Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Online | aquinas.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Aquinas College is a private Catholic liberal arts institution situated on a wooded 117-acre campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan's east side. Founded in 1886 by Dominican Sisters, the college's historic buildings blend traditional and contemporary architecture amid rolling hills and mature trees. The college maintains its Dominican traditions while offering undergraduate programs across arts and sciences, with notable strengths in business, education, and nursing. Students typically reside in one of four residence halls during their first two years, and the campus includes apartment-style housing for upperclassmen. As a NCAA Division II institution, Aquinas competes in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, with particularly strong programs in cross country and track and field.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
AQ is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Aquinas College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#716 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#469 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Michigan
#15 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1210 |
| ACT | 20/25 |
| GPA | 3.52 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,098 |
| Other Fees | $800 |
| Room and Board | $10,994 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,098 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,710 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 15% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Biology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168786 IPEDS survey data for Aquinas College.
Current students may use the Aquinas College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025