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Calvin University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Michigan

Calvin University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
70.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹36,96,224Out-of-state
Students
3,193Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

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.

Admissions planning estimate

70.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 35.9%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 71.31%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 71.3% (3,365/4,719; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

71 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 5,687
Offered a place 4,058
Enrolled 734

18.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1083-1330
4001600
ACT composite24-30
136

What a year costs

₹49,28,612 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹36,96,224
  • Housing₹11,38,456
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹49,28,612
After aid (average) ₹21,59,684

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹36,96,224
Out-of-state ₹36,96,224

Average aid awarded: ₹25,60,962 a year.

Outcomes and support

86.8%
Retention
74.1%
Graduation
52%
Get financial aid
30%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 68%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic 4.4%
Asian 4.1%
Multiracial 2.5%
Unknown 1%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0%

Key dates

  1. Financial aid 1 Dec 2026 In 19 days

6 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Transfer

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Corporate Communicationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classical and Ancient Studiesbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Systems Analysisbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Literaturebachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministriesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Philosophy, Politics, and Economicsbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate70.91%
Total Applicants5687
Admitted Applicants4058
Enrolled Applicants734
Application Fee₹3,288
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Financial Aid Date2026-12-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1083
SAT Composite 75th %1330
ACT Composite 25th %24
ACT Composite 75th %30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹36,96,224
Out-of-State Tuition₹36,96,224
Average Housing Cost₹11,38,456
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹21,59,684
Students Receiving Aid52%
Average Aid Awarded₹25,60,962
Out-of-State Students30%

Student Body Diversity

African American5.29%
Asian4.07%
Hispanic4.35%
White67.99%
Multiracial2.54%
Native American0.16%
Pacific Islander0.03%
International14.53%
Unknown Race1.03%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate74.06%
Retention Rate86.76%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates3193

Contact

Street Address3201 Burton St SE
ZIP Code49546
Phone(800) 688-0122
Websitehttps://www.calvin.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/