Calvin University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Grand Rapids, Michigan with 3,193 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, costs an average of $21,122 a year after grants and graduates 77% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Calvin University acceptance rate and admissions
Calvin University admitted 71% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 550 to 660, math 533 to 670). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Calvin University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: $35 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Calvin University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Calvin University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $40,500 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,600 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $54,389 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $21,122 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $21,122 a year after grants and scholarships, $33,267 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Calvin University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Calvin University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 77% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $60,411 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $19,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 32% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Calvin University majors and what graduates earn
Calvin University awarded bachelor's degrees in 59 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($95,410).
All 59 majors at Calvin University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Calvin University
13 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 13 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 41 | $60,273 | $52,511 |
| Accounting | Master's | 12 | $69,553 | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Public relations and advertising | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Geography | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Education | Master's | 0 | $60,874 | n/a |
Students and location
- 3,193 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 50% women, 50% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Calvin University?
Calvin University admitted 71% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Calvin University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $40,500. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $21,122 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Calvin University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 550 to 660 in reading and writing and 533 to 670 in math, and 24 to 30 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Calvin University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Calvin University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Calvin University?
77% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Calvin University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $60,411 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.