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Aquinas College was founded in 1886 by Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids, and is also known as AQ. It is a private college of liberal arts education and is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The campus of the college is spread across an area of more than 105 acres. AQ awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Majors are offered in over 55 varied areas of study. The college arranges a number of international programs in countries including Germany, France, Japan, and Ireland. AQ provides degree programs for continuing education and off-campus programs are also organized.
AQ is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The college athletic teams are nicknamed as the Saints and they participate in sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, and cross country. The college athletics department also organizes intramural sports.
The campus of Aquinas is in Grand Rapids, MI, which is a medium-sized city. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Aquinas is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The range of program offerings available from Aquinas is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in mathematics and education and teaching.
Admission at Aquinas is selective, not open to all who apply.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Aquinas had 2,107 students enrolled (1,744 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Aquinas values student athletics, and belongs to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Aquinas College
1607 Robinson Rd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1799
General Phone: (616) 632-8900
http://www.aquinas.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 154 | education, education of learning disabled, English teaching, social studies teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, music teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 94 | business management, business and related services, accounting, business communications, business administration, international business, MIS, accounting and finance |
| Liberal Arts | 87 | liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, history, Spanish language, political science, geography, international relations, ... |
| Science | 20 | biology, chemistry |
| Religion and Philosophy | 20 | religion, religious music, philosophy |
| Media | 19 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Therapy and Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies, arts management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Music | 4 | music performance |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | stagecraft |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | community organization |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science, environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Aquinas in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 311 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 128 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Aquinas had a total enrollment of 2,107 students (1,744 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 93% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Aquinas offers campus housing for 864 of its 1,744 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Grand Rapids, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,079 | 1,715 | 82% | 456 | 27% |
| Men | 681 | 555 | 82% | 173 | 31% |
| Women | 1,398 | 1,160 | 83% | 283 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,150 |
| Room and board | $ 6,680 |
| Room charge | $ 3,084 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,596 |
| Books and supplies | $ 767 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,495 |
Financial Aid:
Aquinas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 223900)
Aquinas has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $55,227 | 5 | $53,259 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $47,547 | 17 | $47,285 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $42,465 | 21 | $41,600 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $48,615 | 43 | $45,204 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference |
| Track | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 97 | 107 | 204 |
| Track | 27 | 34 | 61 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 28 | 59 | 87 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Corporate Communications
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Aquinas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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