Aquinas College

Aquinas College Overview

Aquinas College is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Aquinas College was founded in 1886 and the school enrolls around 1,364 students a year, including 1,238 undergraduates. Aquinas College provides housing for up to 922 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

Student Activities at Aquinas College

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Aquinas College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Aquinas College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Aquinas College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Aquinas College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Aquinas College on the Student Life page.

2022 Aquinas College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	89%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	45%
Tuition	$36,480
Percent of Need Met	83%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$30,163

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Is Aquinas College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer sense of what Aquinas College offers and if the school seems like a good fit for you.

Aquinas College Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Aquinas College. The acceptance rate at Aquinas College is 89%. Last year, 1,432 students applied to Aquinas College and 1,275 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Aquinas College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 85% of students who start at Aquinas College return the next year. Around 61% of students who started at Aquinas College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Aquinas College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 72% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Aquinas College grads have an average starting salary of $37,594 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Aquinas College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Aquinas College's endowment was valued at $40.8 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $7,588 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Aquinas College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Aquinas College meets 83% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $30,163 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $30,860 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Aquinas College.

Based on this information, does Aquinas College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Aquinas College a good school for you?

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Where is Aquinas College?

Aquinas College is located in the suburban setting of Grand Rapids, Michigan, less than an hour from Grand Rapids.

If you want to see Aquinas College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 96 and U.S. Route 131 to Grand Rapids, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Kent County International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Aquinas College and Grand Rapids are like without leaving home.

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