GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$39,350
per year
In-State Tuition
74%
Acceptance Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
Calvin University is an educational institution in Grand Rapids, MI. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
Jump to a section
Loading…
Planned credits remain visible. Choose a degree or program to estimate savings and study load. You can keep working on your roadmap while you decide.
This selection only changes the comparison on this page.
Savings unavailable: select a program with verified requirements.
22 of 22 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Arts & Communications
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".
13
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
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
Confirm current admission requirements with the school, including any program or transfer requirements.
In-State Students
Calvin guarantees an academic scholarship ($10,000-$20,000) with an unweighted GPA of 3.0+; the tier is set by GPA or an SAT/ACT/CLT score, whichever is higher.
For students entering Fall 2027
Trustee's Scholarship
Automatic$20,000 (period not stated on the page)
Renewable: Renews automatically for a total of five years with Satisfactory Academic Progress (students starting Fall 2026 or later)
Automatic with admission; send updated GPA and test scores through April 30
Qualify with an unweighted GPA of 3.95 or higher OR an SAT of 1400+, ACT of 31+ or CLT of 96+. You need to meet only one. Test-optional applicants are evaluated on GPA alone.
President's Scholarship
Automatic$18,000 (period not stated on the page)
Renewable: Renews automatically for a total of five years with Satisfactory Academic Progress (students starting Fall 2026 or later)
Automatic with admission; send updated GPA and test scores through April 30
Band: unweighted GPA 3.85-3.94 OR SAT 1300-1390, ACT 28-30 or CLT 86-95. You need to meet only one; you receive only the award for your highest band. Test-optional applicants are evaluated on GPA alone.
Provost's Scholarship
Automatic$16,000 (period not stated on the page)
Renewable: Renews automatically for a total of five years with Satisfactory Academic Progress (students starting Fall 2026 or later)
Automatic with admission; send updated GPA and test scores through April 30
Band: unweighted GPA 3.75-3.84 OR SAT 1200-1290, ACT 25-27 or CLT 78-85. You need to meet only one; you receive only the award for your highest band. Test-optional applicants are evaluated on GPA alone.
Dean's Scholarship
Automatic$14,000 (period not stated on the page)
Renewable: Renews automatically for a total of five years with Satisfactory Academic Progress (students starting Fall 2026 or later)
Automatic with admission; send updated GPA and test scores through April 30
Band: unweighted GPA 3.50-3.74 OR SAT 1100-1190, ACT 22-24 or CLT 72-77. You need to meet only one; you receive only the award for your highest band. Test-optional applicants are evaluated on GPA alone.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
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
Verified on Aug 2026
| 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 |
Type
Private University
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Kent County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
63 career paths
See how this school fits your career goals and CLEP savings plan.
Create free account →Every college has a net price calculator. It estimates what your family would actually pay after grants and scholarships, based on your own finances.
Open Calvin University's net price calculatorLink reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS 2024). Colleges sometimes move this page.
See official cost and aid data on College NavigatorIf the calculator link doesn't work, College Navigator, run by the U.S. Department of Education, shows this school's average net price.