Aquinas College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4751 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1327 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1250 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #4 of 7 | In Grand Rapids |
| #3591 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 1,169
- Graduates
- 96
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 91% and is among the 36% 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 | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| Applicants | 2,116 | 854 | 1,262 |
| Admissions | 1,921 | 766 | 1,155 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 307 | 142 | 165 |
496 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
18 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
45 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1000
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Aquinas College are 1000-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 909 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 88 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 60 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 48 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 32 (3%) |
| Asian | 28 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Aquinas College is $18,605 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 | $11,203 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,359 |
| $48-75K | $16,329 |
| $75-110K | $17,223 |
| $110K+ | $21,663 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,480 | $11,718 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,480 | $11,718 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,480 | $11,718 |
| Fee in-district | $800 | $190 |
| Fee in-state | $800 | $190 |
| Fee out-of-state | $800 | $190 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 678 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,396 |
| Room charge | $4,906 |
| Meal charge | $6,490 |
Aquinas College majors
Aquinas College has granted 326 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs and 24 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 | 42 | ||
| Psychology, General | 39 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 18 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | 15 | |
| Education, General | 15 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 14 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 14 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Sociology, General | 11 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 9 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 6 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 6 | ||
| Writing, General | 6 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 5 | ||
| Child Development | 5 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 3 | ||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Geography | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 3 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 2 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 2 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | ||
| Sculpture | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Drawing | 1 | ||
| Painting | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 326 | 24 |
Aquinas College has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 37% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 57% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Aquinas College has published 355 scientific papers with 2,004 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 7 |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 |
| 1993 | 4 | 13 |
| 1994 | 1 | 8 |
| 1995 | 1 | 9 |
| 1996 | 3 | 12 |
| 1997 | 0 | 16 |
| 1998 | 0 | 12 |
| 1999 | 0 | 9 |
| 2000 | 2 | 15 |
| 2001 | 3 | 23 |
| 2002 | 1 | 23 |
| 2003 | 3 | 30 |
| 2004 | 1 | 24 |
| 2005 | 2 | 36 |
| 2006 | 7 | 25 |
| 2007 | 3 | 27 |
| 2008 | 5 | 33 |
| 2009 | 5 | 65 |
| 2010 | 7 | 50 |
| 2011 | 2 | 90 |
| 2012 | 8 | 62 |
| 2013 | 13 | 72 |
| 2014 | 10 | 56 |
| 2015 | 10 | 79 |
| 2016 | 28 | 79 |
| 2017 | 23 | 98 |
| 2018 | 15 | 98 |
| 2019 | 34 | 112 |
| 2020 | 26 | 142 |
| 2021 | 16 | 152 |
| 2022 | 25 | 169 |
| 2023 | 38 | 214 |
Notable alumni
-
Brad Smith
- Occupations
- business executive
- Biography
-
Brad D. Smith is an American businessman and the former chief executive officer of Intuit. He held the position from 2008 to 2018. On October 28, 2021, Smith was named president of Marshall University, his alma mater.
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Brian Williams
- Occupations
- sports commentator
- Biography
-
Brian James Williams is a Canadian sportscaster who is best known for his coverage of the Olympic Games.
-
Michael Peter Woroniecki
- Occupations
- player of American footballmissionary
- 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.
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Carlos Camacho
- Occupations
- politiciandentist
- Biography
-
Carlos Garcia Camacho was an American politician and dentist 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.
-
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 | 280 |
| 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 |