Thomas Aquinas College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6515 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1805 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1718 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #144 of 249 | In California |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 539
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.thomasaquinas.edu
Thomas Aquinas College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Thomas Aquinas College has an acceptance rate of 79% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 75% | 82% |
| Applicants | 263 | 128 | 135 |
| Admissions | 207 | 96 | 111 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 143 | 67 | 76 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
60 or 42%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1160
or below
75% of them
had 1330
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Thomas Aquinas College are 1160-1330 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Thomas Aquinas College are 25-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 335 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 106 (20%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 35 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 30 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 20 (4%) |
| Asian | 12 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Thomas Aquinas College is $23,039 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,761 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,508 |
| $48-75K | $19,464 |
| $75-110K | $25,048 |
| $110K+ | $28,063 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,700 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,700 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,700 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 667 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,700 |
Thomas Aquinas College majors
Thomas Aquinas College has granted 102 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Thomas Aquinas College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 102 |
| Grand Total | 102 |
Thomas Aquinas College has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 76% | 89% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Thomas Aquinas College has published 38 scientific papers with 480 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Geography and Cartography, Computer Science, Biology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 | 9 |
| 2003 | 0 | 7 |
| 2004 | 1 | 5 |
| 2005 | 4 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 | 13 |
| 2007 | 0 | 22 |
| 2008 | 2 | 21 |
| 2009 | 0 | 21 |
| 2010 | 2 | 21 |
| 2011 | 0 | 21 |
| 2012 | 1 | 12 |
| 2013 | 0 | 16 |
| 2014 | 0 | 21 |
| 2015 | 1 | 18 |
| 2016 | 0 | 11 |
| 2017 | 3 | 16 |
| 2018 | 1 | 24 |
| 2019 | 2 | 33 |
| 2020 | 2 | 29 |
| 2021 | 4 | 34 |
| 2022 | 3 | 36 |
| 2023 | 1 | 31 |
| 2024 | 3 | 29 |
Notable alumni
-
John Berg
- Occupations
- Catholic priest
- Biography
-
John Marcus Berg FSSP is an American Traditionalist Catholic priest and current Superior General of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter. He was elected on July 7, 2006 by the General Chapter of the Fraternity at its mother house in Wigratzbad, Germany, for a six-year term. Berg was elected to a second term at the fifth General Chapter in July 2012. Berg's second term concluded on July 9, 2018. On July 9, 2024, Berg was elected as Superior General for a third term.
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Peter Kwasniewski
- Occupations
- philosopher
- Biography
-
Peter Andrew Kwasniewski is an American traditionalist Catholic writer and composer.
-
Mary Neumayr
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Mary Bridget Neumayr is an American government official, who served as the chair of the Council on Environmental Quality from 2019 to 2021. She was appointed to the position by President Donald Trump in January 2019 and confirmed by the United States Senate.
General info
| Alternative names | TAC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Motto | Verum, Bonum, Pulchrum The True, The Good, The Beautiful |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 148 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 10000 Ojai Road Santa Paula, California, 93060 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 31,000 |
| Phone | 8055254417 |