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Aquinas College, Tennessee SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT Range21 to 26
Average GPA3.55
Acceptance Rate51.9%

Aquinas College is test-optional, but 69% of students submit ACT scores, so a strong result can still strengthen your application. Aim for the upper half of the 21 to 26 ACT range, especially if your GPA is near or below the 3.55 average.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Aquinas College, Tennessee facts and stats

Quick Facts

Aquinas College, Tennessee is a small urban college with an undergraduate enrollment of 337 students. Aquinas College has a freshman retention rate of 73%, which is slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its urban setting may appeal to students looking for a campus experience connected to city resources.

Location

Nashville, TN

Undergrad Enrollment337
Freshman Retention73%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty RatioN/A
Graduation RateN/A
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Aquinas College, Tennessee application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Aquinas College, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year and reserve the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes that could improve your superscore. Aquinas College does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, so confirm the Regular Decision deadline before counting on a late fall score; October or November is usually the safer final retake window.

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What you'll actually pay

Aquinas College is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $30,925. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

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Tuition and Fees$30,925
Room and BoardN/A
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application Fee$25
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

The full cost of attendance at Aquinas College includes $30,925 in tuition and fees, plus housing, meals, books, and personal expenses that vary by student. Students should use the college’s net price calculator to estimate what they may actually pay after grants, scholarships, and other financial aid.

Student life at Aquinas College, Tennessee

Activities and Organizations
Choral groups
Housing

15% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Priority

Men only
Women only
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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