School Overview
Calvin College was founded on August 4, 1876, as part of the Calvin College and Theological Seminary by the Christian Reformed Church in North America, which practices and professes the Reformed traditions of Protestantism. Calvin College is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and despite its religious affiliation, the college welcomes students of all religious backgrounds and beliefs that are seeking a liberal arts education. The college’s name—Calvin College—came from John Calvin, a famous Protestant theologian and reformer during the Protestant Reformation.
Program Options
Calvin College offers undergraduate majors and minors in over 115 academic and pre-professional fields of study. Some of the more popular undergraduate programs at Calvin College include engineering, nursing and business.
Core curriculum
The undergraduate liberal arts program at Calvin College is composed of a core currriculum divided into three parts: Gateway, Competencies and Studies, and Capstone. Over four years, the average student at Calvin will complete over 45 semester hours of core curriculum courses.
Accreditation
Calvin is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and is an active member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
Calvin University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (616) 526-6000 |
| Website: | www.calvin.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.calvin.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,570 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 72% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,499 (98% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $36,300 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $36,300 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $20,597 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Calvin University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Calvin University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 19 | 2 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 3 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 7 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 1 | 79 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Calvin University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $36,300 |
| Out-of-state | $36,300 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $28,228 |
| Out-of-state | $28,228 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 822 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 821 | 100% | $20,597 |
| Student loan aid | 364 | 44% | $8,151 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,410 | 94% | $19,237 |
| Federal student loans | 1,567 | 43% | $6,281 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Calvin University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Calvin University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 3,416 | 1,523 | 1,893 | Percent admitted | 100% | 77% | 77% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 23% | 25% | 22% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Calvin University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,570 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,467 |
| Graduate enrollment | 103 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Calvin University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
- Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs
- Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
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