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Students attend Saint Thomas Aquinas College in Tappan, New York, a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Saint Thomas Aquinas College degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in media, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
Saint Thomas Aquinas College is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 520. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Saint Thomas Aquinas College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 2,194 students at the school (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at Saint Thomas Aquinas College. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Saint Thomas Aquinas College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference. Saint Thomas Aquinas College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Thomas Aquinas College
125 Rte 340
Sparkill, NY 10976-1050
General Phone: (845) 398-4000
Admissions Phone: (845) 398-4100
Financial Aid Phone: (845) 398-4097
http://www.stac.edu
Saint Thomas Aquinas College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 90 | special ed, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, reading teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 87 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, history, English, Spanish language, foreign language and literature |
| Business And Management | 85 | business management, accounting, sales and marketing, finance |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 31 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 25 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 13 | commercial art |
| Science | 11 | biology, biological and physical sciences |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | parks and recreation management |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy and religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Thomas Aquinas College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 285 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 73 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 28 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Saint Thomas Aquinas College had a total enrollment of 2,194 students (1,726 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 65% |
| New Jersey | 34% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College offers campus housing for 624 of its 1,726 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Tappan, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,243 | 945 | 76% | 328 | 35% |
| Men | 503 | 387 | 77% | 141 | 36% |
| Women | 740 | 558 | 75% | 187 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (845) 398-4100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,600 |
| Room and board | $ 8,850 |
| Room charge | $ 4,780 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,070 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,750 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Thomas Aquinas College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 283200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (845) 398-4097
Saint Thomas Aquinas College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $78,728 | 14 | $73,764 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $61,021 | 6 | $58,188 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $52,456 | 10 | $45,712 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $63,981 | 32 | $60,197 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 80 | 79 | 159 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Basketball | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| Track | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 54 | 84 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Thomas Aquinas College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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