Campus & Student Life at Davenport University

Home to about 4,999 undergraduates in 2020, Davenport University is a private university located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Davenport University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Davenport University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Davenport University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Davenport University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Davenport University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Davenport University Disability Services.

Davenport University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Davenport University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Davenport University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Davenport University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Davenport University

Davenport University 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.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Davenport University

There were 4,999 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,408 (48.2%). Part-time attendance was 2,591 (51.8%).

Davenport University is Ranked #992 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Davenport University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Davenport University #992 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 Davenport University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Davenport University Diversity Guide.

Davenport University Competes in the NCAA

Davenport University has a total of 289 student athletes, 148 men and 141 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Davenport University Athletics