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Kuyper College

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525-9781

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Kuyper College is a private suburban institution in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 119 undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,066 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,458.

Established
1939
Motto
Ora et labora
Type
Private college

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34%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
119Students
18:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$41,066Earnings 10yr
$28,458Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate33.9%

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,390
Room & Board$9,880
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$37,282
Average Net Price$28,458
Median Debt at Graduation$21,389
Monthly Payment (10yr)$227

Net Price by Family Income

$48–75K$23,337
$110K+$30,165

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

61.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,304

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (29)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

100%

Very Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
119
Gender Split
39% / 61%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 51%
Black 28%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.6%
Freshman Retention100.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,956
10 Years$41,066

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

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History Kuyper College was founded in 1939 as Reformed Bible Institute.
  • •In 1970, after a five-year redesign of the curriculum and programs, the Michigan Department of Education gave the school the right to confer a four-year Bachelor degree.
  • •On April 21, 2006, RBC changed its name to Kuyper College after Abraham Kuyper.

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
117 mi(203 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
131 mi(227 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
138 mi(239 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MKE Milwaukee117 mi
DTW Detroit127 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare138 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA739 mi · ~21h 21m drive
New York, NY617 mi · ~17h 49m drive
Hartford, CT664 mi · ~19h 11m drive
Providence, RI727 mi · ~21h drive
Albany, NY600 mi · ~17h 20m drive
Syracuse, NY477 mi · ~13h 47m drive
Rochester, NY403 mi · ~11h 39m drive
Buffalo, NY340 mi · ~9h 49m drive
Philadelphia, PA579 mi · ~16h 44m drive
Pittsburgh, PA339 mi · ~9h 48m drive
Harrisburg, PA488 mi · ~14h 6m drive
Newark, NJ608 mi · ~17h 34m drive
Washington, DC529 mi · ~15h 17m drive
Baltimore, MD533 mi · ~15h 24m drive
Atlanta, GA644 mi · ~18h 36m drive
Charlotte, NC595 mi · ~17h 11m drive
Raleigh, NC623 mi · ~18h drive
Miami, FL1231 mi · ~35h 34m drive
Orlando, FL1028 mi · ~29h 42m drive
Tampa, FL1056 mi · ~30h 30m drive
Nashville, TN478 mi · ~13h 49m drive
New Orleans, LA936 mi · ~27h 2m drive
Richmond, VA572 mi · ~16h 31m drive
Chicago, IL131 mi · ~3h 47m drive
Detroit, MI138 mi · ~3h 59m drive
Minneapolis, MN404 mi · ~11h 40m drive
St. Louis, MO387 mi · ~11h 11m drive
Kansas City, MO540 mi · ~15h 36m drive
Indianapolis, IN227 mi · ~6h 33m drive
Columbus, OH250 mi · ~7h 13m drive
Cleveland, OH225 mi · ~6h 30m drive
Milwaukee, WI117 mi · ~3h 23m drive
Dallas, TX933 mi · ~26h 57m drive
Houston, TX1064 mi · ~30h 44m drive
Austin, TX1107 mi · ~31h 59m drive
San Antonio, TX1180 mi · ~34h 5m drive
Los Angeles, CA1856 mi · ~53h 37m drive
San Francisco, CA1955 mi · ~56h 29m drive
San Diego, CA1850 mi · ~53h 27m drive
Seattle, WA1796 mi · ~51h 53m drive
Portland, OR1827 mi · ~52h 47m drive
Denver, CO1028 mi · ~29h 42m drive
Phoenix, AZ1573 mi · ~45h 27m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1356 mi · ~39h 10m drive
Honolulu, HI4347 mi · ~125h 35m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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