Aquinas College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Aquinas College: international tuition 42,840 USD per year, one-year total cost 43,640 USD, acceptance rate 89.9%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
First-year international students can be considered for merit scholarships at Aquinas, though awards are not guaranteed and there are no international-specific or fully funded scholarships. The pages say nothing about need-based aid, need-blind admission or the CSS Profile for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 89.9% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 470–590, Math 440–550, ACT 20–26. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 43,640 USD, before any scholarship. 5 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. Health insurance is 1,600 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/6. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Aquinas College?
International tuition is 42,840 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 43,640 USD.
Does Aquinas College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students can be considered for merit scholarships at Aquinas, though awards are not guaranteed and there are no international-specific or fully funded scholarships. The pages say nothing about need-based aid, need-blind admission or the CSS Profile for international students.
What English scores does Aquinas College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Aquinas College?
The acceptance rate is 89.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe first-year scholarship page says an admission application is automatically considered for the Aquinas College Scholarship, but it speaks of first-years generally and never names international students, so it is unclear whether this applies to you.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearInternational applicants must show proof of financial support (a bank statement covering one year), but the pages do not say whether ability to pay affects admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; the pages only cover the FAFSA and proof of funds for admission, so this is unclear.
Scholarships at this school
Aquinas College ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says it goes to all traditional-aged first-years and depends on 'residency status', but never states whether international students receive it.
Athletic ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
The athletics page does not mention international students; the international page only lists athletic scholarships as a possibility, which is not enough to conclude for this award.
- Renewable in later years
Jerome C. Byrne Full-Tuition and Standard Room ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not establish whether competition participants or recipients may be international students.
- Renewable in later years
Jerome C. Byrne Full-Tuition and Standard Room Scholarship (Spectrum of Scholarships)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Awarded to the top performer in an invitation-only, on-campus competition; the page does not address international students, and the international page says the college offers no fully funded scholarships.
- Renewable in later years
St. Albertus Magnus ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not say whether competition participants, including recipients of this scholarship, may be international students.
- Renewable in later years
St. Albertus Magnus Scholarships (Spectrum of Scholarships)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Given to all other Spectrum competition participants; the page does not mention international students and requires attending the competition on campus.
- Renewable in later years
The Aquinas College ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page describes an academic scholarship for first-year students but does not state international-student eligibility.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- EssaysiThe 2025-26 catalog lists a 300–500-word personal statement for international applicants, though the current requirements page does not list it.Required
- Proof of fundsRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
- Preferred enrollment-deposit date for admitted first-year studentsDepositabout198days
- International fall preferred application deadline (excluding Canadians) (RD)Application+229 days
- Preferred enrollment deposit deadlineDeposit+229 days
- International fall final application deadline (excluding Canadians) (RD)Application+259 days
Credit for exams
An AP score of 3 or higher can earn credit if the course matches an Aquinas course and the relevant academic department approves it.
Scores that count12345IB Higher Level courses and exams scored 5 or above can be accepted for general college credit.
Scores that count1234567
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data