University of St. Thomas

University of Saint Thomas is on a 78-acre campus in the urban setting of St. Paul, Minnesota, not far from Minneapolis-St. Paul.

University of Saint Thomas Student Activities

University of Saint Thomas has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Saint Thomas does not have fraternities or sororities.

University of Saint Thomas students' favorite campus events are Mid-Winter Week, World Series of Wiffle Ball and Tommies Together Day of Service.

Does University of Saint Thomas Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Saint Thomas.

University of Saint Thomas offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most University of Saint Thomas students live off campus. In 2022, 37% of undergrads at University of Saint Thomas lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 64% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Saint Thomas. There are 2,720 spots available in on-campus housing for all 6,402 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 2,292 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Saint Thomas offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Saint Thomas Athletics

At University of Saint Thomas there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Saint Thomas:

Is University of Saint Thomas Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of St. Thomas is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Saint Thomas campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

University of Saint Thomas offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Saint Thomas

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Saint Thomas, take Interstate 94 to St. Paul, MN. If you need to fly, book your flight to Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport.

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