Bradley International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport are the two closest and most popular airports. Pickups directly from the College can be arranged in advance. MBTA Trains are also available out of Boston Logan Airport.
Thomas Aquinas College (MA) (TAC)
10,000 Ojai Road
|
Northfield,
MA |
01360
01. What the School is Known For
Prominent Alumni
Samuel Caughron, MD
President, MAWD Pathology Group
Daina Andries
Co-founder, Epidaurus Health
Katrina Trinko
Director & Editor in Chief, Daily Signal, Heritage Foundation
Brian Schardt
Co-founder, Autopilot
Sean Kelsey
Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
David O?Reilly
Founder, Owen Roe Winery
Mary Bridget Neumayr
Director, Urenco USA Inc.
Samuel Caughron, MD
President, MAWD Pathology Group
Daina Andries
Co-founder, Epidaurus Health
Katrina Trinko
Director & Editor in Chief, Daily Signal, Heritage Foundation
Brian Schardt
Co-founder, Autopilot
Sean Kelsey
Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
David O?Reilly
Founder, Owen Roe Winery
Mary Bridget Neumayr
Director, Urenco USA Inc.
Samuel Caughron, MD
President, MAWD Pathology Group
Most Popular Places On Campus
Pope St. John Paul II Athletic Center
Olivia Music Hall
Gould Commons is frequented by both students and visitors alike, offering meals and accommodations.
Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Chapel
Bl. Frassati Student Center & Coffee Shop
Dolben Library and Auditorium
Pope St. John Paul II Athletic Center
Olivia Music Hall
Gould Commons is frequented by both students and visitors alike, offering meals and accommodations.
Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Chapel
Bl. Frassati Student Center & Coffee Shop
Dolben Library and Auditorium
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Whetstone Station
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Fenway Park, National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Norman Rockwell Museum, The Inn at Crumpin-Fox, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The Connecticut River
Tanglewood Concert Hall
Berkshire East Ski Resort
Whetstone Station
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Fenway Park, National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Norman Rockwell Museum, The Inn at Crumpin-Fox, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The Connecticut River
Tanglewood Concert Hall
Berkshire East Ski Resort
02. Students
Out of State
92% are out
of state8% are
in-state
of state8% are
in-state
Students
100% are
full time0% are
part time
full time0% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
172
Foreign Countries Represented
10
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.00%
Asian
2.33%
Black
0.00%
Hispanic
15.70%
Caucasian
64.53%
Unknown
2.91%
International
11.63%
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
94
Acceptance Rate
82%
Average HS GPA
3.70
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
580 - 730
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 660
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1150 - 1270
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
26 - 32
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Take an SAT Practice TestTesting Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Character / Personal Qualities
Religious Affiliation / Commitment
Level of applicant's interest
Selectivity
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04. Academics
Student/Faculty
9.05 : 1
Total Faculty
19
Terminal Degree
16
Gender
Men
17
Minority
3
Women
2
International
2
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
05. Campus Life
06. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Number of Honor Societies
0
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
2
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Other
Participate in intramural sports
41%
08. Student Services
Health
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
09. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Services offered
Incoming transfer students
Services offered
Returning students
Services offered
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
John Jost
Associate Director of Admissions
Thomas Aquinas College 231 Main Street Northfield , MA 01360
413-846-1205
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday- Friday
8:30am- 5:00pm
413-846-1205
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
Other
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
As requested, by appointment
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
1-3 weeknights recommended
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
From East Take Route 2 West into the town of Erving. Turn right on Church Street. After ? mile, Church Street will merge into North Street. Follow North Street for approximately 9 miles, over the mountain. Turn right onto Route 63 / Main Street in Northfield. After 1.8 miles, Thomas Aquinas College will be on your right at 231 Main Street. From West Travel I-91 to exit 28 in Bernardston. Take Route 10 East for 4.7 miles. Turn left onto Route 63 / Main Street in Northfield. After 1.8 miles, Thomas Aquinas College will be on your right at 231 Main Street.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Centennial House, The Inn at Crumpin Fox
11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Internship
12. Majors
01 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$30,200
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$76
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,790
On-Campus Room and Board
11200
Approximate Expenses per year
$43,266
14. Financial Aid
Dates
Application DeadlinesMar 4
Notification DateMar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Forms Divorced Parent
School
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$18,686
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$18,431
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,439
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
96%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$18,477
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$19,450
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Canadian Federal Grants
02 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Other
05 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
06 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No
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Read More01. Overview
02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
94
Acceptance Rate
82%
Average HS GPA
3.70
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
580 - 730
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 660
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1150 - 1270
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
26 - 32
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Take an SAT Practice TestTesting Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Character / Personal Qualities
Religious Affiliation / Commitment
Level of applicant's interest
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$30,200
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$76
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,790
On-Campus Room and Board
11200
Approximate Expenses per year
$43,266
05. Academics
Student/Faculty
9.05 : 1
Total Faculty
19
Terminal Degree
16
Gender
Men
17
Minority
3
Women
2
International
2
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Prominent Alumni
Samuel Caughron, MD
President, MAWD Pathology Group
Daina Andries
Co-founder, Epidaurus Health
Katrina Trinko
Director & Editor in Chief, Daily Signal, Heritage Foundation
Brian Schardt
Co-founder, Autopilot
Sean Kelsey
Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
David O?Reilly
Founder, Owen Roe Winery
Mary Bridget Neumayr
Director, Urenco USA Inc.
