Thomas Aquinas College - California

Thomas Aquinas College - California Overview

Thomas Aquinas College - California is a private, religious school in the rural setting of Santa Paula, California. Thomas Aquinas College California was founded in 1971 and enrolls 349 undergrads and no graduate students. Thomas Aquinas College California provides on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

Student Involvement at Thomas Aquinas College California

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Thomas Aquinas College California's theater groups.

Thomas Aquinas College California does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Thomas Aquinas College California has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Thomas Aquinas College California on the Student Life page.

2022 Thomas Aquinas College California Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	81%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.8
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	32%
Tuition	$27,000
Percent of Need Met	100%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$21,091

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Is Thomas Aquinas College California a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer idea of what Thomas Aquinas College California offers and if the college might be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Thomas Aquinas College - California

Thomas Aquinas College California is very difficult to get into. Thomas Aquinas College California admitted 81% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 162 applications received in 2022, 131 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Thomas Aquinas College California

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 87% of students who start at Thomas Aquinas College California return for their second year of college. 35% of Thomas Aquinas College California undergrads graduate within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Thomas Aquinas College California Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Thomas Aquinas College California directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Thomas Aquinas College California's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Thomas Aquinas College - California's endowment was $39 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Thomas Aquinas College California spends about $16,648 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Thomas Aquinas College California

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Thomas Aquinas College California meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Thomas Aquinas College California full-time are awarded $21,091 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $20,638 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Thomas Aquinas College California.

Based on this information, is Thomas Aquinas College California the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Thomas Aquinas College California a good school for you?

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Where is Thomas Aquinas College - California Located?

Thomas Aquinas College California is located in the rural setting of Santa Paula, California, less than an hour from Los Angeles.

If you want to see Thomas Aquinas College California for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take CA Highway 150 to Santa Paula, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Los Angeles International, Burbank, Santa Barbara.

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