Calvin University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Calvin University is a private nonprofit institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan with approximately 3,193 undergraduate students enrolled. Calvin University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,992 per year. The graduation rate is 74%, and the typical graduate earns $48,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Calvin University is a private Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1876, Calvin University is an educational institution of the Christian Reformed Church and stands in the Reformed (Calvinist) tradition. Known as Calvin College for most of its history, the school is named after John Calvin, the 16th-century Protestant Reformer.
Rooted in the Reformed Christian tradition, this Grand Rapids school is worth considering if faith-integrated academics and a tight-knit community (under 3,000 undergrads) appeal to you — an 88% freshman retention rate signals students generally feel at home here. The finances are reasonably manageable, with median debt at graduation of just $19,500, though median earnings of $48,700 a decade out are modest and worth factoring in depending on your field. If you're not looking for a faith-centered environment, the Christian Reformed identity runs deep and shapes campus life in ways that won't suit everyone.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,193 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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