Samuel Caughron, MD
President, MAWD Pathology Group
Daina Andries
Co-founder, Epidaurus Health
Katrina Trinko
Director & Editor in Chief, Daily Signal, Heritage Foundation
Brian Schardt
Co-founder, Autopilot
Sean Kelsey
Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
David O?Reilly
Founder, Owen Roe Winery
Mary Bridget Neumayr
Director, Urenco USA Inc.
Samuel Caughron, MD
President, MAWD Pathology Group
06. Student Body
Out of State
92% are out
of state8% are
in-state
of state8% are
in-state
Students
100% are
full time0% are
part time
full time0% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
172
Foreign Countries Represented
10
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.00%
Asian
2.33%
Black
0.00%
Hispanic
15.70%
Caucasian
64.53%
Unknown
2.91%
International
11.63%
07. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Services offered
Incoming transfer students
Services offered
Not Reported
Returning students
Services offered
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
08. Campus Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Pope St. John Paul II Athletic Center
Olivia Music Hall
Gould Commons is frequented by both students and visitors alike, offering meals and accommodations.
Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Chapel
Bl. Frassati Student Center & Coffee Shop
Dolben Library and Auditorium
Pope St. John Paul II Athletic Center
Olivia Music Hall
Gould Commons is frequented by both students and visitors alike, offering meals and accommodations.
Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Chapel
Bl. Frassati Student Center & Coffee Shop
Dolben Library and Auditorium
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Whetstone Station
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Fenway Park, National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Norman Rockwell Museum, The Inn at Crumpin-Fox, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The Connecticut River
Tanglewood Concert Hall
Berkshire East Ski Resort
Whetstone Station
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Fenway Park, National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Norman Rockwell Museum, The Inn at Crumpin-Fox, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The Connecticut River
Tanglewood Concert Hall
Berkshire East Ski Resort
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
John Jost
Associate Director of Admissions
Thomas Aquinas College 231 Main Street Northfield , MA 01360
413-846-1205
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday- Friday
8:30am- 5:00pm
413-846-1205
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
Other
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
As requested, by appointment
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
1-3 weeknights recommended
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Bradley International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport are the two closest and most popular airports. Pickups directly from the College can be arranged in advance. MBTA Trains are also available out of Boston Logan Airport.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
From East Take Route 2 West into the town of Erving. Turn right on Church Street. After ? mile, Church Street will merge into North Street. Follow North Street for approximately 9 miles, over the mountain. Turn right onto Route 63 / Main Street in Northfield. After 1.8 miles, Thomas Aquinas College will be on your right at 231 Main Street. From West Travel I-91 to exit 28 in Bernardston. Take Route 10 East for 4.7 miles. Turn left onto Route 63 / Main Street in Northfield. After 1.8 miles, Thomas Aquinas College will be on your right at 231 Main Street.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Centennial House, The Inn at Crumpin Fox
10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Other
Participate in intramural sports
41%
11. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Number of Honor Societies
0
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
2
12. Student Services
Health
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
13. Financial Aid
Dates
Application DeadlinesMar 4
Notification DateMar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Forms Divorced Parent
School
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$18,686
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$18,431
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,439
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
96%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$18,477
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$19,450
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Canadian Federal Grants
02 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Other
05 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
06 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No
14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Internship
15. Majors
01 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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Read More
How To Compare Colleges and Find Your Target Schools | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Find Your Best Fit College | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Choose Dream, Target, and Safety Schools | The Princeton Review
Read More
College Admissions Guide: Process and Prep | The Princeton Review
Read More
Should You Apply Early Action vs Early Decision? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What is Rolling Admission? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What Looks Good on College Applications? | The Princeton Review
Read More
Popular Application Essay Topics | Apply | The Princeton Review
Read More
Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay | The Princeton Review
Read More
Calculate Your GPA With Our GPA Scale | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Calculate Your SAT or ACT Superscore | The Princeton Review
Read More
ACT vs SAT Score Conversion Chart | The Princeton Review
Read More
Take a Free SAT Practice Test
Read More
Find Colleges Looking for Students Like You
Read More
