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Davenport University

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI · Suburb · 3,134 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
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
Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
119 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$37,319
Avg net price
$17,707
Room & board
$12,928
Tuition
$24,466
Books & supplies
$916/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,700
$30–48k
$22,376
$48–75k
$22,856
$75–110k
$24,420
$110k+
$28,703
Admissions
Admit rate
98%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

Davenport 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.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
53%
4-yr on-time completion
39%
1st-yr retention
82%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
49%
Transferred
28%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
22%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,041
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,099
Median debt
$26,000
Monthly loan payment
$276
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,314$32,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$47,000
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
34%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$34,920
Independent students
52%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
40%
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
9%
Black
14%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,041
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$32M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
29%
Avg faculty salary
$7,047/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,091
Federal loan rate
46%

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