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
Website

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

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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