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: Dougherty Family College Fulfills Dreams
Persistence pays off. That’s the theme of the message Dougherty Family College Dean Buffy Smith and alum Cheyene Bialke AA '22 BS '24 shared in an interview with Native Roots Radio. Bialke told listeners that some of her high school teachers thought she was not college material because she struggled with core courses, such as… The post In the News: Dougherty Family College Fulfills Dreams appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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June 5, 2024
Favorite Photos From Commencement 2024
University of St. Thomas photographers Mark Brown and Brandon Woller ’17 look forward to taking images of commencement each year. It’s an opportunity to capture students, staff, faculty and family celebrating huge accomplishments years in the making. The following images are some favorites, selected by the photography staff. The post Favorite Photos From Commencement 2024 appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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June 4, 2024
In the News: Catherine Grant Shares Inspiration and Advice for Summer Gardening
Catherine Grant, greenhouse and medicinal garden manager at the University of St. Thomas, recently joined MPR’s Angela Davis to share advice for summer gardening. From the story: So many of us are behind with our planning this year. ... We are in this transition right now from spring to summer and I would first just… The post In the News: Catherine Grant Shares Inspiration and Advice for Summer Gardening appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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June 4, 2024
In the News: John Abraham on Traditional and Emerging Uses of Artificial Intelligence
John Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined WCCO Radio to discuss how AI is used in his research and the potential long-term impacts of AI on society. From the story: “I work on designing water structures – dams and culverts – in the Middle East. ...… The post In the News: John Abraham on Traditional and Emerging Uses of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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June 4, 2024
In the News: Phil Esten on the Changing NCAA Rules Related to NIL Deals
Phil Esten, vice president and director of athletics at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the ever-changing NCAA rules and regulations related to paying players in the name, image, likeness (NIL) era of D-I college sports. From the story: In the NIL era, even the two men at the… The post In the News: Phil Esten on the Changing NCAA Rules Related to NIL Deals appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.