Aquinas College's published cost of attendance is $51,652. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $10,725, middle-income families pay around $13,594, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,093.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| 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 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,725 |
| $30–48k | $11,222 |
| $48–75k | $13,594 |
| $75–110k | $15,468 |
| $110k+ | $21,093 |
Aquinas College's published cost of attendance is $51,652. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $10,725, middle-income families pay around $13,594, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,093. Azimuth ranks Aquinas College #508 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Aquinas College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,361; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For the typical graduate at Aquinas College's median four-year earnings of $51,578, median federal debt of $23,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Aquinas College earn median 4-year earnings of $51,578, placing Aquinas College in the 11.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,714 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Aquinas College in the 27.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Aquinas College #1096 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Aquinas College's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 45 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $74,404, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 42 students with median 4-year earnings of $45,698, also exceeding its benchmark at 0.9x. Kinesiology and General Studies round out the top programs, with Kinesiology enrolling 24 graduates earning $51,806 and General Studies enrolling 15 graduates earning $46,148. This program-level strength in business and applied professional fields drives Aquinas College's solid long-term financial outcomes for graduates.
