Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · City: Midsize

Official websiteNet price calculatorAccreditor: Higher Learning Commission

The average annual net price for first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid is $21,122. 77% of first-time, full-time students completed within 150% of normal time. Students who received federal aid had median earnings of $60,411 ten years after entering. The median federal loan debt of graduates is $19,500.

Average net price
$21,122
per year Verified data
Completion rate
77%
within 150% of normal time Verified data
Median earnings
$60,411
10 years after entry Verified data
Median debt
$19,500
graduates, federal loans Verified data

Cost and net price

In-state tuition and fees$40,500
Out-of-state tuition and fees$40,500
Average cost of attendance$54,389
Books and supplies$1,000
Room and board, on campus$12,600
Average net price, all aided students$21,122
Average net price, family income $0 to $30,000$15,829
Average net price, family income over $110,000$25,383

Net price is the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time undergraduates who receive federal aid. Your price depends on your family finances; use the school's net price calculator for an estimate. Tuition: AcadYr 2025-26, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26. Net price and cost of attendance: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26.

Admissions and enrollment

Admission rate
71%
SAT range, middle 50% (reading plus math)
1083 to 1330
ACT composite range, middle 50%
24 to 30
Undergraduate enrollment
3,193
Graduate enrollment
325
Students receiving Pell grants
22%
Student to faculty ratio
13 to 1

Admission rate and enrollment: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. SAT and ACT ranges come from IPEDS and may not reflect test-optional policies.

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Graduation, earnings, and debt

Completion within 150% of normal time77%
Completion within normal time64%
First-year retention (full-time)87%
Median federal debt, graduates$19,500
Typical monthly payment on that debt (10 years)$222
Median Parent PLUS debt, completers$30,035
Share earning more than a typical high school graduate, 6 years after entry78%
1 year after completion$47,475
4 years after completion$60,889
6 years after entry$51,781
8 years after entry$59,740
10 years after entry$60,411
Median earnings of former students who received federal aid and are working and not enrolled. Ten years after entry the median is $60,411; the middle half earned $41,563 to $86,461. Cohorts differ by measure; see definitions below.
Measure definitions and cohorts
  • Median earnings of students working and not enrolled 10 years after entry (MD_EARN_WNE_P10): Treasury AY2011-12, AY2012-13 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_1YR): Treasury AY2020-21, AY2021-22 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 years after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_4YR): Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • The median debt for students who have completed (GRAD_DEBT_MDN): NSLDS FY2024, FY2025 pooled cohorts
  • Completion rate for first-time, full-time students at four-year institutions (150% of expected time to completion) (C150_4): Fall 2019 or AcadYr 2019-20 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26
  • Average net price for Title IV institutions (public institutions) (NPT4_PUB): AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26

Institution-level earnings cover students who received federal financial aid, including students who did not complete. Debt figures include federal loans only and exclude private loans.

Programs and program-level outcomes

Highest early earnings among programs at Calvin University

Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled one year after completing, by program. Programs with too few graduates are suppressed for privacy and not shown.

107 programs reported. Program earnings are for graduates of this school's program, which is different from the wages of everyone working in a related occupation.

