97%
of Tommies are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
A picture-perfect home
From residence life and campus gatherings to 140+ student clubs and D-I collegiate athletics, step into a vibrant, fun environment where friendships are forged and valuable connections can begin. *High school seniors* - visit campus for Business and STEM Discovery Days on Nov 8 & 15.
Your potential creates possibilities
100% of first-year students are offered a St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ scholarship because we believe you are much more than just your GPA.
A place to grow and thrive
With 150+ majors and minors to choose from, there is something for everyone.
See yourself at St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ
We create a learning space where you can thrive, find your ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ and create life-long connections with friends and faculty.
Academics
With eight schools and colleges, St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ offers a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate options.
Our two-year 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 , which helps spread the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation across campus.
100%
of classes are taught by faculty (not teaching assistants)
300+
study abroad programs in 50+ countries
Our Mission
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.
Life on Campus
When you live here, we help you make it feel like home. Here we offer the classic college campus experience with the comfort of being in a small neighborhood nestled within Saint Paul, MN, near the Mississippi River.
Outcomes & Career Readiness
St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ students graduate with a liberal arts foundation and loads of real-life readiness to become global citizens. Students who earn their degree here are ready to lead teams, communicate effectively and successfully influence others - in the workplace or in graduate school.
Support & Inclusion
We strive to create a culture of caring together. We provide the resources to help you in and out of the classroom, to find your ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ, take care of your well-being and find a space to belong and learn.
Featured Priorities
Commitment to STEM + Arts
From coursework to workspaces, we weave the arts, engineering and science together, fostering creativity and collaboration at every turn.
Whole Person Health
The Morrison Family College of Health educates future healthcare providers on how to advance the physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being of their communities.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Entrepreneurship is a way our students and alumni look at the world. Across all disciplines we’ve created a hub of innovative thinking, transforming passion into action.
News from St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ
October 16, 2025
History is not confined to textbooks. It lives in stories and the ways people remember, reckon, and reimagine their shared past. That’s a message that is important to Dr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative (RJI) at the University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ. As a historian and educator, he often turns to various… The post Art as History: ‘This Is Water’ Brings Racial Justice Conversations to Life  appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ.
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October 16, 2025
This week saw the Israeli government and Hamas agree to a peace deal. Shaherzad Ahmadi, associate ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ of history, spoke with Vineeta Sawkar at WCCO Radio about the significance of the deal and the potential political future in the Middle East. From the story: “We now have the first real sign that this war might… The post In the News: Shaherzad Ahmadi on Peace in the Middle East appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ.
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October 16, 2025
Recent years at the University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ have been marked by both significant transformation (everything from new academic programs, facilities and Division I athletics) and a renewed emphasis on its core mission, values and convictions. And prospective students have taken notice. This fall’s official enrollment figures show St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ welcomed its largest-ever class of… The post Class of 2029 Expands Geographic Diversity and Global Reach for St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ.
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October 15, 2025
Dr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ, recently appeared in a History Channel video that discusses the creation of the Black Panther Party. Williams highlights the timeline and the national impact of the Panthers. In the midst of poverty, racial discrimination, and police brutality, college students… The post Yohuru Williams Highlights Black Panther Party Impact on History Channel Special appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ.
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October 15, 2025
When Katie Iverson ’26 first stepped foot onto the University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ campus, she knew she would fit right in as a student, and not just because she had a place on the Tommie's D-I Swim and Dive team. It was because of the numerous opportunities available to allow her to grow as a… The post Diving In: How St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ Helped One Student Find Her Direction appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ.