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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
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,988

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,353

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

23

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (91)

Student Life

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
8 Years$44,540
10 Years$45,099

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$31,800
Men
$46,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#122
Forbes
#50

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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