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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Santa Paula, CA

Thomas Aquinas College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$28,700

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

78.7%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

83.5%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$55,619

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Thomas Aquinas College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Santa Paula, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $28,700, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 83.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing590 – 690
20025th–75th percentile800
Math570 – 640
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite25 – 33
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

78.7%

Transfer-Out Rate14.6%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$114,800

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

4.5 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$25,619

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$141,390

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$397,580

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Thomas Aquinas College is $18,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
50.3%
49.7%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
62.2%
Hispanic
19.7%
International
6.5%
Two or more
5.6%
Unknown
3.7%
Asian
2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Black
0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

1

Burglary

1

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$28,700

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$16,761
$30k - $48k$18,508
$48k - $75k$19,464
$75k+$25,048

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$18,000
Pell Grant Recipients19.8%
Using Federal Loans65.7%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment92.4%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$14,211
Pell Grant Recipients21.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

92.1%

Success

83.5%

In-State Cost

$28,700

Age 25+ Students

2.0%

Carnegie Class

Baccalaureate: Arts & Sciences

Working at 6yr

83 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Santa Paula (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Santa Paula (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.