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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.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, computer science and engineering, medical assistant and technician, and medical adminstration.
Davenport accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 12,823 in 2005 at the school. A very high share of students at Davenport are female.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,525 | business management, accounting, business, marketing, business administration, international business, finance, entrepreneurship, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 268 | computer networking, systems analyst, webmastering, web design, computer and info science, computer programming, computer support, computer security, ... |
| Medical Adminstration | 244 | medical billing, health care administration, medical records tech, medical secretary, medical transcription, medical records admin, medical office assistant, medical office computer specialist, ... |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 177 | medical coding, medical assistant, clinical and medical lab science, allied health and medical assisting, phlebotomy, medical lab assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 123 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Office And Administration | 68 | executive secretary, office management, administrative assistant, office data entry, data entry, general office occupations |
| Law | 62 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | corrections and criminal justice, corrections |
| Media | 10 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Hospitality | 7 | hotel management, tourism and travel |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | electronics tech, electrical/electronic tech, hydraulics tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | computer repair |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
Number of programs and degrees for Davenport in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,202 | 27 |
| Associate's degree | 677 | 38 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 296 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 238 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 81 | 21 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 21 | 6 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 89% |
| Indiana | 8% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 32 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (616) 732-1200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 60 | 60 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 35 | $53,136 | 52 | $52,374 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 35 | $53,136 | 52 | $52,374 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $62,644 | 4 | $68,329 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $51,324 | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 12 | $47,533 | 3 | $47,838 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $54,499 | 8 | $60,733 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Independent Great Lakes Region |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29 | 14 | 43 |
| Basketball | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 11 | 30 |
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Davenport Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
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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