The University of St. Thomas is nationally ranked in the top 20 Catholic universities by U.S. News and is the largest private university in Minnesota. We're big enough to offer 150+ undergraduate majors and minors, yet small enough for professors to know every student's name. In fact, 100 percent of classes are taught by faculty, not teaching assistants. At the heart of St. Thomas, you will find an education with a strong liberal arts core. Regardless of your studies and interests, you will transform from a student to an engaged member of society. Through the core curriculum as well as class projects, internships and other practical application opportunities, you will be prepared to make a positive impact in a career, grad school or wherever you go. Now part of NCAA Division I athletics, you’ll have countless opportunities to join your fellow Tommies to cheer on your favorite teams.

You’ll graduate with a liberal arts foundation and loads of real-life readiness to become a global citizen. Students who earn their degree here are ready to lead teams, communicate effectively and successfully influence others. Ninety-five percent of graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within a year of graduation.

Religious affiliation: St. Thomas was founded in the Catholic intellectual tradition – a 2,000-year-old practice of uniting faith and reason to explore the world. As a Catholic university, we develop future leaders of all faiths looking to make a positive impact on the world.

St. Thomas has over 6,000 undergraduate students and is home to students from 47 states and 92 countries.

St. Thomas recognizes that ACT or SAT test scores are not always the best predictor of academic success. So, we’ve adopted a test-optional admissions policy. Students can choose whether to submit a standardized test score as part of their application to St. Thomas.

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St. Thomas is committed to offering a competitive financial aid package and working with each student and family to make a St. Thomas education affordable. All first-time, first-year students admitted to St. Thomas are automatically considered for a St. Thomas scholarship. For students entering fall 2021, the average cost of tuition after merit aid is $21,000. For students whose family have an adjusted gross income of under $50,000, the average cost of tuition and fees is $2,600.

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Tuition and fees

First-time, full-time students receiving grants and scholarships
97%

Financial aid application deadline
Feb. 15 priority deadline

FAFSA code
002345

Learn more about financial aid at St. Thomas.

When it comes to student clubs and activities, there are plenty of options. Stay active in a favorite sport, try something new or join Tommie Catholic, Black Empowerment Student Alliance, Women in Business, Sustainability Club or Computer Science Club — regardless, you’re sure to find like-minded people to play with. Get creative and connect across campus. Convo Hour extends the lunch hour twice a week so you can immerse yourself in student clubs and organizations, community volunteering and wellness activities.

Number of student organizations
150+

St. Thomas is home to over 20 large and small performing ensembles. Ensembles are open to all students. Large ensembles require an audition.

NCAA Division
Division I

Conference membership
Central Collegiate Hockey Association (men's)
Pioneer Football League
Summit League
Western Collegiate Hockey Association (women's)

You’ll graduate with a liberal arts foundation and loads of real-life readiness to become a global citizen. Students who earn their degree here are ready to lead teams, communicate effectively and successfully influence others. Ninety-five percent of graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within a year of graduation.

Disciplines with largest number of graduates
1. Business, management, marketing and related support services
2. Engineering (TIED)
2. Biological and biomedical sciences (TIED)
3. Social sciences

Alumni majors
Use LinkedIn’s alumni tool* to explore what St. Thomas graduates majored in and the types of careers they have and with which companies.

*based only on those who have accounts on LinkedIn