Parents’ Guide to College 2023 Special Section
| Aquinas College
1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Enrollment Information: 616-632-2900, go.aquinas.edu
Aquinas College is an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican tradition, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.
Located in a quiet wooded haven in the middle of the vibrant Eastown area of Grand Rapids, students are just a few minutes’ walk from restaurants, cafes, and shops and a short bus ride to downtown. In the classroom, a 10:1 student/faculty ratio combined with experiential learning opportunities provide our students with everything they need to thrive at Aquinas and beyond.
The Stats
Year founded: 1886
Current enrollment: 1,400
Student-faculty ratio: 10:1
Number of undergraduate degrees offered: 60+
Number of master’s degrees offered: 4
In-state/Out-of-state tuition: $37,720
Percentage of students on financial aid: 100%
Top three awards/recognitions: U.S. News and World Report ranked as Top Performer on Social Mobility among National Liberal Arts Colleges #48 of 196. 16th Nationally in the 2022 Campus Race to Zero Waste. 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School Designation.
