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w. www.aquinas.edu
Aquinas College
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$28,642 |
| Admission
Success rate |
81% |
| ACT
75 %ile scores |
25 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
69% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,098 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Grand Rapids, TN 49506-1799
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,864 (33,864 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 12,249 (2.63 people per house) |
| Families | 8,105 (3.23 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 7,321 |
| Pop. — Asian | 473 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 31 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 204 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 25,768 |
| Pop. — Other | 753 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate professional (education dominant) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Aquinas College?
Ranks 860th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $20,048 | $20,048 | $20,048 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $628 | $628 | $628 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $8,550 | $8,550 | $8,550 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $475 | $475 | $475 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $28,642 | $28,642 | $28,642 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $20,785 | $20,785 | $20,785 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $20,785 | $20,785 | $20,785 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $17,926  $20,048 |
$17,926  $20,048 |
$17,926  $20,048 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $695  $737 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,824  $6,422 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,357  $1,435 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | N/A |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 2,086 (653 male / 1,433 female) |
| Admitted | 1,680 (541 male / 1,139 female) |
| Admission rate | 81% |
| First-time Enrollment | 412 (142 male / 270 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 412 (142 male / 270 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 2,098 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Aquinas College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Aquinas College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NAIA |
|---|---|
| NAIA Basketball Conference | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf |
| NAIA Baseball Conference | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf |
| NAIA Track & Field Conference | Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 566th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 100% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 25 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 796 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $2,966 |
| Board Fee | $3,456 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Aquinas College Ranks 3940th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,587 | 95 |  26% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,418 | 311 |  86% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $9,786 | 362 |  100% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,948 | 225 |  62% |
| Any financial aid type | 362 |  100% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Aquinas College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 5 | 4 | 9 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 25 | 54 | 79 |
Hispanic | 30 | 57 | 87 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 18 | 32 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 5 | 9 |
White Non-Hispanic | 634 | 1,203 | 1,837 |
Race Unknown | 13 | 32 | 45 |
| Total | 725 | 1,373 | 2,098 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Aquinas College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | N/A | 3 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 2 | 7 | 9 |
Hispanic | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 2 | 3 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 2 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 108 | 229 | 337 |
Race Unknown | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Total | 118 | 244 | 362 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Aquinas College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 77 | 101 | |
| 24 | 17 | 41 | |
| 12 | 13 | 25 | |
| N/A | 25 | 25 | |
| 6 | 14 | 20 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Aquinas College Ranks 2718th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $43,309 ($44,512 male / $41,938 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 92 (49 male / 43 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $1,490,283 |
Aquinas College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Aquinas College is a Catholic Residential College for tertiary (predominantly university) students to live at whilst studying at one of South Australia’s three major tertiary institutions, the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, and the University of South Australia. The College has since catered for students attending Flinders University, the various campuses of the South Australian College of Advanced Education institutions (CAE’s) and the Institute of Technology students (both at North Terrace and the Levels campuses. Other buildings have been purchased or rented in the College’s history, including one each on Strangways Terrace and opposite the College on the eastern side of Palmer Place. From 2005 onwards, the College has been presided over by dedicated Catholic Heads of College, Mr. Sam Armstrong (2005) and Prof. Students entering the Hannan/Beovich Houses of the College see the College moto Lucere et Ardere over their heads, which means to enlighten with knowledge and enliven with faith (incidentally, also the motto for St Mark’s College, Port Pirie). Aquinas College competes in an inter-college sport competition known as the Douglas Irving Cup against the other residential colleges in Adelaide, their main rival being St. Mark’s College.
Aquinas College Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. An instance of this, the university has a Accelerated Program, Independent Study, Liberal Arts/Career Combination and Teacher Certification. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Aquinas College is unique in its study options. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Financial Aid Counseling and Freshman Orientation Program can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Aquinas College.
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management, Management Information Systems
- Education:
- Elementary Education
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Nursing (RN)
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $454 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 25.
Aquinas College Admissions
This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, Free online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were eight hundred and thirty-seven total number of transfer students who applied and five hundred and sixty-five total number of transfer students who were admitted.
Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 15th of March. the SAT subject section score is due the 14th of August. The regular application due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 14th of August and In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 15th of March. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
Aquinas College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid distribution is at twenty-eight percent scholarships per grants and seventy-two percent loans per jobs. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Leadership and Religious Affiliation.
Aquinas College Students
Additionally, it is part of an Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus. The school’s size is approximately nine hundred and eighteen degree-seeking undergrads and fifty-eight first-time degree-seeking freshmen. In addition, the student body consists of thirty-four percent part-time students, eighty-six percent women, fourteen percent men, three percent asian per pacific islander, eight percent black per non-hispanic, ten percent hispanic, sixty-three percent white per non-hispanic, less than one percent non-resident alien and fifteen percent race per ethnicity unreported. Aquinas College offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees.
This school features the Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus. Remarkably, the school is located 1 mile from downtown Nashville, 195 miles from Knoxville.
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