• Universities

We’re the largest private university in Minnesota, big enough to offer more than 100 majors from which to choose but small enough for professors to care about you personally. As a Catholic university, we develop future leaders of all faiths looking to make a positive impact on the world. Situated in the vibrant Twin Cities with campuses in St. Paul and Minneapolis, St. Thomas enrolls 6,100 undergraduate students (we call them “Tommies”) from 45 states and 37 countries.Get More Than a Diploma to FrameYour education needs to equip you not only for today’s workplace, but also for career success 25 years later. Our liberal arts education is a foundation that is critical in achieving this, helping you to develop lasting qualities such as the ability to empathize with others or to express your point of view well.Your education will also be practical. You’ll have class projects that will teach you how to provide real solutions to real problems. When you graduate, you’ll be ready for the “real world.” And you’ll be proud of who you are and what you’ve accomplished.An Education That Pays OffTommies are CEOs, scientists, humanitarians, diplomats, authors, teachers, surgeons, nonprofit leaders, engineers, attorneys, researchers and more. Even more impressive? More than half of St. Thomas students have jobs well before graduation; 65 percent do at least one internship; and within six months of graduation, 93 percent of graduates are employed or in graduate school.A St. Thomas education is an investment in the future. And it may be more affordable than you think. Ninety-seven percent of first-year students receive merit scholarships.Live Like a TommieFor most students, the St. Thomas experience includes living on campus – a great opportunity to get to know people. If you want to bond with people who share your passion, explore our Living Learning Communities. From sustainability to wellness to global connections to Catholic studies, there are plenty of ways to connect. You’ll never run out of things to do if you live on campus. We have 150 student clubs ranging from anime to actuarial science, and club sports from lacrosse to ultimate Frisbee. Team spirit runs high with our 22 competitive varsity sports. We play hard and win big, including several national Division III championships.Your Faith Practiced HereSt. Thomas was founded in the Catholic intellectual tradition, a 2,000-year-old practice of uniting faith and reason to explore the world. On campus, approximately half of the students you meet will be Catholic. Among the rest, you’ll meet Buddhists, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Protestants, agnostics, atheists and students in the process of discovering a faith. We honor students’ diverse faith traditions and we’re especially passionate about creating more opportunities for interfaith dialogue.