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Thomas Aquinas College
Most applicants get into Thomas Aquinas College — 83.1% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Thomas Aquinas College anchors the college town of Santa Paula, CA, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $115,536 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 566 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 91.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1160 and 1330 — below the CA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Thomas Aquinas College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Thomas Aquinas College requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants — the middle 50% ranges below describe Thomas Aquinas College's full admitted class, not a self-selected subset.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 590 | 640 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 610 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 | 33 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Thomas Aquinas College received 263 applications and admitted 207 (78.7%), with 143 enrolling.
How Thomas Aquinas College compares
| Thomas Aquinas College | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 83.1% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $30,200 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,619 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Thomas Aquinas College's median earnings are $55,619 — below the California benchmark of $64,778. Weigh that against the $30,200 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Thomas Aquinas College lists tuition at $30,200 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Thomas Aquinas College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $30,200 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 566 undergraduates, Thomas Aquinas College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
84.3% of Thomas Aquinas College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 29.4 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $30,200 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Thomas Aquinas College?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1160–1330 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 83.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Thomas Aquinas College's acceptance rate?
78.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 207 admitted from 263 applicants.
How much does Thomas Aquinas College cost?
At Thomas Aquinas College, published tuition is $30,200 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Thomas Aquinas College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Thomas Aquinas College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,619 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in California
- Southern California Institute of Architecture — 76.6% admitted
- Vanguard University of Southern California — 62.4% admitted
- Westmont College — 77% admitted
- Whittier College — 80.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.