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Aquinas College Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Deadlines, Requirements & Application Process

Q: Which degrees are offered by the Aquinas College?

Aquinas College offers bachelors as well as masters courses.

Q: What is the average tuition fee per semester?

For full- time students, the tuition fee is aroundUSD 12,800.

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With an acceptance rate of 69% in the fall, Aquinas College admissions are moderately selective. Around 1,300 students were offered admissions out of the total 1,883 applicants in the fall intake.

A Liberal Arts College, Aquinas is accredited by the ‘Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools’ and offers Bachelor and Master degrees. Some of the popular undergraduate programs are B.A. in English, B.A. in History, B.A. in Theology, and B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies.

With an average class size of 5 and a low student-to-faculty ratio (5:1), students at Aquinas College receive individual attention which helps them to achieve a thorough understanding of course subject matter.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The minimum scores required for undergraduate admissions are -
- SAT Composite: 1060
- ACT Composite: 22
- CLT: 79
- GPA: 2.4
International applicants are also eligible for various academic scholarships that are need-based or merit-based.
Students can apply for the Aquinas College Financial Aid Application between January 1 and February 15.

Highlights

Application Portal	Official Website
Application Fee (Non- Refundable)	25 USD
Minimum SAT/ACT Scores	SAT: 1060 ACT: 22
Minimum GPA	2.4
Academic Calendar	Semester- based
Intake Sessions	Fall/ Spring
Financial Aid	Scholarships/ Loans/ Grants/ Work-study
Work Experience	Required for some courses

Aquinas College Admission Deadlines

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis by Aquinas College which means that students can apply throughout the year and their application will be considered for the upcoming intake session.

Classes begin for the fall semester in late August and the first week of January for the spring semester.

Aquinas College International Student Admissions

Aquinas College accepts international applicants, given that they have completed secondary education with a college preparatory curriculum, fulfilled the minimum grade point equivalency, provided required official academic records, met the appropriate deadlines, and verified financial support for one academic year. The admission process is similar for both international and domestic applicants. However, international applicants need to meet some additional requirements.

Application Portal:

Undergraduate: UG Admission Portal
Graduate: Graduate Admission Portal

Application Fee: 25 USD

Admission Requirements: The International students applying for Aquinas College admissions have to fulfill the following requirements:-

A completed application
Official transcripts
- High school/equivalent
- Minimum GPA required- 2.4
- Bachelors/Masters Degree ( Graduate)
SAT/ACT/CLT Scores
- SAT Composite: 1060 ( EBRW- 540 & Math- 520)
- ACT Composite: 22 (English - 22 & Math -22)
- CLT: 79
- ACT code: 3942
- SAT code: 7318
- CLT Code: Aquinas College, Nashville TN
Essay and/or Personal Statement (Graduate)
Secondary school report form (UG)
Letters of recommendation
- Undergraduate- 1 LOR
- Graduate - 2 LORs
Resume (Graduate)
Financial statement or any other proof of the ability to bear the college expenses.
Copy of passport.

English Proficiency Test Score

International applicants with home countries whose native language is not English or who haven’t received a bachelor’s degree from an institution with English as the official medium of instruction are required to prove their proficiency in English by submitting their IELTS, TOEFL or other ELP scores. The minimum English Language Proficiency requirement for admission to Aquinas College is given below -

Test	Minimum Requirement
TOEFL- iBT	80
TOEFL- CBT	195
IELTS	6.5
MELAB	77

Note - This proficiency requirement will be waived if a student has scored a minimum of 22 on the ACT English section or a minimum of 490 on the SAT Critical Reading.

Visa Process for International Students

International applicants need to apply for a student visa to study in the USA. The university will issue the I- 20 form to the students who will be selected.

After completing their I- 20, they will be required to pay the SEVIS I- 901 fee.
The next step is to apply for an F- 1 visa.
Following documents will be required for completing the visa application:
- Passport
- Photographs
- International travel history
- Resume
- Letter of Acceptance from Aquinas College
Attend a visa interview at a US embassy in your home country.

Aquinas College Undergraduate Admissions

Aquinas College offers undergraduate courses through the School of Education and Liberal Arts College. Some of the courses offered are B.A in English, B.A. in History, B.A. in Theology, B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies with preparation for Elementary licensure certificate etc. Most courses have specific admission requirements. The basic application requirements are similar for most of the courses.

Where to Apply: Online Application Portal

Application Fee: USD 25

Admission Requirements: All the applicants are required to submit the given documents at the time of admission:

High school diploma or any other equivalent degree
Overall GPA of 2.4 is required
Transcripts of all previous academic institutions attended
SAT/ ACT/ CLT scores
- Minimum ACT score required: 22
- Minimum SAT score required: 490 (Critical Reading and Math each)
- Minimum SAT score required (after 2016): 1060 ( EBRW- 540 & Math- 520)
- Minimum CLT score required: 79
- ACT code: 3942
- SAT code: 7318
- CLT Code: Aquinas College, Nashville TN
International students will have to prove English language proficiency by submitting their scores of English Language Proficiency Tests.
Secondary school report form
One academic Recommendation
Specific courses may have extra requirements such as portfolios etc.

Aquinas College Graduate Admissions

Aquinas College offers 3 master’s degrees. They are offered by the School of Education. The three programs are Master of Arts in Teaching –Elementary, Master of Arts in Teaching – Secondary, and Master of Education in Teaching & Learning. The requirements for the different courses are tabulated below:

Course	Master of Education in Teaching and Learning (M.Ed.)	Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) – M.A.T. (Elementary) or M.A.T. (Secondary)
Application Fee (Non- Refundable)	USD 25	USD 25
Application and Application Portal	Graduate Studies in Education Application. Graduate Admission Portal	Graduate Studies in Education Application Graduate Admission Portal
Bachelor’s degree	Required	Required
Transcripts	Required	Required
Teaching Certificate	Required	-
Essay	Required	Required
Resume	Required	Required
Recommendations	Required (2 letters)	Required (2 letters)
Interview	Required	Required
English proficiency test scores	TOEFL- iBT: 100 TOEFL- PBT: 600 TOEFL- CBT: 250	TOEFL- iBT: 100 TOEFL- PBT: 600 TOEFL- CBT: 250
Additional requirements	Additional writing sample and Completed criminal background and fingerprint checks prior to admission.	Additional writing sample

Aquinas College has a small cultural community with students coming from diverse backgrounds. The college has small class sizes so students get special attention from the faculty.

The students are advised to apply early so that they have enough time to complete their visa process.

The applicants can contact the Admissions office in case of any queries.
4210 Harding Pike,
Nashville, TN 37205;
local: (615) 297-7545

FAQs

Ques. What is the deadline for admission applications?

Ans. The college has rolling admissions so there is no deadline. Classes for the Fall semester begin in late August while the Spring semester begins from early January.

Ques. Which degrees are offered by the Aquinas College?

Ans. Aquinas College offers bachelor’s as well as master’s courses.

Ques. What is the minimum GPA required for undergraduate admissions at Aquinas College?

Ans. Minimum GPA required for UG admission is 2.4.

Ques. Is financial aid available for international students?

Ans. Yes, Aquinas college provides need-based and merit-based scholarships. For Fall Semester, scholarship applications should be filled between January 1 and February 15.

Ques. What is the average tuition fee per semester?

Ans. For full- time students, the tuition fee is around USD 12,800.

Ques. Are interviews taken before admission to undergraduate courses?

Ans. Interview is not necessary for undergraduate admissions but students are recommended to meet the Admissions Office representative and visit campus.