St. Thomas Aquinas College

At St. Thomas Aquinas College, we dare you to imagine all that you can accomplish—in your career and beyond. Through personalized study and experiential learning, discover what matters most to you. In a community dedicated to each student’s success, tap into your one-of-a-kind possibilities and ignite the passion to achieve your goals.

We take your education seriously here. Choose from over 100 programs through our four schools — the School of Arts & Social Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of STEM — each providing individualized attention in a caring environment. Our expert faculty will guide you to reach for more, to achieve more, and imagine the difference you can make in the world.

History:

St. Thomas Aquinas College was founded in 1952 by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill as a teaching college. Named after the Dominican scholar and teacher, St. Thomas Aquinas, the College’s original mission was focused on developing future teachers. Today, St. Thomas Aquinas College offers over 100 majors, minors, and specializations in the School of Arts & Social Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Education, and the School of STEM to a diverse student body of approximately 2,000 full and part-time students.

An incredible location:

From day one, you’ll be warmly welcomed onto St. Thomas Aquinas College grounds. Our 76-acre campus is surrounded by breathtaking scenery where students enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking and more. We’re confident you’ll feel at home right way in our supportive community nestled in the beautiful Hudson Valley.

Access and Affordability:

In order to express our commitment to removing financial and social barriers for students, we have:

• Made a commitment to financially assist any student who was impacted by COVID-19.
• Set a campus-wide goal of “access and affordability” for all current and new students.
• Launched the Justice Studies Institute and the Social Justice and Equity Forum to explore relevant and contemporary issues from the perspective of students.
• Completed the significant Romano Student Alumni Center Renovation, including a new floor plan and upgraded technology.
• Expanded St. Thomas Aquinas College’s footprint by 30% through the purchase of 12 acres adjacent to campus, as well as 4 acres through the long-term lease agreement at the former St. Agnes Gymnasium and open field.
• Opened Fitzpatrick Village residence hall and Naughton Hall admissions welcome center.

At a glance:

• 45 minutes From the Heart of Manhattan
• 97% graduate placement rate
• 100+ Programs of study in 4 Academic Schools

Student Engagement:

Our focus on student social integration will enhance our campus culture and further foster a sense of St. Thomas Aquinas as a “home away from home” for our students. We have recently enhanced our residential offerings and refreshed our campus by expanding our outdoor spaces, hosting movie nights, bringing food trucks on campus, and launching a new campus bike-sharing program. In the coming semesters, we will:

• Grow our intramural and club sports program.
• Expand our campus reach to better engage commuters.
• Host increased on-campus events, cultural outings, and sports trips.

Experiential Learning:

We believe that our role is not only to educate students but to create pipelines to purposeful careers or further education. Our new Career Center and enhanced Career Services team lead students from diverse backgrounds into meaningful opportunities that help them more vividly imagine their futures. We have:

• Introduced STAC Your Future Month and increased internship opportunities.
• Launched the STAC Skills Summer Immersion program for building internship skills.
• Created a platform for weekly mentoring and life-after-college preparation through the Career Center.

Lifelong Learning:

St. Thomas Aquinas College aims to become the model for lifelong learning in the lower Hudson Valley. Through ongoing engagement, conversations, connections, and education, we will continually provide our students and alumni with opportunities for transformative growth in their knowledge and whole lives through:

• Building pathways for graduate programs for current and new students, including the establishment of new, five-year master’s programs.
• Launching on-campus internship programs. 
• Guiding 90% of School of Business students in the Class of 2025 and beyond to complete the requirements of the School of Business Experiential Learning Program by graduation.
• Creating new credit and non-credit certificate programs that are market-responsive for current and future students.

Known for our close-knit community, personalized approach to education, and experiential learning opportunities, the St. Thomas Aquinas college experience dares you to imagine all you can achieve in your career and beyond. Our expert and caring faculty are dedicated to your success and committed to guiding you through every step of your college adventure.

In addition to your transcripts, supplemental application materials including those listed below may be required.

• Recommended Minimum GPA: 2.0
• English language proficiency:
• TOEFL*: 80 minimum
• IELTS*: 6.5 minimum
• PTE*: 56 minimum
• Duolingo English Test*: 105 minimum

Language test may be waived if SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing score is 500+ or English is/was the student’s secondary/high school language of instruction with the exception of foreign language classes.

For additional information on admission requirements, kindly contact our admissions counsellor!