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Calvin University

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI · City · 3,193 students
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$22,992
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
76%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$58,375
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
71%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Calvin University is a top-ranked Christian liberal arts institution in Grand Rapids, Michigan, renowned for integrating rigorous faith with deep academic inquiry in standout programs like engineering, nursing, and business. On campus, students experience a vibrant, supportive community shaped by active campus ministries, Division III athletics, and rich opportunities for undergraduate research alongside faculty mentors. What truly sets Calvin apart is its dedication to global engagement and social justice, exemplified by robust study abroad programs, an on-campus 100-acre ecosystem preserve, and the transformative Calvin Prison Initiative.

Wikipedia:Calvin University is a private Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1876, Calvin University is an educational institution of the Christian Reformed Church and stands in the Reformed (Calvinist) tradition. Known as Calvin College for most of its history, the school is named after John Calvin, the 16th-century Protestant Reformer.

Location
Grand Rapids, MI, 49546 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
117 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$39,350
Housing & food (on campus)$12,120
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$54,222
Average net price$22,992
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$39,350
Housing & food (on campus)$12,120
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$54,222
Average net price$22,992
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$19,281
$30–48k
$18,330
$48–75k
$19,447
$75–110k
$21,128
$110k+
$26,713
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
76%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
64%
Back for yr 2
87%
Transferred
14%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
78% graduated · 15% transferred · 7% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$48,039
10 yrs after entry$58,375
Debt
Median at graduation$23,250
Monthly payment$246
Middle 50% owe$10k–$29k
90th percentile$31,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs, $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
71%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1233
R 550–660 · M 533–670
ACT midpoint
27
Comp 24–30 · E 23–33 · M 23–28
SAT middle 50%: 1083–1330
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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
17%
First-gen
13%
Family income
$82,351
Independent
4%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Hispanic
4%
Black
5%
Asian
4%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
15%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$48,039
After 10 yrs
$58,375
Engineering, General79
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing66
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods49
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas46
Psychology, General41
Computer Science31
Accounting and Related Services31
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries30
Marketing30
Biology, General28
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology28
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness25
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services24
Finance and Financial Management Services24
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics20
Social Work17
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$286M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$9,559/mo
Teaching spend
$13,491
per student
Federal loans
33%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$3M research spending
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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