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Tight-knitRural
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
Campus Visits
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79%Acceptance
1277SAT Avg
539Students
10:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$55,619Earnings 10yr
$25,032Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate78.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1277
Reading & WritingMid: 665
590690
MathMid: 610
570640
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 28
2533
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
3400.0%
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 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
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
142Very High
Estimated from CA state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
55 mi(95 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
162 mi(281 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
297 mi(515 min)