University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1885Large citySEVP certified
About
The University of St. Thomas (also known as UST, simply St. Thomas, or University of St. Thomas, Minnesota) is a private Catholic research university with campuses in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1885 by Archbishop John Ireland as a Catholic seminary, it is named after Thomas Aquinas, the medieval Catholic theologian, philosopher, and patron saint of students. As of 2025, the university enrolled over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students across its campuses and was Minnesota's largest private university. The University of St. Thomas is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has nine schools and colleges.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$56,460
- Estimated total for international students
- US$69,662
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,245
- Graduate students
- 3,140
- International undergraduates
- 4%
- Students per teacher
- 14 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 85%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 640–713 · Maths 620–710
- ACT
- 25–30
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$82,322
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (153)
Bachelor's degrees66 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringClassical and Ancient StudiesClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication and Media StudiesCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminologyData ScienceEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryHuman BiologyHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReal EstateReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial StudiesVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees40 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Corporate CommunicationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering-Related FieldsEngineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsManufacturing EngineeringMarketingMechanical EngineeringPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesReligious EducationRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial Studies
Doctoral degrees4 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionSocial Work
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Law
Associate's degrees1 subject
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificates8 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCultural Studies/Critical Theory and AnalysisEducation, OtherGeography and CartographyInsuranceMusicPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesTheological and Ministerial Studies
Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Graduate certificates32 subjects
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Corporate CommunicationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer ProgrammingComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, OtherEngineering-Related FieldsInternational/Globalization StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsManufacturing EngineeringMarketingMuseology/Museum StudiesPublic Policy AnalysisReal EstateReligion/Religious StudiesReligious EducationSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.