PrivateSuburban

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512-9396

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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

Division

Division II

Plan Your Visit

97%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

3,213Students

18:1Student:Faculty

50%Grad Rate

$45,099Earnings 10yr

$19,988Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.0%

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

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

52.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,353

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

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%

Mixed

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

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vs 2024

Forbes

#50

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Panthers

Lacrosse isCollegiate lacrosseRugby competesIce hockeyLacrosse

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)

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

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby hotels

$100-180/night

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