It is moderately difficult to get into Thomas Aquinas College - California. Around 84% of applicants get into Thomas Aquinas College - California each year. Out of 163 applications received in 2023, 137 students were offered admission.
If you are thinking about applying to Thomas Aquinas College - California, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.
The following is an overiew of some of Thomas Aquinas College - California's admissions stats.
Thomas Aquinas College - California 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.8 |
Mean SAT Score | 1300 |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 15% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 15% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Thomas Aquinas College - California.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | No | – | – |
Early Decision II | – | – | – |
Early Action | No | – | – |
Thomas Aquinas College - California does not offer early decision or early action.
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Thomas Aquinas College California is a moderately difficult school to get into. Thomas Aquinas College California evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.
In 2022, Thomas Aquinas College California accepted 84% of students, approximately 137 of the 163 students who applied.
Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Thomas Aquinas College California, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.
For more information on transferring to Thomas Aquinas College - California, contact the school directly.
Thomas Aquinas College - California has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.
Curious about the factors that are considered by Thomas Aquinas College - California during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Character/Personal Qualities | Very Important |
Application Essay | Very Important |
Recommendation(s) | Very Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Very Important |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Academic GPA | Important |
Class Rank | Considered |
Extracurricular Activities | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
Make sure to check with Thomas Aquinas College - California for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Thomas Aquinas College - California, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Thomas Aquinas College - California's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) | – | 3 | – | – |
Interview | – | – | √ | – |
Letter(s) of Recommendation | 3 | – | – | – |
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | – | – | – |
Transcript of High School Record | √ | – | – | – |
Students admitted to Thomas Aquinas College - California have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Thomas Aquinas College - California is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 15% of Thomas Aquinas College - California's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 15% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Thomas Aquinas College - California applicants, you should strive to score between 1220 and 1390 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Thomas Aquinas College - California 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1390 and 25% of scored lower than 1220, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Thomas Aquinas College - California student is 1300.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Thomas Aquinas College - California students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 620 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Thomas Aquinas College - California students scored 730 or higher, and 75% scored a 620 or higher.
To be most competitive at Thomas Aquinas College - California, you should strive to earn between 28 and 32 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Thomas Aquinas College - California's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.
A 28 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Thomas Aquinas College - California students. Only one out of every four students scored below 28.
Can I defer my acceptance to Thomas Aquinas College - California?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Thomas Aquinas College - California.
Does Thomas Aquinas College - California accept transfer credits?
❌ Thomas Aquinas College - California does not accept transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Does Thomas Aquinas College - California accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Thomas Aquinas College - California accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Thomas Aquinas College - California?
✅ Thomas Aquinas College - California is not test optional.
What is Thomas Aquinas College - California's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for Thomas Aquinas College - California is 84%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Thomas Aquinas College - California?
❌ Thomas Aquinas College - California does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Thomas Aquinas College California? Thomas Aquinas College California is a somewhat selective institution. The Thomas Aquinas College California acceptance rate is 84%. This means that the institution accepts 84 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Thomas Aquinas College California is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1390 and Above
1220 to 1390
1220 and Less
The median SAT score for Thomas Aquinas College California students is 1300. Applicants with SAT scores of 1390 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Thomas Aquinas College California, while applicants with SAT scores between 1220 to 1390 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1220 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Thomas Aquinas College California.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Thomas Aquinas College California, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.79. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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