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Founded in 1885, University of St Thomas-Saint Paul. is a Private college. Located in Minnesota, which is a city setting in Minnesota, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 6,048 full time undergraduate students, and 3,872 full time graduate students.
The University of St Thomas-Saint Paul Academic calendar runs on a Four-one-four plan basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 445 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of St Thomas-Saint Paul include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Admissions at UST are considered Less Selective, with ,146% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 22 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
88% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 54% were in the top quarter, and 24% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of St Thomas-Saint Paul.
415 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.
358 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
449 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.
467 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 49 % gave the school a 5.0.
467 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 65 % gave the school a 5.0.
464 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
465 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.
467 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.
43 Students rated University of St Thomas-Saint Paul
UST is an awesome school with a sense of family. The class are small and the professors really care about you. There are many clubs and activities to join. We recently jumped from a division 3 school to a division 1 school and are kicking butts and taking names! Roll Toms!
Not the best school. Unless you come with your friends, it will be very hard to make new friends. No one talks to each other in classes unless you know each other. They offer stuff to do during the week and weekends but it's very hard to connect with anyone. I highly suggest a different school for anyone who is not majoring in business. It seems as if only those majors are prioritized and the rest of the majors are on the wayside and taught by professors who aren't even from UST. Yes, I know not all professors are tenured there, but at least 50% of my classes were taught by St. Catherine professors. We have had racist incidents the past two years I've been here and the administration always says they are creating a "plan of action", which they say about every issue that happens (we had a couple bomb threats last year, too), but nothing ever really gets done. Definitely do not recommend going here.
I absolutely love it here. The overall atmosphere is very positive. The school has great values such as service and compassion for all people and it really reflects on the student body as a whole. It is super easy to make friends especially if you join clubs (like Cru) on campus. It is also the perfect size to make new friends because people branch out unlike at large universities where students tend to stay with their old high school friends if they go to college with them. If you are interested in studying chemistry or biology or any type of science, I highly recommend St. Thomas because of our AMAZING science professors and because of the sheer number of research opportunities. The professors here want you to succeed and will help you succeed here if you work hard.
St. Thomas has allowed me to grow and flourish academically. The professors in the English department take a personal interest in their students to encourage and support them in all endeavors, both in and outside the classroom.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of St Thomas-Saint Paul is 82%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
Good advice for myself would be... always be willing to jump outside of your comfort zone and meet new people. The more you explore the campus, the more you will grow to love it and all the people. Also, never procrastinate; high school procrastination is not as painful as it is in college, because you are not paying for high school. On the note of paying, look for scholarships as much as possible, even if you do not think you will receive it, apply to it. Having free money handed to you feels wonderful and keeps you out of horrible debt. Lastly, don't play hooky to get out of work; your job is your life line and allows you to pay for things you will want and need.
The check-ins at the dorms, sometimes I just want my girlfriend to be able to stay over.
My classmates are friendly, academicly focused, smart, and overall great to be around.
how the administration is out to get you... THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE PROFS
I think that the best part about my school is the professors. They are very knowledgeable on the subjects in which they teach, and they also have out of class hours to help us when we fall behind.
A fun, energetic campus that strives for students to succeed while fostering a sense of responsibility and duty to others.
A person who looks to party excessively
In my opinion, Saint Thomas is idealy fitted for a person looking to attend a smaller, close-knitted school with small class sizes and a great community feeling.
I looked at mnay private schools around Minnesota. What set the University of St. Thomas apart from the others was its location. Even though as I have mentioned above, many students travel home for the weekends, it is also a fun area to attend school at. It is very centrally located in the Twin Cities area and allows for a lot of unique experiences. I am originally from rural Minnesota, so its an interesting change to be in this much more diverse environment.
I wouldn't brag about my school at all. It is a community college and provides the necessary classes needed for associates degrees or if you plan to transfer to university. Most people commute so there isn't really a burgeoning social life. It gets you where you want to go and can save you money in the long run.
The University of St. Thomas is best known for being a private university, and how it accomplishes many feats in the philosophical and theological field.
The main frustration I have found at the Univeristy of St. Thomas is that there are so many extra-curriculars and opportunities that I am unable to participate in every activity that I am interested in. It is a great problem to have, but I wish I had more time to be in multople places at once!
