Aquinas College
At Aquinas College, our Catholic liberal arts education prepares you for a successful future. With many areas of study, 70+ student groups and athletic teams, a 10-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, and the option to take just one class at a time during your first year, there’s ample opportunity to explore your interests. Our 100-acre wooded campus, just two miles from downtown Grand Rapids, is the perfect setting to study and find community. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to supporting you through small class sizes, study tables, writing consultations, professional development, career exploration, mentorship programs, and more. That’s why 97% of the class of 2024 started a career, enrolled in graduate school, or were volunteering within 6 months of graduation. It’s your time to experience Aquinas!
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Academic programs
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
First-year students are those who enter college directly from high school or who have earned fewer than 12 college credits since high school graduation. Aquinas College has a preferred application deadline of November 1. First-year applicants are required to submit the Common App and an official high school transcript. The submission of ACT and/or SAT scores is optional for both admission and scholarship consideration. For some students, additional information (a mid-year transcript, an interview, etc.) will be requested to aid in making the admission decision.
Transfer
Transfer students are those who have completed a minimum of 12 college credits since high school graduation. Aquinas College has a rolling application deadline for transfer students. Applications are reviewed and decisions released once all necessary materials are received. Aquinas does not currently accept the Common App for transfer students. Please visit admissions.aquinas.edu/apply to submit an application as a transfer student. Students applying to transfer to Aquinas are required to submit official transcripts of all completed college coursework.
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Additional information
For maximum scholarship and financial aid consideration, students should submit an application for admission and FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
One Class at a Time option for Fall 2026: At Aquinas College, we put the student experience first. To better achieve this in the 2026-27 academic year, we're offering limited spaces in a one-class-at-a-time cohort. Students who participate in this innovative educational model, also known as block scheduling, will complete one course before beginning another.
One Class at a Time option for Fall 2026: At Aquinas College, we put the student experience first. To better achieve this in the 2026-27 academic year, we're offering limited spaces in a one-class-at-a-time cohort. Students who participate in this innovative educational model, also known as block scheduling, will complete one course before beginning another.
Visit us
Register for one of our campus visit events to see for yourself why small is mighty. Schedule a personal visit to meet individually with an admissions counselor and learn how Aquinas can help you turn your passion into purpose.
From my very first tour, I knew Aquinas was the place for me. The welcoming community and abundance of nature made it feel just like a home away from home.