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Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512-9396

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Mid-SizeSuburbanPrivateBusiness Focus

Known for business

Davenport University is a private institution in Grand Rapids with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 3.2K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,099 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,988.

Established
1866
Motto
"Get where the world is going"On seal: Percipio, Vivo, Ministro
Mascot
Pounce
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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97%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
3,213Students
18:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$45,099Earnings 10yr
$19,988Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Davenport University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.0%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$23,324
Room & Board$11,366
Books & Supplies$904
Total Cost of Attendance$35,864
Average Net Price$19,988
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,021
$30–48K$25,217
$48–75K$23,986
$75–110K$17,614
$110K+$24,791

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,353

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

23

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

5

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (91)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

74%

Negative
  • •74% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
3,213
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 14%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.5%
Freshman Retention73.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,041
10 Years$45,099

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#122
↓1
vs 2024
Forbes
#50
↑1
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Panthers

Lacrosse isCollegiate lacrosseRugby competesIce hockeyLacrosse

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit119 mi
MKE Milwaukee120 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare135 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA736 mi · ~21h 16m drive
New York, NY611 mi · ~17h 39m drive
Hartford, CT661 mi · ~19h 6m drive
Providence, RI724 mi · ~20h 55m drive
Albany, NY597 mi · ~17h 15m drive
Syracuse, NY475 mi · ~13h 43m drive
Rochester, NY401 mi · ~11h 35m drive
Buffalo, NY337 mi · ~9h 44m drive
Philadelphia, PA573 mi · ~16h 33m drive
Pittsburgh, PA331 mi · ~9h 34m drive
Harrisburg, PA481 mi · ~13h 54m drive
Newark, NJ603 mi · ~17h 25m drive
Washington, DC520 mi · ~15h 1m drive
Baltimore, MD525 mi · ~15h 10m drive
Atlanta, GA632 mi · ~18h 15m drive
Charlotte, NC584 mi · ~16h 52m drive
Raleigh, NC612 mi · ~17h 41m drive
Miami, FL1219 mi · ~35h 13m drive
Orlando, FL1016 mi · ~29h 21m drive
Tampa, FL1044 mi · ~30h 10m drive
Nashville, TN467 mi · ~13h 29m drive
New Orleans, LA926 mi · ~26h 45m drive
Richmond, VA563 mi · ~16h 16m drive
Chicago, IL126 mi · ~3h 38m drive
Detroit, MI132 mi · ~3h 49m drive
Minneapolis, MN412 mi · ~11h 54m drive
St. Louis, MO380 mi · ~10h 59m drive
Kansas City, MO538 mi · ~15h 33m drive
Indianapolis, IN215 mi · ~6h 13m drive
Columbus, OH239 mi · ~6h 54m drive
Cleveland, OH218 mi · ~6h 18m drive
Milwaukee, WI121 mi · ~3h 30m drive
Dallas, TX927 mi · ~26h 47m drive
Houston, TX1056 mi · ~30h 30m drive
Austin, TX1100 mi · ~31h 47m drive
San Antonio, TX1173 mi · ~33h 53m drive
Los Angeles, CA1858 mi · ~53h 41m drive
San Francisco, CA1959 mi · ~56h 36m drive
San Diego, CA1850 mi · ~53h 27m drive
Seattle, WA1803 mi · ~52h 5m drive
Portland, OR1833 mi · ~52h 57m drive
Denver, CO1030 mi · ~29h 45m drive
Phoenix, AZ1573 mi · ~45h 27m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1360 mi · ~39h 17m drive
Honolulu, HI4351 mi · ~125h 42m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Detroit (DTW)119 miles
Rental car
179 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
238 min$143-238
Milwaukee (MKE)120 miles
Rental car
180 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
240 min$144-240

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