School Overview
Kuyper College, locally referred to as “Kuyper”, is a four-year accredited higher education institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Kuyper is primarily a Christian leadership college that focuses on preparing studnets to become Christian leaders dedicated to serving mankind. The curriculum at Kuyper College is designed to provide students with a well-rounded academic experience, as well as a religious education based on biblical and scriptural study. The current president of Kuyper is Dr. Nicholas V. Kroeze.
While the underlying theme of all education programs at Kuyper is Christian service, the college offers a variety of career-oriented degrees and programs in several secular fields including information technology, business, education, communications, nursing, healthcare and many others. All programs offered at Kuyper are presented from a Reformed Worldview perspective. The college offers a very hands-on learning approach, has an attractive student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1 and most students participate in internship programs.
General Information
| Main Number: | (616) 222-3000 |
| Web Address: | www.kuyper.edu |
| Type of Institution: | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards Offered: | 2-year certificate Associate’s degree Bachelor’s degree Postbaccalaureate certificate |
| Campus setting: | Suburb: Large |
| On-campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 348 (343 undergraduate) |
| Ratio of students to faculty: | 10 to 1 |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $12,724 | $13,908 | $15,218 | $16,390 | +7.70% |
| Books and Supplies | $649 | $676 | $676 | $800 | +18.34% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $6,100 | $6,100 | $6,200 | $6,720 | +8.39% |
| Other | $1,523 | $1,586 | $1,586 | $1,665 | +4.98% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $20,996 | $22,270 | $23,680 | $25,575 | +8.00% |
| In-state Off Campus | $13,373 | $14,584 | $15,894 | $17,190 | +8.15% |
| In-state with Family | $13,373 | $14,584 | $15,894 | $17,190 | +8.15% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 63 | 98% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 63 | 98% | $433,843 | $6,886 |
| • Federal grants | 18 | 28% | $50,919 | $2,829 |
| • Pell grants | 18 | 28% | $45,069 | $2,504 |
| Other federal grants | 16 | 25% | $5,850 | $366 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 41 | 64% | $99,016 | $2,415 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 63 | 98% | $283,908 | $4,506 |
| Student loan financial aid | 46 | 72% | $307,128 | $6,677 |
| • Federal student loans | 45 | 70% | $233,337 | $5,185 |
| • Other student loans | 9 | 14% | $73,791 | $8,199 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 58 | – | – | 6 | 5 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Executive Assistant/executive Secretary | – | – | – | – | – |
| International Business/trade/commerce | – | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Journalism | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Mass Communication/media Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public Relations/image Management | – | – | – | – | – |
| Communications Technologies/technicians and Support Services | – | – | – | – | – |
| Recording Arts Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 3 | – | – | – | 3 |
| Education, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Kindergarten/preschool Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | – |
| Teaching English As A Second or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Human Services, General | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Work | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 6 | – | – | 3 | – |
| General Studies | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | – | – | – | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 34 | – | – | 3 | 2 |
| Bible/biblical Studies | – | – | – | 3 | 2 |
| Missions/missionary Studies and Missiology | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Religious Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Religious/sacred Music | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Youth Ministry | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | – | – | – | – | – |
*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.
Kuyper College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (616) 222-3000 |
| Website: | https://www.kuyper.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | my.kuyper.edu/applynow/inquiryform |
| Address: | 3333 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-9781 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 143 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 41% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 127 (89% 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: | $22,886 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $22,886 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $10,168 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Kuyper College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Kuyper College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 | 4 | 22 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Kuyper College 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 | $22,886 |
| Out-of-state | $22,886 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $5,400 |
| Out-of-state | $5,400 |
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 | 24 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 24 | 100% | $10,168 |
| Student loan aid | 21 | 88% | $4,267 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 117 | 73% | $11,058 |
| Federal student loans | 83 | 52% | $7,032 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Kuyper College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Kuyper College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 100 | 25 | 75 | Percent admitted | 100% | 56% | 64% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 18% | 4% | 23% |
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 |
Kuyper College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 143 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 137 |
| Graduate enrollment | 6 |
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
Kuyper College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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