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ACCEPTANCE RATE

69.30%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$20,301

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Japanese Language and Literature Degree

The college degree track of Japanese Language and Literature is an interdisciplinary field of study focused on the culture, politics, and history of Japanese people. The Japanese language is part of the Japonic language family which is related to the Austro-Tai language & is spoken by over 125 million people worldwide. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer japanese language and literature degrees.

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Aquinas College (AQ)

4150 Administration Drive, Room 136, Berrien Springs, MI

AQ is a nonprofit private institution located in Grand Rapids, MI and provides a large number of program options for students. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Around two thousand students enroll at AQ per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Aquinas College offers:

  • Education
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students at this school scored between 21 to 26 on the ACT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 79% of which only 21% chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at aquinas.edu.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $3,800 each year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The AQ "Saints" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Sports available may include:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division II)
  • Basketball (NAIA Division II)
  • Golf (NAIA Division II)
  • Lacrosse (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.aquinas.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Japanese Language and Literature program at AQ, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Interpreters and Translators

Description

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, interpreters and translators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 28.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates AQ accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Aquinas College may provide services to students like:

  • Distance learning
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

AQ is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf)
  • Basketball (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf)
  • Track and Field (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Other Sports
  • Bowling