Aquinas College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4826 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1347 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1269 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #4 of 7 | In Grand Rapids |
| #3985 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 1,088
- Graduates
- 69
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- aquinas.edu
Aquinas College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Aquinas College has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Applicants | 2,193 | 888 | 1,305 |
| Admissions | 1,971 | 796 | 1,175 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 231 | 112 | 119 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
329 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
33 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
101 or 44%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 910
or below
75% of them
had 1140
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Aquinas College are 910-1140 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Aquinas College are 20-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 850 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 107 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 60 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 49 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 35 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 33 (3%) |
| Asian | 19 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Aquinas College is $18,018 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,725 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,222 |
| $48-75K | $13,594 |
| $75-110K | $15,468 |
| $110K+ | $21,093 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,418 | $12,654 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,418 | $12,654 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,418 | $12,654 |
| Fee in-district | $800 | $190 |
| Fee in-state | $800 | $190 |
| Fee out-of-state | $800 | $190 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 698 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,592 |
| Room charge | $5,420 |
| Meal charge | $7,172 |
Aquinas College majors
Aquinas College has granted 265 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs and 25 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Aquinas College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 23 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | |
| Psychology, General | 18 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 18 | |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 12 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 12 | |
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 9 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 8 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | |
| Sociology, General | 6 | |
| Writing, General | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Education, General | 5 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 4 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Environmental Studies | 4 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Child Development | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Accounting | 2 | |
| Accounting and Finance | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |
| Geography | 2 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1 | |
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 1 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Printmaking | 1 | |
| Sculpture | 1 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 265 | 25 |
Aquinas College has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 30% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 60% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Aquinas College has published 403 scientific papers with 3,593 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 23 |
| 1994 | 1 | 16 |
| 1995 | 0 | 16 |
| 1996 | 3 | 29 |
| 1997 | 0 | 25 |
| 1998 | 0 | 21 |
| 1999 | 0 | 14 |
| 2000 | 2 | 20 |
| 2001 | 4 | 27 |
| 2002 | 1 | 31 |
| 2003 | 4 | 42 |
| 2004 | 1 | 38 |
| 2005 | 2 | 51 |
| 2006 | 7 | 40 |
| 2007 | 4 | 43 |
| 2008 | 6 | 60 |
| 2009 | 7 | 93 |
| 2010 | 10 | 86 |
| 2011 | 1 | 146 |
| 2012 | 12 | 109 |
| 2013 | 17 | 115 |
| 2014 | 10 | 105 |
| 2015 | 13 | 119 |
| 2016 | 31 | 122 |
| 2017 | 21 | 137 |
| 2018 | 15 | 151 |
| 2019 | 38 | 173 |
| 2020 | 27 | 240 |
| 2021 | 19 | 217 |
| 2022 | 28 | 267 |
| 2023 | 41 | 308 |
| 2024 | 12 | 278 |
| 2025 | 4 | 228 |
Notable alumni
-
Brad Smith
- Occupations
- business executive
- Biography
-
Brad D. Smith is an American businessman and university administrator who is serving as President of Marshall University. He previously served as chief executive officer of Intuit, a position he held from 2008 to 2018.
-
Brian Williams
- Occupations
- sports commentator
- Biography
-
Brian James Williams OC is a retired Canadian sportscaster who is best known for his coverage of the Olympic Games.
-
Michael Peter Woroniecki
- Occupations
- missionaryAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Michael Peter Woroniecki is an American evangelical street preacher who has been described as a cult leader. Woroniecki is well known for his ministry on college campuses and at various public events across the US over the span of the last 30 years.
-
Carlos Camacho
- Occupations
- dentistpolitician
- Biography
-
Carlos Garcia Camacho was an American politician noted for being the first elected governor of Guam, serving in the position from 1971 to 1975. A member of the Republican Party, he had previously served as the last appointed governor of Guam from 1969 to 1971 under President Richard Nixon. Prior to this, he was a member of the Guam Legislature.
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Paul Assenmacher
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Paul Andre Assenmacher is an American former left-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for fourteen seasons. Assenmacher pitched for the Atlanta Braves (1986–1989), Chicago Cubs (1989–1993), New York Yankees (1993), Chicago White Sox (1994) and the Cleveland Indians (1995–1999).
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Brandon Dillon
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Brandon Dillon is an American politician. He is the former Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party.
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Randy Richardville
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Randall "Randy" Richardville is a Michigan Republican, who served as Majority Leader of the Michigan State Senate until his tenure ended January 1, 2015 due to term limits. He was state senator for the 17th district, which consists of all of Monroe, southern Washtenaw, and eastern Jackson counties, having taken office on January 1, 2007. He previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives for the 56th District from 1998 to 2004. This district covered the area of northeast Monroe County, Michigan.
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Shirley Weiss
- Biography
-
Shirley Weis is an American business executive, consultant and author. She was the first woman chief administrative officer in the 150-year history of Mayo Clinic.
General info
| Alternative names | AQ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1886 |
| Motto | Non nisi te, Domine Nothing but You, Lord |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 250 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1700 Fulton St. E Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506-1801 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 199,000 |
| Phone | 6166328900 |