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University of St. Thomas

University of St. Thomas
University of St. Thomas Anderson Student Center on a fall day. (photo: Mark Brown)
University of St. Thomas professor and student work in a testing lab. (photo: Mark Brown)
Students study together during the finals week. (photo: Mike Ekern)
University of St. Thomas fans cheer during a football game. (photo: Mark Brown)
University of St. Thomas professor teaches during an Opus College of Business class. (photo: Mike Ekern)
Symphonic wind ensemble (photo: Mark Brown)
Tommies celebrate a home run during a softball game. (photo: Mark Brown)
Volunteers fill meal bags during the St. Thomas Day of Service mobile pack event. (photo: Mike Ekern)
President Dr. Julie Sullivan poses for a group photo with students participating in the annual Wellness 5K. (photo: Mark Brown)
Fans pose with Tommie the mascot during a football game. (photo: Mike Ekern)
University of St. Thomas Anderson Student Center and the fountain shown at sunset. (photo: Mike Ekern)

www.stthomas.edu

University of St. Thomas
Office of Admissions
2115 Summit Avenue
Mail 5017
St. Paul, MN 55105

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phone: 651.962.6150
toll-free: 800.328.6819, ext. 2-6150
fax: 651.962.6160
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Programs and Degrees Offered

Undergraduate Programs
  • Accounting major
  • Actuarial Science major
  • Actuarial Science minor
  • American Culture and Difference minor
  • Art History major
  • Art History minor
  • Associate of Arts (liberal arts)
  • Biblical Studies minor
  • Biochemistry major
  • Biology major
  • Biology minor
  • Biology of Global Health major
  • Business Administration minor
  • Business Communication major
  • Catholic Studies major
  • Catholic Studies minor
  • Chemistry major
  • Chemistry minor
  • Civil Engineering major
  • Classical Civilization major
  • Classical Civilization minor
  • Classical Languages major
  • Classical Languages minor
  • Communication and Journalism major
  • Communication and Journalism minor
  • Computer and Information Sciences minor
  • Computer Engineering major
  • Computer Science major
  • Criminal Justice major
  • Criminal Justice minor
  • Economics major
  • Economics minor
  • Education major
  • Education minor
  • Electrical Engineering major
  • Electrical Engineering minor
  • Elementary Education major
  • Engineering Education minor
  • English - Writing major
  • English major
  • English minor
  • Entrepreneurship major
  • Environmental Science major
  • Environmental Studies major
  • Environmental Studies minor
  • Exercise Science major
  • Exercise Science minor
  • Faithful Citizenship and the Common Good minor
  • Family Business major
  • Family Studies major
  • Family Studies minor
  • Film Studies minor
  • Financial Management major
  • French major
  • French minor
  • General Business Management major
  • General Engineering minor
  • Geographic Information Systems major
  • Geographic Information Systems minor
  • Geography and Environmental Studies minor
  • Geography major
  • Geology major
  • Geology minor
  • German major
  • German minor
  • Greek minor
  • Health Promotion major
  • History major
  • History minor
  • Human Resources Management major
  • Information and Decision Theory minor
  • International Business major
  • International Studies major
  • Interreligious Studies and Comparative Theology minor
  • Japanese minor
  • Justice and Peace Studies major
  • Justice and Peace Studies minor
  • Latin major
  • Latin minor
  • Leadership and Management major
  • Legal Studies in Business major
  • Legal Studies minor
  • Literary Studies major
  • Liturgical Music major
  • Marketing Management major
  • Materials Science and Engineering minor
  • Mathematics major
  • Mathematics minor
  • Mechanical Engineering major
  • Mechanical Engineering minor
  • Music Business major
  • Music Composition minor
  • Music Education major - Instrumental (K-12)
  • Music Education major - Vocal (K-12)
  • Music major
  • Music minor
  • Music Performance major
  • Neuroscience major
  • Operations Management major
  • Philosophy major
  • Philosophy minor
  • Physics major
  • Physics minor
  • Political Science major
  • Political Science minor
  • Popular Music minor
  • Pre-Chiropractic
  • Pre-Dentistry
  • Pre-Engineering
  • Pre-Law
  • Pre-Medicine
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy
  • Pre-Optometry
  • Pre-Pharmacy
  • Pre-Physical Therapy
  • Pre-Physician Assistant
  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
  • Psychology major
  • Psychology minor
  • Public Health Studies major
  • Public Health Studies minor
  • Real Estate Studies major
  • Recording Arts minor
  • Renaissance minor
  • Science, Medicine and Society minor
  • Secondary Education major
  • Social Sciences major
  • Social Welfare minor
  • Social Work major
  • Sociology major
  • Sociology minor
  • Spanish major
  • Spanish minor
