School Information

34.2
Total Enrollment 4,092
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Calvin College

http://www.calvin.edu
3201 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
(616) 526-6000

As servants of God and partners in education, we challenge and support students as they seek meaning In their college experiences. With delight and anticipation, we present them to the world, as people who are learning to love the things that God loves, so that the world is blessed by their leaders

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Christian Reformed Church
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 13%
 
School Costs

At Calvin College, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 93.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,774), and 54% receive loans ($6,527 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,275. Off campus it is around $8,275.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Calvin College is $23,575 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,529 people applied to Calvin College. Of the applicants, 93.0% were admitted (92.0% male & 93.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (44.0% male and 37.0% female)

Of the 4,015 undergraduate students at Calvin College, 3.0% are part-time. A majority (98.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 84.0% of the 77 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     51.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     86.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     56.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     73.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     75.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline February 2nd
Admissions Office Phone 616-526-6000
Admissions Office Email admissions@calvin.edu
Admissions Office Address 3201 Burton SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.calvin.edu/admin/admissions/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.calvin.edu/admin/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.calvin.edu/apply/
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Calvin College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 670
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 660
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
Calvin College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 3
Asian Studies/Civilization 3
Biological and biomedical sciences 53
Biochemistry 11
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 42
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 130
Accounting 29
Business Administration and Management, General 62
Business/Corporate Communications 32
Management Information Systems, General 7
Communication, journalism, and related programs 22
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 13
Mass Communication/Media Studies 9
Computer and information sciences and support services 9
Computer Science 9
Education 59 20
Curriculum and Instruction 7
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 9
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 3
Elementary Education and Teaching 45
Reading Teacher Education 1
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 3
Special Education and Teaching, General 11
Engineering 62
Engineering, General 62
English language and literature/letters 45
English Language and Literature, General 45
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 35
French Language and Literature 3
German Language and Literature 2
Latin Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 29
Health professions and related clinical sciences 80
Nursing, Other 56
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 3
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 21
History 27
History, General 27
Mathematics and statistics 12
Mathematics, General 12
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 28
Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology 3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 25
Natural resources and conservation 2
Environmental Science 2
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 38
Health and Physical Education, General 29
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 9
Philosophy and religious studies 31
Philosophy 22
Religion/Religious Studies 9
Physical sciences 13
Chemistry, General 5
Geology/Earth Science, General 4
Physics, General 4
Psychology 41
Psychology, General 41
Public administration and social service professions 34
Social Work 34
Social sciences 78
Development Economics and International Development 25
Economics, General 9
Geography 5
International Relations and Affairs 11
Political Science and Government, General 12
Social Sciences, General 2
Sociology 14
Visual and performing arts 80
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
Art/Art Studies, General 24
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 21
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
Film/Cinema Studies 3
Music Performance, General 3
Music, General 16
Voice and Opera 1
 
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