The University of St. Thomas is a private Catholic university. Founded in 1885, it is affiliated with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and operates as an independent institution. Unlike public universities, which receive government funding, it relies on tuition, donations, and endowments.
With campuses in Minnesota and Houston, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs. As a private university, it has greater autonomy in curriculum design and admissions policies. Its mission emphasizes faith-based education, though it welcomes students of all backgrounds.
