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Private 4 Year

Thomas Aquinas College

Santa Paula, California

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Overview

Enrollment

516
Thomas Aquinas College overview
Location Santa Paula, California
Online thomasaquinas.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Rural
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Thomas Aquinas College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Thomas Aquinas College, located in Santa Paula, California, is a private liberal arts college founded in 1971. Approximately 65 miles northwest of Los Angeles, the college is situated on a 131-acre campus known for its Spanish Renaissance architecture. Dedicated to a Great Books curriculum, Thomas Aquinas offers a single integrated academic program, leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts. With its distinctive approach emphasizing seminar-style classes, the curriculum encompasses disciplines from theology to mathematics without electives or majors. The college maintains a highly selective admissions process, seeking students with a keen interest in a classical education and Catholic intellectual tradition. All students are required to live on campus, fostering an immersive educational experience. Thomas Aquinas College does not emphasize athletics within its campus culture, instead focusing on its rigorous academic paradigm.

In the most recent statistical year 262 prospective students applied, and 222 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 139 enrolled in the school.  516 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 0 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $27,000 plus fees of $0.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

9/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

Thomas Aquinas College is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

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Admission Standards

Very High
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SAT 1220/1410
ACT 27/32
GPA 3.8

Applications Accepted

84.7% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$27,000
Costs for Thomas Aquinas College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$0
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $9,900
Budget for Other Expenses$3,100
Total One Year Cost$40,000

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

69% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Thomas Aquinas College students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 100%

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Last updated February 24, 2024