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Aquinas Institute Of Theology, Missouri

Overview of Aquinas Institute Of Theology

The campus of Aquinas is in St. Louis, Missouri, 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 Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Aquinas is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

Aquinas Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.

Faculty

Aquinas maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 280 students enrolled (173 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Aquinas.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Impelled by the Catholic faith and in th Dominican spirit, Aquinas Institute educates men and women to preach, to teach, to minister, and to lead."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Aquinas

Aquinas Institute Of Theology
23 So. Spring Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
General Phone: (314) 256-8800
Admissions Phone: (314) 256-8806
Financial Aid Phone: (314) 256-8801
http://www.ai.edu

Aquinas Programs and Degrees (2005)

Aquinas awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy58theological and ministerial studies, ministry, theology

Number of programs and degrees for Aquinas in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree282
Postbaccalaureate certificate131
First-professional degree131
Doctor's degree41

Aquinas Student Body

In 2005, Aquinas had a total enrollment of 280 students (173 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Graduate55%
First Professional45%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White91%
Black2%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
22-245%
25-299%
30-347%
35-398%
40-4932%
50-6436%
65+4%

Aquinas Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of St. Louis, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Aquinas Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track105

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*0*
Associate professorcalendar year3$44,9952*
Assistant professorcalendar year5$44,6972*
Instructorcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year10$47,6775$40,126

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Aquinas Degree Programs (2005)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies

Aquinas Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Aquinas Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Aquinas % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Aquinas % students 40 years or older
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Aquinas Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services

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