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Aquinas College

Nashville, TN 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate52%

Aquinas College Admissions

Aquinas College is not difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Aquinas College is 52%. Last year, 183 students applied to Aquinas College and 95 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Aquinas College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Aquinas College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Aquinas College's admissions stats.

Aquinas College 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 18%
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 34%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 69%
Waitlist No

Aquinas College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Aquinas College.

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

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Aquinas College does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Aquinas College

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Aquinas College

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

What Does Aquinas College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating 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 prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Aquinas College

Wondering what factors are considered by Aquinas College 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
Standardized Test Scores Very Important
Academic GPA Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities Important
Level of Applicant's Interest Important
Alumni/ae Relations Considered

Make sure to check with Aquinas College for more information on admission factors.

Aquinas College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Aquinas College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Aquinas College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Transcript of High School Record
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) 2.4

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Aquinas College?

Students admitted to Aquinas College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 38% submitted a class rank. At Aquinas College 18% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 45% were in the top 25% and 73% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Aquinas College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA
3.75 and 3.99
3.50 and 3.74
3.25 and 3.49
3.00 and 3.24
2.50 and 2.9
2.00 and 2.49

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Aquinas College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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

Aquinas College 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 2011, 34% of Aquinas College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 69% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Aquinas College, you should strive to earn between 21 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Aquinas College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Aquinas College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to Aquinas College

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Aquinas College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Aquinas College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term


Aquinas College Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Aquinas College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Aquinas College.

Does Aquinas College accept transfer credits?

✅ Aquinas College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Aquinas College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Aquinas College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Aquinas College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Aquinas College?

✅ Aquinas College is not test optional.

What is Aquinas College's acceptance rate?

✅ Aquinas College has an acceptance rate of 52%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Aquinas College?

❌ Aquinas College does not offer early decision.

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Admission Difficulty

Less Selective

52%

How hard is it to get into Aquinas College? Aquinas College is a less selective institution. The Aquinas College acceptance rate is 52%. This means that the institution accepts 51 out of every 100 applicants.

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Aquinas College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Aquinas College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Aquinas College is Continuous processing.

Aquinas College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Aquinas College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.55

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Aquinas College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.55. 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

384

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

52%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$26,400

Out-of-State

$26,400

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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