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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.
Top News
As part of the ongoing transformation of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel at Thomas Aquinas College, New England, workers have recently completed the installation of a double gate in the altar rail. Rich in symbolism, the gate speaks to both God’s everlasting nature and the unity of the College’s two campuses.
Dr. Andrew Dinan
Associate Professor of Classics
Ave Maria University
St. Vincent de Paul Lecture and Concert Series
Thomas Aquinas College, New England
September 18, 2020
“Thomas Aquinas College is probably the most unusual school on this list,” writes Allen Grove, an expert on college admissions in a new article for the ThoughtCo reference website, Top Catholic Colleges and Universities. “The college uses no textbooks; instead, students read the great books of Western civilization,” he notes. “The college has no lectures, but sustained tutorials, seminars and laboratories.”
October 1, 2020
Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
“If you ask members of our early graduating classes, especially the women, you will find that there has always been a lively devotion to St. Thérèse of Lisieux at Thomas Aquinas College,” says President Michael F. McLean. “She is the namesake of one of our residence halls; her statue stands in a prayer garden named in her honor; students place flowers at the statue’s base and offer novenas for her intercession.”
“If you prefer space and a more relaxed atmosphere to the hustle and bustle of a big city,” or you are looking for schools that “have a strong sense of community among their students,” then the editors of College Raptor have a list of 25 “hidden gems” you may want to consider. And the top school on that list is none other than Thomas Aquinas College.
Whether he is raising the thundering peals of the organ during Sunday Mass, rehearsing the student choir to perfection, or giving quality musical instruction to any that ask, Stephen Grimm (’75) is bringing first-rate music to Thomas Aquinas College, New England — just as he did as a member of the College’s first class in California nearly 50 years ago.
Please pray for David Ziegert, father of Amelia (’07) and a benefactor of Thomas Aquinas College. After a brief struggle with leukemia, Mr. Ziegert passed away Sunday morning. Please pray for the repose of his soul and the consolation of his family.
The American Council of College Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has released its annual report (PDF) on the curricular strength of American institutions of higher learning and, once again, Thomas Aquinas Coll