Michigan

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1876Midsize citySEVP certified
Calvin University campus
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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.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$40,500
Estimated total for international students
US$54,389
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
3,193
Graduate students
325
International undergraduates
15%
Students per teacher
13 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
71%
SAT
Reading and writing 550–660 · Maths 533–670
ACT
24–30

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$60,411

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (107)

Bachelor's degrees73 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClassical and Ancient StudiesCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems AnalysisCriminologyDanceData AnalyticsData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesLiteratureManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPhilosophyPhilosophy, Politics, and EconomicsPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageTheological and Ministerial StudiesUrban Studies/Affairs
Master's degrees18 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionData ScienceEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionGeography and CartographyPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationSecurity Science and TechnologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Associate's degrees1 subject
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
Undergraduate certificates10 subjects
Astronomy and AstrophysicsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsData ScienceGeography and CartographyInternational BusinessLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPublic Policy AnalysisTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Graduate certificates4 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsPublic Administration

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.