C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
53/100 · earnings-weighted

Thomas Aquinas College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Santa Paula, California 93060
Thomas Aquinas College campus, Santa Paula, CA
Thomas Aquinas College campus, Santa Paula, CA. Photo: Pgnielsen79, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
89/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
D
36/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

539
Total Enrollment
82%
Graduation Rate
92%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
79%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Thomas Aquinas College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$55,619
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,605
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$18,000
Median debt at graduation
84.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,329
Average SAT
28
Median ACT
26.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 31st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Thomas Aquinas College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$33,432$49,898-6%#306 of 476#400$18,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Thomas Aquinas College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $718,767
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,325/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 93036 (2.9% cap, Oxnard)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $28,700 $28,700
Total Cost (On-Campus) $43,426 $43,426

Financial Aid

74%
Receive Any Aid
24%
Receive Pell Grants
71%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 107 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Thomas Aquinas College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Student Demographics

539
Total Students
50%
Women
94%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 2%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 94%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Thomas Aquinas College?
Thomas Aquinas College has an acceptance rate of 79%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Thomas Aquinas College?
Tuition at Thomas Aquinas College is $28,700 for in-state students and $28,700 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Thomas Aquinas College?
The graduation rate at Thomas Aquinas College is 82%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Thomas Aquinas College a good school?
Thomas Aquinas College has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Thomas Aquinas College?
Thomas Aquinas College has a total enrollment of 539 students. Most students (94%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology