Founded in 1886 by the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids, Aquinas College is an inclusive educational community that provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective. The beautiful wooded residential campus is just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Aquinas offers a values-centered education that integrates academic rigor, ethical leadership, and a commitment to the common good.

Rooted in a 140-year tradition as a college and the beneficiaries of an 800-year Dominican legacy, we unite faith and reason with the timeless Dominican Pillars of prayer, study, service, and community as a response to modern challenges. Aquinas welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive community where intellectual inquiry and social responsibility are deeply connected. 

The College competes in NAIA athletics as a member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, fielding 34 teams.  The College is known for its strong outcomes, close faculty mentorship, and engaged learning opportunities, including internships, service, and community-engagement throughout West Michigan and beyond.