St. Thomas Aquinas College: what international applicants need

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

St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas Aquinas College's acceptance rate?

93% for students who started in fall 2024: St. Thomas Aquinas College admitted 2,047 of its 2,200 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 St. Thomas Aquinas College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas Aquinas College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 470–565 in Math and 410–520 in Reading and Writing (2% of them sent SAT scores).

• 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 St. Thomas Aquinas College's application fee for international students?

St. Thomas Aquinas College's application fee is $25 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does St. Thomas Aquinas College accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. St. Thomas Aquinas College accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does St. Thomas Aquinas College accept?

St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas Aquinas College require?

St. Thomas Aquinas College requires one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does St. Thomas Aquinas College require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. St. Thomas Aquinas College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does St. Thomas Aquinas College have?

97 of St. Thomas Aquinas College's 1,889 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 5.1%.

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

How much does St. Thomas Aquinas College cost for international students?

St. Thomas Aquinas College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $39,450, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $18,080. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $61,630 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