St. Thomas Aquinas College
About St. Thomas Aquinas College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
St. Thomas Aquinas College is a private university in Sparkill, NY. It has a 88.6% acceptance rate and a 53.5% graduation rate, serving approximately 1,016 students.
Founded
1952
Location
Sparkill, New York
Students
1,120
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
93.1%
Open admission
Graduation Rate
54%
Below national average
Tuition
$39,450
Per year
Avg Net Price
$19,994
After financial aid
SAT Average
1000
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$62,909
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Most students who apply are accepted
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
$30
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
St. Thomas Aquinas College accepts the majority of applicants at 93.1%. If you meet the basic requirements, this is an accessible option worth considering.
SAT Scores
1000/ 1600
ACT Scores
29/ 36
Average: 29 out of 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
54% complete their degree within six years
Retention
73.4%
4-Year Grad
44%
6-Year Grad
55%
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
40.2%
$/Student
$10.2K
Class Size
Medium
The 44% graduation rate is below average, but 73.4% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$39,450
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$18,080
Books & Supplies
$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance
$53,370
After Financial Aid
$19,994
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$11,746
Receive Grants
21.6%
Take Loans
28.4%
The total cost of attendance runs about $53,370/yr, including $18,080 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $19,994.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at St. Thomas Aquinas College fund their education.
While in School
21.6%
Get Grants
Free money
28.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$61,972
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$23,198
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$246/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 28.4% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $23,198. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends St. Thomas Aquinas College.
Gender
45.5%
Female
55%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
972
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
148
Graduates
31.7%
First-Gen
20 yrs
Avg Age
2.3%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (46% women, 55% men). 31.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 9.2% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
972
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
St. Thomas Aquinas College fields 12 varsity teams with 436 student athletes, about 45% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division II without football
Conference
East Coast
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
12
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
436
45% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
59% / 41%
256
Men
180
Women
8
Men's Teams
10
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of St. Thomas Aquinas Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$62,909
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Psychology, General
$28K
37 grads
1yr Earnings
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$45K
32 grads
4yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
—
22 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$64K
21 grads
4yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$28K
17 grads
1yr Earnings
Educational Administration and Supervision
—
16 grads
Earnings grow steadily here: $45K at six years, $44K at eight, and $63K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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