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Summary
St. Thomas Aquinas College is a private institution that was founded in 1952. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,843, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 48 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. St. Thomas Aquinas College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $25,110 (2012-13).
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St. Thomas Aquinas College, as an independent institution with a wonderful heritage based in the Dominican traditions and spirit, provides a personalized education to students in a values-centered environment. With a core program in the liberal arts, the College also offers professional preparation in Teacher Education and Business Administration, including several masters degree programs (MBA, MST, MSEd). The Teacher Education Program was most recently accredited by NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education). The College's faculty are dedicated to teaching, and a wide variety of strategic alliances with other institutions expands the breadth of opportunities for students, including dual degree programs in Engineering, Physical Therapy, Podiatry and Chiropractic, as well as partnerships with NYU's MSW program, St. John's University's Law School, and others. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1952 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $32,688,788 |
Applying
When applying to St. Thomas Aquinas College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling, and the early decision deadline is December 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at St. Thomas Aquinas College is $30. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 80.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 80.9% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at St. Thomas Aquinas College is 18:1, and the school has 48.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at St. Thomas Aquinas College include: Sociology; Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs; Business Administration and Management, General; Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration; and Psychology, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 75.5 percent.
Student Life
St. Thomas Aquinas College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,843, with a gender distribution of 44.7 percent male students and 55.3 percent female students. At this school, 33.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 66.0 percent of students live off campus. St. Thomas Aquinas College is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,025 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
St. Thomas Aquinas College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. St. Thomas Aquinas College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at St. Thomas Aquinas College, 87 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at St. Thomas Aquinas College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 87% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At St. Thomas Aquinas College, 71.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $12,303.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $25,110 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $11,000 (2012-13) |
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