Overview
Enrollment
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.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
Saint Thomas Aquinas College is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Saint Thomas Aquinas College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#572 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#392 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#78 in Best Colleges in New York
#53 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#346 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#45 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 920/1270 |
| GPA | 3.0 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $800 |
| Room and Board | $16,280 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,860 |
| Total One Year Cost | $58,110 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 16% |
| Education | 15% |
| Social Sciences | 14% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195243 IPEDS survey data for Saint Thomas Aquinas College.
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Last updated February 24, 2025