Aquinas College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4826 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1347 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1269 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 31 of 62 | In Michigan |
| # 4 of 7 | In Grand Rapids, MI |
| # 2981 of 3,566 | For Literature |
| Top 1-3 | For 5 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
90%
Average SAT
1,025
Average ACT
23
Avg. cost to attend
$18,018 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,088
Graduates
69
Male:Female Ratio
46:54
Religion
Roman Catholic
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Aquinas College has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Applicants | 2,193 | 888 | 1,305 |
| Admissions | 1,971 | 796 | 1,175 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 231 | 112 | 119 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 74% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 4% |
| â– Asian | 2% |
| â– Hispanic | 9% |
| â– Black or African American | 3% |
| â– Two or more races | 5% |
| â– Unknown | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Aquinas College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Aquinas College majors
Aquinas College has granted 265 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, and 25 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Aquinas College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 23 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | - |
| Psychology, General | 18 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 18 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | - | 12 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 12 | - |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 12 | - |
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 9 | - |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | 8 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | - |
| Sociology, General | 6 | - |
| Writing, General | 6 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | - |
| Education, General | - | 5 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | - |
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | - |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 4 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | - |
| Environmental Studies | 4 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 | - |
| History, General | 4 | - |
| Child Development | 3 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | - |
| Accounting | 2 | - |
| Accounting and Finance | 2 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | - |
| Geography | 2 | - |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | - |
| Philosophy | 2 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | - |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | - |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1 | - |
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 1 | - |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | - |
| Printmaking | 1 | - |
| Sculpture | 1 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 265 | 25 |
Publications & Citations
Aquinas College has published 403 scientific papers with 3,593 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
336
/ 2,674
|
|---|---|
| Philosophy |
213
/ 2,021
|
| Political Science |
190
/ 1,621
|
| Sociology |
179
/ 1,702
|
| Law |
177
/ 1,604
|
| Psychology |
155
/ 2,053
|
| Environmental Science |
141
/ 1,436
|
| Biology |
136
/ 2,047
|
| Computer Science |
132
/ 1,701
|
| History |
130
/ 494
|
| Art & Design |
111
/ 1,139
|
| Medicine |
109
/ 1,855
|
| Geography and Cartography |
101
/ 675
|
| Social Psychology |
96
/ 1,506
|
| Physics |
90
/ 1,207
|
| Engineering |
82
/ 1,190
|
| Archaeology |
78
/ 467
|
| Mathematics |
76
/ 972
|
| Linguistics |
73
/ 1,183
|
| Literature |
62
/ 479
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
61
/ 311
|
| Business |
61
/ 499
|
| Economics |
61
/ 491
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
60
/ 618
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
56
/ 865
|
| Ecology |
52
/ 723
|
| Statistics |
49
/ 534
|
| Geology |
47
/ 643
|
| Chemistry |
46
/ 732
|
| Neuroscience |
42
/ 1,058
|
| Child Psychology |
41
/ 1,076
|
| Anthropology |
41
/ 662
|
| Paleontology |
39
/ 313
|
| Development Studies |
38
/ 428
|
| Education |
36
/ 466
|
| Psychiatry |
34
/ 1,195
|
| Management |
30
/ 274
|
| Classics and Ancient History |
30
/ 48
|
| Biochemistry |
30
/ 548
|
| Aesthetics |
29
/ 507
|
Annual publication & citation counts
8 Notable alumni
1. Randy Richardville
1959-. (aged 67)
politician
Randall "Randy" Richardville is a Michigan Republican, who served as Majority Leader of the Michigan State Senate until his tenure ended January 1, 2015 due to term limits. He was state senator for the 17th district, which consists of all of Monroe, southern Washtenaw, and eastern Jackson counties, having taken office on January 1, 2007. He previously served in the...
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2. Shirley Weiss
9506-1801 (aged -7705)
Shirley Weis is an American business executive, consultant and author. She was the first woman chief administrative officer in the 150-year history of Mayo Clinic.
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3. Paul Assenmacher
1960-. (aged 66)
baseball player
Paul Andre Assenmacher is an American former left-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for fourteen seasons. Assenmacher pitched for the Atlanta Braves (1986–1989), Chicago Cubs (1989–1993), New York Yankees (1993), Chicago White Sox (1994) and the Cleveland Indians (1995–1999).
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4. Brandon Dillon
1972-. (aged 54)
politician
Brandon Dillon is an American politician. He is the former Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party.
All 8 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
AQ
Founded
1886
Motto
Non nisi te, DomineNothing but You, Lord
Colors
maroon, white
Academic calendar
September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August)
Total staff
250
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
1700 Fulton St. E Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506-1801 United States
City Population
199,000
Phone
6166328900
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