Aquinas College

Aquinas College, established in 1886, is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The college was founded by the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids. The newly created college merged with the normal school in 1922 and received its charter in 1923. It became a co-educational institution in 1931 and was subsequently renamed as Catholic Junior College. In 1941, it became a four-year institution and was given the name Aquinas College after St. Thomas Aquinas. The college offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in the fields of humanities, catholic studies, environmental studies, and computer information systems.

The sports teams of the college, nicknamed the Saints, participate in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The teams in cross country, tennis, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, golf, and lacrosse. The students are also active in the Catholic Life Club, the Sport Management Club, the Psychology Club, and the Dumb Ox Sailing Club.

Aquinas College Highlights

Where Aquinas College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in mathematics and education and teaching.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Aquinas Students

The student enrollment at Aquinas was 2,107 in 2007 (1,779 full-time equivalent).

About 34% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 66% of the class.

Undergrads are 86% of enrolled students and graduate students are 14%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Aquinas participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Aquinas provides on-campus housing for 796 of its 1,779 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Aquinas Athletics

Aquinas is in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference for major sports.

Aquinas offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 97 male students received the aid (men were 48% of those receiving aid) and 107 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 52% of students receiving such aid) .

Aquinas Admissions (2007)