  • Statistics major
  • Statistics minor
  • Sustainability minor
  • Theology major
  • Theology minor
  • Women's Studies (ACTC) major
  • Women's Studies (ACTC) minor
Graduate Degrees
  • Accountancy, MS
  • Art History, MA
  • Business Administration (evening), MBA
  • Business Administration (full-time), MBA
  • Business Administration - Executive, MBA
  • Business Analytics, MS
  • Catholic Studies, MA
  • Counseling Psychology, MA
  • Counseling Psychology, PsyD
  • Curriculum and Instruction (Elementary), MA
  • Curriculum and Instruction (Individualized), MA
  • Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary), MA
  • Curriculum and Instruction Education (K-12), MA
  • Data Science, MS
  • Divinity - Lay program, MDiv
  • Divinity - Seminary program, MDiv
  • Education - Teacher Prep: Elementary, MA
  • Education - Teacher Prep: K-12, MA
  • Education - Teacher Prep: Secondary, MA
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, MA, EdS
  • Electrical Engineering, MS
  • English, MA
  • Health Care Communications, MS
  • Health Care, MBA
  • Law and Business Administration (dual degree), JD and MBA
  • Law and Catholic Studies (dual degree), JD and MA
  • Law and Public Policy and Educational Leadership (dual degree), JD and MA
  • Law and Social Work (dual degree), JD and MSW
  • Law, JD
  • Leadership in Student Affairs, MA
  • Leadership, EdD
  • Manufacturing Engineering, MS
  • Manufacturing Systems Engineering, MMSE
  • Manufacturing Systems, MS
  • Mechanical Engineering, MS
  • Music Education, MA
  • Organizational Ethics and Compliance, LLM
  • Pastoral Ministry, MA
  • Physical Education and Health Education, MA
  • Public Policy and Leadership, MA
  • Regulatory Science, MS
  • Religious Education, MA
  • Social Work, DSW
  • Social Work, MSW
  • Software Design and Development, MSDD
  • Software Engineering, MS
  • Software Management, MS
  • Software Systems, MSS
  • Special Education - Academic Behavioral Strategist, MA
  • Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders, MA
  • Special Education - Developmental Disabilities, MA
  • Special Education - Early Childhood, MA
  • Special Education - Emotional Behavioral Disorders, MA
  • Special Education - Learning Disabilities, MA
  • Systems Engineering, MS
  • Technology Management, MS
  • Theology, MA
  • U.S. Law, LLM
Certificate/Licensures
  • Art History - Museum Studies Graduate Certificate
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders Graduate Certificate
  • Behavior Analyst Graduate Certificate
  • Business Analytics Graduate Certificate
  • Business Communications - Marketing Communications Certificate
  • Career Development Graduate Certificate
  • Catholic Education Leadership Certificate
  • Community Education Director Licensure
  • Corporate Communication Graduate Certificate
  • Developmental Disabilities Licensure
  • Digital Experience Graduate Certificate
  • Director of Special Education Licensure
  • Early Childhood Special Education Licensure
  • Education - Curriculum and Instruction Post-Master Certificate
  • Education Leadership and Administration Post-Master Certificate
  • Emotional Behavioral Disabilities Licensure
  • Family Psychology Post-Master Certificate
  • Global Business Graduate Certificate
  • Healthcare Analytics Graduate Certificate
  • Human Resource Development Graduate Certificate
  • Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate
  • Leadership in Student Affairs Graduate Certificate
  • Learning Disabilities Licensure
  • Manufacturing Leadership Certificate
  • Manufacturing Systems Certificate
  • Marriage and Family Therapy License
  • Mathematics Education Certificate
  • Medical Device Development Certificate
  • Medical Product Clinical Studies Certificate
  • Multicultural Education Graduate Certificate
  • Music Education - Teaching World Music Graduate Certificate
  • Organization Development & Change Graduate Certificate
  • Piano Pedagogy Graduate Certificate
  • Power, Electronics and Systems Graduate Certificate
  • Principal K-12 Licensure
  • Product Development Certificate
  • Product Development Graduate Certificate
  • Quality Certificate
  • Quality Graduate Certificate
  • Reading Teacher (K-12) Licensure
  • Real Estate Graduate Certificate
  • Social Work Licensure
  • Software Engineering - Business Analysis Graduate Certificate
  • Software Engineering - Computer Security Graduate Certificate
  • Software Engineering - Information Systems Graduate Certificate
  • Software Engineering - Software Design and Development Graduate Certificate
  • Software Systems Advanced Study Graduate Certificate
  • Strategic Growth Graduate Certificate
  • Superintendent Licensure
  • Supervising Paraprofessionals Graduate Certificate
  • Teacher Prep: Elementary Licensure
  • Teacher Prep: K-12 Licensure
  • Teacher Prep: Middle School Licensure
  • Teacher Prep: Secondary Licensure
  • Teaching College Art History Graduate Certificate
  • Teaching College English Graduate Certificate
Overview

