Thomas Aquinas College
Liberal arts college · Santa Paula, CA · 566 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
83%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1220–1400
ACT (middle 50%)
28–33
Average net price
$30,972
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$45,920
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
83%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Thomas Aquinas College?
Thomas Aquinas College accepts about 83 of every 100 applicants (83%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1220 and 1400 on the SAT. A score at or above 1400 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1220, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 28–33.
The latest federal data says Thomas Aquinas College requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Thomas Aquinas College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Thomas Aquinas College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $45,920 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $30,972 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $31,000 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$31,000
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$31,000
- Room & board$11,400
- Total cost of attendance$45,920
- Average net price after grants$30,972
Popular majors
Liberal Arts & General Studies.
Thomas Aquinas College FAQ
- What is Thomas Aquinas College's acceptance rate?
- 83% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Thomas Aquinas College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1220–1400. Aim for 1400 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Thomas Aquinas College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 28–33.
- Is Thomas Aquinas College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Thomas Aquinas College requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Thomas Aquinas College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Thomas Aquinas College cost?
- About $45,920 a year before aid; $30,972 on average after grants.
- What is Thomas Aquinas College's FAFSA school code?
- 023580. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Thomas Aquinas College receives your information.
- What is Thomas Aquinas College's graduation rate?
- 83% of students finish within six years.
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