Thomas More College (New York City)

Thomas More College is a small, independent, Catholic liberal arts college located in New York City. Founded in 1999, it is closely associated with, but distinct from, the larger Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in Merrimack, New Hampshire. It emphasizes a rigorous classical liberal arts curriculum rooted in the Western tradition and informed by the Catholic intellectual tradition.

The college offers a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree. Its program is distinctive for its intensive tutorial-based pedagogy, featuring a high student-to-faculty ratio and a strong emphasis on close mentoring. Students engage in extensive reading and writing, participating in daily tutorials and seminars focused on primary source texts.

Unlike many other colleges in New York City, Thomas More College operates with a distinctive model of education, emphasizing the cultivation of virtue and the formation of the whole person. Its relatively small size fosters a close-knit community among students and faculty.

The college's curriculum includes a broad range of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, all within the framework of its classical and Catholic intellectual tradition. Specific course offerings vary from year to year. Information regarding specific programs, admissions requirements, and financial aid can be found on the college's official website.

Further information regarding its history, faculty, and student body may be available through its official publications and archives.