Key differences on Getting in
- 1
St. Thomas Aquinas's yield is 4 pts higher than California College of the Arts's
Yield rate - 2
California College of the Arts admits 91% vs. 93% at St. Thomas Aquinas
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- St. Thomas AquinasOpen
- California College of the ArtsAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- St. Thomas AquinasTest-optional
- California College of the ArtsTest-blind
How they read a record
St. Thomas Aquinas
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
California College of the Arts
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | St. Thomas Aquinas | California College of the Arts |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why