More selective than 37% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
42% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 15% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Thomas Aquinas College 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.
Thomas Aquinas College 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, Thomas Aquinas College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 640 | 730 |
| SAT math | 580 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1220 | 1400 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Thomas Aquinas College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 83% | 640–730 | 580–670 | 28–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | 590–690 | 570–640 | 25–33 | 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 Thomas Aquinas College compared with other California colleges?
Thomas Aquinas College has the 58th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Whittier College | 81% | 60% | $25,757 |
| 55 | Woodbury University | 82% | 60% | $33,692 |
| 56 | Otis College of Art and Design | 82% | 66% | $51,248 |
| 57 | University of Redlands | 83% | 67% | $30,031 |
| 58 | Thomas Aquinas College | 83% | 84% | $26,196 |
| 59 | Dominican University of California | 84% | 78% | $35,333 |
| 60 | Point Loma Nazarene University | 84% | 77% | $38,729 |
| 61 | The Master's University and Seminary | 84% | 68% | $32,647 |
| 62 | San Jose State University | 85% | 69% | $13,760 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Thomas Aquinas College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Thomas Aquinas College admissions questions
What is the Thomas Aquinas College acceptance rate?
Thomas Aquinas College accepts 83% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 207 of 263 applicants were admitted.
Does Thomas Aquinas College require the SAT or ACT?
Thomas Aquinas College requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 42% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Thomas Aquinas College?
The middle 50% of Thomas Aquinas College enrolled first-year students scored 1220–1400 on the SAT and 28–33 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 Thomas Aquinas College?
69% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (143 of 207).
Is Thomas Aquinas College getting harder to get into?
Thomas Aquinas College accepted 83% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% 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 Thomas Aquinas College overview