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Your chances of getting into Saint Thomas Aquinas College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

88.6%
Admission Difficulty for Saint Thomas Aquinas College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Saint Thomas Aquinas College is 88.6%.  Its admission rate is the 138th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

Saint Thomas Aquinas College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,649 out of the 1,861 who applied were admitted.

Saint Thomas Aquinas College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.0. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Saint Thomas Aquinas College?

89% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Saint Thomas Aquinas College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1100 on the SAT

Saint Thomas Aquinas College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.0

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Thomas Aquinas College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Saint Thomas Aquinas College are to have around a 3.0 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.0 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Saint Thomas Aquinas College accepts 89% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Saint Thomas Aquinas College is 3.0 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #112 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Saint Thomas Aquinas College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Saint Thomas Aquinas College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 8.73% Good
3.75 to 3.99 7.76% Good
3.50 to 3.74 18.44% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 13.59% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 12.63% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 22.34% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 16.51% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Saint Thomas Aquinas College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Saint Thomas Aquinas College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 8% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

920-1270

Applicants Submitting SAT 

8%
SAT Scores for Saint Thomas Aquinas College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 490
Math 25th Percentile 430
Composite 25th Percentile 920
SAT Scores for Saint Thomas Aquinas College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 630
Math 75th Percentile 640
Composite 75th Percentile 1270
Average SAT Score 1100

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Saint Thomas Aquinas College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Saint Thomas Aquinas College is 1100 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 920-1270. Students who get into Saint Thomas Aquinas College score in the top 74 percent of all SAT test takers..  Saint Thomas Aquinas College ranks #87 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1100 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Saint Thomas Aquinas College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 920 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 920, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 740, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Saint Thomas Aquinas College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1095, you have around a 89% chance of being admitted. A 1270 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 94% chance of getting in.

Saint Thomas Aquinas College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1270 and Above Good >94%
1095 to 1270 Avg + 89%-94%
920 to 1095 Avg - 81%-89%
745 to 920 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 745 Low <69%
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Saint Thomas Aquinas College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Saint Thomas Aquinas College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Saint Thomas Aquinas College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Saint Thomas Aquinas College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 899 962 1,861
Accepted 822 827 1,649
Acceptance Rate 91% 86% 89%
Enrolled 118 127 245
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 15% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

175

Applicants have 175 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on May 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Thomas Aquinas College is $30.

Application Requirements

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

Saint Thomas Aquinas College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Saint Thomas Aquinas College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195243 IPEDS survey data for Saint Thomas Aquinas College.

Last updated February 24, 2024