Calvin

Calvin University

Calvin
#1369 / #402
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1196
Most Desirable School
Private Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

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About Calvin University

According to Wikipedia, Calvin University, formerly Calvin College, is a private Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1876, Calvin University is an educational institution of the Christian Reformed Church and stands in the Reformed tradition. Known as Calvin College for most of its history, the school is named after John Calvin, the 16th-century Protestant Reformer.

Calvin University's Online Degrees

MEd in Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Inclusion
  • Literacy Specialist
  • Educational Leadership
  • Curriculum And Instruction
  • Required Credits: 30-33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Calvin University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
3,98675%77%121026

How Much Does Calvin University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$38,240
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$22,080
30K - 48K$22,475
48K - 75K$22,329
75K - 110K$24,891
110K+$29,486

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Calvin University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Calvin University, then you can expect to earn an average of $48,700 per year. You also have a 89% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Calvin University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
3,3723,203169

Where is Calvin University?

Calvin University is located at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids MI 49546

How Safe is Calvin University?

Grand Rapids has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Calvin University Known For?

Calvin University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Calvin University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Philosophy
#190
World Rank
#226
Historical Rank
#59
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Religious Studies
#833
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#436
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#193
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religious-studies-hub Degrees
Computer Science
#1688
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#1696
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#378
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computer-science Degrees
Psychology
#993
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#1011
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#396
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psychology Degrees
Physics
#2128
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#2161
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#469
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physics Degrees
Chemistry
#2648
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#2662
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#542
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chemistry Degrees
Biology
#2357
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#2380
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#553
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biology Degrees
Engineering
#3898
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#3907
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#680
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engineering Degrees
Social Work
#1635
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#1636
Historical Rank
#681
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Literature
#2264
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#2314
Historical Rank
#753
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Sociology
#2779
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#2785
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#829
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
History
#2665
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#2679
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#858
USA Rank
history Degrees
Economics
#4996
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#4999
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#892
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economics Degrees
Communications
#3378
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#3410
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#911
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communications Degrees
Education
#3908
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#3916
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#921
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education Degrees
Earth Sciences
#4072
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#4091
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#1111
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earth-science Degrees
Medical
#3917
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#3919
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#1157
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medicine Degrees
Business
#4284
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#4285
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#1169
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business Degrees
Political Science
#5136
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#5146
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#1204
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political-science Degrees
Nursing
#3256
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#3257
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#1274
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nursing Degrees
Mathematics
#5874
World Rank
#5897
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#1581
USA Rank
math Degrees

Who Are Calvin University's Most Influential Alumni?

Calvin University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Psychology. Here are some of Calvin University's most famous alumni:

Alvin Plantinga
Alvin Plantinga
An American Christian philosopher.
Cornelius Van Til
Cornelius Van Til
A Dutch theologian.
Nicholas Wolterstorff
Nicholas Wolterstorff
An American philosopher.
Peter Kreeft
Peter Kreeft
An American philosopher.
William Frankena
William Frankena
An American philosopher.
Justin L. Barrett
An American academic.
Kunle Olukotun
Kunle Olukotun
An American computer scientist.
Keith DeRose
An American philosopher.
Herbert Hovenkamp
A Jurist.
Cornelius Plantinga
An American theologian.
James Olthuis
An American theologian.
Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader
An American screenwriter and film director.

Who Are Calvin University's Most Influential Faculty?

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