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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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1277

Reading & WritingMid: 665
590690
MathMid: 610
570640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2533

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1277

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,032

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (1)

Student Life

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
8 Years$49,742
10 Years$55,619

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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)

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