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Aquinas College

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Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506-1801

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Aquinas College is a private urban institution in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1087.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,584 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,902.

Established
1971
Motto
Fides Quarens Intellectum
Type
Private liberal arts college

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71%Acceptance
1087SAT Avg
1,201Students
11:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$49,584Earnings 10yr
$18,902Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Aquinas College Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1087

Reading & WritingMid: 555
490620
MathMid: 530
500590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2025

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

71.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1087

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,520
Room & Board$10,994
Books & Supplies$2,098
Total Cost of Attendance$49,018
Average Net Price$18,902
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,141
$30–48K$12,131
$48–75K$15,423
$75–110K$20,544
$110K+$23,349

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,992

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (68)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

74%

Negative
  • •74% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
1,201
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 2%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.5%
Freshman Retention73.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,161
10 Years$49,584

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MKE Milwaukee115 mi
DTW Detroit127 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare135 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA741 mi · ~21h 24m drive
New York, NY618 mi · ~17h 51m drive
Hartford, CT666 mi · ~19h 14m drive
Providence, RI729 mi · ~21h 4m drive
Albany, NY602 mi · ~17h 23m drive
Syracuse, NY479 mi · ~13h 50m drive
Rochester, NY405 mi · ~11h 42m drive
Buffalo, NY341 mi · ~9h 51m drive
Philadelphia, PA580 mi · ~16h 45m drive
Pittsburgh, PA339 mi · ~9h 48m drive
Harrisburg, PA488 mi · ~14h 6m drive
Newark, NJ609 mi · ~17h 36m drive
Washington, DC528 mi · ~15h 15m drive
Baltimore, MD533 mi · ~15h 24m drive
Atlanta, GA640 mi · ~18h 29m drive
Charlotte, NC592 mi · ~17h 6m drive
Raleigh, NC620 mi · ~17h 55m drive
Miami, FL1227 mi · ~35h 27m drive
Orlando, FL1024 mi · ~29h 35m drive
Tampa, FL1052 mi · ~30h 23m drive
Nashville, TN474 mi · ~13h 42m drive
New Orleans, LA932 mi · ~26h 55m drive
Richmond, VA571 mi · ~16h 30m drive
Chicago, IL127 mi · ~3h 40m drive
Detroit, MI138 mi · ~3h 59m drive
Minneapolis, MN404 mi · ~11h 40m drive
St. Louis, MO383 mi · ~11h 4m drive
Kansas City, MO537 mi · ~15h 31m drive
Indianapolis, IN222 mi · ~6h 25m drive
Columbus, OH248 mi · ~7h 10m drive
Cleveland, OH225 mi · ~6h 30m drive
Milwaukee, WI115 mi · ~3h 19m drive
Dallas, TX929 mi · ~26h 50m drive
Houston, TX1059 mi · ~30h 36m drive
Austin, TX1102 mi · ~31h 50m drive
San Antonio, TX1176 mi · ~33h 58m drive
Los Angeles, CA1854 mi · ~53h 34m drive
San Francisco, CA1954 mi · ~56h 27m drive
San Diego, CA1847 mi · ~53h 21m drive
Seattle, WA1796 mi · ~51h 53m drive
Portland, OR1826 mi · ~52h 45m drive
Denver, CO1026 mi · ~29h 38m drive
Phoenix, AZ1570 mi · ~45h 21m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1354 mi · ~39h 7m drive
Honolulu, HI4345 mi · ~125h 31m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Milwaukee (MKE)115 miles
Rental car
173 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
230 min$138-230
Detroit (DTW)127 miles
Rental car
191 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
254 min$152-254

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