School Description
Provided by Saint Thomas Aquinas CollegeSt. Thomas Aquinas college is an independent liberal arts college which provides education at the undergraduate and graduate levels for students from all traditions. In continuing its Catholic heritage and the spirit of its founders, the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, the College is committed to the principle of enlightening the mind through truth, as exemplified the Thomas Aquinas, and the classical and Judaco-Christian ideals which have contributed to the development of humanity. Accordingly, the college is dedicated to the development of each student consistent with the individual's resolve to work and ability to achieve.
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From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaSt. Thomas Aquinas College is a private four-year, liberal arts college in Rockland County, New York that occupies a forty-eight acre campus. Located at 125 Route 340 in Sparkill, New York, the college is named after the medieval philosopher and theologian Thomas Aquinas. It was founded by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, New York. St. Thomas Aquinas College now offers a BS degree in Forensic Science.
Notable alumni
- Gordon M. Johnson, represents the 37th legislative district in the New Jersey General Assembly.
- Frank Messina, poet and author.
- Gordon Chiesa, is an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northeast
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Spartans
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 2,148
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 99%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Saint Thomas Aquinas College
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Foreign Languages
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Foreign Languages and Literatures
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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History
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History
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History
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Philosophy and Religious Studies
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Philosophy and Religious Studies
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Visual Arts
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Fine Arts and Art Studies
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Fine Arts and Art Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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Financial Services
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Finance
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Sales, Distribution and Marketing Operations
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Accounting & Related Services
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Communication & Media
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Education
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Special Needs Education
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Special Education and Teaching
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Teacher Training
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Special Needs Education
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Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Social Sciences
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General Social Sciences
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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General Social Sciences
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Technology
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Master's Level Programs
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Education
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Special Education and Teaching
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 36% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (New York Collegiate Athletic Conference) Baseball (New York Collegiate Athletic Conference) Track (New York Collegiate Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 16,600 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 16,200 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 400 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,296 | 26% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,892 | 46% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,874 | 76% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,425 | 66% | |
Any Aid: |
85% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 76% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 98% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 420, Math: 420 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 520, Math: 520 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice |
Question: Need help!!!?Should I go to St thomas Aquinas College that is about 30 minute drive cheaper tuition or Manhattan College expensive and closeby. Which one do you prefer I go to, let me know which college offers more financial aid and grants and which one has better teachers and curriculum please help I will give best answer to anyone thank you29 months ago
Best AnswerIf you want to prepare for a job other than a religious vocation, go to Manhattan College. The emphasis at St. Thomas Aquinas is on theological and philosophical thinking and does not appear to prepare you for the working world. Apply to each college and send a financial aid application to each. Sometimes more expensive colleges have more aid available. Each individual need is different, so you really need to find out what they will give you if you are still considering both of them. s |
Question: NEED ADVICE!!!!! Please help?Can anyone tell me which college I should attend Manhattan College or St Thomas Aquinas College. IF you have any thing to tell me about these colleges please notify me. I will give anyone a best answer just for trying to help!!!!29 months ago
Best AnswerSt. Thomas Aquinas College has a unique approach to learning - using the classics. They describe themselves as giving a Catholic liberal education, unique in America. This is a description taken from their web site: Classical order and division of liberal studies Philosophy and theology central in the curriculum "Great Books" replace textbooks Classroom conversations replace lectures Integrated, comprehensive curriculum replaces electives, majors and minors http://www.thomasaquinas.edu/ Manhattan College describes itself: Manhattan College, overlooking Van Cortlandt Park in Riverdale, is an independent Catholic institution of higher learning which embraces qualified men and women of all faiths, races and ethnic backgrounds. Established in 1853, the College is founded upon the Lasallian tradition of excellence in teaching, respect for individual dignity, and commitment to social justice inspired by the innovator of modern pedagogy, John Baptist de La Salle. http://www.manhattan.edu/about/mission_and_history.shtml It all depends on which teaching style you prefer. Study each catalog carefully, paying special attention to the course offerings. These schools are quite different from one another. s |
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The campus of Saint Thomas Aquinas College, showing Costello Hall in the background. [source]
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