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 ÖØ¿ÚζSM 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 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
October 17, 2025
Manjeet Rege, a software engineering and data science professor at the University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM School of Engineering, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about how concerns that artificial intelligence could eliminate jobs are more nuanced than they seem. From the interview:Host: How is AI actually impacting employers? Rege: AI has made its foray into different industries. From… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on Artificial Intelligence Helping Job Seekers appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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October 17, 2025
John Abraham, professor of mechanical engineering at the University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM, was recently featured in a KARE 11 story about the financial costs and benefits of solar panel installation. From the story: Residential solar panels are often touted as a clean alternative source of electricity that can save homeowners a significant amount of money,… The post In the News: John Abraham on the Impact of Solar Panels appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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October 17, 2025
The Minnesota Insurance Hall of Fame recently welcomed eight new members at its second annual induction ceremony at the University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM, bringing together leaders from across the insurance, risk management and actuarial fields while creating networking and scholarship opportunities for ÖØ¿ÚζSM students. The Center for Risk Management and Insurance at ÖØ¿ÚζSM… The post Minnesota Insurance Hall of Fame Expands, Inspires Students appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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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 ÖØ¿ÚζSM. 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 ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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October 16, 2025
This week saw the Israeli government and Hamas agree to a peace deal. Shaherzad Ahmadi, associate professor 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 ÖØ¿ÚζSM.