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Calvin University
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  • 4 Year
  • GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade B+

About

3201 BURTON ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
From Calvin University

Calvin University is a leading Christian university located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here you’ll get equipped to think with courage, act with justice, and live with intention. You’ll learn in our vibrant Christian community—and make lasting friends and connections. When you graduate you’ll be ready for anything, prepared to lead a bold, faithful life. Sound good? Then we think you could fit in. Come and see.

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Calvin University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Range
1120-1340
ACT Range
24-30
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$27,120 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$24,410 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
95%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
93%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 71 responses
71%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 85 responses
46%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 84 responses

Majors

Business at Calvin University

academic spotlight

Behind every successful business stands an agile mind, a creative problem-solver, an ethical decision-maker, an influential leader who inspires those they lead. Executives. Accountants. Marketers. Analysts. Today’s business leaders propel ideas, drive progress, and deliver innovation to every corner of the world. Join the next generation of global leaders at Calvin University’s School of Business

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    13%
  • On Campus
    87%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,787 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
281
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
14%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 59 responses
  • Tall, blonde, and dutch.
    47%
  • Motivated
    14%
  • All of the above
    10%
  • Diverse
    8%
  • Polite
    8%
  • American
    2%
  • Bigoted
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
89%
Poll
93%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 71 responses
Poll
50%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 102 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 59 responses
  • Community
    34%
  • Religious
    15%
  • Diverse
    14%
  • Friendly
    14%
  • Growth
    7%
  • Intimate
    5%
  • Fast-paced
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
77%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
81%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 42 responses

Calvin University Reviews

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