Dominican-founded liberal arts college in suburban New York, 15 miles from NYC, with 100+ programs and 95% graduate placement.
St. Thomas Aquinas College offers over 100 undergraduate majors and minors, plus graduate programs and 5-year dual degrees, organized within four academic schools. Signature programs include computer science, data science, biochemistry, business, education, and criminal justice. The college emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning through internships, research projects, and community service. A state-of-the-art SKAE Astronomy Center supports STEM education and public engagement. The college received a Google.org grant to develop future-focused programs aligned with workforce needs.
The suburban campus in Sparkill features modern facilities including the Romano Student-Alumni Center, Lougheed Library, Spellman Technology Corridor with Bloomberg Professional Laboratory and HDTV studio, and residence halls (Aquinas Village for upperclassmen, McNelis Commons for lowerclassmen). Students enjoy 22 varsity athletic teams competing in NCAA Division II, club sports, dining services, health and wellness programs, and robust student engagement opportunities. The college is located 15 miles from New York City.
St. Thomas Aquinas uses rolling admissions for fall and spring semesters, with decisions sent within two weeks. The SAT/ACT requirement for Fall 2026 is waived; the college is test-optional and evaluates the whole person rather than relying on algorithms. Applications are accepted year-round via Common Application or the Spartan Application. The college also welcomes transfer, international, and veteran/military students through dedicated admissions pathways.
The college reports a 95% graduate placement rate and operates a comprehensive Career Center offering job/internship matching through Spartan Jobs, interview preparation via Big Interview, professional development workshops, and the STAC Skills Immersion Program. Alumni success stories span cybersecurity, law, biology, and business. The college maintains lifelong relationships with alumni through mentorship, research collaboration, and continuing education opportunities.