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Kuyper College

Kuyper College

Grand Rapids, MI · Suburb · 145 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kuyper College is a leading Christian institution best known for integrating a Reformed biblical worldview with professional preparation in high-demand fields like Social Work, Ministry Leadership, and Business. As Michigan's only federally recognized Work College, Kuyper uniquely guarantees every residential student an on-campus job that directly reduces tuition costs, allowing graduates to transition into their careers with minimal student debt. The student experience is defined by a close-knit, Christ-centered campus culture where personalized faculty mentorship and a shared commitment to community service help students discover and pursue their vocational calling.


Wikipedia:Kuyper College is a private Reformed Christian college in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Location
Grand Rapids, MI, 49525-9781 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
117 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$38,366
Avg net price
$15,644
Room & board
$10,870
Tuition
$27,660
Books & supplies
$800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,024
$30–48k
$10,765
$48–75k
$13,865
$75–110k
$24,243
$110k+
$21,321
Admissions
Admit rate
69%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
52%
4-yr on-time completion
41%
1st-yr retention
59%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
49%
Transferred
0%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
49%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,956
Median earnings (10yr)
$41,066
Median debt
$21,389
Monthly loan payment
$227
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,750$25,823
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,750
Student Body
Men 69%Women 31%
9
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
43%
Median family income
$63,801
Independent students
14%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
43%
Hispanic
10%
Black
30%
Asian
4%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
6%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$33,956
10 years after entry
$41,066
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General6
Social Work6
Theological and Ministerial Studies3
Business Administration, Management and Operations2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods1
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Institutional
Endowment
$7M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
29%
Avg faculty salary
$5,553/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,903
Federal loan rate
47%

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