College Profile
St. Thomas Aquinas College is an independent liberal arts college which provides education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College requires each undergraduate to attain a broad foundation in the liberal arts and sciences. The College provides a range of undergraduate majors and graduate programs to assist students to prepare for careers and/or graduate studies through a deeper focus in a major field of study.
St. Thomas Aquinas College creates a welcoming, caring and challenging environment for learning. Intensely student-centered academic activities and vigorous student-life programs are purposefully combined to enhance the educational process and to foster intellectual, moral, social and spiritual growth.
Programs We Offer
Undergraduate
- Business Administration
- Childhood/Adolescent Education
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- Forensic Science
- Art Therapy
Graduate
- Master’s in Business Administration
- Master’s in Public Administration
Demographics
2,800 | Total Enrollment |
Undergraduate 59, Graduate 1 | International Student Enrollment |
45% | Male |
55% | Female |
18:1 | Faculty-Student Ratio |
125 | Faculty: Full-Time |
75 | Faculty: Part-Time |
24 | Countries Represented |
Top 5 | United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Australia, The Netherlands |
English as a Second Language Program and Services
Does your institution have an Intensive English Program?
No
Can your institution issue an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 Student Status to a student who has been admitted only to the Intensive English Program?
No
Does your institution provide courses of English as a Second Language to admitted students?
No
Does your institution conditionally admit students to degree programs if they have not met the English proficiency requirement?
No
International Student Housing Options
Is on-campus housing available for international students?
Yes. The Office of Residence Life is committed to establishing a positive atmosphere in the student residence life community, which presently consists of the Aquinas Village and McNelis Commons residence life complexes. These complexes consist of suite-style living arrangements. For more information, click here.
Collaborative Programs
- Kyung Hee University — Seoul, Republic of Korea
First Year, Transfer, and Graduate Students
In order for students to be considered for admissions, in addition to a completed application, we need the following:
Freshman
- Official High School Transcript
- Official SAT or ACT Scores
- TOEFL or IELTS Score
- Essay
- Letters of Recommendation
- Resume of Extracurricular Activities
Transfer
- Official transcripts from all colleges that the student has attended
- Less than 30 college credits, must submit High School transcript
- TOEFL or IELTS Score
- Official SAT or ACT scores if high school graduation was less than a year ago
Student Activities and Campus Life
The Office of Student Activities creates a very welcoming environment for all our students. The following are some of the clubs and organizations that may be of interests to international students:
- Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board
- Club Sports – Bowling, Equestrian Club, Hockey, Men’s Soccer, Spartan Dancers, STAC Cheerleading, and Women’s Soccer, eSports & eGaming Club
- Greek Letter Associations – Alpha Phi Omega
- Performing Arts – Laetare Players, STACAPELLA, House Band
- Major Related: Art Therapy, Business Club, Communication Arts Club, Education Club, Future Leaders in Healthcare, Psychology Club, Science Club, Sports Management Club, Video Game Development Club
- Special Interest Clubs – Commuter Connection, Council for Exceptional Children, Multicultural Student Association, Random Acts of Kindness, STAC Scholars, STAC Skaters, Movie Discussion Club, Ping Pong Club
Student Media Groups – Thoma (Newspaper), Thomist (Yearbook), WSTK (Radio)