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Thomas Aquinas College

Private

Santa Paula, CA

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Thomas Aquinas College, in Santa Paula, CA, is a private very small school, enrolling around 566 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 83% of applicants. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates, especially in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $49,898/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate83%
SAT range1220–1400
ACT range28–33
Undergrads566
Yield (admits who enroll)63%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$43,426
4-year grad rate83%
Median earnings, 10yr out$55,619

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans67%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out92%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$49,898/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity679
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Thomas Aquinas College's acceptance rate?

Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, CA admits approximately 83% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Thomas Aquinas College?

Admitted students at Thomas Aquinas College typically score between 1220–1400 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Thomas Aquinas College?

Admitted students at Thomas Aquinas College typically score between 28–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Thomas Aquinas College cost?

Thomas Aquinas College's total cost of attendance is reported at $43,426 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Thomas Aquinas College require students to live on campus?

No -- Thomas Aquinas College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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