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Aquinas College was established in 1961 by the Dominican Order. It is a private Roman Catholic college of higher learning situated in Nashville, Tennessee. The institution is named after Saint Thomas Aquinas. The campus of Aquinas College is spread across an area of more than 80 acres.
Aquinas College offers a number of academic programs leading to degrees in the fields of teacher education, liberal arts, business administration and nursing. It also provides an adult studies degree program.
Aquinas College sponsors several on-campus clubs and organizations, including the Aquinas Student Ambassadors, Sigma Beta Delta, Delta Epsilon Sigma, The Aquinas Classics Club and the Frassati Society, among others.
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Campus Location4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
USA
Main Tel: (615) 297-7545
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in business and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 101 | 3 | | Bachelor | 32 | 3 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 10 | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 857 in 2007-2008 (598 full-time equivalent). About 19% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 81% of the class. Undergrads are 97% of enrolled students and graduate students are 3%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 79% are full-time and 21% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 16,100 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Aquinas participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 69% | | Women | 64% | | All | 65% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 370-600 | | Math | 290-540 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (31 awarded) - Business Administration, Management and Operations
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (17 awarded) - Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS (5 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (90 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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