Parents’ Guide to Education 2024 Special Section
Calvin University
3201 Burton St. SE • Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Enrollment Information: 708-987-5561, calvin.edu
Calvin University is a top-ranked liberal arts university in Grand Rapids. With a vibrant Christian community and a commitment to academic excellence, it provides an educational experience that prepares students for lives of service and leadership. Calvin offers more than 100 majors, minors, and programs, with a focus on hands-on learning and real-world experience.
Students have opportunities to study abroad, engage in research, and pursue internships that help them apply to real-life situations the things they’ve learned in the classroom. The 12:01 student faculty ratio ensures all students receive individualized attention from dedicated professors. Beyond the classroom, students participate in a wide range of activities, from sports and music to service and leadership programs.
At Calvin University, students are challenged to think critically, live faithfully, and serve wholeheartedly.
The Stats
Year founded: 1876
Current enrollment: 3,364
Student-faculty ratio: 12:1
Number of undergraduate degrees offered: 125
Master’s degrees offered: 22
Subject Matter of Expertise: Health professions and related programs, education, business, management, marketing and related support services, engineering, biological and biomedical sciences, social sciences, visual and preforming arts, computer and information sciences and support services, psychology, and parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology.
In-state/out-of-state tuition: $38,370
Percentage of students on financial aid: 100%
