More selective than 17% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
48% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose AQ over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
AQ SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, AQ is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 470 | 590 |
| SAT math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 910 | 1140 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
AQ admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 90% | 470–590 | 440–550 | 20–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 71% | 490–620 | 500–590 | 20–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is AQ compared with other Michigan colleges?
AQ has the 35th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Western Michigan University | 85% | 58% | $15,273 |
| 32 | Michigan State University | 85% | 81% | $19,680 |
| 33 | Oakland University | 88% | 58% | $9,120 |
| 34 | Central Michigan University | 90% | 59% | $17,597 |
| 35 | Aquinas College | 90% | 65% | $16,626 |
| 36 | Ferris State University | 91% | 47% | $8,624 |
| 37 | College for Creative Studies | 92% | 71% | $34,617 |
| 38 | Michigan Technological University | 92% | 68% | $14,182 |
| 39 | Rochester University | 98% | 44% | $21,456 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at AQ
College Scorecard; IPEDS
AQ admissions questions
What is the AQ acceptance rate?
Aquinas College accepts 90% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,628 of 2,291 applicants were admitted.
Does AQ require the SAT or ACT?
Aquinas College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 48% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for AQ?
The middle 50% of Aquinas College enrolled first-year students scored 910–1140 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at AQ?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (296 of 1,628).
Is AQ getting harder to get into?
Aquinas College accepted 90% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 71% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Aquinas College overview