Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Aquinas College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$39K
+
Room
$11K
+
Books
$2,098
=
Sticker Price
$49,018
$39K+$11K+$2,098=$49,018
Your Family Income
Sticker
$49,018
−
Your Aid
$33,595
=
Net Price
$15,423
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Aquinas College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$49,018
Tuition and Fees
$38,520
Room and Board
$10,994
Books and Supplies
$2,098
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$30,116
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$18,902
Aquinas College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$12,141
$30–48k
$12,131
$48–75k
$15,423
$75–110k
$20,544
$110k+
$23,349
Understanding Your Aid Package
Aquinas College has a sticker price of $49,018 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $49,018/year
Average aid: $30,116 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$15,423/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$12,141/year
23% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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23%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
22%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
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How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$23,000
Range (25th–75th)$8,000 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$18,235
Debt Manageability
0.46x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.3%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,584
vs $50,412 peer avg
Earnings Growth
+24%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-15,006
6th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$32,142
25th %ile
$70,335
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Aquinas College Cost & Financial Aid
Aquinas College's published tuition is $49,018 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $15,423—a difference of $33,595.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $12,141 at Aquinas College. 23% of students receive Pell Grants.
Aquinas College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Aquinas College graduates is $23,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $244 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $23,349 at Aquinas College—still $25,669 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
