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About
Fidelity & ExcellenceThomas Aquinas College is unique among American colleges and universities, offering a faithfully Catholic education comprised entirely of the Great Books and classroom discussions.
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A Liberating Education
Truth MattersTruth, and nothing less, sets men free; and because truth is both natural and supernatural, the College’s curriculum aims at both natural and divine wisdom.
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A Catholic Life
Under the Light of FaithThe intellectual tradition and moral teachings of the Catholic Church infuse the whole life of Thomas Aquinas College, illuminating the curriculum and the community alike.
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Admission & Aid
Is TAC Right for You?Do you enjoy grappling with complex questions? Are you willing to engage in discussions about difficult concepts, with the truth as your ultimate goal?
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Students & Parents
Mind, Body & SpiritThere is always something to do at TAC — something worthwhile, something fulfilling, and something geared toward ever-greater spiritual and intellectual growth.
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Alumni & Careers
What Can You Do with a Liberal Education?Nothing speaks more to the versatility of the College’s academic program than the good that our alumni are doing throughout the Church and the world.
USA Today Ranks Thomas Aquinas among “Best Colleges for the Money”
USA Today and the statistics website College Factual have ranked Thomas Aquinas College as No. 12 of 1,223 schools nationwide on their list of the country’s Best Colleges for the Money.
The rankings highlight that the student-loan default rate among Thomas Aquinas College alumni is 0.0 percent (compared to the national average of 13.7 percent), and that average total debt after four years is less than half the national average of nearly $35,000. The College has a policy of capping the amount students borrow at $18,000, in an effort to make repayment more manageable for its alumni. USA Today and College Factual additionally note the College’s student-faculty ratio of 11:1, compared to the national average of 15:1, and its high retention rate of 84 percent, compared to the national average of 77 percent.
“It is heartening to see the College recognized on a national level both for keeping costs low and for providing an outstanding education,” says Jon Daly, the College’s director of admissions. Adds President Michael F. McLean, “We are happy to see these new rankings offered by USA Today, based on data collected by College Factual. It is interesting to see how well they compare with others of their kind. I believe these rankings are further evidence that prospective students and their parents can be confident that Thomas Aquinas College provides an excellent academic program at a very affordable price.”
Visit College Factual to view a database of colleges and their rankings, both by state and nationally, and to explore in depth the many factors that contribute to those rankings. Further information can also be found on USA Today College.