Overview

The University of St. Thomas is the largest private university in Minnesota with campuses in St. Paul and downtown Minneapolis. As a result, students get big opportunities – more than 100 majors and minors to choose from, clubs from film to entrepreneurship to just about any activity you can name, 22 highly ranked varsity sports teams and an active alumni network 105,000 strong to support your career goals. A Catholic university, St. Thomas develops leaders of all faiths looking to make a positive impact on the world. Our liberal arts education is a foundation for long-term success, helping students develop lasting qualities such as the ability to empathize with others and express their point of view. Students are immersed in finding solutions to real-world problems in hands-on coursework, community partnerships, study abroad programs, internships and faculty-student research. They leave ready for their next step; more than 94 percent of Tommies have jobs or are in graduate school within six months of graduation.

University of St. Thomas at a glance

Enrollment

  • Undergraduate: 6,092
  • Graduate: 3,679

Undergraduate student distribution

  • Domestic students: 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% African-American, 3% multiracial, <1% American Indian/Alaskan Native, <1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 2% race/ethnicity unknown
  • International students are 3% of total undergraduate enrollment

Academics

  • Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
  • Average class size: 21
  • Number of undergraduate majors: 102

First-year student profile

  • Percentage from Minnesota: 77%
  • Percentage who live on campus: 93%
  • ACT: 97% of students submitted; middle 50% of enrolled students had ACT composite scores between 24 and 29
  • SAT: 5% of students submitted; middle 50% range for SAT composite was 1140-1280
  • Average high school GPA: 3.6

Cost & financial aid

  • 2018-19 undergraduate tuition and fees: $42,736
  • 2018-19 room and board: $10,412
  • Percentage of first-time, full-time students receiving grants and scholarships: 96%

Religious affiliation

Catholic

Graduate outcomes

Read about some of our graduates who are going places, doing great things and contributing to society.

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

Academics

Academics

Undergraduate degrees offered

  • Associate of Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

View a list of all majors and degrees or St. Thomas' detailed undergraduate program information.

Top 5 declared undergraduate majors:
  • Business/Marketing (majors tied)
  • Biology
  • Social Sciences
  • Communication and Journalism
  • Engineering

Student/faculty ratio

14:1

Average class size

21

Graduate programs offered

  • Master of Arts: Art History; Catholic Studies; Community Education Administration; Counseling Psychology; Curriculum and Instruction; Education; English; Gifted, Creative and Talented Education; Human Resource and Change Leadership; International Leadership; Leadership in Student Affairs; Music Education; Pastoral Ministry; Public Safety and Law Enforcement Leadership; Public Policy and Leadership; Religious Education; Special Education Programs; Teacher Education/Licensure; Technology for Learning, Development and Change; Theology
  • Master of Business Administration — Evening, Executive, Full-time, Health Care
  • Master of Science: Accountancy, Business Analytics, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Health Care Communications, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Regulatory Science, Software Engineering, Software Management, Software Systems, Systems Engineering, Technology Management
  • Master of Divinity: Formation, Lay Program, Seminary Program
  • Master of Laws: Organizational Ethics and Compliance, U.S. Law
  • Master of Manufacturing Systems Engineering
  • Master of Software Systems
  • Master of Social Work, licensure
  • Doctoral programs: Counseling Psychology, Educational Leadership, Organization Development and Change, Social Work
  • Juris Doctor

