The University of St. Thomas is a private Catholic university located in St. Paul, Minnesota. The university was founded in 1885 and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs across nine schools and colleges. The university has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1 and an average class size of 21 students. The university is known for its strong commitment to social justice and sustainability, and has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright scholars and Peace Corps volunteers. The university's athletic teams, known as the Tommies, compete in the NCAA Division III.