of supply chain management is undergoing a transformative shift as more women step into traditionally male-dominated roles like negotiations and executive leadership. Two decades ago, when I started my career, I was often the only woman in the room, younger than my colleagues by 30+ years. While work is being done to improve… The post Breaking Barriers: The Rising Influence of Women in Supply Chain Management appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 14, 2024
St. Thomas’ National Society of Black Engineers Chapter Receives 3M Grant to Attend NSBE’s 50th Annual Convention
The University of St. Thomas’ National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) chapter members attended the 50th NSBE conference in Atlanta, Georgia, in March. This year’s theme for the conference was focused on “CommUNITY,” celebrating from a personal, campus, or professional standpoint. It was community connections that made the trip possible. Thanks to a grant from… The post St. Thomas’ National Society of Black Engineers Chapter Receives 3M Grant to Attend NSBE’s 50th Annual Convention appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.