Thomas Aquinas College - California

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Thomas Aquinas College California Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Thomas Aquinas College California 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Mean SAT Score	1270
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	32%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	16%
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 Difficult To Get Into?

Getting into Thomas Aquinas College California is very difficult. Thomas Aquinas College California evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Thomas Aquinas College California accepted 81% of all applicants, around 131 of the 162 students who applied.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Thomas Aquinas College California, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 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 deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Thomas Aquinas College California

What does Thomas Aquinas College California consider 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
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	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. Make sure to 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 looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

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, 32% of Thomas Aquinas College California's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 16% 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 earn between 1175 and 1370 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Thomas Aquinas College California 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1370 and 25% of scored lower than 1175, 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 1270.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Thomas Aquinas College California students scored 650 or higher and 75% of students scored 605 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Thomas Aquinas College California students scored 720 or higher, and 75% scored a 605 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Thomas Aquinas College California?

To be most competitive at Thomas Aquinas College California, you should strive to earn between 25 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Thomas Aquinas College California's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

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

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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 but does not accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Thomas Aquinas College California?

✅ Thomas Aquinas College California is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Thomas Aquinas College California's acceptance rate?

✅ Thomas Aquinas College California's acceptance rate is 81%.

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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