Overview

Calvin University is a Comprehensive institution located in Grand Rapids, MI, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3201 Burton Street, SE
Grand Rapids, MI  49546
United States

Contact Ms. Robin Wait
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@calvin.edu
Phone: 616-526-6106
Fax: 616-526-6777

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Asian Studies/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Statistics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Health Communication
Mass Communication/media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/analyst
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual And Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Earth Science Teacher Education
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
General Literature
Rhetoric And Composition
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
Dutch/flemish Language And Literature
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
Japanese Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-optometry Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematical Statistics And Probability
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Development Economics And International Development
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Lay Ministry
Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,719

Applied

3,365

Accepted

3,053

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,459

Females Applied

1,840

Females Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,260

Males Applied

1,525

Males Accepted

67%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.8

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	November 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		540	670
SAT Math		540	670
ACT Composite		22	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

39,350

Private

Fees

12,120

Room & board

5,150

Room only

Financial Aid

32,220

Avg. Financial Aid Package

34,244

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

28,325

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,187

Avg. Loan Aid

20,498

Avg. Grant Aid

25,087

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

84.6%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

37%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,053

Total Undergrad students

12%

International Students

32%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.9%
Black or African American	5.14%
White or Caucasian	68.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	4.42%
Two or more races	3.18%
Other	1.16%

Gender

Male (48.64%)

Female (51.36%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	62%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Choral groups

Campus events:
Rangeela (international student talent showcase), Fall and Spring Music and Arts Festivals and Chaos Day

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Dance Guild, Pre-Health Professionals, Calvin Outdoor Recreation, National Student Speech, Language, and Hearing Association and African Students Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 1	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Triathlon	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		Division 3	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		Division 3	No
Rock Climbing		Division 3	No
Rowing		Division 3	No
Rugby	No	Division 3	No
Sand Volleyball		Division 3	No
Skiing (downhill)		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Triathlon		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		Division 3	No

Faculty

313

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 178

Part-time - 135

Male - 169

Female - 144