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Calvin College
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Calvin College is a liberal arts college located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1876, Calvin College is an educational institution of the Christian Reformed Church and stands in the Reformed tradition of Protestantism. Calvin College is named after John Calvin, the 16th century Protestant Reformer.
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- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 4092 students
- $24,645.00 avg tuition
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids,
MI
49546
(616) 526-6000
Apply online
Admissions:
www.calvin.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:
www.calvin.edu/finaid/
Areas of Study:
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Calvin College
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 2,566 | |
| Admitted | 2,368 | 92% |
| Enrolled total | 935 | |
| Full Time: | 935 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 510 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 670 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
| ACT English | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 30 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 87% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 56% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 76% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Calvin College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $24,645.00 | $24,645.00 | $24,645.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $590.00 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $10,080.00 | $10,080.00 | $10,080.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $420.00 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $8,525.00 | $8,525.00 | $3,500.00 |
| Other Expenses | $2,330.00 | $2,305.00 | $3,500.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 98% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 98% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $12,165.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 63% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $7,489.00 |
Calvin College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biochemistry | X | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| Biotechnology | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Business/Corporate Communications | X | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | X | |||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | X | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Science | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | X | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | X | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | X | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | X | |||
| Earth Science Teacher Education | X | |||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | X | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | X | |||
| French Language Teacher Education | X | |||
| History Teacher Education | X | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | X | |||
| Music Teacher Education | X | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | X | |||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | X | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | |||
| ENGINEERING | ||||
| Engineering, General | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Chinese Language and Literature | X | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | X | |||
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| German Language and Literature | X | |||
| Japanese Language and Literature | X | |||
| Modern Greek Language and Literature | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | X | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Science | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General | X | |||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Social Work | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Development Economics and International Development | X | |||
| Economics, General | X | |||
| Geography | X | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Social Sciences, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | X | |||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | |||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
Calvin College Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholarship - Calvin College | $10000 | Varies |
| Mosaic Award - Calvin College | $6000 | Varies |
| Jerry and Lynne Granger Family Scholarship | $5500 | Varies |
| Rev. Donald J. Drost Memorial Scholarship | $5300 | Varies |
| Alan and Jan Pauw Family Scholarship | $4300 | Varies |
| Sub-Saharan African Student Scholarship - Calvin College | $3700 | Varies |
| Van Dragt-Vander Wal Scholarship | $3500 | Varies |
| Roger L. and Sandra L. Alderink Family Scholarship | $3500 | Varies |
| Paul J. and Eleanor I. Zwier Family Scholarship | $3500 | Varies |
| Kenneth J. Konyndyk, Jr. Scholarship | $3500 | Varies |
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Schools Near Calvin College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Calvin Theological Seminary | 0.0mi |
| Sanford-Brown College-Grand Rapids | 1.3mi |
| Aquinas College | 3.0mi |
| Cornerstone University | 3.7mi |
| Grand Rapids Community College | 4.8mi |
| Grace Bible College | 5.1mi |
| Davenport University | 6.1mi |
| Kuyper College | 6.5mi |
| University of Phoenix-West Michigan Campus | 7.9mi |
| ITT Technical Institute-Wyoming | 8.1mi |
| Grand Valley State University | 15.4mi |
| Western Theological Seminary | 27.8mi |
| Hope College | 27.9mi |
| Montcalm Community College | 33.4mi |
| Baker College of Muskegon | 37.8mi |
