Davenport University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. a private nonprofit school with 3,134 students.
About This School
Davenport University is a private nonprofit institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan with approximately 3,134 undergraduate students enrolled. Davenport University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,707 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $35,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Davenport University is a private university with campuses throughout Michigan and online. It was founded in 1866 by Conrad Swensburg and currently offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees; diplomas; and post-grad certification programs in business, technology, health professions, and graduate studies (MBA).
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 97% acceptance rate means getting in isn't the challenge, but only half of students who start actually finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. The net price of around $20,000/year is reasonable, but median earnings of $35,400 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense if you're pursuing one of its stronger career-focused programs — like business or technology — rather than treating it as a general-purpose degree. The relatively low debt at graduation ($17,353) is a bright spot, but only matters if you're in the half that crosses the finish line.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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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: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
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 (3,134 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.
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