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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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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.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Davenport University graduates earn most above the national rate in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions ($58,907 vs $52,119 nationally), and most below it in Computer Science ($76,469 vs $107,009).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 188 | $78,357 | $88,910 | −$10,553 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 174 | $71,344 | $68,257 | +$3,087 |
| Marketing | 69 | $60,463 | $69,303 | −$8,840 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 65 | $68,792 | $76,194 | −$7,402 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 54 | $73,487 | $85,063 | −$11,576 |
| Computer Science | 43 | $76,469 | $107,009 | −$30,540 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 36 | $67,854 | $68,069 | −$215 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 36 | $64,247 | $58,716 | +$5,531 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 33 | $54,729 | $54,562 | +$167 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 27 | $69,737 | $73,587 | −$3,850 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 27 | $74,898 | $83,343 | −$8,445 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 24 | $58,907 | $52,119 | +$6,788 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Davenport University?
Davenport University has an acceptance rate of 98%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Davenport University hard to get into?
Not especially. Davenport University has an acceptance rate of 98%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Davenport University cost?
The average net price at Davenport University is about $17,707 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Davenport University?
Davenport University has a graduation rate of 57%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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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