Aquinas College, MI
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Aquinas College Rankings
Affordability68
Selectivity34
Retention36
Graduation26
Earnings23
Diversity45
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Aquinas College
92%
Bachelor’s
8%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education4%
English Language and Literature5%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics3%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies10%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences7%
Theology and Religious Vocations1%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into Aquinas College
69%
Admission Rate
555
Median SAT Math
565
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–610
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Aquinas College
$33K
In-State Tuition
$33K
Out-of-State Tuition
$42K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Aquinas College
54%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
62%
Repayment Rate
$260
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 57% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 22% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $21K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 56% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 62% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 67% | 45% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 71% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Aquinas College
75%
Retention Rate
30%
Transfer Rate
18%
Withdrawal Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 36% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 60% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 57% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 75% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 42% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55% | 35% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 36% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 36% | 34% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Aquinas College
93%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$40K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $40K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $51K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $37K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Aquinas College
1,428
Undergraduates
82%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
180
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 61% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 12% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 42% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 28% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 25% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
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