Aquinas College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4754 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1322 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1245 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #4 of 7 | In Grand Rapids |
| #3940 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 1,209
- Graduates
- 86
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult 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 | 71% | 64% | 76% |
| Applicants | 2,291 | 989 | 1,300 |
| Admissions | 1,628 | 636 | 992 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 295 | 140 | 155 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
398 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
26 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
141 or 48%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Aquinas College are 990-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Aquinas College are 20-25 (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 | 970 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 104 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 61 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 56 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 42 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 31 (2%) |
| Asian | 25 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Aquinas College is $19,890 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 | $12,141 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,131 |
| $48-75K | $15,423 |
| $75-110K | $20,544 |
| $110K+ | $23,349 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,720 | $11,718 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,720 | $11,718 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,720 | $11,718 |
| 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 | $11,852 |
| Room charge | $5,102 |
| Meal charge | $6,750 |
Aquinas College majors
Aquinas College has granted 245 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs and 31 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Aquinas College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 45 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Psychology, General | 17 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 15 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 13 | ||
| Education, General | 11 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 10 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 9 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 8 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 | ||
| Child Development | 4 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Music Management | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 2 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 2 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 2 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| Writing, General | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Geography | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Painting | 1 | ||
| Photography | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 245 | 31 |
Aquinas College has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 63% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Aquinas College has published 401 scientific papers with 3,412 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 17 |
| 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 | 172 |
| 2020 | 27 | 239 |
| 2021 | 19 | 216 |
| 2022 | 28 | 267 |
| 2023 | 41 | 310 |
| 2024 | 12 | 276 |
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 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 independent, non-denominational Christian missionary. 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 a 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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Anthony Fernandez
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Anthony Hilario "Tony" Fernández is an American professional basketball player.
-
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 | 259 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1700 Fulton St. E Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506-1801 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 199,000 |
| Phone | 6166328900 |