Thomas Aquinas College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	659
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	89%
On-time graduation rate	86%

Located in Santa Paula, California, Thomas Aquinas College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that Thomas Aquinas College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Thomas Aquinas College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Thomas Aquinas College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Thomas Aquinas College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,000

Cost of attendance at Thomas Aquinas College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,000

Cost of attendance at Thomas Aquinas College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at Thomas Aquinas College received on average $13,973 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,973

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	27	22%	$4,925	$132,965
Other Federal Grant	88	71%	$2,957	$260,210
State Grant/Scholarships	5	4%	$9,084	$45,420
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	70	56%	$13,200	$924,027
Total Grant & Scholarships	88	71%	$13,973	$1,229,657

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Thomas Aquinas College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Thomas Aquinas College students is 85.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 87.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 83.8%.

85.9%

asian 100.0% 2 students
white 84.8% 50 students
unknown 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 77.8% 7 students
Mixed Race 100.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Thomas Aquinas College provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Thomas Aquinas College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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