Aquinas College

1607 Robinson Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

http://www.aquinas.edu/

School Description

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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.

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Aquinas College

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Aquinas College is a small, Catholic college that aims to provide a liberal arts education with a global perspective. Noted for its academic rigor and challenging professors, Aquinas is consistently considered one of the best liberal arts colleges in the Midwest region by U.S. News and World Report (2006).

Aquinas has over 2,300 students and offers 58 majors, awarding Bachelor's degrees and Master's degrees. It is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Many Aquinas graduates go on to graduate schools: approximately 95% of pre-med students from Aquinas are accepted at various medical schools around the country. The opportunity to study abroad is a huge draw to Aquinas students, as many take a semester at an international university.

History

Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids in 1886, Aquinas has a Catholic heritage. Aquinas began as a novitiate normal school, for young women who had yet to take their vows to the Dominican religious order.

In 1922, the Dominican Sisters merged their newly created college for lay women with the normal school. This new college received a charter from the state of Michigan to grant degrees in 1923. In 1931, it became the first Catholic college in the US to go co-ed, and was reorganized as Catholic Junior College.

The college began to operate as a four-year institution in 1941, when it was renamed in honor of Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Administration

The school's first administrator was Monsignor Bukowski, for whom the school's chapel is named. Following Bukowski was Norbert Hruby, for which Hruby Hall, an administrative building holds his name. After Hruby came Peter O'Connor, who served from 1986 until 1990. R. Paul Nelson became the fourth President, serving until 1997, when he resigned, and was succeeded by President Harry Knopke. Knopke served from 1997 through 2006. Provost Ed Balog had served as interim president since 2006 and became the 6th President on July 1, 2007.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,828
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,926
Students Receiving Aid:
99%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Aquinas College

Associate's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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        A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
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      • Environmental Studies.
        A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.
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      • Art/Art Studies
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      • Arts Management
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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      • Special Education and Teaching
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      • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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      • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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  • Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies

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      • Health and Physical Education
        A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and leading fitness and sports programs.
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      • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
        A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.
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  • Life Science

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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Mathematics
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  • Social Sciences

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  • Social Work

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    • Community Organization and Advocacy
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Master's Level Programs

  • Business

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      • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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  • Education

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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 66%
Men 34%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 89%
Other 4%
Hispanic 3%
African-American 3%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 93%
Out-of-State 7%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Michigan 93%
Indiana 1%
Illinois 1%
California 0%
Pennsylvania 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 38%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Basketball (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf)
Baseball (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf)
Track (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 17,926    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 4,375 23%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,283 71%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 10,193 98%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,293 43%  
Any Aid:
  99%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 82% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 100%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 19, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 26, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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