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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.
News
As usual for this time of year, Thomas Aquinas College has appeared in numerous college guides that measure such disparate criteria as academic quality, financial value, and contribution to the public good.
On Friday night the College hosted the inaugural concert of this year’s St. Vincent DePaul Lecture and Concert Series — for the first time in the newly dedicated St. Cecilia Lecture and Concert Hall. The Santa Barbara String Quartet performed music by Bach, Corelli, and Mozart.
Following last week’s Senior-Freshman beach day and dance, the juniors took their turn welcoming members of the Class of 2022 on Saturday night with a dance of their own. The event had a “Winne the Pooh” theme and began with a home-made movie before swing-dancing and refreshments:
Next up: The Senior Welcoming Dance!
For nearly 40 years, Thomas Aquinas College has operated on a 131-acre property in Santa Paula, California. By God’s grace, the size of that property has now expanded more than six-fold.
At the end of August, College officials acquired more than 700 acres of surrounding open space. The acquisition substantially re-assembles the historic Ferndale Ranch along Santa Paula Creek, 131 acres of which were first deeded to the College in 1975.
Thomas Aquinas College has climbed 15 spots in the annual U.S. News and World Report college rankings, from No. 58 to No. 43 among the country’s national liberal arts colleges. The College is one of only two Catholic institutions in the United States to make the top 50.
To help families better manage the cost of higher education, CNBC has named its Top 10 Colleges for Financial Aid and, for the second straight year, Thomas Aquinas College has made the list.
Each fall the sophomores, juniors, and seniors take turns hosting welcome events for the new Freshman Class. This past weekend, it was the seniors’ turn. The day began with a joint trip to the beach:
Then, that evening, the seniors held a welcome dance, complete with the limbo, on the campus basketball courts:
Complementing its high rankings in the latest editions of various college guides, Thomas Aquinas College has earned a spot among the nation’s top colleges and universities, according to Washington Monthly. The magazine, which rates schools “based on what they are doing for the country,” considered some 1,739 colleges and universities nationwide for its 2018 list.