Calvin University, MI
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church
Main Campus
Calvin University Rankings
Affordability43
Selectivity64
Retention69
Graduation60
Earnings38
Diversity47
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Calvin University
91%
Bachelor’s
4%
Associate’s
4%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education10%
Engineering11%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs13%
History2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences6%
Theology and Religious Vocations4%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Calvin University
79%
Admission Rate
635
Median SAT Math
625
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)580–690
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)570–680
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Calvin University
$35K
In-State Tuition
$35K
Out-of-State Tuition
$46K
Average Total Cost
$25K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $29K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Calvin University
46%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
83%
Repayment Rate
$239
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 16% | 57% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 25% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 34% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 80% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 83% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 85% | 45% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 88% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Calvin University
87%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 62% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 75% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 76% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 56% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 62% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51% | 35% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 83% | 36% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 87% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 76% | 34% | 44% |
| Other race | 82% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Calvin University
93%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$52K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $52K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $59K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Calvin University
3,550
Undergraduates
89%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
107
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 61% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 2% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 13% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 13% | 42% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 16% | 18% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Calvin University, MI
Calvin Theological Seminary
0 miles, S
Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids
1 miles, S
Aquinas College
3 miles, NW
International Cosmetology Academy
3 miles, S