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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.
Princeton Review Names College to List of “Best Value Colleges for 2012”
Thomas Aquinas College is one of the nation’s “Best Value” schools according to The Princeton Review and USA Today. It is the only private Catholic college in California to be named a “Best Value,” and one of only five private Catholic institutions in the country, along with Boston College, the College of the Holy Cross, Georgetown University, and the University of Notre Dame.
In their profile the editors at The Princeton Review praise the College, saying, “The broad education found here brings together students who are heading out into all walks of life and church, so you won’t see piles of students jockeying for the same internships come spring; every student emerges with the same degree and same quality of education.” The profile also lauds the school for its campus life: “The student morale is indeed great….The close-knittedness of the community here is palpable. The students spend a great deal of time together in class, on weekends, in the single-sex residence, at three daily meals, and in Mass. Hiking in the nearby national forest, intramural sports, choir, and a variety of extracurricular activities further the bonds.”
The profile includes remarks from Thomas Aquinas College students surveyed by the Princeton Review. One respondent said, “There is a positive and peaceful atmosphere [here] that comes with knowing you are seeking the truth in the best way possible.” Another student explained that the four-year, co-educational institution is “unapologetically Catholic” and “takes learning seriously for its own sake, not just as preparation for a job.”
The Princeton Review selected its “Best Value Colleges” schools based on institutional data and student opinion surveys collected from the 650 colleges and universities that the company regards as the nation’s academically best undergraduate institutions. The selection process analyzed more than 30 data points broadly covering academics, cost, and financial aid.