Aquinas College

www.aquinas.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,384

2.9% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,447

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.905%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

89%

1,432 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,362

81.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

60.3%

222 Graduates

About

Aquinas College is a higher education institution located in Kent County, MI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Aquinas College were General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees awarded), General Psychology (30 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (26 degrees).

In 2021, 387 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Aquinas College. 66.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (275 degrees), 7.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Aquinas College is $35,384, which is $12,200 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Aquinas College is $35,384, which is $12,200 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,447.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending Aquinas College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,384

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Aquinas College was $35,384. The cost of tuition at Aquinas College is $12,200 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Aquinas College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,447

2021 Value

3.38%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Aquinas College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,447. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Aquinas College grew by 3.38%.

This chart compares the average net price of Aquinas College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,111

Room and Board

$948

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Aquinas College was of $8,111 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.54% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $948. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.94% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Aquinas College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Aquinas College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.11% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Aquinas College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.905%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Aquinas College was 0.905%, which represents 4 out of the 442 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Aquinas College received 1,432 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 22.7% annual growth. Out of those 1,432 applicants, 1,275 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89% acceptance rate.

There were 1,362 students enrolled at Aquinas College in 2021. 45% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Aquinas College has an overall enrollment yield of 17.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,275

Accepted Out of 1,432

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Aquinas College was 89% (1,275 admissions from 1,432 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 70.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 22.7%, while admissions declined by −2.97%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Aquinas College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

45%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

45% of enrolled first-time students at Aquinas College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Aquinas College had a total enrollment of 1,362 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Aquinas College is 1,114 students and the part-time enrollment is 248. This means that 81.8% of students enrolled at Aquinas College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Aquinas College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.7% White, 7.71% Hispanic or Latino, 3.67% Black or African American, 2.79% Two or More Races, 1.84% Asian, 0.367% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Aquinas College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.2%), followed by White Male (28.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.8%), followed by White Male (30.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Aquinas College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,362 students. The full-time enrollment at Aquinas College is 1,114 and the part-time enrollment is 248. This means that 81.8% of students enrolled at Aquinas College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Aquinas College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Aquinas College was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Aquinas College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Aquinas College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
949 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
105 enrolled students
Black or African American
50 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Aquinas College is 69.7% White, 7.71% Hispanic or Latino, 3.67% Black or African American, 2.79% Two or More Races, 1.84% Asian, 0.367% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 129 students (9.47%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 131 more women than men received degrees from Aquinas College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Aquinas College is white (275 degrees awarded). There were 7.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Aquinas College is General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (30 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (26 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Aquinas College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (10 degrees awarded), English (13 degrees), and Math & Statistics (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aquinas College are Elementary & middle school teachers (248,697 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (188,937 people), Postsecondary teachers (178,535 people), Secondary school teachers (175,569 people), and Other managers (160,268 people).

The most specialized majors at Aquinas College in 2021 are Language & Linguistics (10 degrees awarded), English (13 degrees), Math & Statistics (12 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), and History (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aquinas College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Aquinas College are Language & Linguistics (10 degrees awarded), English (13 degrees), Math & Statistics (12 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), and History (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aquinas College are Elementary & secondary schools (570,993 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (348,037 people), Computer Systems Design (164,928 people), Legal services (155,022 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (150,113 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Aquinas College.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
42 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
30 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Aquinas College was General Business Administration & Management with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Aquinas College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

128

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

259

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 128 degrees were awarded to men at Aquinas College, which is 0.494 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (259).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Aquinas College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Aquinas College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.33 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Aquinas College in General Psychology, which is 5 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 40% of students graduating from Aquinas College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Aquinas College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.8% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
275 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
36 degrees awarded
Black or African American
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Aquinas College is white (275 degrees awarded). There were 7.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

10.9% of degree recipients (42 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
188 degrees awarded
White Male
87 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Aquinas College is white female (188 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (87 degrees).

Operations

Aquinas College has an endowment valued at nearly $48.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14M (29%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Aquinas College had a total salary expenditure of 35.9M. Aquinas College employs 29 Professors, 28 Associate professors and 23 Assistant professors. Most academics at Aquinas College are Male Associate professor (19), Male Professor (15), and Female Professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aquinas College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 57 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 36 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

Endowment

$48.1M

2021 Endowment

25.1%

growth from 2020

Aquinas College has an endowment valued at about $48.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Aquinas College grew 25.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.35M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Aquinas College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.9M

2021 Salaries

5.46%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Aquinas College paid a median of $15.9M in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($35.9M) and a 5.46% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.83M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Aquinas College paid a total of $4.83M to 82 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

29 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

57 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Aquinas College were Professor with 29 employees, Associate professor with 28 employees, and Assistant professor with 23 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aquinas College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Aquinas College was Male Associate professor with 19 employees, Male Professor with 15 employees, and Female Professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Aquinas College.