Davenport University
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$19,320
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About Davenport University
Davenport University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,999, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The university offers 32 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $19,320.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
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.
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.
93% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Recommended
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
92%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
62%
Black
13%
Unknown
8%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
57%
Socio-economic diversity
37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
77
Total Online Enrollment
5,651
Percent of Programs Online
16% On-campus
84% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 40% online
Associate 82% online
Bachelor's 81% online
Graduate Certificate 95% online
Master's 88% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $19,320 | $19,320 |
Graduate | $15,696 | $15,696 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,008 |
On-campus room and board | $10,268 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,870 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $6,425 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,014 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,014 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $33,466 | $33,466 |
Off-campus without family | $30,767 | $30,767 |
Off-campus with family | $24,342 | $24,342 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
64%
State Grant Aid
44%
Institution Grant Aid
98%
Pell Grant
37%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debt after graduation
$35k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Auditing
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
BA
MA
DOC
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
BA
MA
DOC
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Multicultural Education
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
7Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
8Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
9Science Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
BA
MA
DOC
10Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
BA
MA
DOC
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- All Track Combined
- Basketball
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