Safety Score
7.72 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Grand Rapids, MI · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Aquinas College
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,295-student campus.
- 7.72
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,790
- Rank of 3,050
- #71
- MI rank
- 1,295
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Aquinas College reports 7.72 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,790 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 7.72
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,790
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 7
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Aquinas College increased from 2 to 7 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesAquinas College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Grand Rapids, MI, enrolling approximately 1,295 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 10 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MI, it ranks #71 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,295 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Aquinas College is "Rape" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MI averaging 3.71 incidents per 1,000 students, Aquinas College reports 108% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2790
See peer comparison
State Rank (MI)
#71
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
7
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Aquinas College percentile rank 8.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2790 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Aquinas College reports 108% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $40,218
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $40,218
- Avg Net Price
- $16,626
- Median Debt
- $23,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 24%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 90%
- SAT Average
- 1025
- SAT Math Range
- 440–550
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 20–26
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 64%
- Retention Rate
- 78%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $40,161
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $49,584
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 72%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyAquinas College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 600% (1 → 7 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 29 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 64 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 26 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Aquinas College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
MI
Aquinas College
7.72 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
King University
0.77 incidents / 1,000 students
AZ
Refrigeration School Inc
0.77 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
King University
Bristol, TN · 1,295 enrolled
Safety Score 0.77
Refrigeration School Inc
Phoenix, AZ · 1,296 enrolled
Safety Score 0.77
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK · 1,292 enrolled
Safety Score 1.55
Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA · 1,292 enrolled
Safety Score 10.84
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA · 1,292 enrolled
Safety Score 4.64
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Aquinas College nationally (rank #2790), regardless of size or state.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA
National Rank #2789
SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY
National Rank #2791
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL
National Rank #2788
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD
National Rank #2792
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT
National Rank #2787
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aquinas College safe?
Aquinas College has a safety score of 7.72 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,790 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Aquinas College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Aquinas College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MI.
Does Aquinas College have fire safety data?
Yes. Aquinas College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Aquinas College's Safety Profile
Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI enrolls 1,295 students and has a safety score of 7.72 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2790 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 2 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Aquinas College's 7.72 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Aquinas College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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