Campus & Student Life at University of St Thomas Minnesota

Home to about 6,333 undergraduates in 2020, UST MN is a private university located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UST MN offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UST MN can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UST MN Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of St Thomas Minnesota is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

UST MN Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at UST MN. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UST MN Disability Services.

UST MN for the Military

While not a "service academy", UST MN does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UST MN Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UST MN for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of St Thomas Minnesota

UST MN offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of St Thomas Minnesota

There were 6,333 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,126 (96.7%). Part-time attendance was 207 (3.3%).

University of St Thomas Minnesota is Ranked #946 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UST MN is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UST MN #946 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UST MN by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UST MN Diversity Guide.

University of St Thomas Minnesota Competes in the NCAA

UST MN has a total of 802 student athletes, 519 men and 283 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of St Thomas Minnesota Athletics