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Aquinas College
Aquinas College admits nearly everyone — 89.9% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Aquinas College is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Aquinas College sits in Grand Rapids proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $76,274 four years out. Faculty pay averages $79,920 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,083 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 78.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 990 and 1210 — near the MI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Aquinas College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Aquinas College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 990–1210 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Aquinas College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 550 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 530 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Aquinas College received 2,291 applications and admitted 1,628 (71.1%), with 296 enrolling.
How Aquinas College compares
| Aquinas College | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 89.9% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,218 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,584 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Aquinas College's median earnings are $49,584 — below the Michigan benchmark of $54,739. Weigh that against the $40,218 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Aquinas College lists tuition at $40,218 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Aquinas College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $40,218 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,083 undergraduates, Aquinas College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
65.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 35% don't — ask a Aquinas College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Aquinas College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,274 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,404 |
| Sustainability Studies | $60,285 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,806 |
| Biology, General | $51,002 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,075 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,148 |
| Psychology, General | $45,698 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $44,910 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $39,465 |
Median earnings for these 10 Aquinas College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $49,584 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 48 additional Aquinas College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Aquinas College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 990–1210 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 89.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Aquinas College's acceptance rate?
71.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,628 admitted from 2,291 applicants.
How much does Aquinas College cost?
At Aquinas College, published tuition is $40,218 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Aquinas College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Aquinas College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,584 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Central Michigan University — 89.8% admitted
- College for Creative Studies — 91.9% admitted
- Davenport University — 97.8% admitted
- Ferris State University — 91.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.