Transfer Students

At St. Thomas, you will get the skills employers want by combining practical engineering knowledge with our liberal arts core curriculum, all in a community that values your experiences. When it comes to academic quality, U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Thomas as one of the top engineering schools in the nation and a top value in Minnesota.

Why is the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering a great choice for transfer students?

• Ranked #30 in the U.S. and #1 in Minnesota for engineering schools without a doctoral program by U.S. News & World Report.
• Offer rigorous, fully-accredited programs featuring practical, hands-on learning.
• Provide small engaging class sizes, led by world-class student-focused faculty.
• Located on a beautiful residential campus that is welcoming to all faiths.
• A St. Thomas education is a great value, with dedicated scholarship opportunities for transfer students.

Scholarship Opportunities

Transfer students may qualify for up to $30,000 in University of St. Thomas merit-based scholarships per year. In addition, admitted engineering transfer students are automatically considered for privately funded Summit Engineering Scholarships with annual awards up to $10,000. Please, see the Undergraduate Financial Aid page for more information.

Students who are within three years of graduation can also apply for the APEX Scholarship. The APEX Engineering Scholarship Program is a program designed to specifically support your unique circumstances as a transfer student:

• APEX scholars receive one-on-one faculty mentoring, peer support and tutoring, career counseling, and specialized networking opportunities.
• Annual award of up to $10,000.
• Can be combined with other St. Thomas scholarships and federal aid.
• Each scholarship is renewable for up to two more years to support the final years of study.

Transfer Credits

Planning ahead can save you money. Contact us now, and our transfer coordinator, Dr. Jenny Holte will guide you in choosing courses so your community college credits are sure to transfer. You do not need to apply to receive transfer advising.

For more information on how your courses will transfer into our programs checkout our community college course guides below and the credit transfer tool.