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.
Aquinas is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
Aquinas maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 58 | theological and ministerial studies, ministry, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Aquinas in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 28 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 13 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 13 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 4 | 1 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 55% |
| First Professional | 45% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 32% |
| 50-64 | 36% |
| 65+ | 4% |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (314) 256-8806
Financial Aid:
Aquinas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 163200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (314) 256-8801
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $44,995 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $44,697 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $47,677 | 5 | $40,126 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Aquinas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
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