University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)
Coat of Arms of the University of Saint Thomas | |
Former names | College of St. Thomas (1885–1990) |
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| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1885 |
Religious affiliation | Catholic Church |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $697.45 million (FY2024) |
| Budget | $374 million (2016) |
| President | Robert K. Vischer |
| Provost | Eddy M. Rojas |
Academic staff | 704 |
Administrative staff | 1,041 |
| Students | 9,347 (2021) |
| Undergraduates | 6,067 (2021) |
| Postgraduates | 3,280 (2021) |
| Location | , , United States 44°56′35″N 93°11′25″W / 44.94306°N 93.19028°W |
| Campus | Urban: 78 acres (32 ha) |
| Colors | Purple and Gray |
| Nickname | Tommies |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Tommie |
| Athletics | 11 men's and 11 women's varsity teams |
| Website | www |
The University of St. Thomas (also known as UST or simply St. Thomas) is a private Catholic research university with campuses in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1885 as a Catholic seminary, it is named after Thomas Aquinas, the medieval Catholic theologian and philosopher who is the patron saint of students. As of fall 2021, St. Thomas enrolled 9,347 students, making it Minnesota's largest private, nonprofit university.