Thomas Aquinas College
Santa Paula, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor degree-granting
Thomas Aquinas College is a private nonprofit institution in Santa Paula, California, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 566 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $55,619 ten years after enrollment, which is 36% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 83.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $18,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.09x. The average net price after financial aid is $26,196 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,619
Graduation Rate
83.3%
Median Debt
$18,000
Average Net Price
$26,196
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.53x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.09x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
566
Admission Rate
83.1%
Average SAT
1329
Retention Rate
91.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$30,200
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,200
Pell Grant Rate
26.7%
Federal Loan Rate
67.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$19,761
Income $30K–$48K
$21,236
Income $48K–$75K
$20,118
Income $110K+
$29,757
Student Demographics
Women
48.7%
White
63.8%
Black
0.0%
Hispanic
19.6%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More Races
5.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
92.4%
Accreditations
- American Academy for Liberal Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (1)
Bachelor (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $49,898 | 102 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Liberal Arts Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs in New York
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in California
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in New York
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