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Calvin University

Calvin University is a private nonprofit university in a midsize city in the Grand Rapids, MI metro with 3,053 students and a 71% acceptance rate.

Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private nonprofit · City, midsize · 3,053 students

NCAA Division III · Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Admission rate

71%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,233

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

22–30

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$22,992

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

74%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

88%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$58,375

10 years after entry

Students

3,053

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$19,281
$30,001–48,000$18,330
$48,001–75,000$19,447
$75,001–110,000$21,128
Over $110,000$26,713

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse66
Engineering62
Biology/Biological Sciences36
Marketing/Marketing Management33
Elementary Education and Teaching31
Psychology31
Social Work29
Computer Science28
Show the other 59 majors
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness26
Accounting18
Biochemistry17
Speech Communication and Rhetoric15
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist15
English/Language Arts Teacher Education13
Environmental Science11
Lay Ministry11
Finance11
Film/Cinema/Media Studies9
History8
Spanish Language and Literature8
Social Studies Teacher Education8
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy7
Public Health7
English Language and Literature7
Graphic Design7
Financial Planning and Services6
Sociology6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other6
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management5
Data Science5
Conservation Biology5
Mathematics4
Chemistry4
International Relations and Affairs4
Music4
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration4
Environmental Studies3
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia3
History Teacher Education3
French Language and Literature3
Writing3
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics3
Geography3
Art/Art Studies3
Fine/Studio Arts3
Cinematography and Film/Video Production2
Political Science and Government2
Geology/Earth Science2
Philosophy2
Mathematical Statistics and Probability2
General Literature2
Japanese Language and Literature2
Chemistry Teacher Education2
Health Communication2
Asian Studies/Civilization2
Organizational Communication1
Special Education and Teaching1
Art Teacher Education1
Mathematics Teacher Education1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1
French Language Teacher Education1
Spanish Language Teacher Education1
Religion/Religious Studies1
Physics1
Economics1
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics1
Actuarial Science1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

1,178,826 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Gerald R Ford International (GRR)

Nearest hub airport

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.7 of 20

Elevation

771 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

17°F

July high

82°F

Annual snowfall

74.9 in

Days at 90°F or higher

9 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,480 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division III, similar size