Calvin University
Calvin University is a private Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1876, Calvin University is an educational institution of the Christian Reformed Church and stands in the Reformed (Calvinist) tradition. Known as Calvin College for most of its history, the school is named after John Calvin, the 16th-century Protestant Reformer.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- Average net price: $22,992
- Undergraduate enrollment: 3,252
- Graduation rate (150%): 74%
- Graduation rate (200%): 78%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 81%
- Student to faculty ratio: 13:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $58,375
- Median earnings (8 years): $53,142
- Median earnings (6 years): $48,039
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, midsize
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Grand Rapids, MI
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Calvin University include Nursing, Engineering, Biology.
- Nursing (66 bachelor's) · median earnings $74,810 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,250
- Engineering (62 bachelor's) · median earnings $82,326 4 years after graduation · median debt $22,409
- Biology (36 bachelor's) · median earnings $44,763 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,682
- Marketing (33 bachelor's) · median earnings $75,085 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,250
- Elementary Education and Teaching (31 bachelor's) · median earnings $47,157 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,500
- Psychology (31 bachelor's) · median earnings $54,412 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,767
- Social Work (29 bachelor's) · median earnings $49,811 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Computer Science (28 bachelor's) · median earnings $95,410 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,250
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education (26 bachelor's) · median earnings $53,949 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,833
- Accounting (18 bachelor's) · median earnings $75,085 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,250
Degree mix: Business 22%, Engineering 13%, Computer Science 6%, Health 34%, Biological Sciences 12%, Psychology 7%, Communication 6%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's.
Cost
Calvin University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $20,249 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $20,249
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $17,974
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $21,973
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $23,732
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $28,027
- In-state tuition and fees: $39,350
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $39,350
- Books and supplies: $1,000
- On-campus room and board: $12,120
- Off-campus room and board: $10,500
- Off-campus with family: $2,600
- Typical cost of attendance: $52,470
- Sticker vs net gap: 56%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 17%
- Federal loan recipients: 33%
- Average institutional grant: $25,561
- Average federal loan: $6,517
- Median debt at graduation: $23,250
Admissions
Calvin University admits 71% of applicants. Of students admitted, 21% enrolled.
- Applications: 5,723
- Admitted: 4,058
- Enrolled: 870
- Yield (first-choice signal): 21%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 3,252
- Women: 55%
- Commuter share (estimated): 25%
- Part-time undergraduates: 6%
- Age 25 and older: 7%
- Graduate students: 319
- Graduation rate: 74%
- Come back after freshman year: 87%
- First-generation: 13%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 62%
- Student to faculty: 13:1
- Professor salary: $96,008
- Associate professor salary: $85,455
- Assistant professor salary: $77,417
- On-campus housing capacity: 2,445
- Meal plan meals per week: 19
- Average SAT: 1,220
- Average ACT: 27
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Calvin University acceptance rate? Calvin University admits 71% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Calvin University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $20,249 a year after aid. Average net price is $22,992.
What majors does Calvin University offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Engineering, Biology, Marketing, Elementary Education and Teaching.
What is the average salary after Calvin University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $58,375 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Calvin University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 81% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 74%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Calvin University official site: https://calvin.edu.