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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.
Kiplinger Ranks College in Top 10 for “Lowest Sticker Price”
One of the nation’s most trusted publishers of business forecasts and personal finance advice, Kiplinger has ranked Thomas Aquinas College on its list of 10 Top Private Colleges with the Lowest Sticker Price. Only those institutions already ranked as a Best Value by Kiplinger were eligible for this new ranking.
“You don’t have to pay a fortune … to attend a top-quality private college or university,” says Kiplinger in introducing these Top 10 schools, each of which offers a price tag well below the average of $37,000 for private college tuition. With rankings such as this one, Kiplinger helps families identify institutions that are both academically strong and affordable. This year, it is taking into account factors such as student debt, retention rates, and graduation rates, all of which impact the total cost of a college degree.
Says Thomas Aquinas College’s director of admissions, Jon Daly, “We are proud of the fact that tuition, room and board at Thomas Aquinas College come to just over $30,000, especially here in California where the cost of living is among the highest in the nation.” He adds that “Of special note is that we have the second lowest student debt among the 10 colleges with the lowest sticker price. All of this makes Thomas Aquinas College a great value.”
From its inception, the four-year, Catholic college has had two commitments: 1) that it would accept no direct government funding, lest it be forced to compromise its Catholic character; and 2) that no qualified student ever be turned away simply for lack of financial resources. Says President Michael F. McLean, “Our many benefactors have helped us keep both commitments by bridging the gap between what our students and their families can pay and the actual cost of this education. Because of their generosity, our students are able to avail themselves of the unique program of Catholic liberal education we offer; and they are not encumbered by crushing debt at graduation.”
Posted: December 22, 2011