C+

Above Average

Score: 59/100

Calvin University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546

🌐 www.calvin.edu/

Outcomes

85/100

Affordability

19/100

Resources

C+

59/100

Experience

A+

90/100

Prestige

42/100

Quick Stats

3,364

Total Enrollment

77%

Graduation Rate

88%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

71%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

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🏆 Where Calvin University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Lay Ministry

of 8 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$38,370	$38,370
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$54,920	$54,920

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

13%

Receive Pell Grants

37%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 66 grads/yr Engineering, General 62 grads/yr Lay Ministry 56 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 41 grads/yr Psychology, General 41 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 38 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 35 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 31 grads/yr Accounting 30 grads/yr Social Work 29 grads/yr Computer Science 28 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 26 grads/yr Biochemistry 22 grads/yr Spanish Language and Literature 20 grads/yr Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 18 grads/yr Geographic Information Science and Cartography 18 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 18 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 16 grads/yr Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 15 grads/yr Finance, General 15 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Calvin University's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Architectural and engineering managers

$168k/yr 212,500 jobs

Engineers, all other

$118k/yr 158,800 jobs

Engineering teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 50,300 jobs

Directors, religious activities and education

$55k/yr 138,900 jobs

Religious workers, all other

$45k/yr 88,400 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Student Demographics

3,364

Total Students

54%

Women

90%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 69%

Hispanic 5%

Black 5%

Asian 4%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 12%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 89%

Hybrid (Some Online) 2%

Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 90%

25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Calvin University?

Calvin University has an acceptance rate of 71%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Calvin University?

Tuition at Calvin University is $38,370 for in-state students and $38,370 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Calvin University?

The graduation rate at Calvin University is 77%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Calvin University a good school?

Calvin University has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Calvin University?

Calvin University has a total enrollment of 3,364 students. Most students (90%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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