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Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,122
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $60,411
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Calvin University is a private nonprofit college in Grand Rapids, MI with 3,193 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, and admitted students average 1233 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,122 per year ($15,829 for families earning under $30,000). 77% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,411 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,719
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,365
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–660
200800
SAT Math533–670
200800
ACT Composite24–30
136
What Calvin University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $54,389
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $40,500
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,829
- $30–48k$15,960
- $48–75k$14,984
- $75–110k$18,564
- $110k+$25,383
Get a personal estimate with Calvin University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings
- $60,411
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,193
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 22%
- White68%
- Hispanic4%
- Black5%
- Asian4%
Calvin University FAQ
What is Calvin University's acceptance rate?+
Calvin University admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Calvin University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 533–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1233.
What ACT score do you need for Calvin University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–30.
Is Calvin University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Calvin University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,719 students applied to Calvin University and 3,365 were admitted; 725 enrolled.
Does Calvin University consider legacy status?+
No. Calvin University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Calvin University require an essay?+
Calvin University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Calvin University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $54,389 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,122.
What is Calvin University's graduation rate?+
77% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 169080 · How we use this data
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