University of St. Thomas Campus Life
Demographic Breakdown
| % of undergrads on campus: | 44% |
| % of undergrads owning a car?: | 40% |
| % of males in fraternities: | 0% |
| % of females in sororities: | 0% |
| % of students on-campus (weekends): | 30% |
| On-campus housing availibility: | Yes |
| Housing assistance programs?: | 44% |
| Housing available for all students?: | Yes |
| Off-campus assistance?: | Yes |
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Housing Stats
| Types of available housing: | women's dorms, men's dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students |
| % college-owned singles: | N/A |
| % college-owned doubles: | N/A |
| % college-owned triples: | N/A |
| % college-owned apartments: | N/A |
| % college-owned other: | N/A |
| Number of college-owned residences: | 10 |
| % of rooms with sprinkler systems: | 30% |
| % of rooms with fire alarms: | 100% |
| % of rooms with high-speed internet: | 100% |
Campus Geography
| Campus size: | 78 acres |
| Nearest airport location (miles): | Minneapolis / St. Paul (7) |
| Nearest train station (miles): | St. Paul (2) |
| Nearest bus station (miles): | St. Paul (5) |
| Public transport on campus?: | Yes |
| Cars allowed on campus?: | No |
Employment
| School employment opportunities?: | Yes |
| Average undergraduate earnings ($$): | 2,812 |
| Freshmen not encouraged to work?: | No |
% undergraduates employed: | 39% |
ROTC/Alcohol Policy
| Army ROTC presence?: | Offered at cooperating institution (University of Minnesota) |
| Navy ROTC presence?: | Offered at cooperating institution (University of Minnesota) |
| Airforce ROTC presence?: | Offered on campus |
| Alcohol permitted (wet campus)?: | Yes |
| Other campus rules: | hazing prohibited |
| Well-known campus events | St. Thomas has competitive NCAA Division III athletic teams, with both programs regularly finishing in the top 25 of the Sears Cup competition, and these programs enjoy regular support (especially football and men's and women's basketball). Homecoming-Reunion Weekend, usually held in October, brings back alumni of all ages, with specific attention given to alumni from 10, 20, 30 and 40 year classes (the 50-year reunion is in June). Events include a sports breakfast, parade, food festival and football game. St. Thomas Day is held the first Saturday of March to honor our patron saint and namesake, Thomas Aquinas. The day includes a Mass, dinner and awards ceremony (with awards to professor of the year, senior of the year, distinguished alumnus, humanitarian and alumni volunteer). In 2004, a new Heritage Week was linked to St. Thomas Day to celebrate the university's history. Popular student celebrations include Spring Fling and Senior Sendoff. Christmas Concerts (five of them) are offered in early December by musical and instrumental groups, packing the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas. The groups also hold a series of concerts throughout the year. The St. Thomas Theater Department, a joint program with the nearby College of St. Catherine, stages several plays each year. |