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Saint Thomas Aquinas College Admission Requirements

Sparkill, New York

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Chances of getting into Saint Thomas Aquinas College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
89%
Admission Difficulty for Saint Thomas Aquinas College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Saint Thomas Aquinas College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Saint Thomas Aquinas College is 89%.  It ranks #133 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Saint Thomas Aquinas College is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,264 out of 1,417 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 22 percent (SAT 1035/1235 ACT 25/32). Saint Thomas Aquinas College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.0. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Saint Thomas Aquinas College application fee is $30 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Saint Thomas Aquinas College is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

Saint Thomas Aquinas College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1035-1235
Applicants Submitting SAT 
12%
SAT Scores for Saint Thomas Aquinas College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 520
SAT Math 25th 515
SAT Composite 25th 1035
SAT Scores for Saint Thomas Aquinas College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 615
SAT Math 75th 620
SAT Composite 75th 1235
Average SAT Score 1140

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Saint Thomas Aquinas College?

Students who get into Saint Thomas Aquinas College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1035-1235. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 1035 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 930. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1140 out of 1600. Saint Thomas Aquinas College ranks #67 in New York for highest average SAT composite score. 12 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Saint Thomas Aquinas College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1235 and Above Good >94%
1135 to 1235 Avg + 89%-94%
1035 to 1135 Avg - 81%-89%
935 to 1035 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 935 Low <69%
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Saint Thomas Aquinas College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
25-32 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
2%
ACT Scores for Saint Thomas Aquinas College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 25
ACT Scores for Saint Thomas Aquinas College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 32
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Saint Thomas Aquinas College?

Saint Thomas Aquinas College regularly accepts students who score 25 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 22 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 25-32. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 22 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 28 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 32 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #34 in New York and #201 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score. 2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Saint Thomas Aquinas College.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Saint Thomas Aquinas College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >94%
28 to 32 Avg + 89%-94%
25 to 28 Avg - 82%-89%
22 to 25 Reach 73%-82%
Less than 22 Low <73%
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Saint Thomas Aquinas College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.0
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Thomas Aquinas College?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Saint Thomas Aquinas College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Saint Thomas Aquinas College was 3.0 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #112 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.0 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Saint Thomas Aquinas College accepts 89% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Saint Thomas Aquinas College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 8.73% Good
3.75 to 3.99 7.76% Good
3.50 to 3.74 18.44% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 13.59% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 12.63% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 22.34% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 16.51% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Admission Statistics

Saint Thomas Aquinas College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 658 759 1,417
Accepted 592 672 1,264
Acceptance Rate 90% 89% 89%
Enrolled 91 142 233
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 21% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Thomas Aquinas College is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Thomas Aquinas College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Thomas Aquinas College Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Saint Thomas Aquinas College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195243 IPEDS survey data for Saint Thomas Aquinas College.

FAQs

Does Saint Thomas Aquinas College prefer SAT or ACT?

12% of students submit their SAT scores to Saint Thomas Aquinas College. 2% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Saint Thomas Aquinas College?

89% of those who apply are granted admission to Saint Thomas Aquinas College. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Saint Thomas Aquinas College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1035 and 1235. 12% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Saint Thomas Aquinas College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 25 and 32. 2% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.