- Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.48, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- SAT, middle 50%: 470–590 reading and writing, 440–550 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–26 composite
- Average net price: $19,890 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Aquinas College reported: an average GPA of 3.48 (2024–25), an acceptance rate of 90% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–26.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Aquinas College reviews each application.
Aquinas College average GPA
Aquinas College reported an average high school GPA of 3.48 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Aquinas College acceptance rate
Aquinas College admitted 1,971 of 2,193 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Aquinas College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with 1,088 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Aquinas College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 470 | 510 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 510 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 21 | 26 |
| ACT English | 21 | 24 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 21 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1025 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Aquinas College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Aquinas College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,890 a year at Aquinas College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Aquinas College with a 3.0 GPA?
It would be on the low side there: 18% of Aquinas College's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What SAT and ACT scores do Aquinas College students have?
The middle 50% of Aquinas College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 470–590 in reading and writing and 440–550 in math; ACT composite 20–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What share of Aquinas College students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?
52.8% of Aquinas College's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (19.7%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Is there a minimum GPA for Aquinas College?
Aquinas College doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.48, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
How many applicants get into Aquinas College?
Aquinas College's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,971 of 2,193 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Aquinas College hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Aquinas College admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is Aquinas College test optional?
Check Aquinas College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Aquinas College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 44% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Aquinas College?
A lot: Aquinas College requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Aquinas College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Aquinas College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Aquinas College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,890 a year at Aquinas College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Aquinas College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Aquinas CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Aquinas College Common Data Set 2024–25Aquinas College: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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