Thomas Aquinas College Admission Requirements

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Thomas Aquinas College Admission Overview

Thomas Aquinas College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Thomas Aquinas College admitted 83.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.8 GPA (A-) and SAT 1220-1400 / ACT 28-33. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Thomas Aquinas College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

83.1%

Admission Standards

Very High

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Thomas Aquinas College

Acceptance Rate

The Thomas Aquinas College acceptance rate is 83.1%. Last year, 226 of 272 applicants were admitted. That is the 68th lowest acceptance rate in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Thomas Aquinas College and can you get accepted?

Thomas Aquinas College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Thomas Aquinas College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.8. Of those admitted, 68% enrolled. That suggests Thomas Aquinas College is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Thomas Aquinas College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.8

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.8

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Thomas Aquinas College typically have around a 3.8 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades.

31% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #20 in California for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Thomas Aquinas College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 31.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 45.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 10.0% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 10.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 2.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Thomas Aquinas College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1220-1400

Freshmen who sent SAT

42%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 640
  • Math 580
  • Composite 1220
SAT 25th percentile scores for Thomas Aquinas College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 730
  • Math 670
  • Composite 1400
SAT 75th percentile scores for Thomas Aquinas College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Thomas Aquinas College typically score around a 1310 SAT (middle 50% 1220–1400) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 89th percentile nationally. Thomas Aquinas College ranks #24 in the state of California and #187 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1220 to 1400

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1310 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Thomas Aquinas College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1400+ Above 75th >90%
1310 to 1400 Avg + 83%-90%
1220 to 1310 Avg - 72%-83%
Below 1220 Below mid-50 <72%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Thomas Aquinas College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

28-33

Freshmen reporting ACT

16%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 30
  • Math 23
  • Composite 28
ACT 25th percentile scores for Thomas Aquinas College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 35
  • Math 30
  • Composite 33
ACT 75th percentile scores for Thomas Aquinas College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Thomas Aquinas College typically have around a 30 ACT (mid-50 28–33) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 93rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Thomas Aquinas College places #17 among colleges in California and #125 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 28 to 33

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 30.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Thomas Aquinas College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
33+ Above 75th >91%
30 to 33 Avg + 83%-91%
28 to 30 Avg - 75%-83%
Below 28 Below mid-50 <75%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Thomas Aquinas College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 128 144 272
Accepted 107 119 226
Acceptance Rate 84% 83% 83%
Enrolled 70 83 153
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 65% 70% 68%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Thomas Aquinas College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Thomas Aquinas College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Thomas Aquinas College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Thomas Aquinas College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit No
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Thomas Aquinas College is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 83.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.8 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=124292.

GPA calculator: Thomas Aquinas College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026