St. Thomas Aquinas College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6030 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1703 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1617 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #142 of 221 | In New York State |
| #5279 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #5430 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
| #5695 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #5798 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #5858 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 1,859
- Graduates
- 174
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.stac.edu
St. Thomas Aquinas College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
St. Thomas Aquinas College has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 86% | 91% |
| Applicants | 1,861 | 962 | 899 |
| Admissions | 1,649 | 827 | 822 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 243 | 126 | 117 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
298 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
19 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 920
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in St. Thomas Aquinas College are 920-1270 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1146 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 364 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 238 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 83 (4%) |
| Asian | 78 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 57 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 56 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend St. Thomas Aquinas College is $21,745 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $11,113 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,312 |
| $48-75K | $26,305 |
| $75-110K | $26,601 |
| $110K+ | $27,181 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,500 | $20,160 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,500 | $20,160 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,500 | $20,160 |
| Fee in-district | $800 | $80 |
| Fee in-state | $800 | $80 |
| Fee out-of-state | $800 | $80 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 657 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,410 |
| Room charge | $9,150 |
| Meal charge | $7,260 |
St. Thomas Aquinas College majors
St. Thomas Aquinas College has granted 277 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs and 78 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at St. Thomas Aquinas College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 18 | |
| Psychology, General | 33 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 31 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 27 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 23 | 3 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Sports Studies | 19 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Education, General | 18 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | ||
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | 2 | |
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 6 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 5 | ||
| Graphic Design | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4 | 277 | 78 |
St. Thomas Aquinas College has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 51% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
St. Thomas Aquinas College has published 162 scientific papers with 966 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Environmental Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Biology, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 3 | 6 |
| 1997 | 3 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 | 8 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 | 11 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 | 3 | 18 |
| 2003 | 3 | 11 |
| 2004 | 2 | 14 |
| 2005 | 1 | 7 |
| 2006 | 1 | 8 |
| 2007 | 3 | 18 |
| 2008 | 1 | 15 |
| 2009 | 5 | 28 |
| 2010 | 10 | 34 |
| 2011 | 7 | 33 |
| 2012 | 13 | 42 |
| 2013 | 11 | 64 |
| 2014 | 10 | 51 |
| 2015 | 6 | 48 |
| 2016 | 6 | 58 |
| 2017 | 14 | 55 |
| 2018 | 2 | 45 |
| 2019 | 9 | 58 |
| 2020 | 6 | 78 |
| 2021 | 6 | 65 |
| 2022 | 6 | 76 |
| 2023 | 5 | 60 |
Notable alumni
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Barbara Corcoran
- Occupations
- journalistbusinesspersontelevision producer
- Biography
-
Barbara Ann Corcoran is an American businesswoman, investor, syndicated columnist, and television personality. She founded The Corcoran Group, a real estate brokerage in New York City, which she sold to NRT for $66 million in 2001 and shortly thereafter exited the company. One of the show's original "Shark" investors, Corcoran has appeared in all 14 seasons of ABC's Shark Tank to date. As of January 2023, she has made 130 deals on the show, the largest being a $350,000 investment for 40% of Coverplay.
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Lahcen Haddad
- Enrolled in St. Thomas Aquinas College
- In 1999 graduated with Master of Business Administration
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Lahcen Haddad is a former Moroccan politician of the Popular Movement. From 3 January 2012, he held the position of Minister of Tourism in the cabinet of Abdelilah Benkirane.
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Craig Zucker
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Craig Jason Zucker is an American politician who has represented District 14 in the Maryland Senate since 2016. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented the district in the Maryland House of Delegates from 2011 to 2016.
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Frank Messina
- Years
- 1968-.. (age 56)
- Occupations
- poet
- Biography
-
Frank Messina is an American poet, author and performance artist.
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Steve Honoshowsky
- Years
- 1979-.. (age 45)
- Biography
-
Steve Honoshowsky is a professional musician raised in Basking Ridge, NJ. He began playing drums at the age of ten, inspired by the likes of Neil Peart, Bill Bruford, and Terry Bozzio. In 2008, Honoshowsky represented the United States at the YMCA Europe Festival in Prague, Czech Republic, giving two solo drum performances on the center stage. Honoshowsky studied briefly under Chris Pennie and is currently studying under percussionist Billy Martin (Medeski Martin and Wood). He has performed with Cyro Baptista and Billy Martin's Student Bodies, with Billy's Mystery Riddim Band (featuring Kato Hidecki and Shahzad Ismaily), as well as Billy's Fang Percussion Ensemble. He is also featured in Billy's DVD entitled "Life on Drums", which was released on October 8, 2010. Honoshowsky is most commonly known as the founder of No Use For Humans (NUFH), an avant-garde electronica band from New Jersey, and he's also the founder of the drumming collective Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick. Honoshowsky has performed and recorded with many metro New York City/ New Jersey bands, from hip-hop band Universal Rebel to world/avant-garde group In Petto, has toured the United States with hardcore band Hungry Housewives, and also performs solo sets under the name Soul Amputation. In addition to performing, Honoshowsky teaches private lessons, hosts drum workshops, and is a facilitator The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP) program for therapy and to increase coordination and motor skills for physically and mentally disabled people. In addition, Honoshowsky plays bass and a variety of keyboards/electronics/vocals.
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J. Edward Barry
- Years
- 1874-1932 (aged 58)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
J. Edward Barry was mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts from 1911 to 1914. He graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas College, and worked in the railroad business before entering politics. He served on the lower body of City Council from 1900 to 1902, and he was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1906. He became mayor in 1911, and he was elected president of the Association of Railroad and Steamship Agents in 1912.
General info
| Alternative names | STAC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 225 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 125 Rte 340 Sparkill, New York, 10976-1050 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 8453984000 |