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Overview
Founded in 1886 by the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids, Aquinas College is a Catholic liberal arts college in western Michigan. Aquinas offers undergraduate degrees in over 100 fields of study including the first Sustainable Business program in the United States. Additionally, Aquinas features a Four Year Guarantee program ensuring that all students will graduate in four years or the college will waive tuition expenses for up to one additional school year. For students interested in online gaming, Aquinas features an esports team that competes in the National Association of Collegiate Esports.
Acceptance Rate:
71%
Average Net Price:
$18,812
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1115
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $40,218 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $40,218 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,680 |
| Books and Supplies | $1133 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
84%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
23%
Average Aid Per Year
$29,042
23%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,082
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$25,687
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
51%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3500
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,082
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$21,064,070
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$7,783,284
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
54%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,181
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
53%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,061
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,749
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
2291
Students Applied
54%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
5%
Submitting ACT
48%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1115
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,295
Total Number of Undergrads
1,209
0
100
40%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
94
Faculty Overview
0
100
44%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
29
Countries Represented
30
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
22%
Student Organizations
50
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
51%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
55%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Saints
School Colors
sage, maroon, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
256
Total Female Athletes
239
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Aquinas College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,400
Top 5 Cities
Nashville
Grand Rapids
Boston
Top 5 Employers
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Saint Thomas Health
HCA Healthcare
Aquinas College - Grand Rapids
Rio Tinto
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Healthcare Services
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
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