Aquinas College
1607 Robinson Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Description
Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective. At Aquinas, we emphasize career preparation with a focus on leadership and service to others. An Aquinas education fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.Aquinas College is rooted in the Dominican traditions of prayer, study, community and service, combined with a deep respect for truth, honesty and integrity. In this spirit, we strive to create an environment in which integrity is prized and practiced. We expect all community members to uphold these values through honesty, fairness, and respect for others.
Located on the eastern edge of Grand Rapids, Aquinas' location allows students to reap the benefits of living in Michigan's second largest city. With over one million people in the greater metropolitan area, Grand Rapids plays host to numerous festivals, concerts and cultural events each year.
Residing on 107 wooded acres, the Aquinas College campus blends early twentieth-century architecture with modern-day structures. The campus is home to over 107 species of trees and shrubs, winding woodland paths and inviting creeks and ponds.
Aquinas' campus creates a peaceful environment that is just moments away from the heart of downtown Grand Rapids.
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$22,314
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,314
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
2,145
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 1,872
- Freshman Class
- 402
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 2,145
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 87%
- Graduate
- 13%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 68%
- Men
- 32%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 4%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 88%
- Latino
- 3%
- Other
- 4%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%