Dual degrees
  • J.D./LL.M. dual degree in Organizational Ethics and Compliance
  • J.D./M.B.A. dual degree
  • J.D./M.A. dual degree in Public Policy and Leadership
  • J.D./M.S.W. dual degree
  • J.D./M.A. dual degree in Catholic Studies
  • M.B.A./M.S. dual degree in Software Engineering; Software Management
  • M.S.W./M.A. Divinity

Education and teacher licensure programs
  • Community Education Director; Education Specialist; Principal K-12; Superintendent
  • Chemistry (9-12), Communication Arts and Literature (5-12), Earth and Space Science (9-12), Elementary Education (K-6), Health Education (5-12), Life Science (9-12), Mathematics (5-12), Music Education K-12, Physical Education (K-12), Physics (9-12), Reading (K-12), Social Studies (9-12), World Languages (K-12)

Certification programs

Post-graduate certificates available in the following colleges:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Education, Leadership and Counseling
  • Opus College of Business
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Divinity

View a list of all programs and degrees or St. Thomas' detailed graduate program information.

Faculty

449 full-time, 90% hold a Ph.D. and/or terminal degree in their field; 338 adjunct faculty, 29.6% with Ph.D. and/or terminal degrees

Pre-professional programs

  • Chiropractic
  • Dentistry
  • Engineering
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Occupational therapy
  • Optometry
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical therapy
  • Physician's assistant
  • Veterinary medicine

Satellite campuses

The main campus in St. Paul is located in a beautiful residential neighborhood along the Mississippi River just minutes from the learning, internship and entertainment opportunities of both of the Twin Cities. A free shuttle connects our St. Paul campus to our Minneapolis campus, home to the new Dougherty Family College, the Opus College of Business, the College of Education, Leadership and Counseling and the School of Law. Our Bernardi Campus in Rome, Italy, is a 20,000-square-foot building, which opened in 2000 and hosts study abroad programs.

Intercampus agreements

The Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) is a partnership with Augsburg University, Hamline University, Macalester College, St. Catherine University and the University of St. Thomas. The partnership allows students to register for courses at the other colleges, and collaborative majors are offered through the partnership.

Honors program

The Aquinas Scholars Program is the undergraduate honors program. Scholars are required to complete a minimum of four honors seminars.

Study abroad programs

More than half of St. Thomas students study abroad before graduation. We typically offer 150-plus programs in more than 50 countries. Students may choose from academic year, semester, J-term or summer programs.

Internships/career services

Both faculty and Career Services assist students in finding career-related internships. St. Thomas' location (close to both Minneapolis and St. Paul) helps students to easily access internships.

The Career Development Center offers information on job postings, seminars and other resources for career development. In addition, career specialists can be consulted to discuss career goals and issues. Throughout the year, workshops are offered on topics such as resume writing and interviewing. Career presentations are given to classes and student organizations upon request. Historically, more than 80 companies interview on campus each year.

Accreditation & approval

  • St. Thomas is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
  • The Opus College of Business maintains professional accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.
  • The Health Care MBA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education.
  • The School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association.
  • The Master of Laws program (LL.M.) in Organizational Ethics and Compliance in the School of Law is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.
  • The School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
  • The Psy.D. degree is accredited by the American Psychological Association.
  • The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.
  • The B.S. degree in chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training.
  • The Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The doctorate in Social Work is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
  • The B.S. degrees in electrical and mechanical engineering are accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology.
  • The Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Admission & cost

Admissions

Application: www.stthomas.edu/fr/apply/

Application deadlines:

  • Early Action: Nov. 1 (decision by Dec. 15, merit awards announced by Dec. 15, need-based aid notices begin Jan. 15, deposit due by May 1)
  • Regular Decision: Jan. 15 (decision by Feb. 15, merit awards announced by begin Feb. 15, need-based aid notices begin Feb. 15, deposit due by May 1)
  • Rolling: after Feb. 15

Application fee: None

Admissions tests required: ACT or SAT

Application requirements: Complete application, official high school transcript, ACT or SAT scores, writing sample/essay. Recommendations are optional.

