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St. Thomas Aquinas College

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Sparkill, New York 10976-1050

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivateBusiness Focus

Known for business — close-knit campus

St. Thomas Aquinas College is a private institution in Sparkill with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,909 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,344.

Established
1952
Motto
To enlighten the mind through truth
Mascot
Spartans
Type
Private college
Division
Division II

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82%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,009Students
16:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$62,909Earnings 10yr
$21,344Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

St. Thomas Aquinas College Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
18%
First-generation
32%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,720
Room & Board$16,280
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$51,685
Average Net Price$21,344
Median Debt at Graduation$23,198
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,977
$30–48K$18,169
$48–75K$20,644
$75–110K$27,309
$110K+$25,598

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

72.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
16:1

Programs (52)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

75%

Negative
  • 75% first-year retention rate
  • Active student organizations
  • Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
1,009
Gender Split
46% / 54%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 18%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 2%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.6%
Freshman Retention74.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,908
10 Years$62,909

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
3
vs 2024

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGA New York LaGuardia19 mi
EWR Newark Liberty27 mi
JFK New York JFK29 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA174 mi · ~5h 2m drive
New York, NY23 mi · ~40 min drive
Hartford, CT82 mi · ~2h 22m drive
Providence, RI141 mi · ~4h 4m drive
Albany, NY112 mi · ~3h 14m drive
Syracuse, NY179 mi · ~5h 10m drive
Rochester, NY238 mi · ~6h 53m drive
Buffalo, NY284 mi · ~8h 12m drive
Philadelphia, PA99 mi · ~2h 52m drive
Pittsburgh, PA320 mi · ~9h 15m drive
Harrisburg, PA163 mi · ~4h 43m drive
Newark, NJ24 mi · ~42 min drive
Trenton, NJ71 mi · ~2h 3m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

New York LaGuardia (LGA)19 miles
Rental car
29 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
38 min$23-38
Newark Liberty (EWR)27 miles
Rental car
41 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
54 min$32-54

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