Aquinas College

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Grand Rapids, MI
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#12 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,157

Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
Website aquinas.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

AQ is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 910/1140
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/26
GPA 3.52

Acceptance Rate

89.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 11.8%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$40,218

Costs for Aquinas College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$40,218
Books and Supplies		$1,133
Other Fees		$800
Room and Board		$11,680
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,231
Total One Year Cost		$56,062

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

52% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Aquinas College are Business, Social Sciences, and Education. 15% of students major in Business, 11% in Social Sciences, and 9% in Education.