97%
of Tommies are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
A place to grow and thrive
With 150+ majors and minors to choose from, there is something for everyone.
Your potential creates possibilities
100% of first-year students are offered a ÖØ¿ÚζSM scholarship because we believe you are much more than just your GPA.
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.
See yourself at ÖØ¿ÚζSM
We create a learning space where you can thrive, find your community and create life-long connections with friends and faculty.
Academics
With eight schools and colleges, ÖØ¿ÚζSM 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, ÖØ¿ÚζSM 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
ÖØ¿ÚζSM 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 community, 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 ÖØ¿ÚζSM
September 2, 2025
Erica Embury, associate director of admissions for Dougherty Family College, spoke to WCCO Radio host Sheletta Brundidge about the opportunities for young scholars at Dougherty Family College. From the story: Do you have a child that’s looking at colleges? If you need a different pathway than signing up at an expensive four-year institution, Erica Embury,… The post In the News: Erica Embury on Opportunities at Dougherty Family College appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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September 2, 2025
Tyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM, spoke to ABC News about the implication of furniture tariffs. The Trump administration has threatened to tax American companies that import furniture. From the story: President Donald Trump in recent days threatened to slap tariffs on furniture, which would… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Furniture Tariffs appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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September 2, 2025
Manjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM School of Engineering, recently wrote an op-ed for EdTech Digest on the future of learning. From the story: The World Economic Forum’s stark projection that 39% of today’s core skills will become obsolete by 2030 forces us to confront a fundamental… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege Op-Ed on the Future of Learning in EdTech Digest appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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September 2, 2025
Men’s basketball coach John Tauer spoke to WCCO Radio regarding the Tommie-Johnnie rivalry. ÖØ¿ÚζSM and Saint John’s will face each other on the basketball court Dec. 11. From the broadcast: John Tauer is the head basketball coach at the University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM. He brings good news about Minnesota’s best rivalry … Tommie versus… The post In the News: John Tauer on the ÖØ¿ÚζSM vs. Saint John’s Game appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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September 2, 2025
The skies over St. Paul had a steady drizzle on the morning of the University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM’ annual March Through the Arches as first-year students gathered at the edge of the lower quad, adjusting purple shirts and snapping photos with family. Then, a few minutes before the ceremony began, sunlight broke through. It was… The post Largest First-Year Class in ÖØ¿ÚζSM History Marches Through the Arches appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.