Calvin College Description:
Calvin College is a comprehensive private liberal arts college named after John Calvin and affiliated with the Reformed Christian Church. Calvin offers traditional fields in the liberal arts and sciences as well as programs in professional areas such as business, education, engineering and nursing. The college has a 14 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and the school's faculty are all committed to integrating faith with education. The college's 390-acre campus is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and features a 90-acre ecological preserve. In athletics, the Calvin Knights compete in the NCAA Division III Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 75%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- GPA (middle 50%): 3.3 - 3.9
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 520 / 670
- SAT Math: 540 / 690
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 24 / 30
- ACT English: 23 / 31
- ACT Math: 23 / 29
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 3,967 (3,873 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 47% Male / 53% Female
- 97% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $26,705
- Books: $1,030 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $9,110
- Other Expenses: $2,510
- Total Cost: $39,355
Calvin College Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 99%
- Calvin College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 98%
- Loans: 62%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $12,151
- Loans: $7,282
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Biology, Business, Elementary Education, Engineering, English, Health Education, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Spanish
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 87%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 60%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 77%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Calvin College Vision Statement:
vision statement from http://www.calvin.edu/about/mission.htm
"Calvin College is a comprehensive liberal arts college in the Reformed tradition of historic Christianity. Through our learning, we seek to be agents of renewal in the academy, church, and society. We pledge fidelity to Jesus Christ, offering our hearts and lives to do God's work in God's world."
