# Aquinas College (AQ)

Private nonprofit college in Grand Rapids, MI. IPEDS ID 168786.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/aquinas-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/aquinas-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 90% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $16,626 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 65%; beats 73% of MI colleges and 70% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $49,584; beats 38% of MI colleges and 40% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,992

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,725 |
| 30-48k | $11,222 |
| 48-75k | $13,594 |
| 75-110k | $15,468 |
| 110k+ | $21,093 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.35 years on average (43% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $49,584 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,725 | $46,654 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $11,222 | $48,816 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,594 | $59,134 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $15,468 | $67,286 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $21,093 | $91,755 | 5.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $51,652
- Tuition and fees: $40,218
- Housing and meals: $10,994; books: $2,098

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 470–590; SAT math: 440–550; ACT: 20–26 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,291 applicants, 1,628 admitted, 296 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 90%, ACT 20–26 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 71%, ACT 20–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (58 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $63,311 | $76,274 | not reported |
| Business Administration | $44,913 | $74,404 | $26,000 |
| Sustainability Studies | $29,399 | $60,285 | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,301 | $51,806 | $24,500 |
| Biology | $31,787 | $51,002 | $24,500 |
| Communications | $31,817 | $48,075 | $22,232 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,555 | $46,148 | $31,000 |
| Psychology | $31,789 | $45,698 | $27,000 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | not reported | $44,910 | not reported |
| Writing | $17,827 | $39,465 | $26,844 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,713 | not reported | $28,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business / Corporate Communications | $49,378 | not reported | $23,250 |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $81,710 (Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI), $93,640 (MI), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Biology → Biological technician: median wage $51,240 (Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI), $51,070 (MI), $57,510 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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