Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 3,193 |
| Acceptance rate | 74% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1120–1370 · 61% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1110–1360 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 25–30 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 77% |
| First-year retention | 88% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $54,222 |
| Application fee | $35 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Business, Engineering, Biology, Education.
Strongest majors at Calvin
- Philosophy & religion at Calvin: #79 of 562 schools, score 78/100, about 49 graduates a year
- Education at Calvin: #118 of 551 schools, score 70/100, about 102 graduates a year
- Chemistry & biochem at Calvin: #163 of 689 schools, score 69/100, about 37 graduates a year
- Languages at Calvin: #141 of 586 schools, score 74/100, about 26 graduates a year
- Math & statistics at Calvin: #168 of 697 schools, score 66/100, about 15 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at Calvin: #131 of 543 schools, score 72/100, about 101 graduates a year
- Environmental science at Calvin: #145 of 544 schools, score 69/100, about 23 graduates a year
- Public policy & social work at Calvin: #119 of 406 schools, score 64/100, about 17 graduates a year