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About
Fidelity & Excellence51ÁÔÆæ 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 51ÁÔÆæ
Under the Light of FaithThe intellectual tradition and moral teachings of the Catholic Church infuse the whole life of 51ÁÔÆæ, 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.
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Discussions, Not Lectures
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Welcome to 51ÁÔÆæ
One Program, Two Coasts
Santa Paula, California
Year-round sunshine, mission architecture, and nearby beaches
Northfield, Massachusetts
Four seasons, historic colonial buildings, and the majestic Connecticut River Valley
A Liberating Education
Our students study the original works of history’s most influential authors, across the disciplines — mathematics, science, language, literature, philosophy, and theology — via small, vigorous classroom discussions.
What can you do with a liberal education?
Dr. Samuel Caughron | 1996
An education at 51ÁÔÆæ is the best education you can have going into medicine.
President & CEO, MAWD Pathology Group
Ken Colombini | 1985
My four years at 51ÁÔÆæ served as a great preparation for a career in journalism and public affairs.
Communications Director, Renewable Fuels Association
Samantha Cohoe | 2006
Reading primary sources and really getting into the minds of the writers in that time … helps me to write better historical fiction.
Novelist
College Guide Reviews
51ÁÔÆæ has a long-established reputation for Catholic orthodoxy, academic excellence, and affordability, as evidenced by top rankings in both Catholic and secular college guides.
High School Summer Program
Rising high school seniors can get a taste of the academic, spiritual, and social life of the College at our two-week Summer Great Books Program, offered both in California and New England!
TAC Parents
Parents and grandparents may visit the Parents’ Gateway for forms, dates, payments, and to learn about the 51ÁÔÆæ Parents' Association; our community of faith and friendship.
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