3,746
Students
23,940
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
83%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Calvin College 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
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
United States
Contact
Dr. Ben Arendt
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@calvin.edu
Phone: 616-526-6106
Fax: 616-526-6777
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@calvin.edu
Phone: 616-526-6106
Fax: 616-526-6777
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Actuarial Science |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/corporate Communications |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Mass Communication/media |
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| Organizational Communication |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Bilingual And Multilingual Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Earth Science Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English As A Second/foreign Language (teaching) |
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| Foreign Language Teacher Education |
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| French Language Teacher Education |
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| Geography Teacher Education |
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| German Language Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Literature |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Writing |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Germanic Languages Related |
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| Japanese |
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| Linguistics |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Audiology And Speech-language Pathology |
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| Occupational Therapy |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-optometry |
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| Pre-pharmacy Studies |
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| Pre-physical Therapy |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Public Health |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Therapeutic Recreation |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematical Statistics And Probability |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology |
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| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Natural Sciences |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physical Sciences |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Social Work |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Development Economics And International Development |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biblical Studies |
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| Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies |
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| Religious/sacred Music |
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| Theology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Music |
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| Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,221
Applied
2,689
Accepted
3,746
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,816
Females Applied
1,523
Females Accepted
84%
Male Admissions
1,405
Males Applied
1,166
Males Accepted
83%
Applying
35
Application Fee
3.8
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 One recommendation |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | August 15th | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 614 | 560 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 606 | 540 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 23 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
34,600
Fees
10,200
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
23,940
Avg. Financial Aid Package
25,195
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
21,692
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
6,077
Avg. Loan Aid
11,693
Avg. Grant Aid
18,198
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
73%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
18%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,746
Total Undergrad students
12%
International Students
42%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.31% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.15% |
| White or Caucasian | 69.97% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.11% |
| Asian | 4.62% |
| Two or more races | 3.07% |
| Other | 1.79% |
Gender
Male (46.45%)
Female (53.55%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 58% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Rangeela (international student talent showcase), Fall and Spring Music and Arts Festivals and Chaos Day
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
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
Other Campus Security & Safety:
crime prevention programs, crime alert bulletins
crime prevention programs, crime alert bulletins
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | 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 | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | 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 | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Faculty
350
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 246
Part-time - 104
Male - 200
Female - 150