St. Thomas Aquinas College

What is the accreditation of St. Thomas Aquinas College?

St. Thomas Aquinas College is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Institutional accreditation reviews the college as a whole; it is distinct from any approval or specialized accreditation that may apply to an individual program.

For students, institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid and to how other institutions may consider transfer credit. It does not, by itself, guarantee that another college will accept a course or that a graduate will qualify for a professional license. Applicants to teaching or other regulated fields should check the specific program's current approvals and the requirements of the state where they intend to work.

What are the admission requirements at St. Thomas Aquinas College?

First-year admission is not open admission: applicants are reviewed on their academic preparation and application materials. Reported requirements include a high school record and GPA. Class rank is neither required nor recommended, while recommendations and completion of a college-preparatory program may be considered without being mandatory.

Reported admissions information treats SAT and ACT scores as considered but not required. Only 6% of enrolled first-time students submitted SAT scores in the reported cohort, so the median score among submitters should not be read as the score of a typical entering student. The college admitted 2,047 of 2,200 first-time applicants in that cohort - approximately 93% - but an admission rate describes a past applicant group, not an individual applicant's chances.

International applicants should pay particular attention to English-language proficiency rules; reported admissions requirements include the TOEFL. Applicants with a GED or another nontraditional secondary credential should confirm eligibility before applying, because the reported entering-student policy specifies a high school diploma rather than GED acceptance. Program-specific requirements and the current application calendar should be checked separately.

What are the application fees and waivers at St. Thomas Aquinas College?

The reported undergraduate application fee is $30. That is an application charge, not a tuition payment or an enrollment deposit, and the amount a particular applicant owes may depend on the application route and any available waiver.

Applicants who need a fee waiver should ask the admissions office about eligibility and the request procedure before submitting an application. They should also check whether transfer, graduate, or other application types use a different fee; a reported undergraduate fee should not be assumed to apply to every program.

What types of ROTC programs are available at St. Thomas Aquinas College?

Students considering ROTC should not assume that St. Thomas Aquinas College operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its Sparkill campus. ROTC participation, if arranged through a regional host institution, would require confirmation that its students are eligible to cross-enroll and can meet the host program's schedule and travel requirements.

Before relying on ROTC as part of an enrollment plan, ask both the college and the relevant host unit which branch is accessible, how to apply, and whether classes or training require travel. ROTC scholarships have separate selection rules, and some participation paths lead to a military service obligation; joining a college does not itself confer an ROTC scholarship.

What are the requirements for transfer students at St. Thomas Aquinas College?

St. Thomas Aquinas College accepts transfer applicants for fall and spring entry and generally considers credit from other accredited institutions. Admission and credit acceptance are separate decisions: a student may be admitted without every prior course counting toward the intended degree.

Transfer applicants should expect to provide records of their previous college work and should confirm whether a high school transcript is required for their circumstances. The college reports that it considers several other forms of prior learning for credit, including CLEP, DSST/DANTES, ACE-recommended learning, and certain life experiences. Each route has its own documentation and applicability rules.

Before enrolling, request an official evaluation showing which credits meet general education, major, and elective requirements. That review is especially important for sequenced majors and for students close to graduation: the number of accepted credits alone does not show how many semesters remain. Applicants should also confirm any minimum grade, residency-credit, or program-specific requirements in the current catalog.

What types of study abroad programs are available at St. Thomas Aquinas College?

Students interested in study abroad should determine which international programs St. Thomas Aquinas College currently approves and how credits would apply to their degree. The key distinction is whether an opportunity is run by the college, offered through a partner, or arranged independently with advance approval.

Before making a deposit for an overseas program, students should obtain academic approval for the courses they expect to take. They should also ask financial aid staff how their grants, scholarships, and loans would apply to the particular program and term. For majors with tightly sequenced courses, an early conversation with an academic adviser can prevent study abroad from delaying required classes.