Aquinas College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Aquinas College is a private research university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling about 1,083 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 89.88% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,584 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $40,218
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,626 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 89.88% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,083 92.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 65.36%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 21.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 50.7%
- Average SAT Score: 1025
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,039
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,291
- Room & Board: $11,680 annual estimate
Aquinas College: what the data shows
Common questions about Aquinas College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Aquinas College?
Aquinas College is located in Grand Rapids, MI (ZIP 49506-1801).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Aquinas College public or private?
Aquinas College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Aquinas College cost?
Published tuition: $40,218.
Average net price after aid: $16,626.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,725 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,222 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,594 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,468 |
| $110,001+ | $21,093 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $160,872.
How hard is it to get into Aquinas College?
Admission rate: 89.88%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1025 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Aquinas College?
Total enrollment: 1,083 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,039 students.
Graduate enrollment: 69 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Aquinas College?
150%-time completion rate: 65.36%.
First-year retention: 78.3%.
What do graduates of Aquinas College earn?
Median earnings: $40,161 six years after entry; $49,584 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,000.
23.90% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Aquinas College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (47 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (23 completions)
- Psychology, General (20 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (18 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (18 completions)
- Mathematics, General (13 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (12 completions)
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other (12 completions)
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (12 completions)
- Business/Corporate Communications, General (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Aquinas College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 89.88%; completion rate 65.36%; median earnings $49,584 at 10 years; net price $16,626. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$40,218
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Aquinas College was $40,218.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,626
2024 Value
In 2024 Aquinas College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,626.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$66,504 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,626 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$160,872 4-Year Tuition
$11,680 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,133 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$53,031 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$212,124 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Aquinas College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
68.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Aquinas College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Aquinas College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $26,460 | $26,460 | $11,609 |
| 2014 | $27,906 | $27,906 | $17,465 |
| 2015 | $28,820 | $28,820 | $16,624 |
| 2016 | $30,062 | $30,062 | $16,642 |
| 2017 | $31,244 | $31,244 | $16,927 |
| 2018 | $32,574 | $32,574 | $17,401 |
| 2019 | $33,854 | $33,854 | $18,549 |
| 2020 | $35,086 | $35,086 | $18,400 |
| 2021 | $36,134 | $36,134 | $17,999 |
| 2022 | $37,280 | $37,280 | $17,682 |
| 2023 | $38,520 | $38,520 | $18,902 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
89.88% Acceptance Rate
2,291 Total Applicants
1,628 Students Admitted
296 First-Time Students Enrolled
18.18% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1025
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Aquinas College reported total enrollment of about 1,083 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.6%), Hispanic or Latino (9.3%), and Two or More Races (5.5%). About 23.90% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 21.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
92.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Aquinas College in 2024 is 1,083 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,039 students. Graduate enrollment is about 69 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 73.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
46.99% 100% Completion Time
65.36% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 46.99% of students graduating from Aquinas College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 62% male / 38% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 0% male / 100% female
- Psychology, General: 5% male / 95% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Aquinas College.
Return on Investment
$23,000 Median Student Debt
$49,584 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.39% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
645.58% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Aquinas College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 50 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 47 completions
2. Elementary Education and Teaching: 23 completions
3. Psychology, General: 20 completions
4. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 18 completions
5. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 18 completions
6. Mathematics, General: 13 completions
7. Health Professions and Related Programs: 12 completions
8. Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other: 12 completions
9. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Aquinas College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Aquinas College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Aquinas College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 50.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,660
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,672
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Aquinas College is a private non-profit institution located in Grand Rapids, MI, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,083 students. Student body composition includes White (73.6%), Hispanic or Latino (9.3%), Two or More Races (5.5%). The admission rate is 89.88%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1025. The 150%-time completion rate is 65.36%. Approximately 23.90% of students receive Pell Grants. About 21.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1801
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Aquinas College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aquinas College located?
Aquinas College is located in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is Aquinas College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Aquinas College is 89.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,291 applicants and 1,628 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Aquinas College cost?
Reported tuition is $40,218 and average net price is $16,626 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,680 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Aquinas College?
Aquinas College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,039 students, White (73.6%), Hispanic or Latino (9.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Aquinas College?
About 21.9% of students at Aquinas College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Aquinas College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Aquinas College reports midpoint SAT about 1025 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Aquinas College earn?
Median earnings are $40,161 six years after entry and $49,584 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Aquinas College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 65.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Aquinas College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,000.
Is Aquinas College public or private?
Aquinas College is a private nonprofit institution located in Grand Rapids, MI.
Is Aquinas College an HBCU?
No. Aquinas College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Aquinas College a tribal college?
No. Aquinas College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Grand Rapids, Michigan city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.