When I tell friends and relatives about St. Thomas, the first two things I mention are community and location. I love the community that St. Thomas offers, and I can't imagine being a part of anything else. St. Thomas is big enough to meet new people every day, but small enough to recognize friends while walking through campus. The Tommie spirit unites the campus, and the support system reaches from classmates and teammates to professors, coaches, staff and alumni. St. Thomas is only a block away from the gorgeous Mississippi River Boulevard, which is crowded with runners and bikers when the weather's warm. It's safely surrounded by neighborhoods and restaurants with distinct character and flavor. However, it's also only five to ten minutes from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. It's easy to catch the free campus shuttle to Minneapolis for a Twins, Timberwolves or Vikings game, a concert on First Ave, a shopping trip to Nicollet Mall and so much more.
St. Thomas offers everything from DIII varsity athletics to choirs, pre-professional clubs, service clubs, club sports and social clubs. Athletic events like football and basketball games are popular, but plenty of students choose other things to do. I met my closest friends through a mixture of my freshman dorm floor, classes and my team. There's never a shortage of things to do both on and off campus. St. Thomas always has discounted tickets to musicals and movies, tons of free stuff like shirts, hats and mugs and free campus activities like speakers, cook-outs and social events. Some of the best traditions at UST are the Tommie/Johnnie games, Homecoming events, Spring Fling dance and concert and Late Night Breakfast.
My professors not only know my name but also my interests, ideas and views. I've had so many phenomenal professors that I can't pick a favorite. I've learned from every class, no matter how interesting (or once in a while boring) the professors have been. St. Thomas has core requirements ranging from English to math to theology, but they're not overwhelming. I still had plenty of time to pick classes I was interested in taking. For the most part, my classes have featured discussion rather than strict lectures. Students are eager to participate, which allows for more interesting classes. The study abroad program at St. Thomas is wildly popular, and something like 60% of students study abroad before graduation. Some students go for an entire semester through programs like the London Business Semester or Catholic Studies Semester in Rome, while others go to Egypt, Australia, Ireland, Thailand, Hawaii or many other locations for J-term classes.
The stereotypes are definitely not accurate for the overwhelming majority of St. Thomas students. Some St. Thomas students come from wealthy families, but most students are here because of scholarships and financial aid packages. The majority of students can be found volunteering in the community and are here first and foremost for a quality education. While a large chunk of St. Thomas students are from Minnesota, there are plenty of students from other states and countries too. My friends are a mix of in- and out-of-staters, and where we live rarely makes a difference. As an out-of-state student, it was easier than I thought it'd be to make new friends through dorm floor events and campus activities.
Rich, white, suburban people
Students at the University of St. Thomas are typically stereotyped as being spoiled, stuck-up, rich kids who wear UGG boots and North Face apparel. Just like at any school, there are students who fit the stereotype, but most do not. The majority of students are friendly, helpful and very kind. The students at St. Thomas embody the commonly used phrase, “Minnesota Nice.”
Overall, the professors at St. Thomas are very good. I have had professors from a range of departments, and all of them seemed to genuinely care about their classes and the success of their students. They always made themselves as available as they could to talk with students who needed help outside of class time. They always came to class prepared and made it clear that they are experts in their fields. My professors used a lot of different methods of teaching, some professors liked group projects and hands-on learning, others preferred discussion, and others liked the traditional lecture style of teaching. If a student learns better with one style verses another, it is virtually guaranteed that they will come across professors that teach their preferred style. One last thing I love about my professors is that they don't teach to tests. The professors aren't just focused on getting students to pass the class-- the "Cs get degrees" concept is not supported here. The professors want the students to truly know and understand the matierial they teach.
My classes at St. Thomas are interesting and intimate, because the professor will always know you by name and will get you involved in class as much as you want to be involved in the class. Other students help facilitate the learning quite a bit, and the professors help those classroom relationships to flourish. I actually met my current girlfriend because we helped each other learn a great deal in one of our sophomore classes The classes at St. Thomas help you learn so much, but it gets absorbed without your knowledge because the classes and professors are so interesting.
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All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
98% of students attending University of St Thomas-Saint Paul receive some sort of financial aid. 16% were awarded federal grants. While 57% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
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