C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
35/100 · earnings-weighted

Kuyper College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
Kuyper College campus, Grand Rapids, MI
Kuyper College campus, Grand Rapids, MI. Photo: Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 54%
Outcomes
B+
77/100
Affordability
F
17/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
A
86/100
Prestige
C
44/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

153
Total Enrollment
54%
Graduation Rate
100%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
34%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Kuyper College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$41,066
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,956
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,389
Median debt at graduation
50%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
43.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 52% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 12th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Kuyper College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Social Work—$35,472-32%#418 of 420#419—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Kuyper College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $390,546
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,712/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 49507 (5.2% cap, Grand Rapids)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $26,390 $26,390
Total Cost (On-Campus) $39,480 $39,480

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
25%
Receive Pell Grants
100%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

153
Total Students
42%
Women
68%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Hispanic 11%
Black 24%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 89%
Hybrid (Some Online) 10%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 68%
25-64 (Adult) 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Kuyper College?
Kuyper College has an acceptance rate of 34%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Kuyper College?
Tuition at Kuyper College is $26,390 for in-state students and $26,390 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Kuyper College?
The graduation rate at Kuyper College is 54%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Kuyper College a good school?
Kuyper College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): 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
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Kuyper College?
Kuyper College has a total enrollment of 153 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology