Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit · 3,193 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,281 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $18,330 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $19,447 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $21,128 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,713 |
| All incomes (average) | $22,992 |
Sticker tuition: $39,350 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Average SAT
- 1233
- Median ACT
- 27
- Students with Pell grants
- 17%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 74%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $58,375
- Median debt at graduation
- $23,250
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business15%
Health & Nursing13%
Education10%
Engineering10%
Biology & Life Sciences7%
Social Sciences5%
Kinesiology & Sports Science5%
Psychology5%
Computer Science4%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
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