St. Thomas Aquinas College

St. Thomas Aquinas College Overview

St. Thomas Aquinas College is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Sparkill, New York. St Thomas Aquinas College was founded in 1952 and the school currently enrolls around 2,026 students per year, including 1,848 undergrad students. St Thomas Aquinas College ensures on-campus housing for up to 657 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to St Thomas Aquinas College for Fall 2023 is May 1.

There are many ways for students to get involved at St Thomas Aquinas College!

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of St Thomas Aquinas College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? St Thomas Aquinas College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? St Thomas Aquinas College has fraternities, but does not have sororities.

Planning to play sports? St Thomas Aquinas College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at St Thomas Aquinas College on the Student Life page.

2022 St Thomas Aquinas College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	89%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Average GPA	3.0
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	12%
Tuition	$35,500
Percent of Need Met	71.7%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$31,629

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Is St Thomas Aquinas College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better sense of what St Thomas Aquinas College offers and if the college might be a good choice for you.

St Thomas Aquinas College Acceptance Rate 2022

St Thomas Aquinas College is moderately difficult to get into. Around 89% of applicants get into St Thomas Aquinas College each year. Last year, 1,417 students applied to St Thomas Aquinas College and 1,264 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at St Thomas Aquinas College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 80% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at St Thomas Aquinas Collegeare still enrolled the next year. Around 56% of students who started at St Thomas Aquinas College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for St Thomas Aquinas College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from St Thomas Aquinas College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with St Thomas Aquinas College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

St. Thomas Aquinas College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

St Thomas Aquinas College's endowment was valued at $61.3 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at St Thomas Aquinas College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

St Thomas Aquinas College meets 71.7% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend St Thomas Aquinas College full-time are awarded $31,629 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $31,845 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at St Thomas Aquinas College.

Based on this information, is St Thomas Aquinas College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is St Thomas Aquinas College a good school for you?

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Where is St. Thomas Aquinas College Located?

St Thomas Aquinas College is located in the suburban setting of Sparkill, New York.

If you want to see St Thomas Aquinas College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take New York State Thruway to Sparkill, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Newark Liberty International.

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