About Aquinas College-Grand Rapids

Founded in 1886, Aquinas College-Grand Rapids. is a Private college. Located in Michigan, which is a city setting in Michigan, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,654 full time undergraduate students, and 110 full time graduate students.

The Aquinas College-Grand Rapids Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 89 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Aquinas College-Grand Rapids include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate91%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range21-26

Admissions at AQ are considered Less Selective, with ,14% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 18 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

60% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 48% were in the top quarter, and 20% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Aquinas College-Grand Rapids.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
6%
“We know about current events and vote”
75%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
19%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
31%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
6%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
44%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
6%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
56%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
38%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
6%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
69%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
6%
“We only party on weekends”
25%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
6%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
88%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
6%
“We know about current events and vote”
75%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
19%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
31%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
6%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
44%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
6%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
56%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
38%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
6%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
69%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
6%
“We only party on weekends”
25%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
6%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
88%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    51 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    38 Students rated off-campus housing 3.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    55 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 4 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    54 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    54 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 61 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    54 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    55 Students rated local services 4.5 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    54 Students rated academics 4 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

Aquinas College-Grand Rapids REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Aquinas College-Grand Rapids?

19 Students rated Aquinas College-Grand Rapids

Matthew - 05/01/2024

I truly have enjoyed my time here at Aquinas College. As someone who is from the area, it is a great place to go to school if you want to stay close to home. I have been fortunate enough to be able to play sports and participate in athletics at Aquinas College, and it has made my school experience that much better. The campus is beautiful and everything is within walking distance. I am lucky to be able to still live at home, but also be able to take in the on campus festivities and events. While the school might be going through some struggles at the moment. I do believe it is a great school to attend and is a great place to learn and get a degree.

Bradley - 06/04/2020

AQ offered plenty of courses and majors with small class sizes. It was easy to find appointments with professors and they genuinely cared about you in and outside the classroom. AQ is also centrally located in Grand Rapids. It is easy to get to the mall or downtown. Grand Rapids is probably the best city in Michigan with a never ending supply of events and activities to keep you engaged and community oriented.

Melissa - 05/16/2020

Personally, I was not a fan of Aquinas college. I transferred to this school with my associate's degree and often wonder if I would have been better off elsewhere. I did not have a great experience. Loved the church and made some friends; however, the school is so small that you are stuck with the same professors. Also, there is no football so if you are looking for activities to do there are not many at all. Would have gone somewhere else personally.

Darla - 11/13/2019

Aquinas College is a beautiful campus surrounded with beautiful trees. I love the professors in my Education department. I have professors that are willing to help us out even if it is not in class. Aquinas College is small and designed to help students succeed. It is not an easy college, so you do have to try hard, but for the last 4 years I am grateful for a great college like Aquinas College.

Aquinas College-Grand Rapids FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Aquinas College-Grand Rapids?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Aquinas College-Grand Rapids is 91%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    The advice I would give my high school self is to take more chances. Put yourself out there and don’t be afraid to be unique. Your uniqueness is what people like about you. Also, don’t be afraid to take risks. Ask the guy you like out or to a dance. Join more than just one or two clubs, get involved with your school. Take more classes that give you college credit, because college is expensive. Also, Challenge yourself. Without challenging yourself there is no way you could ever be prepared for college because college challenges you every day and without practice you are sure to fall behind in some of your more challenging classes. College is a lot like high school in the way that the people act the same but the classes are different and provide more of a challenge so when you study your senior year, study as if you were already in college. Then you'll be more prepared than your fellow classmates in just about everything.

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  3. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Aquinas as a campus is beautiful. I have found or seen very few campuses that provide gorgeous wooded walks and quaint homes near the campus. Plus, Aquinas is located in one of the best up-and-coming cities in Michigan, maybe even the United States: Grand Rapids! It is located in East Grand Rapids, a very artsy district (so if you don't get enough art at Aquinas, which there is not much of, head over there!)

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    Classmates are very helpful and friendly.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    Small classes, teachers are easily assesable and willing to help and everyone here is super friendly

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  6. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Sometimes I wish there were more people. But we are all there, we're just studying or in rehearsals or sports or something.

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  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Aquinas is very open to everyone of all races, religious preferences, and sexual orientation; allowing people to fit in and find a place where they feel safe and comfortable at.

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  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    So one who is into the big school thing.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    When I tell my friends about Aquinas College, I typically tell them how lucky I was to be able to attend a small school that reminded me of my small hometown and run track and cross country for them. I brag about my small class sizes and personal attention I get from professors, and I tell them that it's only a five minute walk from one end of campus to the other. I also tell them about the wonderful roommate I was paired up with at the begining of freshman year and how we'll be friends forever.

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  10. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    i wish i would have known about the programs a little more.

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  11. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about Aquinas is that we are going through many changes. Our fieldhouse is currently under construction so that makes it more difficult for athletes to train. Our student population is increasing greatly so it has become harder for our college to fit everything the students want and need to be successful.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Being a liberal arts college and bing succluded in a busy city

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  13. What are the academics like at your school?

    They are difficult but they are not too difficult to pass. Passing is possible with just a little effort. I look forward to the challenge each and everyday.

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I love the school

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  15. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The kind of person that should attend Aquinas College is a student who is attending to learn something and to take their lives to the next level. Aquinas is a school that gives you a great experience both academically and with extra curriculars. You also should like to help and support your community and give back to others who need it.

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Student Body

Students

61%

female

39%

male

1,654

Total Undergrad Enrollment

110

Total Grad Students

6%

Out-Of-State

92%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

71

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

41%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
77%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Aquinas College-Grand Rapids receive some sort of financial aid. 36% were awarded federal grants. While 65% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$30,062

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$890

Books and Supplies

$8,814

Room and Board

39,766

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$11,896
$30 - $48K
$12,890
$48 - $75K
$14,968
$75 - $110K
$18,659
$110K & UP
$21,649

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