STAC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 93.05%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1000. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $39,450
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at STAC:
- Total Enrollment: 2,037
- 1,889 Undergraduate, 148 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 50% men, 50% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 54%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 28%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 61 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 13 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
STAC Overview
St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Sparkill, NY. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The STAC's tuition & fees is $39,450 for the academic year 2024-2025. 68% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $23,136.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,037 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
STAC's acceptance rate is 93.05% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.77%. The median SAT score is 1000.
STAC ranked 48th in New York Colleges rankings. St. Thomas Aquinas College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of St. Thomas Aquinas College is $39,450. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $22,050.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $41,259 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $23,098.
| Undergraduate | $39,450 |
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| Graduate | $22,050 |
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| Undergraduate | $41,259 |
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| Graduate | $23,098 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
St. Thomas Aquinas College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at STAC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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