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Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI calvin.edu 2,921 students

Calvin University's campus is located in a residential section of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The student body is known for its strong academic focus and commitment to Christian values. Distinctive features include its connection to the Christian Reformed Church and a curriculum rooted in the Reformed tradition.

Programs
16
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$41,713
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$38,670
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Calvin University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 14% of students receive Pell Grants; 34% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $22,391, roughly 42% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $20,249 $80,996
$30K – $48K $17,974 $71,896
$48K – $75K $21,973 $87,892
$75K – $110K $23,732 $94,928
$110K+ $28,027 $112,108
Sticker price (no aid) $38,670 $154,680
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Calvin University

16 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →
73
$73,145/yr Very High 4.9x
Nursing Compare across schools →
70
$73,682/yr High 3.6x
Accounting Compare across schools →
66
$48,637/yr Very High 4.3x
Engineering Compare across schools →
57
$68,852/yr High 4.7x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
57
$44,851/yr High 3.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
49
$45,751/yr High 2.1x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
48
$42,737/yr High 2.3x
Economics Compare across schools →
44
$43,746/yr Very High 2.1x
Biology Compare across schools →
30
$29,996/yr High 3.0x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
30
$26,309/yr Moderate 2.9x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →
29
$38,068/yr Very High 2.2x
Social Work Compare across schools →
25
$31,584/yr Moderate 2.2x
Psychology Compare across schools →
24
$27,440/yr High 2.1x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
21
$30,071/yr High 1.5x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →
19
$26,637/yr Very High 0.7x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →
14
$15,906/yr High 0.0x