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Calvin University

Calvin

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546

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Known for health sciences

Calvin University is a private institution in Grand Rapids with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1205, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.9K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,375 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,783.

Established
1876
Motto
My heart I offer to you, O Lord, promptly and sincerely
Type
Private university

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1 upcoming visit · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
71%Acceptance
1205SAT Avg
2,921Students
14:1Student:Faculty
77%Grad Rate
$58,375Earnings 10yr
$24,783Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Calvin University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1205

Reading & WritingMid: 615
530670
MathMid: 615
540670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2230

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

71.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1205

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,670
Room & Board$11,950
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$53,286
Average Net Price$24,783
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,249
$30–48K$17,974
$48–75K$21,973
$75–110K$23,732
$110K+$28,027

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,783

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

22

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (84)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,921
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 5%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate77.4%
Freshman Retention88.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,039
8 Years$53,142
10 Years$58,375

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,300
Men
$58,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#3
Forbes
#213

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Calvin Knights

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
117 mi(203 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
127 mi(220 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
136 mi(236 min)

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