Aquinas College Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Aquinas College is 40.4%.  Its admission rate is the 5th lowest in Tennessee and the 161st lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

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

Aquinas College is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 99 out of the 245 who applied were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 42 percent (SAT 1100/1370 ACT 21/28). Aquinas College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.55. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 33% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Aquinas College?

40% 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.

Admission Requirements in Brief

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

• Have a high school GPA of 3.55 or better
• Earn B+ grades in high school
• Score 1240 on the SAT
• Score 24 on the ACT
• Graduate in the top half of your high school class

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Aquinas College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Aquinas College are to have around a 3.55 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Aquinas College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Aquinas College is 3.55 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #21 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Aquinas College is 1240 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1100-1370. Students who get into Aquinas College score in the top 41 percent of all SAT test takers..  Aquinas College ranks #7 in the state of Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1240 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Aquinas College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1100 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1100, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 960, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

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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 1235, you have around a 40% chance of being admitted. A 1370 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 56% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Aquinas College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Aquinas College is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 28.  The school ranks #8 in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 70 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Aquinas College.

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Aquinas College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 40% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 58% with a 28 ACT score.

High School Class Rank

73% of Aquinas College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 45% are in the top quarter.

Admission Statistics

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

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Aquinas College is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.55 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1240 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1370 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 24 on the ACT places you in a strong position.