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Davenport University is a private, non profit, multi-location university located in Northern Indiana and throughout Michigan. It was established in the year 1866. The university offers Masters Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, Associates Degrees, diplomas and post-grad certification programs in various fields of study like business, technology, health professions and other graduate studies.
The main DU campus is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It includes student organizations, clubs, residence halls and athletic programs for the students.
DU is a member of the NAIA Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. Their sports teams are nicknamed Panthers. The University also has two hockey teams. Davenport has become a Club hockey powerhouse with a number of league titles and a National Championship in 2008.
Davenport is found in Grand Rapids, MI. 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 Post-Master's certificate at Davenport.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, computer science and engineering, and medical adminstration.
Admission to Davenport is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 11,606 in 2007 at Davenport. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Davenport are female.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Davenport 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 49512-9396
General Phone: (616) 698-7111
http://www.davenport.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,345 | business management, accounting, business, marketing, business administration, international business, finance, entrepreneurship, ... |
| Medical Administration | 291 | medical billing, health care administration, medical records tech, medical transcription, medical secretary, clinical assistant, medical records admin |
| Medical Support And Technology | 239 | medical coding, medical assistant, phlebotomy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 231 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 214 | computer networking, systems analyst, computer security, webmastering, computer support, web design, computer programming, information science |
| Law | 59 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Office And Administration | 50 | executive secretary, office management, office data entry, administrative assistant, data entry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | corrections and criminal justice, corrections, security services management, criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | massage therapy |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | electronics tech |
| Media | 5 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Science | 0 | bioinformatics |
Number of programs and degrees for Davenport in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,033 | 26 |
| Associate's degree | 664 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 509 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 209 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 26 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 1 |
In 2007, Davenport had a total enrollment of 11,606 students (6,552 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 62% |
| Part-Time | 38% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
Davenport offers campus housing for 184 of its 6,552 (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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,303 | 1,190 | 91% | 893 | 75% |
| Men | 570 | 543 | 95% | 371 | 68% |
| Women | 733 | 647 | 88% | 495 | 77% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,956 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,956 |
| Room and board | $ 4,750 |
| Room charge | $ 4,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,989 |
Financial Aid:
Davenport participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 224900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 53 | 78 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $66,799 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 12 | $59,462 | 15 | $57,012 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 7 | $53,865 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 16 | $54,868 | 34 | $57,941 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 29 | $56,973 | 60 | $57,824 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $67,486 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $64,330 | 4 | $63,374 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $59,682 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $54,009 | 12 | $53,275 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $61,528 | 18 | $56,512 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Independent Great Lakes Region |
| Track | Independent Great Lakes Region |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 71 | 30 | 101 |
| Basketball | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| All Other Sports | 56 | 13 | 69 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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 Transcription/Transcriptionist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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
Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Securities Services Administration/Management
(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 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers athletic scholarships
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