School Overview
Davenport University, or DU for short, is a private higher education institution located in Caledonia Township, Michigan, a suburb of the larger Grand Rapids. The University, however, has campus locations throughout the state. In addition to its main campus, the university has 11 other campuses located throughout the state of Michigan as well as an online campus. Davenport was founded by Conrad Swensburge in 1866 and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The school also offers post-graduate certifications and diplomas in several areas of study including technology, business, and health care studies.
Physical Campus, Facilities, and On-Campus Housing
The campus is composed of two main buildings: the Devos and Van Andel Academic Center and the Sneden Center. The former houses a modern classroom that is replete with technological resources available to students. The latter, the Sneden Center, was completed in 2010 and is designed to support academics and arts, which translates to additional classroom space, faculty offices, and an auditorium.
In recent years, DU has begun transitioning into more of a traditional campus, which is a move away from its recent commuter-school past. As such, the campus has added student housing in order to accommodate students' desire to live on campus. Currently, the campus is home to three residence halls.
Student Life
With a student population of over 13,000, the physical campus is relatively small compared to other institutions of similar size. DU's main campus (W.A. Lettinga) in Grand Rapids offers a large selection of student organizations and activites, residence halls and dormitories, and a well developed athletics program.
Academics
The University is subdivided into approximately four academic colleges – The College of Arts and Sciences, The College of Health Professions, The College of Technology and The Donald W. Maine College of Business – through which over 50 of its degree programs are administered. Davenport specialized in business education and some of its most popular majors include Business Administration and Management, Business/Commerce, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources Management and Marketing. Given its size, the University is able to provided a student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1 while still maintaining one of the highest acceptance rates in the nation. The University and its programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
General Information
|
Admission Office 6191 Kraft Avenue SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512-5926 (616) 698-7111 (866) 925-3884 [email protected] Contact: Daryl Kingrey Executive Director of Admissions |
Main Address 6191 Kraft Avenue SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512-9366 (616) 451-3511 www.davenport.edu |
|
Size Total undergrads: 9,806 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 925 Degree-seeking undergrads: 9,673 Graduate enrollment: 967 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
|
Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: Not reported |
College Majors
|
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bioinformatics B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,B Communications Technologies Animation/Special Effects B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Networking/Telecommunications A,B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Health System Administration B Law & Legal Studies Legal Administrative Assistance A Parks, Recreation & Fitness Sport/Fitness Administration B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies C |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Davenport University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (616) 698-7111 |
| Website: | www.davenport.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.davenport.edu/office-admissions/apply-now |
| Address: | 6191 Kraft Avenue S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49512-9396 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 6,429 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 45% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,722 (27% 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: | $19,338 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $19,338 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $12,978 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Davenport University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Davenport University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 14 | 6 | 11 | 5 | |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 4 | 8 | 4 | |
| Education | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 26 | 15 | 31 | 15 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Davenport 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 | $19,338 |
| Out-of-state | $19,338 |
| Books and supplies | $904 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $15,888 |
| Out-of-state | $15,888 |
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 | 569 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 565 | 98% | $12,978 |
| Student loan aid | 351 | 61% | $10,846 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,665 | 87% | $8,298 |
| Federal student loans | 2,974 | 56% | $9,934 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Davenport 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 Davenport University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,568 | 1,207 | 1,361 | Percent admitted | 100% | 83% | 81% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 25% | 28% | 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 |
Davenport University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 6,429 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,078 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,351 |
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
Davenport University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
*General information for this school has been gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) database, a service provided by the U.S. Department of Education. CollegeAtlas.org does not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
If you work for a school and would like to update your data please contact us.