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The campus of Aquinas is in Nashville, Tennessee, which is a large 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 Post-Baccalaureate certificate.
Aquinas is known for its programs in business and management.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Aquinas is challenging; it only admitted 39% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 240. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 270 and 410.
In 2005, Aquinas had 930 students enrolled (565 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school. A very high share of students at Aquinas are female.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Aquinas College is a private Catholic institution of higher education. The College offers an academically challenging liberal arts and sciences curriculum. The primary mission of Aquinas College is to provide an atomosphere of learning permeated with faith, directed to the intellectual, moral and professional formation of the human person. Aquinas seeks to foster intellectual achievement and personal growth in a socially and economically diverse population. The Christian principles and values they learn enrich students. Faculty and staff seek to make students aware that a relationship exists between human culture and the message of salvation. Thus, the mission of Aquinas College is to bring this message of salvation to bear on ethical, social, political, religious and cultural issues."
More complete details are provided below.
Aquinas College
4210 Harding Rd
Nashville, TN 32705
General Phone: (615) 297-7545
http://aquinas-tn.edu
Aquinas awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 94 | business administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 61 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | teacher ed |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Aquinas in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 91 | 3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 79 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 9 | 1 |
In 2005, Aquinas had a total enrollment of 930 students (565 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 8% |
| Women | 92% |
| Full-Time | 78% |
| Part-Time | 22% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 17% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 93% |
| State unknown | 7% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Nashville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 152 | 60 | 39% | 51 | 85% |
| Men | 23 | 13 | 57% | 4 | 31% |
| Women | 129 | 47 | 36% | 47 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 240 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 270 | 410 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 61% |
| 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 | $ 8,927 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,927 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Aquinas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 347700)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 6 | $51,382 | 7 | $50,400 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $51,382 | 7 | $50,400 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $46,550 | 15 | $37,966 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 4 | $46,550 | 15 | $37,966 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Aquinas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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