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St. Thomas is a Best Value in Education
When it comes to academic quality, U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Thomas a top value in Minnesota, and one of the best values in the nation.
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Higher education with a higher calling
Educating morally responsible leaders who advance the common good.
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Academics
With eight schools and colleges, St. Thomas offers a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate options for everyone. 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.
St. Thomas also offers non-credit classes, mini master's programs and additional courses through Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) that will help you accelerate your career and gain new skills.
97% of Tommies are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation 100% of classes are taught by faculty (not teaching assistants)
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.
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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.
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Featured Priorities
New Schoenecker Center
Opening in 2024 with over 130,000 square feet, the Schoenecker Center will help St. Thomas meet the rapidly evolving needs of the community and employers by enabling collaborative, interdisciplinary education that incorporates diverse viewpoints into students’ work.
Schoenecker Center
New School of Nursing
Starting in Fall 2022, the new School of Nursing will offer pre-licensure bachelor's and master's nursing degrees, designed to educate students to enter nursing practice with clinical excellence and ingenuity. Both programs feature a unique emphasis on whole-person healing to advance health equity and social justice.
School of Nursing
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.
Racial Justice Initiative
News from St. Thomas
Three new members with strong technology and business acumen have joined the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering Board of Governors. The new Board of Governors members are Eileen Youds, Wei Moline and Nnamdi Njoku. “Eileen, Wei and Nnamdi are the leaders in our community
who will inspire us to get better at our… The post Three New Members Join School of Engineering Board of Governors appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas. Three New Members Join School of Engineering Board of Governors
In the News: Artika Tyner on Closing the Achievement Gap
University of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Artika Tyner recently spoke with Fox 9 News about closing the achievement gap by promoting literacy and diversity in literature at the Planting People, Growing Justice Leadership Institute's sixth annual community celebration and book giveaway. From the story: According to the most recent Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment, only about… The post In the News: Artika Tyner on Closing the Achievement Gap appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Elections 2022: Measuring National Political Influences in Minnesota
Minnesotans love to vote. So much so, that for the better part of the last decade, Minnesota has topped all 49 of its fellow states in voter turnout. In 2020, nearly 80% of all eligible voters in Minnesota made their voice heard, a modern-day American record. The 2022 election is off to strong start as… The post Elections 2022: Measuring National Political Influences in Minnesota appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Video: How 'Saints Show Us the Way'
"Saints show us the way of where we are going ultimately and what's possible with our lives, and (how to) live lives of great charity, generosity, selflessness and holiness," Father Chris Collins '93, SJ, vice president for mission at the University of St. Thomas, said during a discussion about All Saints' Day with Will Peterson, president… The post Video: How 'Saints Show Us the Way' appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Statement Regarding Campus Alert on Oct. 26, 2022
Earlier on Wednesday, the St. Paul Police Department contacted the University of St. Thomas about a criminal suspect they were pursuing who fled onto the St. Paul campus. University Public Safety officers assisted police and an arrest was made. There is no immediate threat to the University of St. Thomas community. Any questions about the… The post Statement Regarding Campus Alert on Oct. 26, 2022 appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.