Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
71.06%
SAT Average
1,087
ACT Range
20-25
Aquinas College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 71.06%. This means approximately 711 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,201 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
71.06%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $38,520 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,520 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $49,018 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $18,902 | State avg: $16,178. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 23.01% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 42.77% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Aquinas College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$38,520
Room and board
$10,994
Books and supplies
$2,098
Other expenses
$2,098
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$49,018
Average net price
$18,902
Average aid coverage
61%
$30,116 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Aquinas College pays approximately $18,902 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Michigan average of $16,178 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Aquinas College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Michigan and national averages.
Aquinas College net price
$18,902
Michigan average
$16,178
National average
$17,506
Aquinas College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $38,520 and average net price at $18,902. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$38,520
Current net price
$18,902
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
62.50%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$49,584
Undergraduates
1,201
10-Year Median Earnings - Aquinas College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Aquinas College graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Aquinas College?
Undergraduates
1,201
Completion rate
62.50%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
23.01%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
42.77%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 23.01% of Aquinas College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 42.77% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Aquinas College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Aquinas College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Aquinas College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Aquinas College is listed at 1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1801. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Aquinas College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College | 71.06% | $38,520 | $18,902 | $49,584 |
| Kettering University | 79.09% | $46,380 | $33,092 | $94,823 |
| Chamberlain University-Michigan | 88.89% | $19,686 | $26,870 | $92,405 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 17.94% | $58,072 | $14,832 | $83,648 |
| Michigan Technological University | 87.94% | $41,340 | $15,729 | $78,198 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Grand Rapids schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Grand Rapids.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aquinas College's acceptance rate?
Aquinas College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 71.06%.
How much is Aquinas College tuition?
Aquinas College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $38,520.
What is Aquinas College's average net price?
Aquinas College's average net price in the local dataset is $18,902.
What does Aquinas College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $12,141 for Aquinas College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Aquinas College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $49,584 for Aquinas College.
Is Aquinas College accredited?
Aquinas College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Aquinas College?
The local dataset lists 1,201 undergraduate students at Aquinas College.
What percentage of Aquinas College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Aquinas College in the local dataset is 23.01%.
What is the federal loan rate at Aquinas College?
The federal loan rate for Aquinas College in the local dataset is 42.77%.
Where should I verify Aquinas College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Aquinas College or the latest official federal education data.