School Overview
Aquinas College is a relatively small, privately owned and operated, liberal arts college in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that is affiliated with the Catholic Church. In 2012, U.S. News & World Report ranked Aquinas among the “Best Regional Universities in the Midwest”.
The education, culture and beliefs of Aquinas College are rooted in Catholic Dominican tradition but the institution provides students of all faiths and backgrounds with a secular liberal arts education that focuses on leadership, career preparation and service to others. One of the main goals of Aquinas is to foster within its students a lifelong commitment to the pursuit of truth and a dedication to the common good of mankind.
Aquinas has an average annual enrollment of roughly 2,000 students and offers undergraduate Bachelor’s degrees in over 60 areas of study, as well as a large selection of Master’s degrees. The college is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Comission of the North Central Association. A large percentage of Aquinas graduates go on to pursue graduate degrees and just over ninety percent of premed students are accepted to medical school. In addition to the programs offered at its Grand Rapids campus, Aquinas offers several study abroad programs. Most recently, Aquinas added a study abroad program in Rome, Italy.
General Information
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Admission Office 1607 Robinson Road Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1799 (616) 632-2900 (800) 678-9593 Fax: (616) 732-4469 [email protected] Contact: Angela Schlosser-Bacon Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1607 Robinson Road SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1799 (616) 632-8900 www.aquinas.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,872 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 456 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,872 Graduate enrollment: 287 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 82% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 76% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Education – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Community Organization/Advocacy B Security & Protective Services Fire Protection/Safety Technology B Social Sciences Economics B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Religious/Sacred Music B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Aquinas College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (616) 632-8900 |
| Website: | www.aquinas.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://admissions.aquinas.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1801 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,600 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 59% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,254 (78% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $33,854 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $33,854 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $23,413 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Aquinas College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Aquinas College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 16 | 7 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 3 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 4 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 7 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 21 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 | 91 | 10 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Aquinas College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $33,854 |
| Out-of-state | $33,854 |
| Books and supplies | $930 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,794 |
| Out-of-state | $10,794 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 332 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 332 | 100% | $23,413 |
| Student loan aid | 207 | 62% | $7,530 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,394 | 88% | $20,794 |
| Federal student loans | 812 | 51% | $6,183 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Aquinas College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Aquinas College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 1,883 | 743 | 1,140 | Percent admitted | 100% | 65% | 72% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 14% | 16% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Aquinas College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,600 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,456 |
| Graduate enrollment | 144 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Aquinas College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
- Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs
- Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
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