St. Thomas Aquinas College's published cost of attendance is $53,370, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $53,370 |
| Tuition and Fees | $39,450 |
| Room and Board | $18,080 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$33,376 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,994 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,746 |
| $30–48k | $13,700 |
| $48–75k | $24,110 |
| $75–110k | $23,907 |
| $110k+ | $27,333 |
St. Thomas Aquinas College's published cost of attendance is $53,370, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $11,746; middle-income families pay around $24,110; and higher-income families pay approximately $27,333. Azimuth ranks St. Thomas Aquinas College #737 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 48.3 percentile for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. St. Thomas Aquinas College's aid structure combines need-based grants with federal and institutional financing options. The college participates in federal aid programs (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and offers institutional scholarships to qualifying students. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the college works to bridge the gap between published cost and what families actually pay through a combination of grants and loans. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,198, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $32,425; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $60,309, median federal debt of $23,198 projects to a monthly payment of about $262 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of St. Thomas Aquinas College earn median 4-year earnings of $60,309, placing St. Thomas Aquinas College in the 45.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,251 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing St. Thomas Aquinas College in the 44.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks St. Thomas Aquinas College #897 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 39.4 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects St. Thomas Aquinas College's concentration in business and professional fields. Psychology, General is the largest program with 33 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $60,409, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Kinesiology program graduates 32 students with median 4-year earnings of $45,373, also exceeding its benchmark at 0.8x. Criminal Justice and Social Sciences round out the top programs, with Criminal Justice graduating 23 students earning $57,707 at 1.0x benchmark performance. This program mix — anchored in Business — drives consistent outcomes across the institution's graduate cohort.
