Thomas Aquinas College - California

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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Considering Applying Early to Thomas Aquinas College - California?

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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	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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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.

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Thomas Aquinas College - California Admissions FAQs

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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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