Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI · City · 3,193 students
Religious
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About
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Location
Grand Rapids, MI, 49546 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
117 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$54,222
Avg net price
$22,992
Room & board
$12,120
Tuition
$39,350
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,281
$30–48k
$18,330
$48–75k
$19,447
$75–110k
$21,128
$110k+
$26,713
Admissions
Admit rate
71%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1233
Reading 550–660
Math 533–670
ACT midpoint
27
Composite 24–30
English 23–33
Math 23–28
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Calvin University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
76%
1st-yr retention
87%
Transfer-out rate
14%
Consumer completion
77%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
78%
Transferred
15%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
7%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,039
Median earnings (10yr)
$58,375
Median debt
$23,250
Monthly loan payment
$246
Debt range (25th–75th)
$10,000–$29,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
13
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
17%
First-generation
13%
Median family income
$82,351
Independent students
4%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Hispanic
4%
Black
5%
Asian
4%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
15%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$48,039
10 years after entry
$58,375
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41
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Institutional
Endowment
$286M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$9,559/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,491
Federal loan rate
33%
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