Choosing St. Thomas University

At St. Thomas, STUdents receive a transformative education that combines high-quality teaching in a supportive learning environment with professional, real-world experience. 

  • Small classes that are always taught by professors — not teaching assistants.

  • Career development programming to prepare you for what comes next.

  • Student supports that promote your academic and personal success.

  • Personalized internship opportunities that align with your career aspirations. 

  • Hands-on, experiential learning that brings course material to life.

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Building your Resume One Experience at a Time

We combine rigorous academics with high value experiences. Hear from students and alumni about the benefits of our internship program and how these opportunities can enhance your learning, build your resume, and help you grow—personally and professionally.

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"STU offers the ideal undergraduate experience: a quality and rigorous educational experience coupled with a tight-knit community atmosphere. It really is an educational environment like no other."

Julia Evans, BA '23
Human Rights and Political Science

Making STU Home

The small, close-knit campus community at St. Thomas University is built on meaningful connections with peers and professors and a unique student experience that makes a difference for graduates in their careers and lives. In this video, hear from STUdents Jazna, Reinaldo, Ty, and Jazmyne on making STU home.

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A Supportive Classroom Environment Led by Professors Who Know You

Compared to the national average, first-year students RANKED STU PROFESSORS HIGHER FOR:

  • Effective communication in teaching

  • Encouraging participation

  • Concern for their interests

CUSC survey of first-year students, 2022

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92% of first-year students said they were satisfied/very satisfied with their decision to attend STU.

CUSC survey of first-year students, 2022
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Compared to the national average, first-year STU students are more likely to say STU EXCEEDED THEIR EXPECTATIONS in:

  • Contact with professors outside the classroom

  • Access to support and advising assistance

CUSC survey of first-year students, 2022

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