Campus Vibe
Business-focusedHealth sciencesSuburban
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate97.0%
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
5200.0%
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 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
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Varsity Sports — Panthers
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
93Average
Estimated from MI state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Milwaukeepop. 570K
121 mi(210 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
126 mi(218 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
132 mi(229 min)