Thomas Aquinas College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Thomas Aquinas College is a private university in Santa Paula, California, enrolling about 566 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 83.09% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,619 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $30,200
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,196 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 83.09% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 566 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 84.30%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 6.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 98.6%
- Average SAT Score: 1329
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 571
- Applicants (IPEDS): 263
- Room & Board: $11,200 annual estimate
Thomas Aquinas College: what the data shows
Common questions about Thomas Aquinas College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Thomas Aquinas College?
Thomas Aquinas College is located in Santa Paula, CA (ZIP 93060).
Is Thomas Aquinas College public or private?
Thomas Aquinas College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Thomas Aquinas College cost?
Published tuition: $30,200.
Average net price after aid: $26,196.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,761 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,236 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,118 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,185 |
| $110,001+ | $29,757 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $120,800.
How hard is it to get into Thomas Aquinas College?
Admission rate: 83.09%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1329 and midpoint ACT 28.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Thomas Aquinas College?
Total enrollment: 566 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 571 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Thomas Aquinas College?
150%-time completion rate: 84.30%.
First-year retention: 91.6%.
What do graduates of Thomas Aquinas College earn?
Median earnings: $40,605 six years after entry; $55,619 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,000.
26.72% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Thomas Aquinas College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (107 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Thomas Aquinas College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 83.09%; completion rate 84.30%; median earnings $55,619 at 10 years; net price $26,196. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$30,200
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Thomas Aquinas College was $30,200.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,196
2024 Value
In 2024 Thomas Aquinas College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,196.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$104,784 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,196 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$120,800 4-Year Tuition
$11,200 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$76 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$41,476 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$165,904 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Thomas Aquinas College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
66.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Thomas Aquinas College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Thomas Aquinas College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $24,500 | $24,500 | $20,155 |
| 2014 | $24,500 | $24,500 | $20,460 |
| 2015 | $24,500 | $24,500 | $22,199 |
| 2016 | $24,500 | $24,500 | $22,811 |
| 2017 | $24,500 | $24,500 | $24,857 |
| 2018 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $24,214 |
| 2019 | $25,600 | $25,600 | $25,526 |
| 2020 | $26,000 | $26,000 | $26,961 |
| 2021 | $26,000 | $26,000 | $26,228 |
| 2022 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,202 |
| 2023 | $28,700 | $28,700 | $25,032 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
83.09% Acceptance Rate
263 Total Applicants
207 Students Admitted
143 First-Time Students Enrolled
69.08% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1329
ACT Average: 28
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Thomas Aquinas College reported total enrollment of about 566 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.8%), Hispanic or Latino (19.6%), and Non-Resident Alien (6.7%). About 26.72% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Thomas Aquinas College in 2024 is 566 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 571 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
91.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 63.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
82.64% 100% Completion Time
84.30% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 82.64% of students graduating from Thomas Aquinas College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 55% male / 45% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Thomas Aquinas College.
Return on Investment
$18,000 Median Student Debt
$55,619 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.36% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
430.80% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Thomas Aquinas College.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 107 completions
Most popular programs at Thomas Aquinas College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Thomas Aquinas College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Thomas Aquinas College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 98.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,628
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,897
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Thomas Aquinas College is a private non-profit institution located in Santa Paula, CA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 566 students. Student body composition includes White (63.8%), Hispanic or Latino (19.6%), Non-Resident Alien (6.7%). The admission rate is 83.09%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1329. The 150%-time completion rate is 84.30%. Approximately 26.72% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 84.30% graduation rate, Thomas Aquinas College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Aquinas College located?
Thomas Aquinas College is located in Santa Paula, CA.
What is Thomas Aquinas College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Thomas Aquinas College is 83.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 263 applicants and 207 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Thomas Aquinas College cost?
Reported tuition is $30,200 and average net price is $26,196 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,200 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Thomas Aquinas College?
Thomas Aquinas College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 571 students, White (63.8%), Hispanic or Latino (19.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Thomas Aquinas College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Thomas Aquinas College reports midpoint SAT about 1329 and midpoint ACT about 28.
What do graduates of Thomas Aquinas College earn?
Median earnings are $40,605 six years after entry and $55,619 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Thomas Aquinas College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 84.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Thomas Aquinas College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,000.
Is Thomas Aquinas College public or private?
Thomas Aquinas College is a private nonprofit institution located in Santa Paula, CA.
Is Thomas Aquinas College an HBCU?
No. Thomas Aquinas College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Thomas Aquinas College a tribal college?
No. Thomas Aquinas College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Thomas Aquinas College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Thomas Aquinas College does not meet that proxy (reported share 19.6%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.