Applying to AQ (Grand Rapids, MI)

Acceptance RateSAT Median
90.78% 1,100
Aquinas College's acceptance rate is 90.78% for 2023 admission. A total of 2,116 students applied and 1,921 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into AQ.
AQ's acceptance rate places 28th out of 47 Michigan colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,100 at AQ. AQ's SAT score ranks 14th out of 27 Michigan colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to AQ, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Aquinas College is 90.78% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.98%. 854 men and 1,262 women applied to AQ and 766 men and 1,155 women students were accepted.
Among them, 142 men and 165 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at AQ.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at AQ
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,1168541,26200
Admitted1,9217661,15500
Enrolled30714216500
Acceptance Rate 90.78%89.70%91.52%--
Yield 15.98%18.54%14.29%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Aquinas College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 45 students (15% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 3 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at AQ.
The median SAT score is 1,100 with 550 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 500 .
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at AQ
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total100011001180
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing500550600
SAT Math500550580
ACT Composite000
ACT Math000
ACT English000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at AQ. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Aquinas College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
AQ Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesRequired
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to AQ.
Admission Information for Applying to AQ
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://www.aquinas.edu/undergraduate-admissions
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.aquinas.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master
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