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Kuyper College Admission Requirements

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Your chances of getting into Kuyper College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

75.7%
Admission Difficulty for Kuyper College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Kuyper College is 75.7%.  Its admission rate is the 22nd lowest in Michigan.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Kuyper College and can you get accepted?

Kuyper College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 28 out of the 37 who applied were admitted.

Kuyper College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.34. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Kuyper College?

76% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Kuyper College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.34 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1050 on the SAT

Kuyper College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.34*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Kuyper College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Kuyper College are to have around a 3.34 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.34 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Kuyper College accepts 76% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Kuyper College is 3.34 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #28 in Michigan for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Kuyper College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.34 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Kuyper College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Kuyper College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

935-1170

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Kuyper College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 495
Math 25th Percentile 440
Composite 25th Percentile 935
SAT Scores for Kuyper College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 615
Math 75th Percentile 555
Composite 75th Percentile 1170
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Kuyper College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Kuyper College is 1050 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 935-1170. Students who get into Kuyper College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Kuyper College ranks #25 in the state of Michigan for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1050 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Kuyper College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 935 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 935, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 820, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Kuyper College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1050 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1052, you have around a 76% chance of being admitted. A 1170 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 86% chance of getting in.

Kuyper College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1170 and Above Good >86%
1052 to 1170 Avg + 76%-86%
935 to 1052 Avg - 63%-76%
818 to 935 Reach 47%-63%
Less than 818 Low <47%
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Kuyper College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Kuyper College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Kuyper College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

100% of Kuyper College freshman are in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Kuyper College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 0%
Top 25% of class 0%
Top 50% of class 0%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Kuyper College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 20 17 37
Accepted 14 14 28
Acceptance Rate 70% 82% 76%
Enrolled 4 3 7
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 29% 21% 25%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Kuyper College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Kuyper College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Kuyper College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Kuyper College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171881 IPEDS survey data for Kuyper College.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Kuyper College?

76% of those who apply are granted admission to Kuyper College. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Kuyper College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 935 and 1170. The average SAT score is 1052. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.