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
$40K
+
Room
$12K
+
Books
$1,133
=
Sticker Price
$51,652
$40K+$12K+$1,133=$51,652
Your Family Income
Sticker
$51,652
−
Your Aid
$38,058
=
Net Price
$13,594
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)
$51,652
Tuition and Fees
$40,218
Room and Board
$11,680
Books and Supplies
$1,133
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$35,026
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$16,626
Aquinas College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$10,725
$30–48k
$11,222
$48–75k
$13,594
$75–110k
$15,468
$110k+
$21,093
Understanding Your Aid Package
Aquinas College has a sticker price of $51,652 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: $51,652/year
Average aid: $35,026 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$13,594/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$10,725/year
24% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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24%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
22%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
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$24,361
Debt Manageability
0.45x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,584
Earnings Growth
+24%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-7,714
27th 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 $51,652 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $13,594—a difference of $38,058.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $10,725 at Aquinas College. 24% 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 $21,093 at Aquinas College—still $30,559 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
