St. Thomas Aquinas College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
St. Thomas Aquinas College is a private research university in Sparkill, New York, enrolling about 972 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 93.05% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $39,450
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,994 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 93.05% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 972 98.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.04%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 31.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 40.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1000
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,181
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,251
- Room & Board: $18,080 annual estimate
St. Thomas Aquinas College: what the data shows
Common questions about St. Thomas Aquinas College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is St. Thomas Aquinas College?
St. Thomas Aquinas College is located in Sparkill, NY (ZIP 10976-1050).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is St. Thomas Aquinas College public or private?
St. Thomas Aquinas College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does St. Thomas Aquinas College cost?
Published tuition: $39,450.
Average net price after aid: $19,994.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,746 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,700 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,110 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,907 |
| $110,001+ | $27,333 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $157,800.
How hard is it to get into St. Thomas Aquinas College?
Admission rate: 93.05%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1000 and midpoint ACT 29.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is St. Thomas Aquinas College?
Total enrollment: 972 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,181 students.
Graduate enrollment: 148 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at St. Thomas Aquinas College?
150%-time completion rate: 54.04%.
First-year retention: 73.4%.
What do graduates of St. Thomas Aquinas College earn?
Median earnings: $44,908 six years after entry; $62,909 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,198.
21.62% of students receive Pell grants.
What is St. Thomas Aquinas College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (40 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (39 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (32 completions)
- Psychology, General (24 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (21 completions)
- Education, General (17 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (17 completions)
- Secondary Education and Teaching (16 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (15 completions)
- Finance, General (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is St. Thomas Aquinas College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 93.05%; completion rate 54.04%; median earnings $62,909 at 10 years; net price $19,994. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$39,450
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at St. Thomas Aquinas College was $39,450.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,994
2024 Value
In 2024 St. Thomas Aquinas College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,994.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$79,976 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,994 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$157,800 4-Year Tuition
$18,080 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$58,780 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$235,120 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for St. Thomas Aquinas College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
28.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at St. Thomas Aquinas College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for St. Thomas Aquinas College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $26,340 | $26,340 | $21,910 |
| 2014 | $27,630 | $27,630 | $19,789 |
| 2015 | $28,740 | $28,740 | $19,298 |
| 2016 | $29,600 | $29,600 | $20,654 |
| 2017 | $30,750 | $30,750 | $21,106 |
| 2018 | $31,950 | $31,950 | $20,827 |
| 2019 | $33,050 | $33,050 | $20,274 |
| 2020 | $34,200 | $34,200 | $20,221 |
| 2021 | $35,300 | $35,300 | $17,105 |
| 2022 | $36,300 | $36,300 | $21,894 |
| 2023 | $37,720 | $37,720 | $21,344 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
93.05% Acceptance Rate
2,251 Total Applicants
1,851 Students Admitted
246 First-Time Students Enrolled
13.29% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1000
ACT Average: 29
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
St. Thomas Aquinas College reported total enrollment of about 972 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 55% male and 45% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (42.0%), Hispanic or Latino (21.5%), and Black or African American (17.1%). About 21.62% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at St. Thomas Aquinas College in 2024 is 972 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,181 students. Graduate enrollment is about 148 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 42.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.01% 100% Completion Time
54.04% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.01% of students graduating from St. Thomas Aquinas College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 65% male / 35% female
- Special Education and Teaching, General: 15% male / 85% female
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 66% male / 34% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for St. Thomas Aquinas College.
Return on Investment
$23,198 Median Student Debt
$62,909 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.88% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
686.60% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for St. Thomas Aquinas College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 40 completions
2. Special Education and Teaching, General: 39 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 32 completions
4. Psychology, General: 24 completions
5. Social Sciences, General: 21 completions
6. Education, General: 17 completions
7. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 17 completions
8. Secondary Education and Teaching: 16 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 15 completions
Most popular programs at St. Thomas Aquinas College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for St. Thomas Aquinas College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for St. Thomas Aquinas College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,579
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,224
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
St. Thomas Aquinas College is a private non-profit institution located in Sparkill, NY, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Special Education and Teaching, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. Enrollment is approximately 972 students. Student body composition includes White (42.0%), Hispanic or Latino (21.5%), Black or African American (17.1%). The admission rate is 93.05%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1000. The 150%-time completion rate is 54.04%. Approximately 21.62% of students receive Pell Grants. About 31.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Sparkill, NY 10976-1050
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
St. Thomas Aquinas College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. Thomas Aquinas College located?
St. Thomas Aquinas College is located in Sparkill, NY.
What is St. Thomas Aquinas College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at St. Thomas Aquinas College is 93.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,251 applicants and 1,851 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does St. Thomas Aquinas College cost?
Reported tuition is $39,450 and average net price is $19,994 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,080 annually.
What is the student body demographics at St. Thomas Aquinas College?
St. Thomas Aquinas College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,181 students, White (42.0%), Hispanic or Latino (21.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend St. Thomas Aquinas College?
About 31.7% of students at St. Thomas Aquinas College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for St. Thomas Aquinas College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, St. Thomas Aquinas College reports midpoint SAT about 1000 and midpoint ACT about 29.
What do graduates of St. Thomas Aquinas College earn?
Median earnings are $44,908 six years after entry and $62,909 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at St. Thomas Aquinas College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do St. Thomas Aquinas College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,198.
Is St. Thomas Aquinas College public or private?
St. Thomas Aquinas College is a private nonprofit institution located in Sparkill, NY.
Is St. Thomas Aquinas College an HBCU?
No. St. Thomas Aquinas College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is St. Thomas Aquinas College a tribal college?
No. St. Thomas Aquinas College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.