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#4 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

Calvin College

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Overview

Enrollment

3,257
Calvin College overview
Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
Online calvin.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Christian Reformed Church
Calvin College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Calvin College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs.   The school has a religious affiliation with the Christian Reformed Church faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,986 prospective students applied, and 2,992 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 736 enrolled in the school.  2,890 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 367 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $37,990 plus fees of $250. Calvin College is ranked 283 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

Calvin College is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Calvin College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1120/1340
ACT 24/30
GPA 3.84

Applications Accepted

75.1% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $35

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,990
Costs for Calvin College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$250
Room and Board $10,800
Budget for Other Expenses$2,500
Total One Year Cost$52,840

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

77% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Calvin College students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 13%
Education 12%
Health Professions 8%
Social Sciences 8%
Biology 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169080 IPEDS survey data for Calvin College.

Current students may use the Calvin College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.