Campus Vibe
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
Conference
Division II ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate82.2%
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$21,344
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
7300.0%
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
Programs (52)
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
8 Years$50,468
10 Years$62,909
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$47,500
Men
$54,100
Rankings
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)