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Aquinas College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 922
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 89%
Students retention rate 85%
On-time graduation rate 60%

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Aquinas College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that Aquinas College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Aquinas College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Aquinas College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Aquinas College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,134

Cost of attendance at Aquinas College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,134

Cost of attendance at Aquinas College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Aquinas College received on average $27,496 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,496
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 70 25% $4,496 $314,691
Other Federal Grant 245 88% $2,185 $535,366
State Grant/Scholarships 138 50% $2,854 $393,852
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 278 100% $24,154 $6,714,745
Total Grant & Scholarships 278 100% $27,496 $7,643,963

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Aquinas College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Aquinas College students is 60.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.4%.

60.3%

  • asian 85.7% 6 students
  • African American 38.5% 5 students
  • white 64.6% 188 students
  • unknown 42.9% 6 students
  • hispanic 36.8% 7 students
  • International Students 50.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 28.6% 4 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Aquinas College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Aquinas College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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