Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Online | aquinascollege.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Aquinas College, located in Nashville, Tennessee, occupies a suburban campus four miles from downtown in the city's Green Hills neighborhood. Founded in 1961 by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation, the college maintains its Catholic identity while operating as a private liberal arts institution. The campus features red-brick Georgian-style buildings set on a wooded hilltop property. The college focuses primarily on education and nursing programs, with teacher preparation being a particular area of emphasis in alignment with the Dominican Sisters' educational mission. Students are required to live off-campus as the institution does not provide residential housing facilities.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Aquinas College is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1370 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.55 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $600 |
| Room and Board | $8,850 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,231 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,231 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 67% |
| Business | 24% |
| Education | 5% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 2% |
| English and Literature | 1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219578 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, 2024