St. Thomas Aquinas College

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Sparkill, NY
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#56 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,037

Location Sparkill, New York
Website stac.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Saint Thomas Aquinas College occupies a 60-acre suburban campus in Sparkill, New York, approximately 15 miles north of New York City in Rockland County. Founded in 1952 by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, the college has evolved from a teaching college to a comprehensive institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs. The campus features a mix of contemporary and traditional buildings, including newly renovated science facilities and the Romano Student Alumni Center. Academic programs focus on business, education, criminal justice, and sports management, with the School of Education maintaining partnerships with local school districts for student teaching opportunities. The college maintains NCAA Division II athletic status, competing in the East Coast Conference, and requires freshmen to live in campus residence halls during their first year.

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Ratings

St. Thomas Aquinas College is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

2 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 880/1085
GPA 3.0

Acceptance Rate

93%

Applications Due May 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 11.8%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$39,450

Costs for St. Thomas Aquinas College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$39,450
Books and Supplies		$1,250
Other Fees		$1,050
Room and Board		$18,080
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,850
Total One Year Cost		$62,680

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

58% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at St. Thomas Aquinas College are Business, Education, and Social Sciences. 16% of students major in Business, 15% in Education, and 14% in Social Sciences.