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Aquinas College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Grand Rapids, MI. A Mid-Sized City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Aquinas College?

Location of Aquinas College

Get in touch with AQ can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1801
Phone: 6166328900
Website: www.aquinas.edu/
Admissions: www.aquinas.edu/undergraduate-admissions
Financial Aid: www.aquinas.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into AQ?

You can apply to AQ online at: https://admissions.aquinas.edu/apply/

AQ is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for AQ

This is what AQ requires for admission:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into AQ?

AQ maintains an acceptance rate of 90%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

44% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at AQ, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 470 and 590. Math scores were between 440 and 550.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Aquinas College  ( 470 to 590 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Aquinas College  ( 440 to 550 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 910 to 1140.
SAT Total Scores for Aquinas College  ( 910 to 1140 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at AQ ranged between 20 and 26.

ACT Composite Scores for Aquinas College  ( 20 to 26 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at AQ can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 888 796 90%
Women 1,305 1,175 90%

Can I Afford Aquinas College?

The average net price after aid at AQ is $18,902. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $39,418
In-State Fees $800
Out-of-State Tuition $39,418
Out-of-State Fees $800
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $40,218
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $40,218

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 27% of students at AQ receive some form of financial aid (295 students).

Nearly 97% of students at AQ receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $29,598 per student.

24% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,571.

Student Loan Debt

69% of AQ undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,793 per year.

Aquinas College Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 120 students enrolled at AQ, all undergraduate. AQ is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,201 undergraduate students at AQ, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at AQ

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Aquinas College undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of AQ Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 19
Black or African American 32
Hispanic 111
White 883
American Indian/Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2
Two or More Races 64
Non-Resident 52

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at AQ are shown below.

Top 5 Home States of AQ Students
State First-Time UG Students
Michigan 202
Indiana 5
Texas 4
Illinois 3
Ohio 2

Additionally, approximately 4.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Aquinas College

AQ offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

317 undergraduate students at AQ took at least one online class — of those, 10 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Aquinas College

AQ offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

AQ has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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