The campus of Aquinas is in Saint Louis, MO, 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 2007-2008, the school had 245 students enrolled (130 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 the 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 S. Spring Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
General Phone: (314) 256-8800
http://www.ai.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 57 | theological and ministerial studies, ministry, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Aquinas in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 42 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 8 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 7 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Aquinas had a total enrollment of 245 students (130 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 2% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 29% |
| 50-64 | 37% |
| 65+ | 5% |
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.
Financial Aid:
Aquinas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 163200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 10 |
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 | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $53,976 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $50,004 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $49,523 | 3 | $46,929 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $49,729 | 10 | $48,967 |
*: 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 5% | ![]() ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
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