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Thomas Aquinas College

Private nonprofit Santa Paula, CA · Rural · Far West · 93% data reported · Agent Insights
83%
Graduation Rate
$55,619
Earnings (10yr)
$26,196
Net Price
83%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Thomas Aquinas College has a graduation rate of 83%, which is impressive for a small private nonprofit institution with an acceptance rate of 83%. This suggests that students who enroll are likely to complete their degrees in a supportive environment.

The college emphasizes a strong humanities curriculum. While specific mobility data is not available, the average earnings for graduates ten years after enrollment stand at $55,619. This figure indicates that students can expect a solid return on their educational investment, even though the mobility rate and other economic indicators are not provided.

The net price to attend is $26,196, and the median debt for graduates is $18,000. With 27% of students receiving Pell Grants, financial support is accessible for low-income students. Those who thrive here are likely to be passionate about the humanities and seek a close-knit academic community.

How Thomas Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation83%Earnings 10yr$56KNet Price$26KRetention92%Median Debt$18KPell Grant Rate27%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$20K$0-30K$21K$30-48K$20K$48-75K$30K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$30,200
In-State Tuition
$30,200
Out-of-State
$26,196
Avg Net Price
$18,000
Median Debt
27%
Pell Grant Rate
67%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$19,761
Family Income $0–$30K
$21,236
Family Income $30K–$48K
$20,118
Family Income $48K–$75K
$29,757
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$40,605
6 Years After Entry
$49,742
8 Years
$55,619
10 Years
0.32x
Debt-to-Earnings
67%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$40,605 6yr $49,742 8yr $55,619 10yr

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 83%
Retention Rate 92%
SAT Average 1329
ACT Midpoint 28
SAT Range 1220–1400
ACT Range 28–33
Full-Time Faculty 99%
Faculty Salary (mo) $9,628
Diversity Index 0.55

Top Programs

Humanities 100%

Quick Facts

Setting Rural
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Predominant Degree Bachelor's

Student Body

Female
49%
White
64%
Hispanic
20%
Black
0%
Asian
2%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

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