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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.
College Freezes Tuition, Room & Board Fees for 2021-22
To help ease the financial burden that the coronavirus and its attendant lockdowns have inflicted on students and their families, the Thomas Aquinas College Board of Governors has voted to freeze the cost of tuition and room & board for the 2021-2022 academic year.
“The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing governmental countermeasures have rendered the global economy highly volatile,” says President Michael F. McLean. “By helping to keep our students’ education costs stable, we hope to do our part to support their families, many of whom are suffering from unemployment or reduced income during these difficult times.”
Tuition at both the California and New England campuses will remain at $26,000, and room & board fees at $9,400. Thus the total cost of attendance, including books and all fees, will be $35,400 — well below the national average of $53,102 for private, nonprofit institutions.
“We are deeply grateful to the College’s benefactors, whose generosity allows us to subsidize our tuition rate, thereby putting the cost of education within reach of many more families,” says Dr. McLean. “And for those families who need further assistance, our benefactors also make possible our robust financial-aid program, through which all qualified students — regardless of their financial status — can access the blessing of a Catholic liberal education.”
In the last few months, both U.S. News & World Report and the Washington Monthly have praised Thomas Aquinas College for its commitment to social mobility, or making a college education attainable to families of limited means. The Princeton Review named the College as one of only 20 on its list of “Great Financial Aid” schools, and Kiplinger has ranked it at the top of its list for “Best Value College” in the country.
“By God’s grace and through the sacrifices of many, we are able to maintain our founders’ commitment to affordability, even during difficult times,” says Dr. McLean. “We ask all to continue to pray for the College and for our nation as we look to overcome this pandemic.”