Earning college credit in high school:

View a summary table of what is recognized and accepted as well as how many of those credits can be applied toward your degree.

Transfer criteria (credits, GPA):

Transfer students must submit an official transcript of all post-secondary work completed to the Office of Admissions, along with completing an application for admission. To be considered for admission, transfer candidates must present a cumulative, transferable grade point of average a minimum of 2.3.

Transfer process (deadlines and materials)

The university admits transfer students on a rolling-basis. Transfer students should apply for admission well in advance of the start of a new term (fall or spring). Transfer applicants should complete an application for admission and submit official transcripts directly to the university from each post-secondary institution they have attended. A completed Dean of Students Form and an official high school transcript are also required.

2018-19 cost

Net price calculator: www.stthomas.edu/netprice

Undergraduate tuition and fees: $42,736

Undergraduate room and board: $10,412

Graduate tuition and fees: Graduate tuition and fees vary by school and program type. Consult the St. Thomas website for program by program information.

Financial aid

Percentage of first-time, full-time students receiving grants and scholarships: 96%

Financial aid application deadline: Early Action, Dec. 1; Regular Decision, Feb. 15; also visit www.stthomas.edu/financialaid for additional details.

FAFSA code: 002345

Financial aid information

The University of St. Thomas is committed to making a St. Thomas education a possibility. We award merit-based aid to new first-year students who are admitted as regular, degree seeking undergraduates. This award is determined based on a holistic review of the applicant's academic credentials and the contributions the student has made to their school, community and/or church. St. Thomas also awards need-based financial aid.

St. Thomas awarded more than $153 million in financial aid (from all sources) during the 2016-17 academic year. For students entering St. Thomas in the fall of 2017, merit-based scholarships and awards ranged from $5,000 - $27,000. This past year our students earned approximately $2.3 million in community scholarships.

More information about our financial aid programs.

Student involvement

Student organizations

There are more than 150 student clubs, activities and organizations at St. Thomas. An activities fair, held at the beginning of each semester, introduces students to the many opportunities at St. Thomas.

Athletic programs

Conference membership

  • NCAA Division III
  • Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC)

Men's varsity

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross-country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field (indoor and outdoor)

Women's varsity

  • Basketball
  • Cross-country
  • Golf
  • Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
  • Volleyball

Intramurals

  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Bean bags (cornhole)
  • Dodgeball
  • Football
  • Frisbee golf
  • Golf
  • Hockey (floor)
  • Kickball
  • Pickleball
  • Ping pong
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Video games
  • Volleyball (sand)

Club sports

  • Alpine Skiing / Snowboarding
  • Badminton
  • Cheerleading
  • Climbing
  • Crew
  • Fencing
  • Ice hockey (men's and women's)
  • Lacrosse (men's and women's)
  • Soccer (women's)
  • Ultimate Frisbee (men's)

Fine arts offerings

  • TommieMedia
  • Aquinas Yearbook
  • Summit Avenue Review (student art and literary publication)
  • KUST (student-run radio station)
  • African Music Ensemble
  • Chamber Singers
  • Chamber Winds
  • Concert Choir
  • Donne Unite
  • Guitar Studio and Ensemble
  • Jazz Singers
  • Keyboard Studio and Ensemble
  • Liturgical Choir
  • Schola Cantorum
  • Symphonic Wind Ensemble
  • Symphonic Band
  • String Orchestra
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Our Colleges

  • Augsburg University
  • Bethany Lutheran College
  • Bethel University
  • Carleton College
  • College of Saint Benedict
  • College of St. Scholastica
  • Concordia College, Moorhead
  • Concordia University, St. Paul
  • Gustavus Adolphus College
  • Hamline University
  • Macalester College
  • Minneapolis College of Art and Design
  • Saint John's University
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
  • St. Catherine University
  • St. Olaf College
  • University of St. Thomas
Alice Ready and Emma Rinn

“Having close relationships with the community partner, you can see what actual professionals are doing. That’s what I’m getting the most: actual real-world experience.”

-Senior Emma Rinn, whose drone research with the geography and environmental studies departments contributes to the ecological preservation work of the Weaver Dunes Preserve near Kellogg, Minn.

Alice Ready ’19 and Emma Rinn ’19
University of St. Thomas – Geography and Environmental Studies

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