Overview
Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Saint Paul (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Minnesota. This institution also has a branch campus in Minneapolis. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of St. Thomas (UST) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. University of St. Thomas (UST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 139-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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medium-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | University of St. Thomas  |
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| Acronym | UST |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Motto | Challenge Yourself Change Our World |
| Colours | Purple and gray |
| Mascot | Tommie the Tomcat |
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University Location
| Address | 2115 Summit Avenue Saint Paul 55105-1078 Minnesota United States |
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+1 (651) 962 5000 |
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+1 (651) 962 6360 |
| Other locations | Minneapolis |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of St. Thomas's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
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