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
July 29, 2025
Effective and exceptional leadership is powered by communication, and communication is deeply intertwined with emotional intelligence (EQ). For emerging leaders navigating newly expanded responsibilities, recognizing this connection is essential. And for experienced leaders, it’s a powerful reminder that how we communicate evolves alongside our self-awareness and emotional insight. In a recent course that I taught… The post The Connection Between Excellent Communication and Emotional Intelligence appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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July 29, 2025
University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM School of Law Professor Mark Osler is part of a newly launched, national effort to create a comprehensive expungement process for non-violent federal offenses. He is one of the founders of the Federal Expungement Initiative, which hopes to open a pathway through the federal courts for individuals who have completed their sentence, but… The post Mark Osler Helps Launch Federal Expungement Initiative appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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July 22, 2025
University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM alumni, staff and friends gathered in Chicago on July 14 as the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx faced the Chicago Sky, a team co-owned by ÖØ¿ÚζSM Trustee Anne Sempowski Ward. Ward hosted the Chicagoland alumni at Wintrust Arena for an evening of spirited basketball and Tommie camaraderie. "We were so pleased to… The post Lynx vs. Sky: ÖØ¿ÚζSM Alumni Reunite in Chicago for WNBA Matchup appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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July 22, 2025
Rachel Moran, professor at the University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM School of Law, recently spoke with The Christian Science Monitor on the sentencing of the police officer who shot Breonna Taylor. From the story: A federal judge sentenced a former Louisville, Kentucky, police officer to 33 months in prison, with three years of supervised release, for his… The post In the News: Rachel Moran on Racial Justice and Police Reform appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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July 22, 2025
Dr. Liz Wilkinson, director of the Luann Dummer Center for Women, recently wrote an op-ed for Ms. magazine. She details the recent and historical social justice movements in women’s sports and the surge in popularity that has followed. From the story: On June 14, the players and coaching staff of Angel City Football Club, the women’s… The post In the News: Liz Wilkinson on the Social Impact of Women’s Sports appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.