Thomas Aquinas College
Thomas Aquinas College at a Glance
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About Thomas Aquinas College
According to Wikipedia, Thomas Aquinas College is a private Catholic liberal arts college with its main campus in Ventura County, California. A second campus opened in Northfield, Massachusetts in 2018. Its education is based on the Great Books, and students are instructed via the seminar method. It is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Thomas Aquinas College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | 83% | 92% | 83% | 1310 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Thomas Aquinas College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $31,000 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $23,447 |
| 30K - 48K | $19,704 |
| 48K - 75K | $26,402 |
| 75K - 110K | $26,387 |
| 110K+ | $34,597 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Thomas Aquinas College Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Thomas Aquinas College students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $59,595 a year, and 84% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Thomas Aquinas College's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 541 | 541 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Thomas Aquinas College?
Thomas Aquinas College is located at 10000 Ojai Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060.
How Safe is Thomas Aquinas College?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, Thomas Aquinas College publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Thomas Aquinas College has a violent crime rate of 0.18% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Santa Paula has a violent crime rate of 0.33% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 0.89%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Thomas Aquinas College Known For?
Thomas Aquinas College is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
