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About St. Thomas Aquinas College

catholic liberal artssmall masters programsbusiness and education focushighly accessible admissions

St. Thomas Aquinas College is a private university in Sparkill, NY, known for its catholic liberal arts, small masters programs, and business and education focus. With an acceptance rate of 89%, St. Thomas Aquinas is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 245 students each year. St. Thomas Aquinas is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 920–1270, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. St. Thomas Aquinas offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $30,336 per year; the sticker price of $54,190 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

St. Thomas Aquinas College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

89%
Overall Accept Rate
1095
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 920 – 1270 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to St. Thomas Aquinas College

Demonstrated Interest
STAC has a tight-knit campus community in Sparkill, NY, and the admissions office genuinely notices when students visit, attend virtual info sessions, or reach out to faculty in their intended major, so make contact early and keep notes on who you spoke with.
Application Strategy
STAC is particularly well known for its business and education programs, so if you are applying to either division, name specific courses, faculty research, or internship partnerships in your application materials to show you have done your homework beyond the homepage.

Financial Aid & Cost

What St. Thomas Aquinas College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$54k/yr$11.7k
30k-48k~$54k/yr$13.7k
48k-75k~$54k/yr$24.1k
75k-110k~$54k/yr$23.9k
110k+~$54k/yr$27.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

63%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$45k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,167
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

42%White
22%Hispanic
17%Black / African American
9%International
6%Unknown / Unreported
2%Asian
2%Two or More Races
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender55% Men · 46% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status91% Citizens and Immigrants · 9% International
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