University of St. Thomas
The University of St. Thomas, founded in 1885, is a Catholic, independent, liberal arts university that emphasizes values-centered, career-oriented education. With 10,641 students, it is Minnesota's largest independent college or university. St. Thomas maintains an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. Classes are taught by professors, not teaching assistants. The University welcomes students of all ages, religions, races and financial backgrounds.
Contact
University of St. Thomas
Office of Admissions
2115 Summit Avenue
32F
St. Paul, MN 55105
(651) 962-6150 Phone
(800) 328-6819, ext. 26150 Toll-free
(651) 962-6160 Fax
admissions@stthomas.edu E-mail
http://www.stthomas.edu Web site
Academic programs
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Communication, Master of Science, Master of Social Work, Master of International Management, Master of Software Design & Development, Master of Software Systems, Master of Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies, Doctor of Ministry, Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, Doctor of Education in Organization Development, Educational Specialist in Curriculum & Instruction, Doctor of Education, Juris Doctor.
Top five majors: Business, Journalism, Biology, Psychology, Education
Faculty: 428 full-time, 136 part-time
Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
Average class size: 21 (Undergraduate) 19 (Graduate)
Average lab size: 16 (Undergraduate) 12 (Graduate)
Number of library volumes: 615,000 in four libraries
Academic calendar: Semesters, January interim, summer sessions
Accreditation & approval: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; American Chemical Society; American Psychological Association; Association of Theological Schools; National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education; Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology; Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration; National Association of Schools of Music; Council on Social Work Education.
Teaching licensure programs: Elementary Education: Communication Arts and Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages and Cultures. Middle and Secondary: Communication Arts and Literature, Dance and Theatre Arts, Health Education, Mathematics, Music Education, Physical Education, Sciences, Social Studies, World Language and Cultures.
Certification programs: Post-graduate certificates available in the following schools and programs: Graduate Programs in Software Engineering; Graduate School of Professional Psychology; Programs in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology Management; School of Divinity; School of Education.
Pre-professional programs: Dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary medicine.
Satellite campuses: School of Business offers graduate school classes at many locations around the Twin Cities metro area, these include: Anoka, Chaska, Mall of America, Woodbury, Owatonna, Rochester. School of Education offers an extended degree program with graduate courses offered at many locations around the Twin Cities area as well as wider Minnesota.
Inter-campus agreements: The Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) is a partnership with Augsburg College, the College of St. Catherine, Hamline University, Macalester College and the University of St. Thomas. The partnership allows students to register for courses at the other colleges, and collaborative majors are offered through the partnership. An inter-campus bus is available to transport students to the participating colleges. St. Thomas also is part of a seven-college consortium that participates in Superior Studies at Wolf Ridge, a program that offers environment-related coursework and wilderness experiences at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Honors program: The Aquinas Scholars Program is the undergraduate honors program. Scholars are required to complete a minimum of three honors seminars.
Independent study: Students can receive one-to-one instruction and guidance while pursuing a subject of special interest; full- or half-course credit available.
Non-traditional/adult education programs: Undergraduate Evening Program available.
Distance learning: Some courses are now available over the Web.
International study opportunities
Liberal Arts Semester in Paris, London Business Semester, Catholic Studies Semester in Rome, Glasgow English Semester, London Education Semester, Liberal Arts Semester in Rome. In addition there are over 70 programs co-sponsored with other institutions.
Student organizations
There are more than 90 student clubs, activities and organizations at St. Thomas. An activities fair, held at the beginning of each semester, introduces students to the many opportunities at St. Thomas.
Athletic programs
Conference membership: NCAA Division III, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC)
Men's varsity: Baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, swimming, tennis, and track and field
Women's varsity: Basketball, cross-country, golf, ice hockey, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and track and field
Intramurals: Badminton, basketball, floor hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, football, ultimate Frisbee and volleyball
Club sports: Alpine racing, crew and lacrosse
College services and facilities
On-campus housing: Both on-campus residence halls and apartments are available.
Fitness/recreation facilities: On-campus sports facilities include a multi-use physical education, athletics and activities complex. It consists of the 2,200-seat Schoenecker Arena and Coughlan Field House, which features a 166-meter indoor track and indoor tennis, volleyball, racquetball and basketball courts. St. Thomas' 5,000-seat outdoor stadium includes an eight-lane, Olympic-caliber track. The university also has two swimming pools; three weight-training and conditioning rooms; baseball, softball and soccer fields; outdoor tennis courts; and a modern sports-medicine facility.
Technology: There are a wide variety of computing labs available for student use at UST. There are four general-purpose labs, which any student can use for coursework or personal use. Others are reserved for students who are enrolled in certain classes or doing certain kinds of assignments.
Internships: Both faculty and Career Services assist students in finding career-related internships
Career services: The Career Development Center maintains a Web site with information on job postings, seminars and other resources for career development. In addition, career specialists can be seen to discuss career goals and issues. Throughout the year, workshops are offered on topics such as resume writing and interviewing. Career presentations are given to classes and student organizations upon request.
Counseling and guidance services: Personal Counseling offers individual counseling, group counseling, crisis counseling, alcohol assessment, consultation outreach and referrals.
Undergraduate enrollment
Full-time: 5,142 students
Part-time: 442 students
Women: 51%
Men: 49%
All undergraduate students: 39% live on campus; 52% are from an affiliated religious background (Roman Catholic)
Racial/ethnic distribution: 2% African-American; 5% Asian/Pacific Islander; 2% Hispanic/Latino; 1% Native American; 1% International; 89% White; nearly 1% Unknown
Graduate enrollment
Full-time: 1038 students
Part-time: 4019 students
Women: 52%
Men: 48%
Racial/ethnic distribution: 10.1% are U.S. students of color; 4.9% are international students of color.
First-year student profile
First-year students: 59% from Twin Cities area; 21% from Greater Minnesota; 19% from other states; nearly 1% from other countries; 91% live on campus
Scholastic aptitude test: 18% of first-year students submitted the SAT as part of their applications. The middle 50% range of their SAT scores was 1070-1250.
American college test: 97% of first-year students presented the ACT as part of their applications. The middle 50% of enrolled students had ACT composite scores between 22-27.
High school rank: 85% of new-entering students reported their high school class rank. Of those reporting, 28% were in the top tenth of their class; 56% were in the top quarter of their class; and, 89% were in the top half of their class.
Admissions
On-line application: http://www.stthomas.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/
Application deadline: Rolling
Application fee (amount): Free
Admissions tests required: ACT or SAT
High school preparation: A high school diploma or appropriate GED credentials are required. Students are encouraged to pursue a college preparatory curriculum including four years of English, Science, Social Sciences and Foreign Language. Students are required to present three years of high school mathematics.
Advanced placement credit: The University will review Advanced Placement (AP) or IB credentials submitted to the university for potential credit. Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions for details about the scores required to receive credit.
Transfer process (deadlines and materials): The university admits all students on a rolling-basis. Transfer students should apply for admission well in advance of the start of a new term (Fall or Spring). Transfer applicants should complete an application for admission and submit official transcripts directly to the University from each post secondary institution they've attended.
Transfer criteria (credits, GPA): Transfer students must submit an official transcript of all post secondary work completed to the Office of Admissions, along with completing an application for admission. To be considered for admission, transfer candidates must present a cumulative, transferable grade point of average of a minimum of 2.3.
Campus visits: Contact the Office of Admissions for an appointment. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.
Financial assistance
Percentage of new-entering students receiving financial aid from any source: 90%
Financial aid applications: To apply for financial aid, families should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
FAFSA code: 002345
Financial aid deadline: April 1 priority deadline