by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,181 undergraduates in 2020, Calvin is a small, private university located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Calvin offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Calvin can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Calvin Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Christian Reformed Church faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Christian Reformed Church Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 14.0% of the student population at Calvin. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Calvin Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Calvin does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Calvin Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Calvin for Veterans Guide.
Calvin offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Calvin has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,181 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,914 (91.6%). Part-time attendance was 267 (8.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,914 | 267 | 3,181 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Calvin receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Calvin #521 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Calvin by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Calvin Diversity Guide.
Calvin has a total of 353 student athletes, 178 men and 175 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,794,698 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,782,853 |
| Net | $11,845 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Calvin University Athletics