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Davenport University, Michigan

Overview of Davenport University

Davenport is found in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Davenport.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in business and management, computer science and engineering, medical assistant and technician, and medical adminstration.

Davenport Selectivity

Davenport accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 12,823 in 2005 at the school. A very high share of students at Davenport are female.

Student Life

The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Great Lakes Region.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Davenport University prepares individuals and organizations to excel in the knowledge-driven environment of the 21st century."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Davenport

Davenport University
6191 Kraft Avenue S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
General Phone: (616) 698-7111
Admissions Phone: (616) 732-1200
Financial Aid Phone: (616) 732-1110
http://www.davenport.edu

Davenport Programs and Degrees (2005)

Davenport awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management1,525business management, accounting, business, marketing, business administration, international business, finance, entrepreneurship, ...
Computer Science And Engineering268computer networking, systems analyst, webmastering, web design, computer and info science, computer programming, computer support, computer security, ...
Medical Adminstration244medical billing, health care administration, medical records tech, medical secretary, medical transcription, medical records admin, medical office assistant, medical office computer specialist, ...
Medical Assistant And Technician177medical coding, medical assistant, clinical and medical lab science, allied health and medical assisting, phlebotomy, medical lab assistant
Nursing And Emergency Medicine123registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Office And Administration68executive secretary, office management, administrative assistant, office data entry, data entry, general office occupations
Law62legal assistant, legal secretary
Therapy And Counseling14massage therapy, physical therapist assistant
Security And Law Enforcement13corrections and criminal justice, corrections
Media10desktop publishing and imaging
Hospitality7hotel management, tourism and travel
Engineering Technician3electronics tech, electrical/electronic tech, hydraulics tech
Mechanics And Repair1computer repair
Design0graphic design

Number of programs and degrees for Davenport in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1,20227
Associate's degree67738
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years29623
Master's degree2386
Award of less than 1 academic year8121
Postbaccalaureate certificate216

Davenport Student Body

In 2005, Davenport had a total enrollment of 12,823 students (6,984 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate94%
Graduate6%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White55%
Black26%
Hispanic4%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Other Races12%
(Foreign Students)1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Michigan89%
Indiana8%
Foreign countries2%

Davenport Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time32 %
Part-Time32 %

Davenport Room and Board (2005)

Davenport offers campus housing for 78 of its 6,984 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Grand Rapids, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Davenport Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 8,880
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,880
Room and board$ 4,200
Room charge$ 5,000
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other expenses$ 3,047

Financial Aid:
Davenport participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 224900)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (616) 732-1110

Davenport Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track6060

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year35$53,13652$52,374
All faculty totalcalendar year35$53,13652$52,374

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*1*
Associate professoracademic year7$62,6444$68,329
Assistant professoracademic year1*0*
Instructoracademic year3$51,3240*
No academic rankacademic year12$47,5333$47,838
All faculty totalacademic year25$54,4998$60,733

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Davenport Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballIndependent Great Lakes Region

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total291443
Basketball10313
All Other Sports191130

Davenport Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Computer Science
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Franchising and Franchise Operations
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

DESIGN
Graphic Design

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant

Davenport Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Davenport Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 3%Davenport % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Davenport % of degrees in business and management
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Davenport Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Davenport Number of students
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Davenport Female % of student body
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Davenport % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 13%Davenport Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in office and administration
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Davenport % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Davenport % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships

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