St. Thomas Aquinas College Admission Requirements

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St. Thomas Aquinas College Admission Overview

St. Thomas Aquinas College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year St. Thomas Aquinas College admitted 93% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.0 GPA (B) and SAT 880-1085. St. Thomas Aquinas College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

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

St. Thomas Aquinas College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

93%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for St. Thomas Aquinas College

Acceptance Rate

The St. Thomas Aquinas College acceptance rate is 93%. Last year, 2,047 of 2,200 applicants were admitted. That is the 138th lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

St. 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.

St. Thomas Aquinas College typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.0. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

St. Thomas Aquinas College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.0

Typical High School Grades

B

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.0

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at St. Thomas Aquinas College typically have around a 3.0 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. St. Thomas Aquinas College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #105 in New York for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 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 St. Thomas Aquinas College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

St. Thomas Aquinas College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

880-1085

Freshmen who sent SAT

2%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 410
  • Math 470
  • Composite 880
SAT 25th percentile scores for St. Thomas Aquinas College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 520
  • Math 565
  • Composite 1085
SAT 75th percentile scores for St. Thomas Aquinas College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at St. Thomas Aquinas College typically score around a 980 SAT (middle 50% 880–1085) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 36th percentile nationally. St. Thomas Aquinas College ranks #103 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 880 to 1085

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SAT policy

St. Thomas Aquinas College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 980 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. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at St. Thomas Aquinas College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1085+ Above 75th >96%
980 to 1085 Avg + 93%-96%
880 to 980 Avg - 88%-93%
Below 880 Below mid-50 <88%

What do these figures mean?

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

St. Thomas Aquinas College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for St. Thomas Aquinas College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for St. Thomas Aquinas College

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

St. Thomas Aquinas College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,062 1,138 2,200
Accepted 995 1,052 2,047
Acceptance Rate 94% 92% 93%
Enrolled 97 144 241
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 14% 12%

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

Application Requirements

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

St. Thomas Aquinas College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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

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

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

222

Applicants have 222 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on May 1, 2027.

Application Fee

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

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at St. Thomas Aquinas College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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

Admission summary

St. Thomas Aquinas College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 93% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.0 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (880-1085); otherwise withhold. 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=195243.

GPA calculator: St. Thomas Aquinas College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026