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Overview

Calvin University
Location Grand Rapids, MI
Setting Midsize City
Enrollment 3,231
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #284
Religious Affiliation Christian Reformed Church
Status Non-profit
Website calvin.edu
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Costs

Calvin University
Tuition (In State) $38,370
Tuition (Out of State) $38,370
Room & Board $11,150
Avg Net Price $25,775
Avg Grant Aid $26,448
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Calvin University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 4,079
Admitted 3,027
Acceptance Rate 74.2%
Enrolled % 20.4%
Avg High School GPA 3.84
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Difficult
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 25/30
SAT Range 1120/1370
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline

Academics

Calvin University
Student to Faculty Ratio 12:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (13%)
  • Education (12%)
  • Health Professions (8%)
  • Social Sciences (8%)
  • Biology (7%)

Outcomes

Calvin University
Graduation Rate 77%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $47,000
Making Student Loan Payments 81%
Median Student Loan Debt $26,449
Median Loan Payment $273

Diversity

Calvin University
% Men 46%
% Women 54%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 74%
% Black 3%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 10%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

Calvin University
% In-State 51%
% Out-of-State 33%

Campus

Calvin University
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/