AQ Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 89.88%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1020. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $40,218
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at AQ:
- Total Enrollment: 1,157, including 33 online students
- 1,088 Undergraduate, 69 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 46.7% men, 53.3% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 65%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 27%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 106 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 10 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
AQ Overview
Aquinas College (AQ) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Grand Rapids, MI. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The AQ's tuition & fees is $40,218 for the academic year 2024-2025. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $29,598.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,157 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
AQ's acceptance rate is 89.88% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.77%. The median SAT score is 1020 and the ACT score is 21.
AQ ranked 28th in Michigan Colleges rankings. Aquinas College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Aquinas College is $40,218. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,844.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $41,991 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,854.
| Undergraduate | $40,218 |
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| Graduate | $12,844 |
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| Undergraduate | $41,991 |
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| Graduate | $13,854 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Aquinas College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at AQ
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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