Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

B-

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About Calvin University

Calvin University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Grand Rapids, MI, in a city setting. It enrolls about 3,193 students. The acceptance rate is 71%. 74% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $58,375. It has a Reformed affiliation.

71%

Acceptance

$22,992

Net price

3,193

Enrollment

74%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

71%

Acceptance rate

1,233

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading550–660

SAT Math533–670

ACT Composite24–30

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$22,992

Average net price

$39,350

In-state tuition

$39,350

Out-of-state tuition

$12,120

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$54,222

Total cost of attendance

17%

Students receiving Pell grants

33%

Students with federal loans

$23,250

Median student debt

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

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business14.9%

Health & Nursing12.8%

Education10.2%

Engineering9.5%

Biology6.6%

Social Sciences5.3%

Humanities5.1%

Parks & Recreation5.1%

Psychology4.7%

Computer Science4.3%

After Graduation

$58,375

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$48,039

Median earnings (6 yrs)

74%

Graduation rate

87%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$13,491

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,193

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

13%

First-generation

Gender balance

50% women

50% men

Race & ethnicity

White

68%

Black

Hispanic

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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