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St. Thomas Aquinas College

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Sparkill, New York 10976-1050

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitSuburban

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.2%

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

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

73.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.3%/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%

Mixed

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.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
23 mi(40 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
99 mi(172 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
174 mi(302 min)

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)

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