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Thomas Aquinas College - California

Santa Paula, CA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate84%

Thomas Aquinas College California Admissions

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.

Thomas Aquinas College - California Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Thomas Aquinas College - California's admissions stats.

Thomas Aquinas College - California 2023 Admissions Statistics
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

Thomas Aquinas College - California Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Thomas Aquinas College - California.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No
Early Decision II
Early Action No

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Thomas Aquinas College - California does not offer early decision or early action.

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Is Thomas Aquinas College - California Hard To Get Into?

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.

Transferring to Thomas Aquinas College - California

For more information on transferring to Thomas Aquinas College - California, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Thomas Aquinas College - California

Thomas Aquinas College - California has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Thomas Aquinas College - California?

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.

Admissions Factors at Thomas Aquinas College - California

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
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.

Thomas Aquinas College - California 2022-2023 Application Requirements

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)
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

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Thomas Aquinas College - California?

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.

Standardized Test Scores

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.

What is a Good SAT Score for Thomas Aquinas College - California?

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.


Thomas Aquinas College - California Admissions FAQs


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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Thomas Aquinas College California Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

84%

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.

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Thomas Aquinas College California Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

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

Thomas Aquinas College California SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1220 - 1390

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Math SAT Range

580 - 680

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Reading SAT Range

620 - 730

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1390 and Above

Good

1220 to 1390

Avg

1220 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

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.

Thomas Aquinas College California GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.79

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

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.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

355

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

84%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$28,700

Out-of-State

$28,700

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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