St. Thomas Aquinas College
St. Thomas Aquinas College is a vibrant, student-centered institution located just 15 miles north of New York City. Its 76-acre campus provides a safe, welcoming environment with access to world-class cultural experiences, internships, and career opportunities. Founded in 1952 by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, the College offers more than 100 majors, minors, and specializations across four schools: Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Education, and STEM. Through personalized study, hands-on learning, and dedicated faculty mentorship, students are empowered to explore their passions and achieve their goals in a community committed to their success.
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Art & Design
- Finance/Accounting
- Health Science
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
Application information
First-year
STAC has a rolling admissions policy, but we encourage freshman applicants to submit as early as possible during the senior year. As soon as we've received your completed application and all of the required materials listed above, the application will be assigned to your counselor for review. We'll review you for academic and merit scholarships as well, there's no separate application needed. You will be updated throughout the process and a final decision letter will be sent about four weeks of our review of your completed application.
Transfer
As soon as we've received your completed application and all of the required materials listed above, the application will be assigned to your counselor for review. We'll review you for academic and merit scholarships as well, there's no separate application needed. You will be updated throughout the process and a final decision letter will be sent about four weeks of our review of your completed application.
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Visit us
St. Thomas Aquinas College is always hosting events for high school students and college students looking to transfer. Located just 15 miles north of New York City, STAC’s campus offers a unique student experience. Our information sessions provide a clearer picture of the over 100 academic programs we offer and will give you a feel of campus life. To schedule a visit to campus, please visit our website at https://www.stac.edu/about-stac/visit-campus