by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Thomas Aquinas College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Thomas Aquinas College were $30,200 each year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,200 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Total | $30,200 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Thomas Aquinas College charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Thomas Aquinas College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Thomas Aquinas College runs on the expensive side.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Thomas Aquinas College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Thomas Aquinas College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $26,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $27,000 |
| One Year Ago | $28,700 |
| Most Recent Year | $30,200 |
This chart shows the way tuition at TAC has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition moved up 5.2%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $31,778 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 5.12%, which puts the figure next year near $31,747.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $31,747 |
| In 2 Years | $33,373 |
| In 3 Years | $35,082 |
| In 4 Years | $36,879 |
| In 5 Years | $38,768 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $137,081.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Thomas Aquinas College, go to the Thomas Aquinas College Financial Aid page.
