St. Thomas Aquinas College is proud to announce its continued rise as a national leader in student-focused, affordable education—earning two prestigious honors for the 2025 academic year. The College has been named one of America’s Best Colleges 2025 by Money and recognized as a College of Distinction for 2025-2026.
This recognition by Money highlights St. Thomas Aquinas College’s unwavering commitment to value, academic excellence, and career preparation. Selected from more than 2,400 four-year public and private nonprofit institutions nationwide, the College was among 732 top performers recognized for strong graduation rates, generous financial aid, and successful alumni outcomes. Money’s rankings aim to help students and families identify schools that deliver exceptional return on investment—balancing affordability with real-world results.
In addition, the College has been honored once again as a College of Distinction, a national guide that spotlights institutions that put students at the center of the undergraduate experience. This distinction is based on four pillars: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community, and Successful Outcomes.
“Being recognized by both Money and Colleges of Distinction reaffirms our mission of providing a transformative education that empowers students from all backgrounds,” said Ken Daly, President of St. Thomas Aquinas College. “We believe that when students are actively engaged, supported, and challenged, they thrive—and this is what sets St. Thomas Aquinas College apart.”
St. Thomas Aquinas College continues to foster a culture where students find not only academic success, but also their purpose and passion—making the College one of the most compelling choices in higher education today.
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About St. Thomas Aquinas College
St. Thomas Aquinas College is an independent liberal arts college located on 76 acres in Rockland County, NY, providing education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College’s diverse student body of approximately 2,000 full and part-time students can choose from over 100 majors, minors, and specializations across four Schools: Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Education, and STEM. The College is recognized by U.S. News & World Report in the Top-Tier for Regional Universities, and by Colleges of Distinction in its New York edition for Business, Education, and Career Development. The College is also recognized as a Yellow Ribbon Program institution. St. Thomas Aquinas College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; its School of Education is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), and its School of Business is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). For more information, visit www.stac.edu.