Aquinas College: what international applicants need

What are Aquinas College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Aquinas College admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is Aquinas College's acceptance rate?

89.9% for students who started in fall 2024: Aquinas College admitted 1,971 of its 2,193 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Aquinas College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Aquinas College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for Aquinas College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 440–550 in Math and 470–590 in Reading and Writing (44% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 20–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Aquinas College's application fee for international students?

Aquinas College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Aquinas College accept?

Aquinas College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Aquinas College require?

Aquinas College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Aquinas College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Aquinas College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Aquinas College have?

48 of Aquinas College's 1,088 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 4.4%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Aquinas College cost for international students?

Aquinas College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $40,218, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $11,680. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $55,262 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Aquinas College give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, Aquinas College gave institutional scholarships or grants to 47 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25 Source