Calvin UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Grand Rapids, MI

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Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$36,300

Avg tuition

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About Calvin University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Christian Reformed Church  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Calvin University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,570, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The university offers 79 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 76%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $36,300.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

77% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1140-1360

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 24-30

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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4k

Students Enrolled

2%

Online Student Enrollment

12:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus

Demographics

White

69%

Non-U.S. Citizen

13%

Hispanic

5%

Asian

5%

Black

4%

Two or more races

3%

Unknown

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

54%

Socio-economic diversity

19% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

19%

State Grant Aid

30%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

19%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,084
State Grant Aid $2,412
Institution Grant Aid $18,886
Pell Grant Aid $4,148

Financial Outlook

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.