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Calvin is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan (a medium-sized city). The school is a Christian Reformed Church school. Calvin is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Calvin is known for its programs in mathematics, art studies, and liberal arts.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 670. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Calvin maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Calvin had 4,177 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Calvin has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Calvin offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Calvin College
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
General Phone: (616) 526-6000
Admissions Phone: (616) 526-6106
Financial Aid Phone: (616) 526-6137
http://www.calvin.edu
Calvin awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 225 | English, history, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, sociology, political science, French language, international relations, ... |
| Business And Management | 106 | business management, business communications, accounting, MIS, business administration |
| Education And Teaching | 103 | elementary school teaching, special ed, curriculum and instruction, education of learning disabled |
| Engineering | 65 | engineering |
| Science | 62 | biology, physics, biochemistry, geology, biotechnology, chemistry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 59 | various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 54 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Family And Social Work | 45 | social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 38 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies, occupational therapy |
| Religion And Philosophy | 34 | philosophy, religion |
| Art Studies | 23 | art studies |
| Media | 22 | mass communication, communication studies, media studies |
| Mathematics | 21 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 16 | speech pathology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer science |
| Music | 12 | music, music performance, voice |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | film studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and safety |
| Fine Arts | 4 | art history and criticism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Calvin in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 913 | 54 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 2 |
In 2005, Calvin had a total enrollment of 4,177 students (4,052 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 49% |
| Illinois | 10% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| California | 5% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Calvin offers campus housing for 2,390 of its 4,052 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Grand Rapids, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,156 | 2,104 | 98% | 1,007 | 48% |
| Men | 885 | 855 | 97% | 442 | 52% |
| Women | 1,271 | 1,249 | 98% | 565 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 35% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (616) 526-6106
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,150 |
| Room and board | $ 6,585 |
| Room charge | $ 3,580 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,005 |
| Books and supplies | $ 730 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,665 |
Financial Aid:
Calvin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 224100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (616) 526-6137
Calvin has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 127 | $66,447 | 27 | $63,779 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 40 | $56,636 | 19 | $54,783 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 44 | $48,926 | 41 | $50,003 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $39,203 | 3 | $38,810 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 214 | $60,629 | 90 | $54,771 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Corporate Communications
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Modern Greek Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Calvin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Christian Reformed Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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