More selective than 8% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose STAC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
STAC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, STAC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 410 | 520 |
| SAT math | 470 | 565 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 880 | 1085 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
STAC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 93% | 410–520 | 470–565 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 82% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is STAC compared with other New York colleges?
STAC has the 129th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | SUNY Morrisville | 92% | 28% | $15,939 |
| 126 | Utica University | 92% | 56% | $19,108 |
| 127 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton | 92% | 38% | $15,268 |
| 128 | College of Staten Island CUNY | 92% | 34% | $5,579 |
| 129 | St. Thomas Aquinas College | 93% | 54% | $19,994 |
| 130 | Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin | 94% | 46% | $6,415 |
| 131 | Yeshivath Viznitz | 94% | 69% | $8,929 |
| 132 | Hilbert College | 97% | 56% | $22,723 |
| 133 | Trocaire College | 97% | 31% | $16,636 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at STAC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
STAC admissions questions
What is the STAC acceptance rate?
St. Thomas Aquinas College accepts 93% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,851 of 2,251 applicants were admitted.
Does STAC require the SAT or ACT?
St. Thomas Aquinas College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for STAC?
The middle 50% of St. Thomas Aquinas College enrolled first-year students scored 880–1085 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at STAC?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (246 of 1,851).
Is STAC getting harder to get into?
St. Thomas Aquinas College accepted 93% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 82% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to St. Thomas Aquinas College overview