Undergraduate certificate (10)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Astronomy and Astrophysics
CIP 40.02 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Data Science
CIP 30.70
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Geography and Cartography
CIP 45.07 · No credentials fully online
15Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
International Business
CIP 52.11 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
CIP 24.01 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
CIP 30.00 · No credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
CIP 39.07 · No credentials fully online
23Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Policy Analysis
CIP 44.05
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
CIP 13.12 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Associate's degree (1)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
CIP 39.07 · No credentials fully online
22Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Bachelor's degree (73)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services
CIP 52.03 · No credentials fully online
18Suppressed for privacy$10,500
Area Studies
CIP 05.01 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Astronomy and Astrophysics
CIP 40.02
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
CIP 26.02 · No credentials fully online
22$40,600$17,500
Biological and Physical Sciences
CIP 30.01 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Biology, General
CIP 26.01 · No credentials fully online
38$32,932$19,250
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
CIP 14.05
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · No credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Chemistry
CIP 40.05 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Classical and Ancient Studies
CIP 30.22 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
CIP 51.02 · No credentials fully online
15Suppressed for privacy$23,500
Communication and Media Studies
CIP 09.01 · No credentials fully online
16Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Science
CIP 11.07 · No credentials fully online
28$83,043$13,639
Computer Software and Media Applications
CIP 11.08
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Systems Analysis
CIP 11.05 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Criminology
CIP 45.04 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Dance
CIP 50.03
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Data Analytics
CIP 30.71 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Data Science
CIP 30.70 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Design and Applied Arts
CIP 50.04 · No credentials fully online
8Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
CIP 50.05 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
CIP 16.03 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
CIP 26.13 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Economics
CIP 45.06 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering, General
CIP 14.01 · No credentials fully online
62$72,534$19,250
English Language and Literature, General
CIP 23.01 · No credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
CIP 52.07 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
CIP 05.02
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
CIP 50.06 · No credentials fully online
12$44,381Suppressed for privacy
Finance and Financial Management Services
CIP 52.08 · No credentials fully online
21Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Fine and Studio Arts
CIP 50.07 · No credentials fully online
9Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Geography and Cartography
CIP 45.07 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
CIP 40.06 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
CIP 16.05 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
History
CIP 54.01 · No credentials fully online
9Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Human Resources Management and Services
CIP 52.10 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
International Relations and National Security Studies
CIP 45.09 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Journalism
CIP 09.04
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
CIP 16.01 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Literature
CIP 23.14 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
CIP 52.13 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Marketing
CIP 52.14 · No credentials fully online
35$47,203$13,500
Mathematics
CIP 27.01 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mathematics and Computer Science
CIP 30.08
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
CIP 30.99 · No credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Music
CIP 50.09 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
CIP 03.01 · No credentials fully online
15Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
CIP 31.01
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
CIP 39.07 · No credentials fully online
11Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Philosophy
CIP 38.01 · No credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
CIP 30.51 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Physics
CIP 40.08 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Political Science and Government
CIP 45.10 · No credentials fully online
4$25,329Suppressed for privacy
Psychology, General
CIP 42.01 · No credentials fully online
41$42,346$19,282
Public Health
CIP 51.22 · No credentials fully online
10Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
CIP 09.09 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
CIP 09.07 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
CIP 51.38 · No credentials fully online
66$76,617$21,875
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
CIP 51.23 · No credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Religion/Religious Studies
CIP 38.02 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
CIP 23.13 · No credentials fully online
3$33,552Suppressed for privacy
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
CIP 16.09 · No credentials fully online
26$41,545$16,390
Social Sciences, General
CIP 45.01
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Social Work
CIP 44.07 · No credentials fully online
29$37,870$19,500
Sociology
CIP 45.11 · No credentials fully online
11Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Special Education and Teaching
CIP 13.10 · No credentials fully online
10$49,262Suppressed for privacy
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
CIP 31.05 · No credentials fully online
26$39,300$21,634
Statistics
CIP 27.05 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
CIP 13.12 · No credentials fully online
35$44,475$19,594
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
CIP 13.13 · No credentials fully online
43$45,429$19,500
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
CIP 13.14
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Theological and Ministerial Studies
CIP 39.06
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Urban Studies/Affairs
CIP 45.12
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Post-baccalaureate certificate (1)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
CIP 51.02
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Master's degree (18)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services
CIP 52.03 · No credentials fully online
12$69,553Suppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · All credentials fully online
9Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
CIP 51.02 · Some credentials fully online
41$60,273Suppressed for privacy
Criminal Justice and Corrections
CIP 43.01
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Curriculum and Instruction
CIP 13.03 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Data Science
CIP 30.70 · All credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Education, General
CIP 13.01 · All credentials fully online
0$60,874Suppressed for privacy
Educational Administration and Supervision
CIP 13.04 · No credentials fully online
11Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Geography and Cartography
CIP 45.07 · All credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Administration
CIP 44.04 · All credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Health
CIP 51.22 · All credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Policy Analysis
CIP 44.05
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
CIP 09.09 · No credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Security Science and Technology
CIP 43.04
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Special Education and Teaching
CIP 13.10 · All credentials fully online
9Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
CIP 31.05 · All credentials fully online
8Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
CIP 13.12 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
CIP 13.13 · All credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Graduate certificate (4)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
CIP 51.02 · All credentials fully online
18Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
CIP 52.13 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Administration
CIP 44.04 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
UNITID 169080, OPEID 002241. Data unavailable means the Department of Education did not publish the figure or suppressed it for privacy. Report a data issue.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.