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Aquinas College

Aquinas College is a private nonprofit college in a midsize city in the Grand Rapids, MI metro with 1,209 students and a 90% acceptance rate.

Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private nonprofit · City, midsize · 1,209 students

NAIA · Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Admission rate

90%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,025

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

20–25

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$16,626

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

65%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

74%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$49,584

10 years after entry

Students

1,209

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by 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
Over $110,000$21,093

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management46
Elementary Education and Teaching23
Psychology18
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management18
Biology/Biological Sciences18
Mathematics13
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences12
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other12
Show the other 33 majors
Business/Corporate Communications9
Art/Art Studies6
Sociology6
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies6
Writing6
Sustainability Studies5
Computer and Information Sciences5
Speech Communication and Rhetoric5
Environmental Studies4
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4
Exercise Science and Kinesiology4
Business/Managerial Economics4
History4
Child Development3
English Language and Literature3
Political Science and Government3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts3
International Business/Trade/Commerce2
Accounting and Finance2
Accounting2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2
International Relations and Affairs2
Geography2
Theology/Theological Studies2
Philosophy2
Spanish Language and Literature2
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration1
Secondary Education and Teaching1
Music Teacher Education1
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology1
Sculpture1
Printmaking1
Fine and Studio Arts Management1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Coed varsity · NAIA, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Other Sports

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

1,178,826 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Gerald R Ford International (GRR)

Nearest hub airport

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 14.0 of 20

Elevation

743 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

17°F

July high

82°F

Annual snowfall

74.9 in

Days at 90°F or higher

9 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,500 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NAIA, similar size