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Aquinas College

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Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506-1801

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitUrban

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

Plan Your Visit

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

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.

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

57.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,992

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%

Mixed

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.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
115 mi(199 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
127 mi(220 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
138 mi(239 min)

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)

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