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Aquinas College - Michigan
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  • 4 Year
  • GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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5.6.2024

Experience Aquinas this summer! Explore our academic opportunities, meet our tight-knit community and tour our wooded campus. Personal Visit - Monday through Friday at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. | Information Session & Campus Tour - Fridays at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. (June through August) | Evening Tour - Thursdays at 6 p.m. (June through August) Learn More

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade A+
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B

About

1700 FULTON ST E
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506
Athletic Division
NAIA
Athletic Conference
Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
From Aquinas College - Michigan

At Aquinas College, our Catholic liberal arts education prepares you for a successful future. With 100 programs of study, 75+ student groups and athletic teams, an 11-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, and the option to take just one class at a time, there’s ample opportunity to explore your interests.

Our 100-acre wooded campus, just two miles from downtown Grand Rapids, is the perfect setting to study and find community. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to supporting you through small class sizes, study tables, writing consultations, professional development, career exploration, mentorship programs and more. That’s why 96% of the class of 2022 started a career, enrolled in graduate school or were volunteering within 6 months of graduation.

It’s your time to experience Aquinas!

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Aquinas College - Michigan Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91%
SAT Range
1000-1180
ACT Range
No data available  
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$18,605 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$30,049 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
84%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 49 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 64 responses
58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 64 responses

Majors

Sustainable Business at Aquinas College

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Aquinas' first of its kind Sustainable Business program blends courses from science, business, and environmental studies. Students explore ways to restore environmental quality, promote stable and healthy communities, and increase long-term profitability. Graduates have landed jobs at places like SpartanNash, Steelcase, and the Green Restaurant Association.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    40%
  • On Campus
    58%
  • Online
    1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,035 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
134
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
49%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 46 responses
  • Friendly
    52%
  • Personable
    26%
  • Athletic
    9%
  • Chill
    4%
  • Depressed
    4%
  • Smug
    2%
  • Stressed
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
79%
Poll
97%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 62 responses
Poll
50%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 76 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 51 responses
  • Small and friendly
    57%
  • Family atmosphere
    12%
  • Frustrating
    8%
  • Small
    8%
  • Home away from home
    6%
  • Underrated
    4%
  • Welcoming community
    4%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
61%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
76%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 37 responses

Aquinas College - Michigan Reviews

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