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| Who We Are |
| Aquinas was founded by the Dominican Sisters, named for a heretical and then canonized saint, and established as the country’s first coeducational Catholic College. Dominican lives are rooted in the four Dominican charisms of prayer, study, community and service.
In the spirit of St. Thomas Aquinas, who advised: “Contemplate the truth and share the fruits of that contemplation,” we focus our rigorous liberal arts education on the never-ending search for truth.
Aquinas, founded in 1886, celebrated its 125th anniversary during the 2011-2012 academic year. |
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| Campus |
| Located two miles from downtown Grand Rapids, our lush 107-acre campus is on a former estate, complete with manor and carriage house. |
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| Academic Majors |
Choose from over 60 majors and 14 degrees. >>More |
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Our Students
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2,300 students
1,600 full-time undergraduates
18 - 21 students average class size |
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| Our Faculty |
192 faculty (90 full-time, 102 part-time)
0 teaching assistants
13:1 student to faculty ratio |
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| Placement Rates |
| On average, over 90 % of Aquinas students are in a full time job or graduate school within six months of graduation. |
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2012-2013 Costs |
$25,070 - The cost of yearly tuition (12 - 18 credits each semester)
$7,810 - The cost of yearly room and board at AQ
Over 90% of AQ students receive some form of financial aid.
Over $15,000 - The average financial aid package at Aquinas
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| Housing |
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus, except those from the Kent County area.
More than 850 students live on campus.
Two main residence halls with suite-style living house 300 (Regina Hall) and 150 students (St. Joseph Hall).
Three program houses accommodate 8-16 students each.
Four Ravine Apartment Buildings, Fulton House, Browne Center, Willowbrook and the Gate House are available for upperclassmen.
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| Athletics |
Conference: NAIA’s Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC)
Aquinas has won WHAC’s All-Sports Trophy 11 times in the past 13 years.
Aquinas offers 21 intercollegiate sports, plus numerous intramural and club sports. Hockey and bowling will begin formal programs in 2012.
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| AQ Pride |
Team name: The Saints
School colors: Maroon and White
Mascot: “Nelson,” a Saint Bernard dog named after Aquinas' fourth president, Paul Nelson. |
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| Activities |
At Aquinas, you can be involved and take on leadership roles with more than 60 clubs and organizations.
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| Study Abroad Opportunities |
Seven semester-long international programs: Italy, Ireland, Spain, France, Costa Rica, Germany, and Japan. Be sure to view our student video footage and remarks from their experiences via the link below.
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| Dominican Exchange |
Students may spend a semester at Barry University in Miami, Florida ; Dominican University in San Rafael, California; or St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkhill, New York.
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