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Thomas Aquinas College

Santa Paula, California 93060

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Close-knit campus

Thomas Aquinas College is a private rural institution in Santa Paula, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1277.

A small campus of 539 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,619 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,032.

Established
1971
Motto
Fides Quarens Intellectum
Type
Private liberal arts college

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79%Acceptance
1277SAT Avg
539Students
10:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$55,619Earnings 10yr
$25,032Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Thomas Aquinas College Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1277

Reading & WritingMid: 665
590690
MathMid: 610
570640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2533

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1277

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$28,700
Room & Board$10,700
Books & Supplies$0
Total Cost of Attendance$40,000
Average Net Price$25,032
Median Debt at Graduation$18,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$191

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,761
$30–48K$18,508
$48–75K$19,464
$75–110K$25,048
$110K+$28,063

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (1)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

92%

Positive
  • •92% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
539
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate82.0%
Freshman Retention92.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,605
10 Years$55,619

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles51 mi
SAN San Diego160 mi
LAS Las Vegas250 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2622 mi · ~75h 45m drive
New York, NY2479 mi · ~71h 37m drive
Hartford, CT2543 mi · ~73h 28m drive
Providence, RI2607 mi · ~75h 19m drive
Albany, NY2484 mi · ~71h 46m drive
Syracuse, NY2362 mi · ~68h 14m drive
Rochester, NY2288 mi · ~66h 6m drive
Buffalo, NY2224 mi · ~64h 15m drive
Philadelphia, PA2423 mi · ~70h drive
Pittsburgh, PA2166 mi · ~62h 34m drive
Harrisburg, PA2330 mi · ~67h 19m drive
Newark, NJ2470 mi · ~71h 21m drive
Washington, DC2330 mi · ~67h 19m drive
Baltimore, MD2350 mi · ~67h 53m drive
Atlanta, GA1976 mi · ~57h 5m drive
Charlotte, NC2156 mi · ~62h 17m drive
Raleigh, NC2272 mi · ~65h 38m drive
Miami, FL2385 mi · ~68h 54m drive
Orlando, FL2246 mi · ~64h 53m drive
Tampa, FL2199 mi · ~63h 32m drive
Nashville, TN1817 mi · ~52h 29m drive
New Orleans, LA1719 mi · ~49h 40m drive
Richmond, VA2320 mi · ~67h 1m drive
Chicago, IL1774 mi · ~51h 15m drive
Detroit, MI2010 mi · ~58h 4m drive
Minneapolis, MN1545 mi · ~44h 38m drive
St. Louis, MO1623 mi · ~46h 53m drive
Kansas City, MO1390 mi · ~40h 9m drive
Indianapolis, IN1841 mi · ~53h 11m drive
Columbus, OH2009 mi · ~58h 2m drive
Cleveland, OH2077 mi · ~60h drive
Milwaukee, WI1771 mi · ~51h 10m drive
Dallas, TX1285 mi · ~37h 7m drive
Houston, TX1422 mi · ~41h 5m drive
Austin, TX1276 mi · ~36h 52m drive
San Antonio, TX1254 mi · ~36h 14m drive
Los Angeles, CA55 mi · ~1h 35m drive
San Francisco, CA297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
San Diego, CA162 mi · ~4h 41m drive
Seattle, WA926 mi · ~26h 45m drive
Portland, OR789 mi · ~22h 48m drive
Denver, CO858 mi · ~24h 47m drive
Phoenix, AZ408 mi · ~11h 47m drive
Salt Lake City, UT588 mi · ~16h 59m drive
Honolulu, HI2517 mi · ~72h 43m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Los Angeles (LAX)51 miles
Rental car
77 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
102 min$61-102
San Diego (SAN)160 miles
Rental car
240 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
320 min$192-320

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