Calvin College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Calvin College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

74.2%

Admission Difficulty for Calvin College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Difficult
Applicant Competition		Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Calvin College is 74.2%. Its admission rate is the 20th lowest in Michigan.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Calvin College and can you get accepted?

Calvin College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 3,027 out of the 4,079 who applied were admitted.

Calvin College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.84. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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74% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Calvin College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.84 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1250 on the SAT
Score 27 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Calvin College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.84

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Calvin College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Calvin College are to have around a 3.84 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Calvin College accepts 74% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Calvin College is 3.84 on the 4.0 scale. 39% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #3 in Michigan for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Calvin College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Calvin College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	39.13%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	29.89%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	14.27%	Reach
3.25 to 3.49	8.02%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	4.62%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	3.53%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.41%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.14%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Calvin College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Calvin College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 61% of students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1120-1370

Applicants Submitting SAT

61%

SAT Scores for Calvin College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	560
Math 25th Percentile	560
Composite 25th Percentile	1120

SAT Scores for Calvin College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	680
Math 75th Percentile	690
Composite 75th Percentile	1370
Average SAT Score	1250

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Calvin College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Calvin College is 1250 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1120-1370. Students who get into Calvin College score in the top 37 percent of all SAT test takers.. Calvin College ranks #6 in the state of Michigan for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1250 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Calvin College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1120 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1120, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 990, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Calvin College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1250 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1245, you have around a 74% chance of being admitted. A 1370 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 84% chance of getting in.

Calvin College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1370 and Above	Good	>84%
1245 to 1370	Avg +	74%-84%
1120 to 1245	Avg -	60%-74%
995 to 1120	Reach	44%-60%
Less than 995	Low	<44%

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Calvin College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

25-30

Applicants Submitting ACT

20%

ACT Scores for Calvin College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	23
Math 25th Percentile	21
Composite 25th Percentile	25

ACT Scores for Calvin College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	32
Math 75th Percentile	29
Composite 75th Percentile	30
Average ACT Score	27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Calvin College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Calvin College is 27, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 25 and 30. The school ranks #5 in Michigan for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 27. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 25 and score in the score in the top 22 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

20 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Calvin College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Calvin College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Calvin College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 27 score has around 74% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 86% with a 30 ACT score.

Calvin College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
30 and Above	Good	>86%
27 to 30	Avg +	74%-86%
25 to 27	Avg -	63%-74%
23 to 25	Reach	50%-63%
Less than 23	Low	<50%

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High School Class Rank

59% of Calvin College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 29% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Calvin College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	29%
Top 25% of class	59%
Top 50% of class	85%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Calvin College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,262	1,817	4,079
Accepted	1,708	1,319	3,027
Acceptance Rate	76%	73%	74%
Enrolled	312	305	617
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	18%	23%	20%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Calvin College is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Calvin College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Calvin College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Calvin College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Calvin College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.84 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1250 on the SAT and 27 on the ACT will further lock in your application.