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Davenport University

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI · Suburb · 3,134 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$17,707
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
53%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$45,099
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
98%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located on a vibrant campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Davenport University is renowned for its career-focused education, driven by premier programs within the Donald W. Maine College of Business, the College of Health Professions, and a nationally recognized College of Technology specializing in cybersecurity. The student experience balances a close-knit, supportive campus community with the energy of NCAA Division II athletics and active student organizations, all supported by small class sizes and personal mentorship from industry-experienced faculty. What truly sets Davenport apart is its distinctive Employment Guarantee—which offers eligible graduates free additional tuition if they do not secure a job in their field within six months of graduation—alongside highly flexible, year-round learning pathways designed to accelerate students directly into high-demand careers.

Wikipedia:Davenport University is a private university with campuses throughout Michigan and online. It was founded in 1866 by Conrad Swensburg and currently offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees; diplomas; and post-grad certification programs in business, technology, health professions, and graduate studies (MBA).

Location
Grand Rapids, MI, 49512-9396 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
119 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$24,466
Housing & food (on campus)$12,928
Books & supplies$916
Cost of attendance$52,023
Average net price$17,707
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$24,466
Housing & food (on campus)$12,928
Books & supplies$916
Cost of attendance$52,023
Average net price$17,707
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.davenport.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Davenport University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$32,945
Books & supplies$780
Personal expenses$3,008
Transportation$944
Total published by the school$52,023
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,700
$30–48k
$22,376
$48–75k
$22,856
$75–110k
$24,420
$110k+
$28,703
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
53%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
39%
Back for yr 2
82%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
49% graduated · 28% transferred · 22% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$47,041
10 yrs after entry$45,099
Debt
Median at graduation$26,000
Monthly payment$276
Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$32.3k
90th percentile$47,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
98%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
34%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$34,920
Independent
52%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
40%
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
9%
Black
14%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
5%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    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 and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    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
$47,041
After 10 yrs
$45,099
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing188
Business Administration, Management and Operations174
Marketing69
Accounting and Related Services65
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management54
Computer Science43
Health and Medical Administrative Services36
Human Resources Management and Services36
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness33
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications27
Finance and Financial Management Services27
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions24
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians13
Legal Support Services9
Business/Commerce, General8
International Business6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$32M
Full-time faculty
29%
Faculty salary
$7,047/mo
Teaching spend
$6,091
per student
Federal loans
46%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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