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 Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë 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 Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë
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, Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë 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, Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë 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
Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë 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 Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë
June 17, 2025
As we mark the 800th birthday of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë Aquinas in 2025, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on the many depictions of our university’s namesake that that adorn the Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë campus. Perhaps the most familiar image of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë is the statue embedded in the university’s campus landmark, the Arches. Installed during the… The post Tales from the Archives: Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë Aquinas in Campus Art appeared first on Newsroom | Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë.
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June 17, 2025
Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë School of Law Professor Mark Osler recently spoke to Minnesota Public Radio regarding the trial of state Sen. Nicole Mitchell. A Becker County judge has delayed Mitchell’s criminal burglary trial indefinitely, following the weekend shootings of two fellow Minnesota lawmakers. From the story: Mitchell is facing two felony burglary charges for allegedly… The post In the News: Mark Osler on Trial Delay of State Senator appeared first on Newsroom | Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë.
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June 17, 2025
Jukka Kukkonen, electrical and computer engineering adjunct faculty at the Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë School of Engineering, spoke to the Minnesota Star Tribune regarding fees for electric vehicle owners. From the story: Starting next year, Minnesota electric vehicle owners will have to pay at least double to register their EVs. Blame the change on their freedom… The post In the News: Jukka Kukkonen on Fees for EV Owners appeared first on Newsroom | Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë.
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June 17, 2025
Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë School of Law Professor Mark Osler recently spoke with ABC News on how lawyers say that President Trump’s pardons have shortchanged fraud victims of millions of dollars in restitution. From the story: In April, fresh off a presidential pardon that sprung him from prison, convicted fraudster Jason Galanis embarked on a new and audacious… The post In the News: Mark Osler on Pardons and Restitution appeared first on Newsroom | Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë.
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June 17, 2025
Professor Paul L. Gavrilyuk, who holds the Aquinas Chair in Theology and Philosophy, was featured in a Vatican News article about the impact of the Council of Nicaea. From the story: Around 5,000 people attending the Jubilee of the Holy See processed through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday, June 9, led by… The post In the News: Paul Gavrilyuk on Orthodox-Catholic Dialogue appeared first on Newsroom | Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë.