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 requires the SAT or ACT.
Thomas Aquinas College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
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 The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.8Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.8
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.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Thomas Aquinas College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1220-1400Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
42%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 640
- Math 580
- Composite 1220
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 730
- Math 670
- Composite 1400
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
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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Thomas Aquinas College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
28-33Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
16%25th Percentile Scores
- English 30
- Math 23
- Composite 28
75th Percentile Scores
- English 35
- Math 30
- Composite 33
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
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.
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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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
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?
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
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.
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Last updated: August 2026