University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)
Former names | College of St. Thomas (1885–1990) |
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| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1885 |
| Founder | John Ireland |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
Religious affiliation | Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis) |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $788.4 million (FY2025) |
| President | Robert K. Vischer |
| Provost | Eddy M. Rojas |
Academic staff | 704 |
Administrative staff | 1,041 |
| Students | 9,445 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 6,305 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 3,140 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , Minnesota , United States 44°56′35″N 93°11′25″W / 44.94306°N 93.19028°W |
| Campus | Urban: 78 acres (32 ha) |
| Colors | Purple and Gray |
| Nickname | Tommies |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Tommie the Tomcat |
| Athletics | 11 men's and 11 women's varsity teams |
| Website | www |
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 as a Catholic seminary, it is named after Thomas Aquinas, the medieval Catholic theologian, philosopher, and patron saint of students. As of fall 2021, St. Thomas enrolled 9,347 students, making it Minnesota's largest private, nonprofit university.