79%

Acceptance Rate

$20,502

Avg.Financial Aid

002241

FAFSA Code

Calvin College

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Christian Reformed Church

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    HLC

  • Website

    www.calvin.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    3,732

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Calvin University is a private, Christian Reformed Church university. In addition to over 3,746 undergraduate students, CU also boasts of over 94 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 3,840. The school has an academic staff of 320 who teach various courses to the students. Interestingly, Calvin University has an ethnically diverse student population. At CU around 69% are white, 13% are Non-resident alien, and 5% are Asian. And, at the university, around 95% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 53% of the students are females and 47% are males. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Patricia Rozema (Television director, Screenwriter), Wayne Huizenga (Businessperson, Entrepreneur), Paul Schrader (Film critic, Screenwriter), and Todd Martinez (Chemist). The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. At CU, 212 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

3201 Burton Street SE

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Calvin University at the 266th position among other national universities.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    Rolling Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    79%

  • SAT Range

    1150 - 1370

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    24 - 30

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $35

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The admission to Calvin University is fairly easy as the university takes in a few number of students. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $35, as part of the admission process at CU. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1140-1360, it would improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 24 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Calvin University is 27. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, or call (616) 526-6000.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $25,851

  • Average Annual Cost

    $34,600

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $48,900

  • Other Fees

    $N/A

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $10,400

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,700

Total One Year Cost

$48,900

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to CU. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $50,900. The average annual tuition cost ($36,300), books and supplies ($1,300), room and boarding ($10,600), and budget for other expenses ($2,700) are all included in this cost. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

12:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

87%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

50%

Academic Calendar

Four-one-four plan

Research Funding per Student

$759

Faculty Overview

62%

Male Professors

38%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Engineering, General

    99 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    82 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    65 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    55 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    49 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    47 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    44 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    43 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    49 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    47 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    44 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    43 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    41 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    41 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    39 Graduates

  • Social Work

    37 Graduates

  • Economics

    34 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    25 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    21 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    18 Graduates

  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized...

    17 Graduates

  • Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...

    17 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    16 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    15 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    14 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    14 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    14 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    14 Graduates

  • International Relations and Nationa...

    12 Graduates

  • Public Health

    12 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    12 Graduates

  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

    10 Graduates

  • History

    10 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    10 Graduates

  • Sociology

    10 Graduates

  • Special Education and Teaching

    10 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    9 Graduates

  • East Asian Languages, Literatures,...

    9 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    8 Graduates

  • Literature

    7 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    7 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    6 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    6 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    6 Graduates

  • Management Information Systems and...

    6 Graduates

  • Music

    6 Graduates

  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...

    6 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    5 Graduates

  • Physics

    5 Graduates

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...

    4 Graduates

  • Modern Greek Language and Literatur...

    3 Graduates

  • Classical and Ancient Studies

    2 Graduates

  • Classics and Classical Languages, L...

    2 Graduates

  • Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

    2 Graduates

  • Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

    2 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    1 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    1 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, General

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

3,625

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

20%

Full-time / Part-time

94% / 6%

Students Gender

Male

47%

US National: 44%

Female

53%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

70%

Unknown

2%

Black

3%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

3%

Non Resident alien

12%

Asian

5%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

33%

Out Of State

54%

In State

13%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$70,660 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 93% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

93%

Undergrads in College Housing

59%

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Knights

School Colors

maroon and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

198

Total Female Athletes

184

Intramural Sports

22

Sports Club

11

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Golf

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At CU, $10,600 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At CU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 47% and 53%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$36,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$44,800/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$22,750 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$236 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$20,502

Students Receiving Federal Grants

21%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,945

Students Receiving State Aid

32%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,928

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$18,827

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$25,353

$30K - $48K

$25,836

$48K - $75K

$23,021

$75K - $110K

$21,027

> $110K

$17,121

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$23,786,948

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at CU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,084, whereas the financial aid is $18,886. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $2,412, while the institutional aid is $18,886. The total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered to students at Calvin University add up to $23,786,948 per year.

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