Calvin Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 70.91%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1220. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $39,350
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Calvin:
- Total Enrollment: 3,681, including 318 online students
- 3,356 Undergraduate, 325 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.4% men, 52.6% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 74%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 16%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 87%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 122 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 16 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 19 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Calvin Overview
Calvin University (Calvin) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Grand Rapids, MI. Calvin University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (smaller programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Calvin's tuition & fees is $39,350 for the academic year 2024-2025. 92% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $26,719.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,681 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Calvin's acceptance rate is 70.91% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.44%. The median SAT score is 1220 and the ACT score is 27.
Calvin University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Calvin has 1 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Calvin University is $39,350. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,113.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $40,042 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,321.
| Undergraduate | $39,350 |
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| Graduate | $11,113 |
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| Undergraduate | $40,042 |
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| Graduate | $11,321 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Calvin University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Calvin
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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Calvin University Directory Information
Calvin Campuses and Colleges
Calvin University has 1 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
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