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St. Thomas Aquinas College, also known as STAC, is a four-year private college of liberal arts, and is located in Rockland County, New York. The campus of the college is spread across an area of more than 45 acres. The college provides major degrees in a number of subjects including accounting, business administration, forensic science, and psychology among others. Several minor degrees are also offered in a wide range of subjects. In addition, the institution also provides various certification programs. Students are offered with opportunities of studying abroad.
STAC’s athletics department fields a number of men's and women's sports teams. They compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). They are nicknamed as the Spartans. They participate in sports including baseball, basketball, golf, cross country, and tennis.
Students attend Saint Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, NY, 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 education and teaching.
Saint Thomas Aquinas College is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 530.
Saint Thomas Aquinas College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 2,238 students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (as of 2007-2008).
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
http://www.stac.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 98 | special ed, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, reading teaching |
| Business and Management | 89 | business management, accounting, sales and marketing, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 56 | social services, English, history, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, foreign language and literature |
| Therapy and Counseling | 36 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 34 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 23 | communication studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | parks and recreation management |
| Design | 11 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Science | 8 | biology, biological and physical sciences |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Thomas Aquinas College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 294 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 76 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Thomas Aquinas College had a total enrollment of 2,238 students (1,642 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 68% |
| New Jersey | 29% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,443 | 1,147 | 79% | 352 | 31% |
| Men | 580 | 459 | 79% | 139 | 30% |
| Women | 863 | 688 | 80% | 213 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 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 | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,000 |
| Room and board | $ 10,330 |
| Room charge | $ 5,260 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,470 |
| 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)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $93,372 | 15 | $91,828 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $72,514 | 7 | $71,747 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $59,362 | 4 | $57,701 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $49,473 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $76,781 | 29 | $77,892 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 73 | 72 | 145 |
| Basketball | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Track | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 28 | 55 | 83 |
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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