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$39,350
per year
In-State Tuition
74%
Acceptance Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
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5 exams
15 credits
$19,675 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$31,480 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$55,090 saved
22 of 22 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $41,973potential savings
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Technology & Computer Science
Law & Criminal Justice
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
11
Men's teams
12
Women's teams
Team Sports(6)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(5)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Other Sports(1)
Other Sports
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In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$19,281
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$58,375
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Calvin University
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $1,312 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $19,675
8 exams
24 credits
Save $31,480
14 exams
42 credits
Save $55,090
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$19,675 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$31,480 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$55,090 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 4 | 55 | Accepted |
Calvin University caps total exam credit at 32 credits toward a degree. The exams above add up to 76, so you cannot claim them all — any savings estimate here uses the 32-credit ceiling.
Type
Private University
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Kent County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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