Aquinas College Acceptance Rate
Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,291
- Admitted
- 1,628
- Yield
- 18.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Aquinas College's acceptance rate has risen from 65.1% in 2014–15 to 71.1% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,572 to 2,291 (-11%) over that period.
Its 71.1% rate makes Aquinas College more selective than about 60% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 65%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (76.3% for women vs 64.3% for men, a 12-point gap). Aquinas College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 18.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,572 | 1,674 | 65.1% | 354 |
| 2015–16 | 2,635 | 1,908 | 72.4% | 370 |
| 2016–17 | 1,706 | 1,558 | 91.3% | 299 |
| 2017–18 | 1,875 | 1,397 | 74.5% | 314 |
| 2018–19 | 2,171 | 1,499 | 69% | 333 |
| 2019–20 | 1,883 | 1,305 | 69.3% | 262 |
| 2020–21 | 1,853 | 1,314 | 70.9% | 280 |
| 2021–22 | 1,432 | 1,275 | 89% | 218 |
| 2022–23 | 2,116 | 1,921 | 90.8% | 307 |
| 2023–24 | 2,291 | 1,628 | 71.1% | 296 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,300 | 992 | 76.3% |
| Men | 989 | 636 | 64.3% |
| Unknown | 2 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–620 | 48% |
| SAT Math | 500–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–25 | 5% |
How Aquinas College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Aquinas College's acceptance rate?
Aquinas College's acceptance rate is 71.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,628 admitted of 2,291 applicants).
Is Aquinas College test optional?
Aquinas College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Aquinas College?
Aquinas College received 2,291 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,628.
What SAT score do you need for Aquinas College?
Admitted students at Aquinas College typically scored 490–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Aquinas College getting harder to get into?
Aquinas College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65.1% in 2014–15 to 71.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.aquinas.edu/.